Continue my last week post about how to make next PLM implementation simpler, I decided to put some ideas towards how the next PLM implementations will look like. PLM vendors are making huge efforts to simplify PLM deployment and make implementation simpler. Despite that, in my view, typical PLM implementation…
The rapid evolution of technology and data management is reshaping industries. We can see how far data driven technologies are moving and scale of systems capable to operate global in real time with a amazing level of intelligence and sophistication. Yet many manufacturing companies are struggling to fully capitalize on…
In the last two articles, I discussed multiple aspects of SaaS PLM and cloud architectures. If you haven’t had the chance, I encourage you to check them out before continue reading. 5 Shades of PLM SaaS Architecture How to Select PLM in 2024 Without Being Confused by Marketing One topic…
I often hear the statement, “Product Lifecycle Management is a journey.” Once you start a PLM journey in your company, it never stops. It encompasses business strategy, product development process, information models, document management, product data management, and many other elements of product lifecycle management necessary to ensure the success…
In my recent article about the growing importance of Manufacturing BOM (MBOM) management, I explored various integration methods between CAD, ERP, and PLM systems and the challenges in aligning these processes for streamlined manufacturing and supply chain optimization. If you missed the article, check it here – Where is My…
The debates about PLM and ERP about management of Bill of Materials are heating up. Recent years were remarkable with the number of complexities that coming together surrounding topics like supply chain, sustainability, increased regulation and cost analysis. MBOM and Ordering process is in the cross roads of these debates….
The discussion about what is a dominant system in the enterprise has started a long time ago. Historically, MRP, later MRPII and ERP systems established itself as a leaders and positioned as the only system enterprise IT should be concerned of. It was probably true for some time, but already…
Digital transformation is changing the world. It comes to our everyday lives and businesses. In my earlier articles I touched multiple aspects of how digital transformation strategy can change manufacturing businesses. When it comes to engineering and manufacturing systems (for me they are both under the umbrella of PLM), I…
A few articles I published on the OpenBOM blog about organizing data before starting PLM implementations and navigating single source of truth concept in the digital age, triggered an interesting discussion about Single Source of Truth. Thank you all for the comments and examples from the past, as well as…
In the evolving landscape of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) implementations, Project Management and document management, the industry stands at the brink of a transformational shift. A typical PLM system from 1990s is not cool anymore. Modern PLM software should be different, but how? In my…
