Change Management: Software and Services

Implement product changes quickly, securely, and documented – with the right change management software. Learn more about our solutions, workflows and services!

Change Management with PDM / PLM Systems

Manage PDM system changes effectively and efficiently. Find out more about the individual solutions and the associated benefits for achieving successful projects.

Change Management in Machine Building and Related Industries

Product development means product changes, with numerous modifications and adaptations being incorporated into the design prior to production. This means:

  • Changes need to be incorporated into a company's processes, taking into account their validity in terms of time/series.
  • Barriers between the departments involved in the changes cause delays and compromise quality.
  • Changes need to be well documented and documents protected at all times.

Professional change management in product development is ensured by effective PDM systems.

Rene Schulz, Customer Success Manager

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Change Management Software

If you want to develop products efficiently, you need to be able to effectively manage and control changes to bills of materials, plans, materials and documents along the entire value chain. Discover our most popular software solutions that enable efficient change management now.

  • Vault
    Autodesk Vault is a data management software with which you can manage the data creation, simulation and documentation processes from design and planning.
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  • Fusion Manage
    Autodesk Fusion Manage is the leading cloud-based software with a wide range of features to optimize your product lifecycle management.
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  • Upchain
    With Autodesk Upchain, you can use PDM and PLM in one cloud-based tool. This allows you to optimize the management of your product data and processes.
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  • PRO.FILE
    PRO.FILE is a PDM solution that is tailored to German medium-sized businesses and impresses with its simple configurability.
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Our Interfaces

Cideon's interface solutions facilitate dependable and automated data interchange between CAD applications and ERP, PDM, and PLM systems, ensuring seamless integration across your digital ecosystem. By eradicating duplicates and data entry errors, we optimize workflow efficiency and bolster data accuracy. Our dedicated team is committed to guiding you in selecting the most suitable interfaces tailored to your unique system landscape and operational needs. Reach out to us today to explore how our innovative solutions can revolutionize your processes and propel your business forward. Contact us now to unlock the full potential of your digital infrastructure!

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Benefits of Change Management

Effective change management is a decisive factor for business success. It enables organisations to react flexibly to dynamic market conditions and drive innovation. Discover the biggest benefits of change management here:

Efficient Change Management Along the Product Lifecycle

Increase efficiency in managing changes. Benefit from PDM systems to activate digital workflows and keep track of changes.

Smooth Processing of Changes

Speed up the implementation of changes. Benefit from automated review and approval in PDM systems. The departments involved are then always kept up to date.

Keeping Track of Complex Changes

Maintain an overview and always be on the safe side – even when complex changes are involved. Master data can only be changed and saved with a changed history and/or according to specific criteria or conditions.

Define Processes

Define processes yourself by using the functions included in PDM systems that define standards in change processes and formats.

FAQ about Change Management

Change management refers to the targeted and structured process of managing changes and modifications throughout a product's life cycle. This process is crucial in order to achieve continuous optimization of products while preventing negative effects on procurement and manufacturing processes.

Change management is of great importance for various reasons:

  • Quality assurance: Effective change management can prevent unwanted and uncontrolled changes to the product. This helps to maintain product quality and ensure that the final product meets the specified quality standards.
  • Risk minimization: Every change carries potential risks, including quality issues, delays and cost overruns. Through change management, these risks can be identified, assessed and minimized.
  • Cost control: Uncontrolled changes can lead to significant cost increases. Structured change management helps to monitor change costs and ensure that they remain within budget.
  • Time management: Changes can affect a product's schedule. Effective change management ensures that changes are assessed and implemented in time to meet the project schedule.
  • Customer requirements: Customer needs change and it is important to be flexible to these changes in order to remain competitive. Change management makes it possible to integrate customer requirements into the product life cycle.
  • Regulatory requirements: In many industries, there are strict regulatory requirements that must be met. Change management helps to ensure that all changes comply with regulatory requirements.
  • Documentation: Structured change management ensures that all changes are carefully documented. This is crucial to ensure traceability and to be able to trace which changes have been made in the event of quality problems or recalls.
  • Communication: Clear and effective communication is an important part of change management. This ensures that all relevant parties are informed about changes and can make adjustments if necessary.
  • Continuous improvement: Change management promotes the continuous improvement of products and processes. It makes it possible to respond to feedback and experience and to optimize the product throughout its life cycle.
  • Traceability: Change management facilitates the traceability of changes in the product life cycle. This is important to ensure that all requirements are met and to clarify any issues or questions that may arise over time.

In summary, change management in the product lifecycle helps to ensure product quality, minimize costs and risks, ensure compliance with requirements and improve the ability to adapt to changing customer needs.

The implementation of a change management solution can vary depending on several factors, including the size and complexity of the organization, the nature of the change processes, the systems and tools in place, and the availability of resources and expertise. Typically, the implementation time for a change management solution can be several months or even longer.

Here are some of the factors that can influence the duration of the implementation:

  • Scope of changes: The more extensive the changes in product management, the longer the rollout may take. If it is a fundamental reorganization or a major change to the product development process, it will usually take more time.
  • Complexity of the company: Larger and more complex companies generally require more time to introduce a change management solution. This is because the processes, structures and number of stakeholders involved are more complex.
  • Willingness to change: The degree of acceptance of change within the company can significantly influence the implementation time. If there is strong resistance to change, this can delay the introduction.
  • Technology infrastructure: Integrating change management solutions into existing technologies and systems takes time and planning. Compatibility and the ability to migrate data are important considerations.
  • Planning and implementation: Careful planning and a phased implementation can shorten the implementation time. It is often a good idea to split the process into phases to make incremental improvements and minimize disruption to day-to-day operations.

It is important to note that the implementation of a change management solution does not end with the completion of the project. After implementation, the solution must be continuously monitored, evaluated and adjusted to ensure that it remains effective and efficient. The exact length of time will depend on the specific circumstances and objectives of your company. We are happy to advise you on the introduction of a change management solution and provide support with implementation and individual software development.

We have already successfully established change management solutions in the PDM/PLM environment for a large number of our customers. You can read some examples in our customer reports.

PDM & PLM

With Product Data Management (PDM), you can significantly and sustainably reduce the time you spend managing design data. Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) builds on PDM and enables efficient management and control of data and processes throughout the entire product lifecycle. Discover PLM and PDM solutions and services from Cideon for your company.

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Why Cideon?

Cideon advises and supports companies in optimizing their product development processes - from conception and engineering to production and service. We stand for:

Decades of Expertise

Rely on decades of practical experience in system integration and process consulting. Cideon understands your business challenges in digital transformation and supports you with unique solutions along the entire value chain.

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End-to-End Process Consulting

Transform your digital requirements into corporate (added) value. We simplify your processes, map them digitally and make them economically viable - across functions and divisions throughout the entire product development process.  

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Trust in a strong group of companies. Cideon is part of the family-owned, globally active Friedhelm Loh Group and is based on the principles of customer-oriented and sustainable corporate management.

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