ANN ARBOR, MI, Sep 8, 2014 – CIMdata, Inc., the leading global product lifecycle management (PLM) strategic management consulting and research firm, announces that Ms. Laila Hirr, a long time PLM advocate and advisor, has joined the firm as a senior consultant and practice lead.
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In the course of her career Ms. Hirr has provided PLM strategic guidance and counsel to a wide variety of customers in industries including: aerospace, automotive, white goods, consumer packaged goods, heavy equipment, high-technology electronics, and medical devices.
“The challenges faced by each of these industries are unique, but the key issues tend to be the same when properly examined. Getting to common terminology will drive out the real issues to help our customers identify the appropriate strategy and approach for their PLM initiatives,” stated Ms. Hirr.
Ms. Hirr’s work has encompassed tackling issues involving the integration of product design information into connected topics, including: regulatory compliance, risk management, supplier management, inventory management, field service management, and portfolio and project planning.
Peter Bilello, president of CIMdata stated, “Laila Hirr brings a strong history and highly collaborative skills to our team that will allow us to continue to build out our practice areas. Her extensive industry, and PLM strategy development and application knowledge is an excellent fit with CIMdata’s core strategic management consulting domains of expertise. We’re very happy to have her on board.”
With over 22 years of experience in the PLM industry Ms. Hirr most recently worked as a program manager at PTC managing global deployments of Windchill and Service Center.
Ms. Hirr holds a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University, where she was later named as a Distinguished Engineering Alumni for her contributions to the industry, community and university and a bachelor’s degree, also in Mechanical Engineering, from San Diego State University.
For more information contact CIMdata at info@CIMdata.com or at +1 734.668.9922.
About CIMdata
CIMdata, a leading independent worldwide firm, provides strategic management consulting to maximize an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. Since its founding in 1983, CIMdata has delivered world-class knowledge, expertise, and best-practice methods for PLM solutions. These solutions incorporate both business processes and a wide-range set of PLM-enabling technologies.
CIMdata works with both industrial organizations and suppliers of technologies and services seeking a competitive advantage in the global economy. In addition to consulting, CIMdata conducts research, provides PLM-focused subscription services, and produces several commercial publications. The company also provides industry education through PLM certificate programs, seminars, and conferences internationally. CIMdata serves clients around the world from offices in North America, Europe, and the Asian Pacific. To learn more about CIMdata’s services, visit their website at www.CIMdata.com, follow them on Twitter: http://twitter.com/CIMdataPLMNews.