More Enterprise Systems. More PLM Integrations. That’s Not the Problem
PLM integrations are supposed to make life easier. Centralize product data, connect the systems that need it, eliminate duplicate work, and create a cleaner IT…
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Fix the Process or Fix the System? A Common PLM Implementation Debate
Fix the Business Process or Fix the PLM System? Many PLM implementation projects reach a stage where something stops working the way it was expected…
Read ArticleThe Product Lifecycle Begins Long Before the First Part Number
When we discuss PLM, the conversation almost always revolves around the same terms like structured data, released BOMs, engineering change management, document control, change traceability,…
Read ArticleThe Productivity J-curve: the most predictable surprise in PLM
When an organization decides to implement a PLM practice, the common assumption is everything will be as smooth as it explained during the sales pitch.…
Read ArticlePLM Data Migration: Moving the Product’s “DNA” Without Breaking It
PLM data migration often looks simple and straight forward on project plans. Organizations approach PLM migration with a mindset of “We’re just moving parts, drawings,…
Read ArticleFrom Files to Knowledge: Turning PLM Vaults into Decision Libraries
Most PLM systems are good at one thing which is storing and controlling files. They keep the “latest” version of a drawing, lock down revisions,…
Read ArticleThe Art of PLM Software Testing and What Companies Miss in PLM Implementations
The Race for Developing New Features In many organizations today, the excitement of creating or adding new features to PLM systems often takes priority over…
Read ArticleAI in PLM: It Must Solve Real Business Problems, Not Just Be a Fancy Tool
A striking result from recent research at MIT is that about 95 percent of generative AI investments yield no measurable returns. That is a wake-up…
Read ArticlePLM in the Cloud or On the Ground? Choosing What Works for You
PLM in the Cloud (SaaS PLM) or On the Ground? Choosing What Works for You Over the years, we have all seen how PLM has…
Read ArticleUnlocking Sustainability: How PLM Can Power The “Digital Product Passport” (DPP) Journey
Understanding the Digital Product Passport The European Union is introducing the Digital Product Passport (DPP), a new regulatory requirement aimed at increasing transparency and sustainability…
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