CIMdata’s 2024 PLM Market & Industry Forum series theme is “Digital Twins: Enhancing Lifecycle Performance.” At this industry-leading Forum, CIMdata will frame digital twins in a series of presentations designed to brief the PLM Software and Service community (aka the PLM Economy) on the issues faced by industrial users. Sessions provide critical information to members of the PLM Economy, enabling them to respond to new and evolving requirements. Learn more about the 2024 PLM Market & Industry Forum here. The concept of modeling to comprehend and enhance product performance has ancie ..read more

CIMdata’s 2024 PLM Market & Industry Forum series theme is “Digital Twins: Enhancing Lifecycle Performance.” At this industry-leading Forum, CIMdata will frame digital twins in a series of presentations designed to brief the PLM Software and Service community (aka the PLM Economy) on the issues faced by industrial users. Sessions provide critical information to members of the PLM Economy, enabling them to respond to new and evolving requirements. Learn more about the 2024 PLM Market & Industry Forum here. In March 2016, the world watched in awe as AlphaGo triumphed over Lee Sedol in ..read more

I really enjoy talking about data governance and wonder why more people don’t embark on the journey. In this blog, I will explore "How to best approach data governance." To approach data governance effectively, it's important to follow a strategic and structured approach. Here are some key steps to follow: Understand the Business Context: Start by understanding your organization's specific needs, goals, and challenges. Identify the business drivers and objectives that data governance aims to support. Consider your industry, regulatory requirements, organizational structure, and data landsca ..read more

I recently had the opportunity to embark on a mid-career sabbatical, affording me the chance to not only reflect on my 25-year career but also look forward and speculate on what the next 25 years may look like. Joining CIMdata is exciting but, at the same time, a little bit humbling, knowing that I am surrounded by some of the brightest minds in engineering software. I must admit I am the “youngster” on the team, and I am very focused on what the landscape might look like when I, too, have 40+ years of experience. During my sabbatical, I spent a lot of time thinking about my career and deeply ..read more

In a recent CIMdata webinar I did with my colleague Craig Brown, the topic of “Why” data governance is crucial for complex product development was described. Here is a summary of the reasons “Why.” Data Consistency & Accuracy: Complex product development involves numerous teams, departments, and stakeholders working together. Data governance ensures that the data used throughout the development process is consistent and accurate. It establishes standards and guidelines for data collection, storage, and management, minimizing errors and discrepancies. Regulatory Compliance: Complex produ ..read more

As a result of my recent blog, data governance vs. data management, I was asked what the difference was between digitization and digitalization. I think many times, conversations are often messy when they lack clear definitions of key terms. In this blog, I will highlight the distinction between digitization and digitalization. So, let's dive in and unravel the nuances between digitization and digitalization The terms "digitization" and "digitalization" have distinct meanings but are often used interchangeably. Digitization: Refers to the process of converting analog information or physical ..read more

I would like to thank those who took the time to attend my recent Webinar. You can find more information on the session here. While I answered quite a few questions during the session, we ran out of time. In the post below, I endeavor to answer the remaining questions. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact me at: j.roche@CIMdata.com. We will also explore the topic of the Digital Thread more in our upcoming PLM Road Map conference. Jim Ontologies (data models) can help to promote the Authoritative Source of Truth by increasing tools interoperability to enable the Digital Th ..read more

CIMdata’s 2023 PLM Market & Industry Forum series theme is “The Digital Thread: Powering Business Transformation.” At this industry-leading Forum, CIMdata will frame the digital thread and discuss the issues faced by industrial users. Event sessions provide critical information to the PLM Software and Service community enabling them to respond to new and evolving requirements. Learn more about the 2023 PLM Market & Industry Forum here. CIMdata continues to investigate many topics of interest to the PLM Economy. One area we are currently focusing on is the digital thread, a topic impor ..read more

CIMdata is known globally for its research into topics important to PLM Professionals. One such topic is Green Energy & Sustainability. This is a topic that impacts us all. With this in mind, I recently spent some “quality” “Zoom” time with my colleague Mark Reisig, CIMdata’s Sustainability & Green Energy Practice Director. Mark is busy getting ready for his presentation on The Green Energy Transition, which he will make at our upcoming PLM Market & Industry Forums which take place over the late March to early April time frame in North America and EMEA. In this interview, I asked ..read more

CIMdata’s 2023 PLM Market & Industry Forum series theme is “The Digital Thread: Powering Business Transformation.” At this industry-leading Forum, CIMdata will frame the digital thread in a series of presentations designed to brief the PLM Software and Service community (aka the PLM Economy) on the issues faced by industrial users. Sessions provide critical information to members of the PLM Economy, enabling them to respond to new and evolving requirements. Learn more about the 2023 PLM Market & Industry Forum here. The notion of the digital thread dates back to the application of dig ..read more