Implementing a Service Oriented PLM Architecture Using PLM Services 2.0
This paper regards the implementation of a service oriented PLM architecture in the automotive industry. To test this, a demonstrator that implements the standard PLM services 2.0 has been developed. The demonstrator supports the change management process of a diesel engine and accesses information from distributed databases across organizations and technology domains. Findings regard issues related to the benefits and limitations of the standard as well as implications of a service oriented PLM architecture experienced from business and user perspectives. In order to manage a shift towards SOA it is also needed to invest in PLM management and support capabilities. SOA contributes to take better control of the business logic, than competing PLM architectures as well as it offers good engineering support.