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Discover OLI's experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
Óscar Brosque, Pedro Carvalhoso, and Rogério Antunes, from the Design & Development department of the largest sanitary systems manufacturer in Southern Europe, share how they optimize the development process and lifecycle management of products manufactured by OLI, with the help of Windchill PLM technology.
Challenges without PLM
Fragmented and outdated information
Product data was stored on a server, leading to multiple people working on different or outdated versions of the same files, increasing errors.
Inefficient change management
Design changes required physical paper copies to be distributed across the factory, making workflows slow and prone to mistakes.
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 This transformation eliminated outdated file management risks, improved traceability, and enhanced collaboration across departments.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.
Services and solutions used
PTC Windchill
A world-class Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution that provides out-of-the-box functionality for real-time collaboration, information sharing, and dynamic data visualization to manage product-related data and processes efficiently
I honestly can't see myself working without Windchill.
Pedro Carvalhoso - Product designer & PLM manager, OLI
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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