In recent times, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) was considered to be an elephant in the room, universally acknowledged, yet mostly ignored. However, over the last few years, PLM has gained ground and is widely recognized as a major growth engine for many large manufacturers and automotive OEMSs. With PLM integration still nascent in India, the market opportunity in the SME segment is still evolving. Therefore, the SMEs are in a dire need for a trusted partner who will understand their pain points and help them achieve their objectives. This is where Digital Design Solutions (DDS) – a premier PLM solution provider steps into the picture. The company which started its operations in 1996 as a CAD services bureau, today, has grown profoundly to a complete solution provider with a vision to solve customer problems by using high-end CAD CAM and PLM solutions.

DDS has raised the bar to exceed customers' expectations by offering internationally acclaimed Siemens PLM Software's Teamcenter. The company's forte lies in offering ground-breaking PLM solutions, support, training and services to design and manufacturing organizations across the industrial spectrum to help them achieve their business goals. "Teamcenter is the most popular PLM software being used across the world by the largest to the smallest enterprises. Siemens leadership position ensures that customers will always have access to the latest technology along with benefits of investment protection and a scalable solution. We integrate very strongly with many other technologies like CAD and ERP, which the customer may already be using or opt for in future," says Manish Garg, Owner, Digital Design Solutions. DDS has proven its mettle in providing product design, process engineering and technical documentation solutions to its customers. Digital Design Solutions is a partner for Siemens Industry Software India Ltd., providing the offered solutions to the customers in India and extending much needed domain specific support services.

Battles Won Over

As PLM is still a buzzword in the manufacturing industry, large manufacturers have easily coped with the business dynamics to deliver higher ROI, but, small manufacturing industries feel the heat of limited financial resources, lack of IT support and diverse set of requirements, which constrain them to take the leap. Also, uncertainty on ROI and fear of failure keep SMEs on the back foot. With its affordable PLM offerings, DDS has managed to make the difference. These solutions allow user organizations to securely vault soft and print data in electronic form. The solutions also ensure adherence to organization processes along with completion of required documentation. With its holistic support and maintenance services, DDS stands tall among its competitors. "We have a deep understanding of product development processes. This allows us to assimilate the challenges and requirements and propose simple solutions which customers can implement and move forward. Our partnership with Siemens for the last many years also brings immense experience, commitment and value to the customer," Manish Garg adds.

Headquartered in Gurgaon, DDS operates with a modest team of about 12 people with rich experience in the design, manufacturing and IT domain. To penetrate deeper into PLM domain, DDS is extending PLM usage in suppliers by offering rapid implementation of PLM solutions that will reduce both time as well as cost. To serve its customers better, DDS is now spreading its wings to other major cities across the country.