Two weeks ago, my blogging peer Jos Voskuil published a blog entitled “Why PLM will never be simple”. If users want quick, easy, and painless – that is, if users want “simple” – why shouldn’t PLM also be simple? We’d all love to make PLM simpler, but how? Jos’ post inspired me to share how […]
Here’s a stat for you: 85% of every euro spent on your PLM classroom training is spent delivering it. This means that when you invest in classroom training, you’ll probably spend more on the PLM trainer time and travel costs than you will on actual training materials. Creating a PLM online course is a flexible, […]
Digitalization and end-to-end plant lifecycle management are spoken of as top priorities by companies across the chemical, oil and gas, process and power industries. The goal? A complete digital footprint of the plant to help optimize operations, plant maintenance, build better products and provide better services. But how can traditional Engineer to Order (ETO) businesses, […]
What is user onboarding? User onboarding is the process of actively guiding and helping users to find value and success within your product, process or service. Onboarding gets users past the awkward uncertainty of trying out something new. Good onboarding experiences combine the right elements of education, inspiration, and actionable insights. User onboarding is one […]
With the words “blockchain” and “Bitcoin” on everyone’s lips these days, it seems you risk seeming outdated if you can’t discuss about it in your after-work weekly catch-ups or at home during dinner. Whether you’ve heard about it at your most recent conference, at the office, or even in your local newspaper, you probably found […]
Training isn’t in the budget this year. We don’t have the resources to put together an internal training plan. It would take too long to train the whole organization. Sound familiar? If it does, you’re clearly not alone. Despite the fact that a strong learning culture drives competitive advantage, many companies fall short when it […]
What is an API? Order dinner from your tablet. Track your activity with an app on your smartphone. Book a seat at the movies tonight. APIs make this possible, and they’re behind of much of what we do online. They connect businesses, applications, data and devices so you can order pizza for dinner, listen to […]
An internal promotional plan is an important marketing tool when it comes to launching a new PLM initiative. Whether you’re replacing your PDM system, implementing a new process or releasing a new feature, a PLM internal marketing strategy can help you build awareness and thrive. However, in most PLM programs, internal marketing is done poorly, […]
PLM benchmarking: Identifying opportunities for improvement Benchmarking is an excellent way to boost your PLM initiatives, identify new improvement opportunities and get inspired. PLM benchmarks help you follow industry best practices and compare your performance with that of other companies. Through benchmarking, you keep abreast of what other organizations are doing and of current best […]
Seeking agility in Bimodal PLM The need for greater speed and agility to keep pace with the evolving digital landscape has also hit the PLM sphere. Digitalization has led to competition that challenges traditional PLM applications and project implementation methods. Product data is usually managed using large, traditional systems, with myriad methods and processes that […]
