Découvrez l'expérience d'OLI en matière de gestion du cycle de vie des produits (PLM)

Óscar Brosque, Pedro Carvalhoso et Rogério Antunes, du département Conception et Développement du plus grand fabricant de systèmes sanitaires d'Europe du Sud, expliquent comment ils optimisent le processus de développement et la gestion du cycle de vie des produits fabriqués par OLI, avec l'aide de la technologie PLM Windchill.

Challenges sans PLM

Des informations fragmentées et obsolètes

Les données relatives aux produits étaient stockées sur un serveur, de sorte que plusieurs personnes travaillaient sur des versions différentes ou obsolètes des mêmes fichiers, ce qui augmentait le nombre d'erreurs.

Mauvaise gestion du changement

Les modifications de conception nécessitaient la distribution de copies papier dans l'ensemble de l'usine, ce qui ralentissait les flux de travail et les exposait à des erreurs.

Complex product variants management

Managing a large number of product options and variants was difficult without a structured system.

Project management wise, it is all done within Windchill, and all the project information is found in Windchill.

Pedro Carvalhoso - Product designer & PLM manager, OLI

Benefits with PLM

Single source of data

Windchill centralizes data, ensuring all team members access the latest, approved versions, making the project management easier.

Automated approvals

Instead of circulating physical documents, approvals are now handled digitally, reducing errors and saving time.

Structured workflows

Changes follow predefined workflows, ensuring proper approvals, tracking responsibilities, and maintaining compliance.

PLM Software at OLI: Advantages and Impact of Windchill

OLI implemented PTC Windchill, a PLM system that centralizes project management, product structures, and code updates, integrating seamlessly with the ERP. This transformation eliminated outdated file management risks, improved traceability, and enhanced collaboration across departments.

The transition from paper-based workflows to digital processes significantly optimized approvals and change management. Today, the entire factory is interconnected through Windchill, and ongoing updates aim to further enhance efficiency and automation.

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I honestly can't see myself working without Windchill.

Pedro Carvalhoso - Product designer & PLM manager, OLI
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Windchill as a solution

The solution implemented in the project is PTC Windchill, a robust and scalable PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software that ensures seamless data management across the entire product development cycle. Windchill enables efficient collaboration between teams, integrating with CAD and ERP systems to provide a single source of product data. This approach enhances traceability, accelerates decision-making, and reduces errors by avoiding fragmented information. By leveraging a proven, commercially available solution, the project minimizes technical risk and maximizes efficiency.

About OLI

OLI-Sistemas Sanitários S.A. is the largest cistern producer in Southern Europe and owns OLI, a global brand for bath solutions that is present in 80 countries and over five continents. Throughout the years, OLI has created products that have, on a global scale, changed the daily experience in the bathroom, making it more efficient, environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Using patented technology and high quality manufacturing standards, OLI gained recognition by providing modern and better solutions that increase water efficiency and accessibility for people with reduced mobility. Committed to sustainable development, the brand develops versatile solutions with a contemporary design for application in new construction, rehabilitation and renovation projects. OLI believes in water-efficient bathrooms that are comfortable, accessible and safe for all.

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