You can use product lifecycle management (PLM) for discrete manufacturing to boost collaborative innovation, reduce time-to-market for successful products and services, and enable the digital thread that facilitates smart manufacturing. To realize these benefits, you'll first have to select from a diverse set of vendors that vary by size, functionality, geography, and vertical market focus. CIOs and product leaders should use this report to understand the value they can expect from a discrete manufacturing PLM provider and to select one based on size and functionality.