{"id":61583,"date":"2026-02-11T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T13:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clarkstonconsulting.com\/?p=61583"},"modified":"2026-02-11T10:12:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:12:47","slug":"selecting-an-enterprise-plm-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clarkstonconsulting.com\/insights\/selecting-an-enterprise-plm-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Selecting an Enterprise PLM Platform to Enable Product Lifecycle Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Clarkston Consulting recently supported a water management and treatment solution company in selecting an enterprise PLM platform. Read a synopsis of the project below or download the full case study.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"btn btn-default\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/info.clarkstonconsulting.com\/selecting-an-enterprise-plm-platform-to-enable-product-lifecycle-transformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the Selecting an Enterprise PLM Platform Case Study Here<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a global leader in water management and treatment solutions, this client delivers innovative products\u00a0across\u00a0pool and spa equipment, residential water solutions, and commercial and industrial water systems. While the organization\u00a0maintained\u00a0a strong market position, its\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clarkstonconsulting.com\/insights\/plm-assessment-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">product lifecycle management (PLM) capabilities<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0were constrained by an internally developed, SharePoint-based system and a collection of offline tools. Over time, these platforms created inconsistent lifecycle governance, limited end-to-end visibility, and fragmented product data with poor traceability\u2014introducing scalability challenges and long-term risks to business continuity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognizing the need for an enterprise PLM platform to support future growth, data transparency, and customer-centric operations, the client partnered with Clarkston to lead a structured request for proposal (RFP) and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clarkstonconsulting.com\/insights\/product-lifecycle-management-plm-vendor-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">vendor\u00a0selection initiative.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The engagement was designed to ensure an objective, requirements-driven evaluation while establishing a clear foundation for implementation readiness.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over a 12-week period, Clarkston developed and executed a comprehensive PLM RFP strategy, including the creation of vendor briefing materials, evaluation scorecards, response analysis tools, and scenario-based demonstration scripts tailored to the client\u2019s highest-priority business needs.\u00a0Clarkston managed vendor communications,\u00a0facilitated\u00a0a competitive evaluation process involving five vendors, and guided the client through a shortlisting to three finalists for in-depth demonstrations. Three full-day demonstration sessions were conducted using standardized scenarios to enable meaningful, side-by-side comparisons.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following the demonstrations, Clarkston aggregated evaluator feedback and delivered a data-driven recommendation supported by a comprehensive analysis and final report. In parallel, Clarkston defined strategic proposals for PLM data governance, go-live scope, and organizational change management, along with a high-level\u00a0implementation\u00a0roadmap.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result, the client confidently selected an enterprise PLM platform aligned to its long-term transformation\u00a0objectives\u00a0to enter\u00a0the implementation phase with clarity, alignment, and momentum\u2014positioning the organization to strengthen product governance, improve visibility across the lifecycle, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clarkstonconsulting.com\/insights\/product-lifecycle-management-plm-case-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">scale PLM capabilities enterprise-wide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:200,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><em>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/info.clarkstonconsulting.com\/selecting-an-enterprise-plm-platform-to-enable-product-lifecycle-transformation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Selecting an Enterprise PLM Platform<\/a> case study, and learn more about <\/em><em>our <a href=\"https:\/\/clarkstonconsulting.com\/services\/supply-chain\/product-lifecycle-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">PLM Consulting Services<\/span><\/a> <\/em><em>by contacting us below.\u00a0<\/em><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"btn btn-default\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/clarkstonconsulting.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Us to Learn More<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Clarkston Consulting recently supported a water management and treatment solution company in selecting an enterprise PLM platform. 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