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 […]
Let’s face it, working remotely is great. Especially because of everything it usually allows: flexibility of schedule and work method, total freedom to decide where you want to live, a better family and home life… However, those of us who have been transforming our home into our office for some time, know that as with […]
When we mention the fashion industry – who automatically springs to mind? Fast fashion vertical retailers such as H&M, ZARA or C&A? However, these industry giants are not the only ones in the market. There are many other smaller companies, such as S. Oliver or Tom Tailor trying to compete, others are also entering into […]
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, […]
In May 2018 I got a chance to write as a guest for SharePLM.com. I selected to develop my own ABC of Product Management, and started with the “Always Be Competitive” theme. Here is the next article about Product Compliance! “Your industrial machine is not in compliance with the Hygiene Standards of the Sanitary Norm […]
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With the words “blockchain” and “Bitcoin” on everyone’s lips these days, it seems you risk seeming outdated if you can’t discuss about it in your after-work weekly catch-ups or at home during dinner.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 […]
Some time ago I got a nice invitation to write as a guest in SharePLM, of any topic I feel important. Delighted of the opportunity, I chose an area closest to my heart — Product Management. An area broad and deep, with an overwhelming amount of information and research on offer. Even the word “product” […]
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 […]
