^Introduction

Where we are today and

how we got here

Contents.

Where we are today

Where we are today

Hyper-personalization is the new norm.

Customers know exactly

what they want,
how they want it, and
when they want it.

Applying this trend to extremely complex products sold in multiple countries demands more than your ERP or PLM system can provide.

How we got here.

At the time they were created, ERP, PLM and CRM systems were innovative and transformative. They enabled organizations to create a central repository of data, be it finance, product or customer data, and use this central, common hub as a basis of growth.

1990's

ERP

Finance & Manufacturing

2000's

PLM

Product Innovation

2010's

CRM

Customer focus

1980's

CLM

Individualisation

Targeting individuals with unique offerings: tailored news, tailored adverts, streaming instead of flow tv, …

Configuration Lifecycle Management (CLM) is the natural next step in this progression. CLM takes the data from ERP, PLM and CRM silos and elevates it to be seen and collaborated on across systems, by the entire organization in real time, using 100% reliable data.

The way forward.

Using Configit’s patented Virtual Tabulation® technology, your organization’s configuration data is collected, verified and shared throughout each of your functional areas so:

Marketing has a view of what Engineering is working on, and
Manufacturing has a view of what Service is working on, creating an end-to-end configuration solution.

Can you benefit from CLM?

The following checklist is designed to help you determine if your company could benefit from a CLM approach.