Choosing the right software for your manufacturing company can be a daunting task. Do you go with a Software as a Service (SaaS) option, or hosted software? What is the practical difference? Since we’ve got an internet connection for computers, the idea of providing PLM system and associated data available…
Digital transformation is a hot topic in many industries, and manufacturing is no exception. Many manufacturers are looking for ways to improve their operations and stay competitive in a digital world. There are many different aspects of digital transformation, but one key component is the ability to use data to…
Mergers and acquisitions are extremely popular in a modern PLM economy. According to CIMdata 2021 PLM industry research, the industry counted 197 acquisitions, and resellers, partners, and service providers acquisition was a big part of this number. Service providers and VARs channels are consolidating and also buying technological companies to…
Last week, I broke my longest “no traveling” period of 25 months to attend CIMdata Industry and Market Forum that took place in Ann Arbor, MI. For many of us attending the forum, it was the first trip after COVID, which brought a lot of excitement about the opportunity to…
I’m coming from the first in-person PLM conference that happened yesterday in Ann Arbor, MI. It was a great place to get recent updates about the PLM industry and finally meet people in person to discuss where the PLM industry is heading. I will write more about them tomorrow as…
In the manufacturing world, there is a lot of talk about documents and information flow. What’s the difference? And which one is more important? In this blog post, we’ll discuss the differences between documents and information flow, and explain why information flow is so important in manufacturing. There are a…
Dear friends, I’m super excited. Later this week, I will be attending the first in-person PLM event for a little bit more than two years. The previous event I attended was Dassault Systemes 3DEXPERIENCE World 2020. The topic back in 2020 was the role of a “platform” in digital transformation….
As technology evolves, so does the way we work. In today’s competitive landscape, more and more companies are looking for ways to optimize their processes and introduce digital technologies to improve their information flows. For product development teams, the organization of optimal data management and information streams is a big…
Old habits die hard. Although technology has made leaps and bounds in recent years, many manufacturing companies are still using the same processes that were implemented decades ago. Mainstream product lifecycle management systems were designed 20-30 years ago. and they are not capable to support modern business models, organizing business…
Manufacturing companies are under pressure to transform their operations to stay competitive. It includes changes in business models, turning data into a competitive advantage, and figuring out how to manage global product development. While most manufacturing companies clearly understand the challenges, many are struggling to do so due to the…
