# What does a PLM do?

What does a PLM do?

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- Posted at: over 3 years ago
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## Comments
### Comment 1

Product lifecycle management software provides a controlled and automated way to manage product information and processes (BOMs, engineering changes, documentation, quality...) throughout the entire product lifecycle. It brings mechanical, electrical, and software designs into one shared platform—enabling dispersed teams to collaborate on the entire design before passing the released product to downstream systems like ERP.  https://www.arenasolutions.com/what-is-plm/

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- Posted at: about 3 years ago
- Author title: Sr. Manager, Content Marketing  at Arena, a PTC Business



### Comment 2

A PLM is the gate keeper for your intellectual property, and the avenue for your manufacturer to build the product per your specifications

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- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: Document Control Manager




## Related Product
[Arena PLM & QMS](https://www.g2.com/products/arena-plm-qms/reviews)

## Related Category
[Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/product-lifecycle-management-plm)

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