PLM Impact Analysis (PIA) is a three-phased methodology for identifying defects and opportunities across a product's value chain and lifecycle. In phase one, stakeholders systematically recognize issues and their consequences. Phase two involves stakeholders analyzing and scoring the consequences. Finally, phase three identifies the most significant sources of opportunities. The PIA aims to improve communication between value chain parties and systematically gather and analyze data to identify PLM development targets based on annual savings opportunities versus costs. Benefits include eliminating waste across the lifecycle by reducing negative impacts from product information failures.