Archive for December, 2024

Rethinking Change Management Part 4: PLM Collaborative Workspace Technical Architecture and Sample Workflow

Rethinking Change Management Part 4: PLM Collaborative Workspace Technical Architecture and Sample Workflow

In this fourth installment of the “Rethinking Change Management” series, we dive into the technical architecture and workflow underpinning a modern collaborative workspace for change management. Building on the concepts introduced in the earlier articles, this piece focuses on the architectural components and a step-by-step workflow that redefines how product…

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Rethinking Change Management: Coexistence of New Architectures with Legacy PDM/PLM File-Based Revision Control (Part 3)

Rethinking Change Management: Coexistence of New Architectures with Legacy PDM/PLM File-Based Revision Control (Part 3)

In Parts 1 and 2 of this series, we explored how modern change management can evolve beyond traditional processes to address the growing complexity of managing product data across disciplines and systems. In Part 1 (Rethinking Change Management: Orchestrating Complexity Across Systems & Disciplines – Collaborative Workspace), I introduced the…

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Rethinking PLM Change Management: From Check-Out/In to Collaborative Processes, Part 2: Single Source of Truth

Rethinking PLM Change Management: From Check-Out/In to Collaborative Processes, Part 2: Single Source of Truth

In the previous article, Rethinking Change Management: Orchestrating Complexity Across Systems & Disciplines, Part 1: Collaborative Workspace, I explored how the modern landscape of product lifecycle management (PLM) demands collaborative environments that can handle complexity across diverse disciplines. PLM methodologies have evolved to encompass various teams across the entire organization,…

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2024 in Review: Top 5 PLM Trends and Insights from Beyond PLM

2024 in Review: Top 5 PLM Trends and Insights from Beyond PLM

It is that time of the year again. As we are approaching the end of the year, I like to bring some conclusion remarks and share several key themes have emerged on Beyond PLM, reflecting the dynamic shifts in product lifecycle management, PLM software, product development process, and more broader…

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PDM vs PLM: Current Status Quo, Challenges, and Future Development

PDM vs PLM: Current Status Quo, Challenges, and Future Development

The debate over whether Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) are distinct or intertwined systems has persisted for years. Countless comparisons highlight their differences, yet the boundaries between the two remain blurry. This confusion extends to recommendations for engineering teams and companies. PDM and PLM – Are…

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