Product Lifecycle Management

PLM V4.5

You will Learn How To

· Setup  PLM  and BlueCherry Reference Tables

· Develop a concept and  integrate to core BlueCherry ERP

· Manage colors and color combos

· Build Points of Measures and grade rule templates

· Develop and manage artwork, trims and other raw material components

· Track color lap dips and strike offs

· Manage all types of images and construction details required  to develop a concept

· Assign Vendors to concepts and collaborate on-line

· Manage sample evaluations with multiple vendors on-line

· Setup preliminary Bill of Material and estimate costing templates to integrate to BlueCherry ERP

Course Benefits

One of the many benefits of PLM is its integration to the BlueCherry ERP system, which eliminates duplicate data entry and redundant work. Learn the process and flow of the BlueCherry PLM system, which starts with a concept and ultimately flows into the core BlueCherry ERP system.  PLM reference tables allow standardization of language and naming conventions, eliminating the need for interpretation and allowing faster data entry.  Discover how to lower margin errors with on-line collaboration for quotes, preliminary  costs and sample evaluations. 

Who Should Attend

· Designers, Merchandisers, Product Coordinators/Product Development Staff,, Technical Design

Course Content

Introduction to PLM and BC Related Setup

· PLM Process and flow

· Shared PLM and BC Control and Reference tables

                 Administration, Style Master, Size Ranges, Content,                  Cost, Bill of  Materials, Notes

PLM Reference Tables and Templates

· Color and Design Colors

· Points of Measure and Grade Templates

· Images Types

· Sample Evaluations

· Teams

· Raw Material Components

PLM Entry and Maintenance

· Create a Design Master with key data

· Create raw material component library

· Add grade templates and measurement specs to a design

· Create and manage multiple sample evaluations

· Add images to a design

· Add construction details and images

· Create a color combo sheet

· Add vendors to a design

· Create a preliminary Bill of Material

· Add a Cost Template

· Promote the Design Master to the BC ERP Style Master

· Review printing options

Course: PLM 

PLM Workflow Calendar

You will Learn How To

· Setup different types of workflow processes

· Setup calendar task items

· Create calendars for tracking Styles, Purchase Orders, Designs and miscellaneous

· Setup event rules and triggers for automation of completed dates

· Create exception reports related to specific calendar types

Course Benefits

Create calendar processes that allow management of the design and fabric development process, the style and production processes.  BlueCherry Workflow allows a company to have visibility to schedule, track and manage all the activities associated with your business process.

Who Should Attend

· Product Development Managers, Production Managers, Merchandise/Design Managers, IT or Technical Staff

Course Content

 Workflow Calendar

· Setup workflow tasks

· Setup workflow Calendars

· Setup event rules and triggers

· Review events analysis process

· Review Workflow reporting shells

PLM Forms Builder

You will Learn How To

· Setup different types of workflow processes

· Setup calendar task items

· Create calendars for tracking Styles, Purchase Orders, Designs and miscellaneous

· Setup event rules and triggers for automation of completed dates

· Create exception reports related to specific calendar types

Course Benefits

Create calendar processes that allow management of the design and fabric development process, the style and production processes.  BlueCherry Workflow allows a company to have visibility to schedule, track and manage all the activities associated with your business process.

Who Should Attend

· Product Development Managers, Production Managers, Merchandise/Design Managers, IT or Technical Staff

Course Content

 Form Builder

· Review of PLM database table structure

· Report builder tool box functions

· Creating a specification package

· Building a form and adding Bro’s

· Export and Importing packages and pages

· Adding Images to a form