This paper presents the first ever framework for implementing Product Lifecycle Management within high value Engineering to Order programmes. When implementing PLM, the organisation should first understand its strategic objectives and core processes and use this to decide on the PLM approach, which should influence the PLM system implementation. The research first highlights that the scale, complexity, uncertainty, long-lifecycle, maturity management and an inability to prototype ETO products results in significant challenges necessitating a tailored approach to PLM Implementation. Thematic analysis of 27 semi-structured interviews from PLM practitioners within ETO product development, was used to develop the framework to address these challenges. The interviewees were selected based on their relationship with PLM on ETO products either as an implementer or as a key stakeholder with an interest in its successful use within their organisation. The framework themes were described in relation to information, process, people and technology and were defined as being either objectives, challenges or enablers. 19 participants were selected from seven ETO organisations to validate the framework using statements that assessed the quality, structure, and versatility. 95% of the participants’ responses either agreed or strongly agreed with the statements. This research contributed to the updated BAE Systems Naval Ships PLM strategy for the design, build and in-service support for the First of Class new generation Royal Navy vessel for a recent shipbuilding programme.

本文介绍了第一个在高价值按订单设计计划中实施产品生命周期管理的框架。在实施 PLM 时，组织应首先了解其战略目标和核心流程，并以此来决定 PLM 方法，这将影响 PLM 系统的实施。该研究首先强调，规模、复杂性、不确定性、长生命周期、成熟度管理以及无法对 ETO 产品进行原型设计导致了重大挑战，需要采用量身定制的 PLM 实施方法。来自 ETO 产品开发中 PLM 从业者的 27 次半结构化访谈的主题分析被用于开发框架以应对这些挑战。受访者是根据他们在 ETO 产品上与 PLM 的关系进行选择的，无论是作为实施者还是作为对其在组织内成功使用感兴趣的主要利益相关者。框架主题与信息、流程、人员和技术相关，并被定义为目标、挑战或推动因素。从七个 ETO 组织中选出 19 名参与者，使用评估质量、结构和多功能性的声明来验证框架。95% 的参与者的回答同意或强烈同意这些陈述。这项研究有助于更新 BAE Systems Naval Ships PLM 战略，该战略为最近的造船计划中的 First of Class 新一代皇家海军舰艇设计、建造和在役支持。