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PTC's Windchill (PLM) is optimized to support stakeholders and external partners through advanced automation and interoperability for configuration management across departmental boundaries. - Latest Architecture The web architecture designed with the intention of coordinating multiple systems allows for the management of extensive data. - Secure Collaboration With IP and platform-based protection, you can work securely both inside and outside the enterprise. - Efficient Upgrades By upgrading the appropriate data with automated systems that save time, user confusion is minimized. - Management and Support You can utilize IoT-based continuous system monitoring and learning programs from PTC experts. - Flexible Deployment Deploying on-premises or as SaaS can improve uptime and security compliance. If you have any questions regarding Windchill, please feel free to contact us.

In the introduction of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution "Windchill," we will present an overview of the "VRD (Value Ready Deployment)" method recommended by PTC and its effect on shortening the implementation period. The VRD method adopts a "Fit to Standard" approach that tailors best practices based on successful cases of Windchill worldwide to the customer's business. In contrast to the traditional RVP method, which progresses based on customer requirements and typically takes 1 to 1.5 years, the VRD method allows for implementation in a shorter period (6 months to 1 year), achieving a reduction of approximately 6 months. This shortening is possible because it significantly reduces the time required for requirement definition and add-on feature development. *For a comprehensive overview of the entire VRD process and specific implementation cases, you can find detailed information in the downloadable materials.

PTC Japan offers two types of Windchill implementation support services: the "RVP (Realized Value Platform)" approach and the "VRD (Value Ready Deployment)" approach, which differ significantly in their methodologies. The RVP approach is a traditional method that conducts a Fit & Gap analysis based on the customer's business requirements, filling gaps that cannot be met by standard functions with add-ons (customizations). This method has the advantage of being able to implement without changing existing business processes; however, it takes time for requirement definition and add-on development, resulting in a longer implementation period. On the other hand, the VRD approach is based on aligning business processes with PTC's best practices and utilizes predefined storyboards and configurations, allowing for a quicker implementation. *For detailed comparisons of the differences between RVP and VRD, such as implementation period and customization flexibility, please refer to the downloadable materials.*

The core of the VRD approach is "Fit to Standard." This means aligning business processes with Windchill's standard features, and adhering to this is a crucial point for the success of the implementation. With the introduction of Windchill's standard features, there may be changes to the business procedures that were previously followed in the old system, and the discontinuation of add-on features could lead to decreased efficiency in some areas. Therefore, project leaders must persistently advocate for the benefits of overall optimization to practical staff who wish to maintain the status quo of individual operations, and it is essential to build consensus to ensure acceptance of the implementation without add-ons. *For specific communication strategies to successfully implement "Fit to Standard" in Windchill, please download the materials for more details.*

When introducing Windchill with the VRD method while keeping its standard functions, the operational procedures from the conventional system will change significantly. Here, we will specifically explain these changes using the new BOM registration as a use case. In the conventional system, it was common practice to register 3D models and BOMs separately, creating and automatically distributing the parts list (report) through add-on functions. After the introduction of Windchill's standard features, the operation will change to automatically generating the BOM at the stage of registering the 3D model. Additionally, the output of the parts list will change to using Windchill's standard format, allowing relevant departments to output it from the system as needed. This change is the key point that realizes efficiency through add-on-free operations and standardization of business processes. *Please download the materials to check the details regarding the operational changes in the BOM new registration use case illustrated in the diagram.*

In the VRD method, we utilize "VRD packages" that are organized by business process and combine them to advance the implementation. This package and the workshop are key to building the Windchill environment. As of September 2025, the VRD package includes 14 offerings such as "Document Management," "CAD Data Management," "E-BOM Management," and "Change Management," with additional packages tailored for Japanese companies being added and expanded. The implementation process involves project planning and kickoff, followed by a system foundation workshop, and then the "Best Practices Workshop" is conducted. In this workshop, we confirm business procedures and system settings using Windchill's standard features with the customer's representatives, building the environment through consensus formed via advice. *For a list of VRD packages and detailed information on the specific progression of the Best Practices Workshop, please download the materials for more details.*

Since PTC Japan adopted the VRD method, more than 10 domestic companies have already implemented Windchill based on VRD, achieving rapid deployment. Among them, we would like to introduce a case from a medical device manufacturer where the effect of shortening the implementation period was particularly remarkable. This medical device manufacturer, which we supported in the past, adopted the Windchill module for medical devices domestically. As a result of applying best practices through the VRD method in the implementation of a specialized module, which typically tends to take a long time, they successfully shortened the implementation period to about one-third of the usual time. This can be seen as a significant achievement, as aligning operations with standard functions minimized the need for add-ons. *You can download materials to check the specific implementation schedule and success factors for the medical device manufacturer's case in detail.*

