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PLM vs. ERP

Jim
Recently I've read several posts about PLM vs ERP. First, one from Oleg Shilovitsky about the differences, and one from Arena Solutions about how they might work together. We often hear this as a big challenge in our PLM certificate classes from many students. This is an im...

Does Your Cloud do PLM?

Jim
Today, Autodesk presented a look at their 2014 portfolio along with a preview of their offerings for building, plant, product, and factory ...

Evaluating Your PLM Strategy

Jim
I finally think spring is here! I could be hallucinating, but I don't think so. I am starting to see flowers, and blossoms, and people on t...

PLM Implementations

Jim
Starting a PLM implementation activity can be a daunting task for anyone. I have been reading a couple of articles that mention some of the...

What Is Change Management?

Jim
I recently read a post by Peter Schroer, President of Aras PLM: Change Management: One Size Will Never Fit All. I agree with the ...

What Is a PLM Agile Deployment?

Jim
Have you heard of scrum? Scrum is an agile development methodology often used to develop software. You can read the Wikipedia definition&nb...

Let’s Take a Ride on the Hyperloop

Jim
Have you heard of the Hyperloop? No, it's not a new roller-coaster at Cedar Point (the best amusement park for roller coasters in the US, i...

What Is Social PLM?

Jim
For the past two years I have heard many technology vendors touting the benefits of social tools. No one can miss the astounding uptake of ...

PLM on Display at NRF

Jim
When people think of PLM, they often think of automobiles, airplanes, and large machines. But, the world of retail and fashion provides fer...

PLM for the Fashion Industry

Jim
In a recent blog post I talked about the NRF Show in New York City. I mentioned a couple of the big PLM vendors that attended. However...