Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is a way for manufacturing companies to counter the challenge of managing product information through its lifecycle. Change management is often overlooked during PLM implementations. This can lead to project failure and negative consequences for organizations. Additionally, one shortcoming of change management in PLM implementation is not considering individual commitment to change. Therefore, this case study’s purpose was to explore how change management can increase end-user commitment and thereby contribute to improved PLM implementations. This was investigated by performing a qualitative case study of Dassault Systèmes and their PLM implementation project at four different customer organizations: Saab Dynamics, Jaguar Land Rover, Scania, and Ericsson. Sixteen individuals involved in the PLM projects, evenly distributed between Dassault Systèmes’ employees and customer representatives, were interviewed. The collected data was analyzed using a theoretical framework based on change management and commitment. The study identified four key areas of change management for increasing end-user commitment during PLM implementation: (1) vision, (2) top management, (3) training, and (4) individual treatment. An overview of the suggested recommendations within each area is: (1) a specific vision and a sense of urgency should be created and communicated; (2) top management, including the CEO, should be committed to the project and communicate to the end-users; (3) training should be continuous, adapted to the end-users and include other purposes that teaching about the PLM tool; and (4) different end-users should be managed differently and be included in implementation project. These conclusions contribute to the research field of PLM implementation by improving the understanding of how change management can increase the end-users’ commitment in PLM implementation projects. / Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) är ett sätt för tillverkande företag att möta sina utmaningar med att hantera produktinformation genom produktens livscykel. Förändringsledning förbises ofta under PLM-implementationer. Detta kan leda till misslyckade projekt och negativa konsekvenser för organisationer. En ytterligare brist i förändringsledningen inom PLM-implementationer är att inte ta hänsyn till individuellt engagemang till förändring. Därför var den här fallstudiens syfte att utforska hur förändringsledning kan öka slutanvändarnas engagemang och därigenom bidra till förbättrade PLM-implementationer. Detta undersöktes genom att utföra en kvalitativ fallstudie av Dassault Systèmes och deras PLM-implementationsprojekt hos fyra olika kundorganisationer: Saab Dynamics, Jaguar Land Rover, Scania och Ericsson. Sexton individer som var involverade i PLM-projekten, jämnt fördelade mellan Dassault Systèmes-anställda och kundrepresentanter, intervjuades. De insamlade uppgifterna analyserades med hjälp av ett teoretiskt ramverk baserat på förändringsledning och engagemang. Studien identifierade fyra viktiga områden inom förändringsledning för att öka slutanvändarens engagemang under PLM-implementationer: (1) vision, (2) företagets ledning, (3) utbildning och (4) individuell behandling. En översikt över de föreslagna rekommendationerna inom varje område är: (1) en specifik vision och en känsla av brådska bör skapas och kommuniceras; (2) företagets ledning, inklusive VD:n, bör vara engagerad i projektet och kommunicera till slutanvändarna; (3) utbildningen bör vara kontinuerlig, anpassad till slutanvändarna och inkludera andra syften än att lära ut PLM-verktyget; (4) olika slutanvändare bör hanteras annorlunda och inkluderas i implementationsprojektet. Dessa slutsatser bidrar till forskningen inom PLM-implementationer genom att förbättra förståelsen för hur förändringsledning kan öka slutanvändarnas engagemang i PLM-implementationsprojekt.

In the fluctuating and competitive business world, the significance of Product Lifecycle Management is on the rise. It's becoming a pivotal strategy for organizations keen on preserving their market competitiveness. However, the practical execution of PLM often poses tangible difficulties. Even though businesses recognize the potential benefits of PLM, the challenges in its effective deployment tend to create hurdles, making the implementation process complex and formidable. This study centered on Tetra Pak applying a distinct framework and a statistical approach to assess the level of PLM maturity. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, a survey tool that was specifically designed to be in line with this framework was adopted. The research carefully examined the PLM-related business dimensions and components, and the results ultimately revealed Tetra Pak’s overall PLM maturity levels. This method produced a thorough understanding of the company's PLM framework and uncovered potential areas that could use improvement. The findings from this study contribute to a wider comprehension of PLM's role in bolstering sustainability and competitiveness in the contemporary business landscape. The maturity framework, developed as part of this research specific to Tetra Pak, serves as a versatile instrument to steer PLM implementation. This framework assists businesses in adapting to shifting strategies, thereby helping them to maintain a competitive advantage in an ever-changing market.