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PLM Core

Planned

Project Management

Programs, deliverables, gates, and timelines as first-class objects in the PLM data model — and where this belongs vs. external PM tools.

Why this matters

PLM-integrated project management is rarely the best PM tool — but it's the only one that links plans directly to deliverable objects. The trade-off has to be made consciously.

What this page will cover

  • Programs, deliverables, gates in the PLM data model
  • The integration vs. specialization trade-off
  • Patterns for hybrid use with external PM tools
  • Reporting and dashboarding limitations