Siemens PLM's Chuck Grindstaff to Keynote PLM Road Map 2009
 RIVERSIDE,
CT, May 22, 2009 - CPDA is pleased to announce that Chuck Grindstaff,
Executive Vice President, Products and Chief Technology Officer at Siemens
PLM Software, will join Pendaran Inc.'s Dr. Hossein Nivi, General Motor's
John L. Givens Jr., IMVP's Glenn Mercer, and Mentor Graphic's Dr. Walden
Rhines as a keynote speaker at its annual PLM Road Map conference, to be
held at The Inn at St. John's, outside of Detroit, Michigan on September 22
and 23.
 In
his keynote address, An Operational Framework for Continuous Improvement,
Chuck Grindstaff will discuss a Lean Operations Framework that comprehends
the people, processes, and technology elements that underpin operational
performance.
In today's challenging business environment, the principles of lean
operations could not be more important. Organizations face intense
competition, cost pressures, and rapidly changing market dynamics. To cope
with these challenges and turn them into actionable initiatives, an overall
framework must define, prioritize, and track the progress of the enterprise.
At the foundation of the Lean Operations Framework, an accurate operating
model encompasses the organization's core value streams. Key business
characteristics and domains are laid across this value stream operating
model. An unbiased assessment of current maturity levels and corresponding
performance measures are collected and categorized. The creation of a set of
prioritized initiatives can then be identified for implementation. Through
the proper usage of key technologies and systems such as Product Lifecycle
Management, improvements to operational efficiencies and organizational
innovation can be measured and fed back to create a closed loop. The result
is a Lean Operational Framework that supports continuous improvement.
To find out more about PLM Road Map 2009 or to register for the event
click here or e-mail us at
events@cpd-associates.com.
About Charles C. Grindstaff
Chuck Grindstaff is in charge of Siemens PLM Software's strategic product
direction as well as the company's merger and acquisition strategy. The team
he leads is responsible for all Siemens PLM Software products, including
creation, improvement, competitiveness, and quality. Chuck began his
association with UGS in 1978, when he joined the Unigraphics Solutions
research and development team, holding various leadership positions.
Unigraphics Solutions was engaged in the sales, service, and development of
software technology to support the automation of product engineering and
manufacturing engineering processes.
He left Unigraphics Solutions in 1988 to revolutionize the application of
digital processes for film-making as president and CEO of Waveframe. There,
he developed and manufactured digital signal processing systems for high-end
motion picture applications.
Chuck returned to Unigraphics in 1994 in strategic planning, became
director of the Unigraphics product business unit in 1997 and vice president
of Unigraphics products and operations in 2000. In 2001, Unigraphics merged
with Structural Dynamics Research Corporation (SDRC) to form the PLM line of
business at EDS later known as UGS PLM Solutions, where he continued to
serve as vice president of Products.
About CPDA
Collaborative Product Development Associates (CPDA) is a provider of critical
analyses for PLM decisions. CPDA offers the latest in-depth, objective
information for assessing technology and business goals. Coordinated by a group
of experienced analysts, its cohesive suite of collaborative research programs
leverages the efforts of top software designers and leading-edge users. CPDA's
differentiation is its specific, deep, and pragmatic approach to the market, and
a hands-on understanding of the technology required to drive successful
implementations. CPDA’s collaborative research programs include Design Creation
and Validation, Design/Simulation Council, PLM-Integration/Product Definition,
and Product Value Management.
For more information, visit
www.cpd-associates.com.
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May 1 - Dr. Hossein Nivi to Keynote PLM Road Map 2009
Mar 27 - GM Powertrain's John Givens to Keynote at PLM Road Map
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