Japan's manufacturing industry boasts world-renowned craftsmanship, but it faces a serious common challenge: the slow development of IT infrastructure and the digitalization of on-site operations. There is a growing sense of crisis across the industry that if things continue this way, Japan's manufacturing will become unsustainable. In many manufacturing sites, paper records are still in use, and traceability and the collection of manufacturing data heavily rely on manual labor, placing a significant burden on the workforce. Moreover, because the workforce is highly skilled, factories continue to operate through sheer effort without digitalization, leading to a vicious cycle where management fails to grasp the critical realities, resulting in delayed responses. The complexity of the processes from design to manufacturing is also a common challenge for Japan's manufacturing industry. Due to the lack of proper integration among E-BOM, M-BOM, and BOP, managing data during design changes requires considerable effort. *Download detailed materials now on why PTC products are the key to saving Japan's manufacturing industry.

For many Japanese companies that do not have a system in place for integrated management of design and manufacturing data, the implementation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to manage the entire product lifecycle is an urgent issue. PLM plays an essential role in organizing complex processes and improving productivity. By implementing PLM, it becomes possible to accurately and easily track design changes and the accompanying master data changes, significantly enhancing quality and productivity. In many Japanese companies, master data is not centrally managed, and data integration between factories and systems is fragmented. In cases such as precision equipment manufacturers with a large number of components, PLM that can centrally manage master data from the timing of component design becomes extremely important. It has been pointed out that if PLM can manage everything from upstream to downstream, MDM (Master Data Management) is unnecessary. *Why is PTC's PLM a savior for the manufacturing industry? Click here to learn about the specific benefits of implementation.*

In addressing the challenges faced by Japan's manufacturing industry and promoting digital transformation, the importance of "digital twins" has been highlighted, and it is proposed that we should first start with the construction of a "digital shadow." A digital shadow is one of the components of a digital thread and is a mechanism that faithfully reproduces what is happening in a real factory on a virtual factory. By constructing a digital shadow, the movements of objects, people, and the operational status of machines can be digitized and visualized, allowing for an immediate understanding of where real objects are stagnating. Based on this, by setting rules and issuing monitoring alerts, it becomes possible to immediately prevent stagnation and maintain an appropriate state. If a predictive simulation mechanism is added to the digital shadow, it can evolve into a digital twin, enabling the detection of signs of bottlenecks and taking action accordingly. Starting with a digital shadow alone can initiate the PDCA cycle, lead to throughput improvements, and significantly advance the digital shift. *From digital shadow to digital twin. A free document explaining the specific steps for realization is available.*

A successful example of digital shadow and digital twin is Lockheed Martin's improvement in the productivity of the F-35 fighter jet. This case demonstrates the powerful effects of digitization in complex manufacturing processes. The manufacturing of fighter jets is very complex due to the large number of parts and numerous jigs involved. Lockheed Martin has created an environment in this manufacturing process where the location information of all parts is visualized and can be reliably supplied to the manufacturing process. As a result, the monthly production volume increased from 2 units to 8 units, achieving a fourfold increase in throughput. This case serves as a concrete proof of how the construction of a digital shadow can lead to dramatic performance improvements. *Check out the details of the F-35 case by PTC, chosen by the world's top runners for digital transformation strategies.*

PTC's strength is evaluated in its ability to consistently contribute to digital transformation from the upstream design to the downstream manufacturing in the manufacturing industry. This brings Japan's manufacturing industry closer to realizing the "dream-like world" it aims for. In addition to managing design and manufacturing data through PLM, PTC achieves the recording of e-DHR (electronic device records) compliant with medical regulations using the 'Connected Work Cell (CWC)' in the manufacturing process. In particular, the industrial IoT platform 'ThingWorx' has a significant advantage in that it can acquire various data from manufacturing equipment's PLC (control device) through the OPC server 'Kepware.' Since Kepware supports over 150 types of PLCs, data can be easily obtained from almost all devices, and it is possible to digitize manufacturing records based on BOM and BOP. *Towards the realization of a lean and flexible smart factory. For details on the collaboration strategy of PTC's product lineup, please refer to this document.

To continue to leverage its strengths, Japan's manufacturing industry, which possesses world-class technology, must establish the right digital manufacturing strategy and IT infrastructure. We aim to revitalize Japanese manufacturing by achieving quick wins together with PTC. By connecting the engineering chain and supply chain with data, and by digitizing and visualizing the manufacturing processes on the shop floor, we can build a system that captures bottlenecks in real-time and allows for proactive measures, thereby aiming to improve throughput. For companies that want to achieve investment returns quickly and move forward, PTC products, which enable consistent and reasonable digitization from design to production, are believed to be "the savior of Japanese manufacturing." PTC Japan's advisors are advancing efforts aimed at realizing lean and flexible smart factories. *Digital manufacturing strategies that directly lead to performance improvement. Please take a look at the journey towards realizing smart factories in partnership with PTC.