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Company: Dassault Systemes, Suresnes Cedex, France
Company Description: As world leader in three-dimensional product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions, the Dassault Systèmes group brings value to more than 70,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systèmes develops and markets 3D PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products.
Nomination Category: Company, Office & Product Awards Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Best Multinational Company
Nomination Title: Dassault Systemes
1. Tell the story about what this nominated company achieved in the past year (up to 500 words). Focus on specific accomplishments, and relate these accomplishments to past performance or industry norms. Be sure to mention obstacles overcome, innovations or discoveries made, and outcomes:
Dassault Systemes (DS) product lifecycle management (PLM) software was
originally developed for large manufacturers to help them conceptualize, design
and manufacture their products quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. PLM
helped simplify and automate complex processes such as designing,
manufacturing and maintaining an airplane, for example, which required
manufacturers to oversee the assembly of more than one million parts.
As companies such as Boeing, Daimler Chrysler and Pratt & Whitney realized
significant ROI using PLM technology from Dassault Systemes, the company
realized its PLM vision was applicable to all manufacturers, not just multi-billon
dollar companies. DS developed a vision, 3D for All, they believed would deliver
the benefits of PLM to all companies, regardless of size.
To deliver on its 3D for All vision required deep executive commitment. DS fostered a culture of innovation and collaboration, and made significant R&D expenditures
to solve the PLM needs of small/medium businesses. In 2004, the company
integrated key acquisitions from the previous years, rounding out its suite of PLM
solutions. DS also announced a strategic relationship with Microsoft to deploy its
solutions on the more affordable Microsoft platform, which is prevalent in the
small/medium manufacturing market. The company also made further
investments, purchasing part of Rand Worldwide to more effectively support
Rand’s base of small and medium customers around the globe.
One of the largest obstacles the company faced as it delivered solutions for small
businesses was the perceived complexity of a PLM implementation. DS focused
on building creative best-practices and industry solutions based on its experience
with large manufacturers to lend that expertise to small/medium businesses.
Customers have realized the benefits, including Loewen, a Canadian manufacturer
of windows and doors. “As a midsize manufacturer with approximately 1,200
employees, we were pleased to receive the type of attention and support from
Dassault Systemes that is typically offered to a large scale multi-national
corporation,” said Stephen Segal, chief information officer, Loewen. “For Loewen,
PLM is a strategic initiative that will result in incremental top line revenue
growth while streamlining and improving ongoing operational practices.”
As part of its 3D for All strategy, Dassault Systemes works closely with select
universities throughout the world to educate tomorrow’s engineers on PLM
technology. In 2004, DS partnered with Purdue University, Texas A&M, Cal State,
Hokkaido University, Hong Kong Polytechnic and others to provide the institutions
with software and expertise, helping students better understand PLM and product
design.
2. List hyperlinks to any online news stories, press releases, or other documents that support the claims made in the section above. IMPORTANT: Begin each link with http://, and enclose each link in square brackets; for example, [http://www.youraddress.com]:
Forbes – 6/21/04 - http://www.forbes.com/business/forbes/2004/0621/117.html
Forbes – 11/17/04 - http://www.forbes.com/business/forbes/2004/0621/117.html
Fortune – 6/28/04 - http://www.fortune.com/fortune/imt/0,15704,657912,00.html
eWeek – 11/29/04 - http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1733470,00.asp
Press Releases - http://www.3ds.com/news-events/press-room/release/294/1/
http://www.3ds.com/news-events/press-room/release/292/1/
http://www.3ds.com/news-events/press-room/release/289/1/
3. Provide a brief (up to 100 words) biography about the leader of this nominated company:
Bernard Charlès was named President and CEO of Dassault Systemes on May
28, 2002. Since becoming President, he has driven the evolution of Dassault
Systèmes through three significant thrusts: development of the Version 5
architecture; realization of Dassault Systèmes’ PLM portfolio through the creation
of the DELMIA, ENOVIA and SMARTEAM brands; and driving the accessibility of 3D through the acquisition of SolidWorks and Spatial Corp. Charlès graduated with honors as a mechanical engineer specialized in Automation and Computer
Science Engineering from Ecole Normale Supérieure in Cachan, France where he
still belongs to the scientific core of professors.
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