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Are you ready to rethink how your industrial enterprise designs, builds, and maintains products?
The pressures on manufacturers today are immense. Unpredictable demand, fragile supply chains, global competition, and a widening skills gap create an environment where traditional, siloed approaches simply can’t keep up. To thrive, industrial manufacturers need a new approach that integrates every stage of the product lifecycle.
A roadmap for building a more resilient, connected enterprise
The new Frost & Sullivan e-book lays out a bold vision for the future—one where a connected, intelligent product lifecycle is the backbone of digital transformation. Developed with deep industry insights, the “Design-to-Make-to-Maintain” framework offers a proven approach to drive operational efficiency, empower your workforce, and unlock new revenue streams.
The big idea: Design-to-Make-to-Maintain
Forget the old “throw-it-over-the-wall” handoffs between engineering, manufacturing, and service. This e-book introduces the “Design-to-Make-to-Maintain” framework—a unified, iterative loop where data and insights flow seamlessly across every phase. Imagine this:
- Manufacturing teams flagging production issues, while CAD models are still in development
- Service planners surfacing fast-wear components before the first unit ships
- Real-time field data flowing back to R&D to optimize both the installed asset and the next release
This methodology transforms your product lifecycle into a continuous cycle of learning, optimization, and value creation.
Why silos are holding you back
Did you know that 93% of manufacturers report data trapped in siloed systems? These fragmented architectures not only duplicate effort and slow innovation—they also limit the impact of AI and machine learning. Without unified data, you can’t train robust models or deploy transformative algorithms. Breaking down these silos is the first step to unlocking new business value and harnessing the full power of digital intelligence.
The message is straightforward:
The message is straightforward:
Manufacturers that adopt an integrated approach—weaving together their design, production, service, and maintenance processes—are better positioned to survive and succeed in the modern industrial landscape. They weather market fluctuations more gracefully, innovate with speed and precision, and carve out fresh revenue streams.”
The three value pillars driving success
This e-book distills the connected lifecycle into three value pillars:
1. Operational efficiency (design/engineering)
Uniting design and engineering in a cloud-native environment slashes wasted time, accelerates innovation, and delivers hard-dollar savings.
2. Factory productivity and workforce empowerment (make/operate)
Digital continuity from design to shop floor eliminates errors, empowers teams, and enables real-time optimization.
3. Asset monetization (service/maintain)
IIoT-powered service models turn every asset into a profit center, driving recurring revenue and higher customer satisfaction.
Measurable results across your value chain
By connecting design, production, and service, manufacturers can achieve:
- Streamlined operations through seamless collaboration, reducing rework and costs
- Boosted productivity by digitally empowering precise, efficient manufacturing
- New revenue streams via predictive maintenance and scalable contracts
Forward-thinking manufacturers are already enhancing these pillars with intelligent technologies—AI-powered analytics, unified product data, and advanced simulation—quietly transforming how companies design, build, and service products. These capabilities, found in PTC’s modern solutions, help organizations move faster, reduce costs, and unlock new service-driven revenue streams, all while staying true to the cohesive lifecycle strategy outlined in the e-book.
Ready to learn more?
If you’re curious about how a connected product lifecycle can help your organization thrive in a rapidly changing industrial landscape, the Frost & Sullivan e-book is a must-read. It’s packed with actionable insights, real-world examples, and a road map for transformation.
Discover “Design-to-Make-to-Maintain—A Cohesive Product Lifecycle Strategy for a Connected Industrial Enterprise.” Dive into the full e-book now and see why digital transformation is not just an opportunity, but a necessity.
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