In this podcast, we will explore together the vast topic of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and more specifically how to have a successful PLM implementation.
In this special episode of the Share PLM Podcast, Beatriz González and Jos Voskuil introduce the Share PLM Summit 2025, a unique event dedicated to exploring the human side of PLM transformations. Taking place in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, the Summit will bring together leading voices in digital transformation, change management, and PLM to discuss how organizations can drive real value by focusing on people, not just technology. In this episode, we'll share: ⚉ Why we decided to launch the Share PLM Summit and what makes it different ⚉ Highlights of the agenda: keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and panel discussions ⚉ How the event will help professionals bridge the gap between technical implementation and human adoption ⚉ How you can participate and be part of this new community-driven movement in PLM If you're passionate about creating meaningful, lasting change in PLM, we would love to have you with us. Learn more and register here: https://shareplm.com/the-share-plm-summit-2025/CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Martin Lundqvist (CTO/Senior PLM Business Consultant at QCM) & Jörgen Ekblad (COO at QCM). QCM is a Swedish consultancy specializing in sustainable business development and digital transformation. With expertise in areas like PLM, software configuration management, DevOps, and UX/service design, they focus on understanding organizational needs to implement effective, customer-centric changes. They work with both small to medium-sized Swedish companies and large international organizations. Their holistic approach ensures digital solutions that drive continuous improvement and innovation.Here are the key themes and takeaways from our rich and insightful discussion.⚉ Lessons from Ericsson: Standards and Structure⚉ PLM goes beyond software and the power of collaboration⚉ Early encounters with sustainability⚉ How motivations for sustainability have evolved⚉ Why digitalization matters in sustainability data tracking⚉ How to make data management fun⚉ The rise of the Digital Product Passport (DPP)⚉ Circular Economy: Connecting the dots between lifecycle thinking, cost savings, and innovation⚉ How to design products with sustainability in mind⚉ Why sustainability demands collaboration⚉ The missing link in circular transformation⚉ Customer expectations are driving change⚉ AI and the Digital Product Passport⚉ Martin and Jörgen's lessons from experience⚉ Final Takeaways: Start where you areCONNECT WITH MARTIN AND JÖRGEN:⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-lundqvist-phd-8a8aa961/ ⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j%C3%B6rgen-ekblad-6399842/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Jakob Åsell - CTO at Modular Management. Jakob is a seasoned expert in product architecture, modularization, and digital transformation. He currently leads the delivery of the PALMA SaaS solution, helping companies create, document, and govern modular product architectures. Jakob's background spans cloud infrastructure, UX/UI design for complex systems, and enterprise IT landscape assessments to enable impactful digital transformation. With decades of experience in modular design methodologies, PLM/PDM systems, and CAD/CAE tools, he has worked across all levels of design—from detailed engineering to conceptual systems—supporting clients globally.Join us as we explore the complex but highly rewarding world of modular product architectures:⚉ What is modularity in product design?⚉ The value of a modular mindset⚉ Complexity reduction and business drivers⚉ Beyond PLM - Where PALMA comes in⚉ Defining Modules: More than just building blocks⚉ The approach for a successful modularization ⚉ Jakob's journey from CAD Engineer to Architect ⚉ Top-down vs. bottom-up approaches in modular architecture⚉ The dual-track support in Modular Management ⚉ Modularity, sustainability, and circular economy ⚉ Using recycled and reused components ⚉ The role of AI in Modular Management⚉ How to start your modular journey⚉ Building knowledge and incremental transformation through positive feedback loops CONNECT WITH JAKOB:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakob-asell/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Patrick Hillberg, an adjunct professor at Oakland University, where he teaches a graduate course in engineering management (called "Product Lifecycle Management") and is an Industry Advisor to the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Patrick has decades of industry experience in designing, developing and leading teams in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Twins, Digital Manufacturing, Process Planning, Robotics, and Machine Vision applications in Aerospace, Shipbuilding, Automotive, Construction, Packaging, and other industries. Join us as we dive deep into these topics:⚉ Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Sustainability⚉ Engineering ethics and catastrophic product failures⚉ The role of culture in engineering and business decisions⚉ Engineering Change Management: People vs. Process⚉ What does a solution architect do?⚉ Solution Architect vs. Project Manager⚉ Agile approaches and communication in engineering projects⚉ Are meetings a waste of time?⚉ The rise of software-defined vehicles and new safety challenges⚉ Traditional waterfall project management vs. agile methodology⚉ Traditional waterfall approach vs. agile systems thinking in academia⚉ Balancing finance, learning, and uncertainty⚉ PLM approaches in the US vs. Germany⚉ The role of human resources in PLM implementationCONNECT WITH PATRICK:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhillberg/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Lucía Núñez Núñez, the PLM Project Manager at OHB Information Technology Services GmbH. Lucía studied aeronautical engineering at the Polytechnic University in Madrid, Spain. Since then, she has held various positions within the Aerospace industry.In this episode, we are discussing:⚉ From configuration management to PLM in the aerospace industry⚉ Transitioning from paper to digital systems⚉ Implementing ARAS as a Flexible PLM Solution⚉ Customization, external support, and overcoming implementation challenges⚉ The role of digital twins, 3D CAD models, and PLM implementation⚉ Strategies