3 Things PLM Can Learn From Microsoft and Digital ERP Trends in 2024

3 Things PLM Can Learn From Microsoft and Digital ERP Trends in 2024

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the integration of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is becoming increasingly crucial. My attention was caught by the article speaks about how Microsoft reinvents ERP into total enterprise integration. Here is what captured there. Microsoft Dynamics 365’s recent advancements,…

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Redefining the Approach to PLM Implementation: A Strategy Beyond Traditional PLM

Redefining the Approach to PLM Implementation: A Strategy Beyond Traditional PLM

In the digital transformation era, the implementation of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems has become a cornerstone for manufacturing and engineering companies striving for innovation and efficiency. However, the journey toward fully leveraging PLM technology often presents a paradox that hinders progress. The conventional wisdom—endorsed by PLM vendors and consultants—that…

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Simplifying PLM and Digital Threads Using Web of Data and Connected Services

Simplifying PLM and Digital Threads Using Web of Data and Connected Services

In the quest for operational efficiency and innovation, the concept of simplification has emerged as a strong trend across industries. My exploration of this theme has spanned several articles, with a notable focus on making Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) straightforward yet effective, as discussed in my recent piece, “Make PLM…

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Sources of Intelligence for Future PLM AI- Thoughts after CIMdata webinar

Sources of Intelligence for Future PLM AI- Thoughts after CIMdata webinar

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a topic for discussions in the boardrooms of companies across the globe, and the manufacturing sector is no exception. Amid the myriad conversations about AI and machine learning, one particular aspect stands out clear to me: the undeniable link between accessing the right data…

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RIP John Walker and AutoCAD Lessons for CAD/PLM Developers

RIP John Walker and AutoCAD Lessons for CAD/PLM Developers

Earlier this weekend I read a sad news about passing of John Walker, the founder and the father of AutoCAD and Autodesk. The contribution of John Walker to the development of CAD and PC eco-system was incredible. From early 1980s, Autodesk was one of the biggest software products that demonstrated…

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