Education, education, education

Watching the endless news on the ‘credit crunch’ made me start to think of ways in which Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) can overcome some of the challenges our industry faces.

Survive the credit crunch with PLM

Watching the endless news on the ‘credit crunch’ made me start to think of ways in which Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) can overcome some of the challenges our industry faces.

Extended reality redefining fashion

Extended Reality – another day and another new acronym to get to know. New and emerging technologies have always been given acronyms, and virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR) are no exceptions.

Fast Facts = Fast fashion

During the many implementations on both PDM & PLM that I’ve been involved in, it’s clear that very few people within organisations have a full and clear understanding of the end-to-end business process.

Top ten tips for a profitable PLM implementation

The Apparel & Textiles PLM market has experienced a massive growth in PLM since its forerunner, PDM (Product Data Management), developed in the late 1980’s by Microdynamics based in Dallas, Texas.

PLM isn’t just about features and functions!

OK, so you’re ready to select your PLM solution; you’ve done your homework on your business pain points and matched these with the processes and functional abilities of a PLM Supplier’s solution.

Opportunities in the information revolution

Recently, three friends got together to pick each other’s brains. PLM guru Mark Harrop partook in an inspiring three-way conversation with digital printing expert, Mark Ryan and sustainable futures expert, Chris McCann.

The total copst of PLM

Before going ahead with a PLM Strategy, you need to be aware of all the costs involved, including the hidden ones. So, what can you expect the Total Cost of PLM to be?

How to define accurate ROI benefits

Building the ROI is as important as selecting the right PLM solution in my mind and it’s often something that’s swept under the carpet.

The perfect PLM match made in heaven

o you’ve had the first dates and you’re now getting closer to popping the key question: who is it that you want to spend the rest of your project with?

PLM and the value road map

One of the first steps is to use a methodology that some people and organisations call the ‘Value Roadmap’ or ‘Value Assessment’ to help you to pin-point the value from implementing a PLM solution.