Embracing the Future: Thoughts on PLM and Digital Twins Ahead of CIMdata 2024 Market and Industry Forum
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by Oleg
2d ago
I’m heading to CIMdata Industry and Market Vendor Forum 2024 in Ann Arbor later this week. The annual forum is usually a great place to catch up with PLM professionals. CIMdata usually gathers PLM software and service vendors for this annual event to share information about industry performance and discuss topics that on the top of PLM industry vendors and professionals. Check the notes from CIMdata 2023 Forum here. Last year, the forum was about digital thread and digital transformation. The topic of this year forum is Digital Twin. As anticipation builds for the CIMdata 2024 PLM Market & ..read more
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Navigating the Complexities of PLM-ERP Integration with Graph Models and Modern Digital Product Data
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by Oleg
2d ago
Combining multiple systems in manufacturing sector to work together is always a complex thing to do. In the engineering and manufacturing world, PLM and ERP software integrations is a greatest example of complexity. Combining complex business processes and engineering disciplines including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, electronic design, software and applying them to complexity of business management software system multiplied by complexity of supply chain management. In my my article today, I’d like to discuss how modern computer engineering disciplines such as an advanced ..read more
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Winning PLM Arguments and Crafting a Successful PLM Strategy for Your Organization
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by Oleg
1w ago
For the last 10-15 years, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has emerged as a critical component for organizations to control product development process, support people communication and manage engineering and product data. The vision of PLM to connect people from ideation to end-of-life, PLM strategies streamline multiple organizational processes such as engineering release and change management, enhance design collaboration, and optimize engineering to manufacturing processes. The goal of the PLM implementation is ultimately driving innovation and market success for manufacturing business ..read more
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Selling Process Improvements to Engineers: Navigating PLM Painkillers vs Vitamins
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by Oleg
2w ago
The discussion about engineers preferring to use spreadsheets, while PLM function is always introducing some sort of governance and business processes that conflicts with engineering freedom and ease of use made me think about how balance individual and organizational value in PLM development. While no one will argue that companies are run using processes, requires mechanisms to organize business operations, process automation, project management, it is not an unusual reaction you can hear from engineers the reaction – “we didn’t ask for PLM, export to Excel is what we need”. What PLM compani ..read more
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PLM vs. Excel Dilemma: Effective Data Governance and Spreadsheet Replacement for Engineers
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by Oleg
2w ago
The discussion about PLM vs Excel is one of the long standing topics in PLM industry. I touched this topic many times. The ubiquitous capabilities of spreadsheets, combined with simplicity and availability (free), make it an easy way to be a universal data management and collaboration tool. It served engineering community for a long time. The debates about brining PDM or PLM was always about how to introduce a government and reduce the freedom. In one of my recent articles I shared thoughts why Excel remains so popular for engineers. At the same article I explained that introducing of product ..read more
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Three Pillars of PLM Success: Part Numbers, Data Structures, and Items/BOM Organization
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by Oleg
3w ago
In the world of engineering and manufacturing, managing data efficiently stands as a cornerstone for success. Any engineering or manufacturing team must figure out how to manage data. While CAD files and Excel spreadsheet is a mass usage winner, it often leads to failures, mistakes, burned hours of work and ultimately bad outcome. I can tell you more – even if you decide to use Excel and store files in OneDrive, understanding fundamentals will give you a chance to succeed and not to burn endless amount of hours. Understanding fundamentals will help you to get on the right PLM implementation p ..read more
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3 Things PLM Can Learn From Microsoft and Digital ERP Trends in 2024
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by Oleg
3w ago
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, particularly in AI and system integrations, illuminate a path forward for PLM developers. As Predrag Jakovljevic, a principal industry analyst at Technology Evaluation Centers, articulated to Computer Weekly in January 2024, there ..read more
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PLM Implementations: From SaaS Services with Instant Data Acquisition to Pilot Projects and AI Driven Process Optimization
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by Oleg
1M ago
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 previous articles I touched the question that triggered a good amount of healthy debates – What comes first: process definition or PLM implementation. I want to thank you all my readers and commenters online and offline for amazing discussions about importance of balan ..read more
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Redefining the Approach to PLM Implementation: A Strategy Beyond Traditional PLM
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by Oleg
1M ago
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 adopting a PLM system necessitates a comprehensive transformation of business processes has led to a catch-22 situation. Companies find themselves in a deadlock, unable to move forward due to deeply ingrained proc ..read more
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Simplifying PLM and Digital Threads Using Web of Data and Connected Services
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by Oleg
1M ago
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 Simple, But Not Simpler“. This drive towards simplicity is not merely a trend but a necessity, as it seeks to address the inherent complexities that have long bogged down systems and processes. Today, I’d like to explore the ideas about how to simplify digital thre ..read more
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