Many companies are managing their BOMs in ERP rather than a PLM system due to the desire for better data reporting in the ERP. Although this is understandable, there are plenty of use cases for managing a BOM in a PLM system such as Windchill. Many businesses...
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The Best Marketplace Apps for Jira and Confluence 2024
Atlassian’s Jira and Confluence are amazing project management and collaboration tools. Users can manage tasks, content, and documents within the systems. While they each have their own extensive capabilities, there are many add-ons on the market to expand upon...
Engineering, Manufacturing, Service and Sustainability Glossary of Terms
When working in the engineering and manufacturing fields, it is common to encounter unfamiliar terms. In this glossary, we define important terms that describe processes and components in the engineering, manufacturing, service, and sustainability industries. General...
Jira Software Cloud Best Practices
Atlassian’s Jira is an amazing project management tool, but many users are not unlocking its full potential. While I hate the term “best practices”, there definitely are best practices to using Jira Software in the Cloud. Understanding Jira’s wide range of features...
6 Google Workspace Trends for 2024
Google Workspace is a collection of tools designed to enhance productivity and collaboration. Formerly known as the G Suite, these cloud-based tools come in a variety of plans tailored to organizational needs. With new advancements in technology come new IT trends for...
Demystifying Atlassian Cloud Licensing
Understanding the intricacies of software licensing can be a formidable task. Atlassian, a leading provider of collaboration and productivity software, offers a range of cloud-based solutions that cater to various business needs. This blog post aims to share...
The Business Case for Moving from ENOVIA to Windchill PLM
With many PLM solutions on the market, it can be difficult to know which is best for your business needs. Dassault Systèmes’ ENOVIA is a popular choice as it is part of their 3DExperience platform. ENOVIA has the same goal as every PLM software which is to manage a...
5 Critical Steps to Master Threat Modeling For Your Products
Ensuring product security is a top priority for manufacturing companies. Although there are constant risks to security, they are avoidable. Threat modeling can help reduce, lessen, or fully prevent these risks. Let’s explore how threat modeling ensures the best...
Digital Maturity in Life Sciences Quality and Manufacturing
Life sciences manufacturing is arguably the most important branch of the manufacturing industry. The products these manufacturers develop can be life-saving. With this expectation, life science manufacturers must adhere to the strictest quality and safety standards. ...
The Role of PLM in Orchestrating the Product Digital Thread
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) plays an important role in the manufacturing industry. Ensuring all factors of a product are well-documented is a priority for every business. Keeping this information organized is not just a good business practice, but it...
Making the Move from Cherwell to Jira Service Management
The landscape of IT Service Management (ITSM) tools is evolving, and with the end-of-life announcement for Cherwell, many organizations are contemplating their next steps. If you're in this position, this blog is for you. Jira Service Management emerges as a...
PLM and ERP: Their respective roles in modern manufacturing
Integrating engineering with manufacturing doesn't have to be difficult. This downloadable white paper from PTC and SPK discusses how to successfully integrate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) to benefit your business. You will...