(An Autonomous Institution, Affiliated to Anna University, Chennai)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL
II- Semester
PD4391 – Product Lifecycle Management
(M.E– CAD/CAM)
(Regulations 2021)
UNIT-I (HISTORY, CONCEPTS AND TERMINOLOGY OF PLM)
PART A

1. Mention the need for PLM

2. Define PLM

3. List the opportunities of PLM

4. Classify the various views of PLM

5. Brief the functions of PLM

6. Point out the phases of product life cycle

7. Benefits of CPC

8. Compare CPC with PDM

9. Define EDM

10. Define product portfolio.

11 Mention the factors influencing the complexity.

12 Define BOM.

13 Define cPDm.

14 Point out the limitations of data management.

15 Mention any two applications of PLM.

16 State the uses of PLM Grid.

17 Mention the four areas of benefit of the PLM.

18 Distinguish between PDM and SCM.
19 Define SCM.
20 Mention few environmental changes faced by the product companies.
UNIT-I
PART – B
1. Explain the characteristics of collaborative product commerce 13
2. Bring out the features of Collaborative product commerce 13

3. Sketch the architecture of collaborative product commerce and explain its 13

challenges.
4. Explain the generic phases of PLC. 13
5. Discuss the significance of Engineering data management. 13
6. Explain the impact of PLM. 13
7. Explain the focus and benefits of PLM. 13
8. Express the difficulties faced by the company while managing a product. 13
9. Describe the features of product lifecycle management system. 13
10 Write short notes on the any 2 parameters that influence product complexity. 13
11 Explain the challenges of the corporate while implementing PLM 13
12 Compare and contrast old PLM paradigm with new PLM paragidm. 13
13 Write short notes on PLM Grid. 13
14 Explain the metrics and targets of PLM. 13
15 Illustrate the methods CPDM & CPC. 13
PART – C

1. Enumerate the reasons for the deployment of PLM. 15

2. Develop a case study for a company developing a PLM initiative and bring out 15
its challenges.
3. Bring out the case study of a firm that doesn’t have control over its product using 15
PLM.
4 Discuss the scope and objective of engineering data management with 15
suitable illustrations.
5 Explain the generic product development process with neat sketch. 15
UNIT-II (PLM/PDM FUNCTIONS AND FEATURES)
PART A
1. Define PDM.
2. Define utility functions.
3. Mention the five categories of utility functions.
4. Illustrate the workflow for change approval.
5. Mention the activities of product structure management.
6. Define product structure.
7. Define effectivity.
8. Define information architecture.
Compare business item and data item.
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10. Mention the difficulties in handling product data in a database.

11 List the main differences between PDM and SCM based on types of functionality.
12 Classify the basic functionality of PDM.
13 Differentiate between user functions and utility function.
14 State the different levels of a model.
15 Define metadata.
16 Quote the term information model.
17 Mention the functional units of system architecture.
18 Classify product data or information.
19 Mention the areas of application of PDM system.
20 Sketch the PLM system architecture.
UNIT-II
PART – B
1. Write short notes on data vault and document management systems. 13
2. Describe the functions of product structure management with an illustration and a 13
neat sketch.
3. Describe the data representation approach in information architecture. 13
4. Elaborate the components of information model with an illustration. 13
5. Discuss the relationship between version and revision with an illustration. 13
6. Explain the working of system architecture. 13
7. Express the functions of documentation management in detail. 13
8. Write short notes on classification management and program management. 13
9. Emphasize the role of application integration in detail. 13
10 Explain the role management with suitable illustration determining the various 13
roles (played by people) involved in the life cycle of a product.
11 Explain the overlap between document management and PDM. 13
12 Explain the activities or functions carried out in document management to support 13
document life cycle.
13 Write short notes on (i) document disposal (ii) Document and content search 13
functions.
14 Elaborate the technologies related to document management with 13
suitable illustration.
15 Outline the features of communications and notifications procedures in PLM. 13
PART – C
1. Develop a case study which briefs about the role PDM in Product life cycle 15
management.
2. Elaborate the concepts of the user functions in the PDM system. 15
3. Explain the concepts of the utility functions in the PDM system. 15
4 Discuss product data management and reason for implementing PDM in 15
an organization.
Discuss about heterogeneous data sources and applications pertaining to networks
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and communications.

UNIT-III (DETAILS OF MODULES IN A PDM/PLM SOFTWARE)

