]project-lifecycle[

]project-lifecycle[ is an open-source-based PLM (product lifecycle management) solution for R&D labs, general engineering contractors and OEMs in the manufacturing industry.

You will be surprised. Click on this link to access one of our online server and test it yourself.

]project-lifecycle[ Solution

]project-lifecycle[ offers the most complete open-source based, 100% Internet solution available today for any company looking to implement of improve their PLM processes.

Time to Market

Cycle times will be shorted by Internet collaboration and the preservation of knowledge between different product generations. Bills of materials are centrally managed and available in a controlled way to all participating product team members.

Global Information Access

]project-lifecycle[ enables you to access your product data globally thanks to its native 100% Internet architecture. Global access improves your operational efficiency and strengthens your ties with customers and subcontractors.

Improved Customer Service

]project-lifecycle[ allows you to improve your customer service in several ways. The remote collaboration features of ]pl[ allow customers to participate directly in your development process and the unified customer file keeps your key account managers up to date with the operational processes.

Improved CRM

The "CRM Light" modules of ]pl[ allow you to keep track of your Bid & Proposal process and allows you to monitor your salesforce.

Cost Control

]project-lifecycle[ contains a real-time financial module that allows you to track project costs and expenses. This allows you to track earned project value and allows you to forecast your cash flow with minimum effort.

Knowledge Management

]project-lifecycle[ provides your with an integrative and clear platform to store and retrieve the information produced during all product development phases. ]pl[ provides you with clear guidelines and mean about how to store and retrieve "explicit" knowledge such as documents, discussions, etc. All such information sources are accessible using an advanced AI search engine.

Reduced Administration Overhead

]project-lifecycle[ contains special modules for travel costs and timesheet management that greatly reduce the administration overhead for engeneers and managers by providing a one-stop-shop solution to capture these items. The captured data can then be exported in various formats to the corporate ERP system.

Based on the Knowledge of Experienced Managers

]project-lifecycle[ is the result of collaboration between seasoned engineers and commercial software developers.

It is designed to support best practices in collaboration of local and distributed product teams, whether in-house or external in between customers, account managers, project managers, subcontractors and administrators.

Online Demo Server

Please try our ]project-lifecycle[ Online Demo system. Also, you can contact us and we can provide you with a "guided tour" by telephone.

Download and Price

]project-lifecycle[ is open-source-based software and available free of charge. Please see the download area to get the latest release for Linux (SuSE, RedHat) or Windows (2000, XP, 2003) and the "How to get it?" page for alternative ways to obtain the software.

]project-lifecycle[ is not a "Demo" or "Crippleware". The product comes together with the full source code and without any limits in the number of users or expiration date. We are earning our money with customization and support services and by selling extension modules with additional functionality.

More Information

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