PLM Education: The Role of Engineering Management Study Programs

Abstract

Due to its ability to support the achievement of operational and strategic business excellence despite complex business conditions, growing globalization, demanding customers, and shorter product lifecycles, the Product Lifecycle Management concept (PLM concept) is becoming the most significant industry initiative today, while PLM education is becoming an essential strategy in the education of future engineers. The paper emphasized the necessity for the promotion of PLM education by academic communities, discussed PLM education issues, and identified key PLM competencies. It also explores the role of Engineering Management study programs in educating professionals with comprehensive PLM competencies.