9. Process Development Model
Process Development Models are the connective tissue that make PLM actually work. Keeping track of part designs, numbers and names is one thing — but the processes that link them together are where continuous improvement and cross-department transparency are won or lost. The final instalment of QR_'s PLM Essentials series covers the effective use of Process Development Models, the seven principles that underpin good ones, and the implementation considerations that make the difference between paper and practice.
Inside this guide
What a Process Development Model actually is. A clear definition and the scope it needs to cover — from part numbering through configuration management and everything in between.
The seven principles of good process development. Lean flow, rapid change response, strong visibility of cost and weight, low admin burden, 100% data accuracy, measurable performance, and driven continuous improvement.
Implementation done well. Why timing, training, and clear communication determine whether a new process lands as an improvement or an obstacle — and the planning approach that makes the difference.
Continuous improvement by design. How Process Development Models turn ad-hoc cross-department work into structured, learnable practice that compounds in value over a programme's life.
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