Dave, I think the original post was going from paper to electronic & man is that going to be a culture shock. But in all honesty I see too many companies going from existing to a new system and across the board try to make the new one like the old instead of really looking at what the new system can truly offer. Because yes in short term getting everyone on board to change is difficult. But if a new system can make life easier in the long run by using it the way it Was intended rather than trying very hard to make it like what was, I think overall this will be better. Just my thoughts. Bob -----Original Message----- From: Dave Schaefer [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 10:23 AM To: [log in to unmask]; Robert Wolfe Subject: Re: Electronic System Management of the Dreaded PCN/ECN/ECO Inge and Robert, My earlier post focused on implementation of the tools of a PLM system, you both point out possibly the biggest hurdle - getting the end users to buy in to changing the way they work once the system is in place. The real benefit of PLM is having the complete history, configuration, and supporting data of all company products immediately available and accessible to each end user. Proper PLM processes and training must be provided to users to help them leverage the systems value. Initially this results in users accepting more responsibility for their job functions, but with some commitment significant productivity gains will be realized. Dave ______________________________________________________________________ This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System. For more information please contact helpdesk at x2960 or [log in to unmask] ______________________________________________________________________ --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 15.0 To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/ContentPage.aspx?Pageid=E-mail-Forums for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------