PART A
1. Define CRM.
2. Mention the role played by PRM.
3. Mention the objectives of Sun structured process.
4. Mention the benefits of phase completion review.
5. List the constituents of project approval committee.
6. Mention the advantages of PLM/PDM/SCM.
7. Define change management.
8. List the benefits of document management.
9. Indicate the reasons for changing the SCM in Mentor Graphics Corporation.
10. Define product structure.
11 Differentiate between project structure and realization structure.
12 List the uses of delivery structure.
13 Define PRIM.
14 Sketch the Ericsson product structure.
15 Mention the sub systems of PRIM.
16 Define product data.
17 Sketch the information flow for hardware design in Ericsson system.
18 Define Traceability.
19 Define Documentum and Capri.
20 List the uses of SAP.
UNIT-III
PART – B
1. Write short notes on the phases of Sun Microsystem's structured process. 13
2. Describe the data management tools of ABB Automation Technology Products. 13
3. Explain the product structure of ABB Automation Technology
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Products in PDM.
4. Express the support given by PDM in generic PLC in SAB Tech Electronic AB. 13
5. Enumerate case study on the Mahindra vehicles by Siemens PLM software. 13
6. Explain the case study on the Ford Motors by Siemens PLM software. 13
7. Explain the process of creation of 3DXML and CAD software tools. 13
8. Discuss the success of xerox meachines in the competitive market . 13
Comment on ,"Sukhoi Superjet 100 commercial airliner takes flight with
9. S iemens PLM Software solutions in just 3.3 years, from beginning detailed 13
design to first flight".
10. How does the Dynamic 3D simulation supports analysis of complex 13
assembly scenarios for the new Mahindra Maxximo?
11 Explain the effective use of PLM in the car maintenance and repair of Ford
Motor vehicles. 13
12 How does Siemens PLM help in assessing the product performance and 13
predict problems on Otokar?
13 How does Siemens PLM Software solution helps Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle 13
in investigating the Rankine cycle concept to boost truck fuel efficiency?
14 Write short notes on PRIM. 13
15 Elaborate different software modules in PLM. 13
PART – C
1. Discuss the modules of the Windchill PLM software and also explain its 15
functioning with suitable examples.
2. Enumerate on the features of Siemens PLM software and develop a case study
illustrating its application in the field of product design and development. 15
3. Explain the functions of Team center with its application in the mechanical
engineering domain. 15
4. Describe the PLM software developed by Dassault systems and its application in
aerospace industry 15
5 Discuss stages in implementation of software oriented ADPM with an example.
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UNIT-IV (ROLE OF PLM IN INDUSTRIES)

PART A

1. Define Strategy.
2. Define PLM vision.
3. Differentiate between plan and tactics.
4. Mention the necessity of PLM vision.
5. State the reasons for developing the PLM vision.
6. Mention the uses of PLM strategy.
7. Differentiate between PLM strategy and implementation strategy.
8. Mention the merits of implementation strategy.
9. Mention the characteristics of mass production.
10. Compare trend leader strategy and follower strategy.
11 Mention the significance of strategy.
12 Indicate the key points of business strategy.
13 Identify the similarities between military strategy and company strategy.
14 Mention the principles of PLM strategy.
15 Express the implications of “focus on the product”.
16 Mention the implications of “continuous improvement”.
17 Define cycle time.
18 List the advantages of short development process.
19 Mention the benefits of PLM in automotive industries.
20 State the various levels of PLM maturity level.
UNIT-IV
PART – B
1. Write short notes on PLM visioning process. 13
2. Describe the factors impacting the PLM. 13
3. Discuss the hazards of PLM vision. 13
4. Write short notes on the ten step approach to PLM. 13
5. Explain the consequences of the ten step approach. 13
6. Explain the key points of strategy elements. 13
7. Explain the implications of the strategy elements and also 13
explain the deliverables of vision development.
8. Point out the questionnaires required to test the draft PLM 13
vision with suitable illustration.
9. Describe the steps involved to select the preferred strategy. 13
10. Write short notes on SWOT analysis. 13
11 Express the steps to overcome the PLM dilemma 13
12 Write short notes on PLM feasibility study. 13
13 Explain in detail the benfits of PLM for (i) Organisation (ii) Customers 13
14 Discuss the barriers for implementing the PLM in a firm. 13
15 Explain about the steps in implementation of PLM in automobile industry. 13
PART – C
1. Enumerate the steps involved in PLM initiative. 15
2. Develop a suitable case study for the selection of PLM. 15
3. Enumerate on the principles and results of implementing the ten step approach 15
to PLM.
 4. Develop a case study indicating the efforts taken by the strategy team inorder 15
to develop and draft the PLM Vision and strategy.
5 Elaborate the principles and technologies used in prototype design with suitable 15
case study.

UNIT-V (BASICS ON CUSTOMISATION/INTEGRATION OF

PDM/PLM SOFTWARE)
PART A

1. Define CAD.
2. Mention the activities involved in CAD
3. State the elements of CAD.
4. Define ERP.
5. Mention the uses of ERP.
6. List the modules of ERP.
7. Point out the information that can be obtained from CAD system in a PLM.
8. Define EAI.
9. State the principle of EAI.
10. Mention the uses of CAD system.
11 Expand API
12 Mention the functions of API
13 Express the merits of data base integration.
14 Indicate the merits of transfer file integration.
15 State the demerits of data base integration.
16 List the demerits of transfer file integration.
17 Define SLM.
18 Compare SLM and PLM.
19 Mention the components of SLM.
20 Indicate the uses of middleware technology.
UNIT-V
 PART – B
1. Explain the necessity of integrating the PLM with the legacy database using 13
suitable illustrations.
2. Enumerate on Enterprise resources planning and its impact. 13
3. Explain the methods of integrating the PLM system. 13
4. Describe the factors that influence the PLM system while integrating with other 13
systems.
5. Write short notes on the functions and necessity of transfer file. 13
6. Discuss the principle of data base integrations and its usage in IT sector. 13
7. Write short notes on a) merits and demerits of transfer file integration b) merits 13
and demerits of database integration.
8. Explain the relationship between ERP and PLM. 13
9. Describe the modules of ERP system. 13
10. Enumerate on the significance of CAD system in the PLM. 13
11 Write short notes on the types of configurators. 13
12 Express the criteria for selecting the PLM software. 13
13 Write short notes on Service life cycle management. 13
14 Describe the challenges faced while integrating the legacy database. 13
15 Elaborate about measuring customer response and interpreting results through EAI 13
technology.
PART – C
1. Describe the impact of PLCM on development commercial cad tools with a 15
suitable illustration.
2. Develop a case study indicating the effective usage of Enterprise resource 15
planning system in the PLM.
3. Explain the use of EAI technology in the PLM integration with suitable 15
illustration.
4 Describe the integration of the PLM system with other applications with 15
suitable illustration.
Discuss about the real time ERP package used in software industry in function of
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PLM.