for organizational change and PLM system adoption⚉ Benefits and ROI: Demonstrating PLM's Value to Management⚉ Benefits of PLM vs ERP in an engineering-to-order company⚉ Collaboration with suppliers and addressing space industry limitations⚉ Navigating workforce adaptability in digital transformation⚉ Integrating simulation models into the digital workflow⚉ Bridging model-based systems engineering and PLM⚉ Overcoming resistance and driving user adoption in PLM across projects⚉ The unexpected success of a PLM system implementation in the aerospace industryCONNECT WITH LUCÍA:Linkedin: https://shorturl.at/BXrPpCONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Christian Barlach. Christian is an accomplished Product Development Leader with over three decades of experience in developing complex software products and managing large-scale projects. A proven track record in designing and delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries and continents. His last position was working as a Business Process Reengineering Manager at ISC Consulting Engineers but previously worked at Dassault Systèmes as the director of R&D Solutions for the shipbuilding industry.In this episode, we are discussing:⚉ Unique Challenges in Engineering to Order (ETO)⚉ Role of PLM in ETO⚉ Key People in PLM Projects⚉ Proliferation of Tools in the Engineering Space⚉ Integrating Tools to Streamline Workflows⚉ Challenges in Building and Sustaining Communities⚉ Generational Dynamics and Incentivizing Collaboration⚉ Transition vs. Change Management⚉ Transition to Modern Systems: From CATIA V5 to 3D Experience⚉ Leadership and Innovation CultureCONNECT WITH CHRISTIAN:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-barlach/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, as Series 3 kicks off, podcast hosts Maria Morris, Jos Voskuil, and Beatriz Gonzalez take a moment to reflect on Series 2 and discuss the exciting changes coming in Series 3.Below, we explore key topics such as:⚉ Key Takeaways from Series 2⚉ Insights on Digital Transformation⚉ Expanding the Guest Pool for Series 3⚉ Advice for Beginners in PLM⚉ Encouraging Gender and Cultural Representation for Series 3 CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Brian Berger, the Vice President and Head of the Thickeners and Clarifiers Product Group at Metso. Based in Denver, Colorado, he has been leading this innovative product line since 2020. Prior to his current role, Brian was in charge of the Grinding Mills Product Line, with a global team spanning several locations: Australia, China, Sweden, Peru, Chile, and Finland.In this episode, we are discussing:⚉ Introduction to Thickeners and Clarifiers⚉ Shifting from ETO (Engineering-to-Order) to CTO (Configure-to-Order)⚉ PLM Benefits and Challenges⚉ Product Managers and Product Management Evolution⚉ Modularization and Digital Transformation⚉ Cultural and Organizational Dynamics in the Company⚉ Customer-Driven Sustainability and Lifecycle Services for Sustainability⚉ Personal Challenges and the Driving Change⚉ Navigating Career Transitions⚉ Embracing Change and Challenging the Status QuoCONNECT WITH BRIAN:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-d-berger-p-e-9b455614/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
In this episode of the Share PLM Podcast, we are joined by Helene Ålander, a seasoned leader in digital transformation and former Head of PLM Architecture & Systems at Ericsson. Helene brings over 30 years of experience in the IT, telecom, and software industries and has been at the forefront of transforming complex organizations through Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). In this episode, we are discussing: ⚉ Defining PLM and Product Portfolios ⚉ Ericsson's Digital Transformation in PLM ⚉ Leadership Style and Engaging People in Change ⚉ Applications of AI in PLM ⚉ Tackling Legacy Systems and Product Retirement ⚉ The Link Between Sustainability and Data ⚉ Emerging Trends in PLM ⚉ Advice for Junior Professionals in Building a Strong Foundation in PLM and IT Careers ⚉ The Value of Diverse Skillsets and Team Dynamics in Transformations ⚉ Challenges in Leading Transformations ⚉ Biggest Career Learning Moments ⚉ The Importance of Vision in Transformation MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⚉ [Podcast] Episode 6: Revolutionizing PLM: Insights from Yousef Hooshmand - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1262360/episodes/13325798 CONNECT WITH HELENE: ⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenealander/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM: ⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy. If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Maxime Gravel, aerospace engineer, industry expert, and Manager of Model-Based Engineering at Moog Inc. Max's career journey spans working with notable companies where he has been instrumental in driving innovation and transformation. In this episode, we unpacked: ⚉ Max Gravel's career journey ⚉ Transition to Model-Based Definition (MBD) ⚉ Why choose model-based? ⚉ The importance of leadership and culture in transformation ⚉ What conditions foster a transformative mindset in organizations? ⚉ Configuration Management (CM) in aerospace and beyond ⚉ Adapting to new roles in MBD ⚉ Navigating digital transformation with company leadership ⚉ How do we make configuration management exciting for companies? ⚉ How do we make model-based interesting or PLM interesting?⚉ How Max evolved as a leader ⚉ Lessons learned in 20 years in the businessCONNECT WITH MAXIME: ⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxime-gravel-54a14366/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM: ⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy. If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Jim van Oss, a PLM veteran with over 39 years of experience at Moog (currently retired) and a Senior PLM Strategist for FYES. Jim specializes in PLM strategy and data models, intellectual property, Engineering and IT Management. Join us in this podcast episode as we dive deep into:⚉ Who is Jim van Oss ⚉ Moog's Journey and Product Portfolio ⚉ Early Days of CAD and PDM Systems ⚉ The shift to PLM system ⚉ Implementing PLM at Moog ⚉ Integration of ERP and PLM Systems ⚉ Three main strategies for PLM at Moog ⚉ The future of PLM and Artificial Intelligence ⚉ Trademarks and Intellectual Property ⚉ Managing organizational change ⚉ Jim's advice for successful transformation ⚉ Takeaways MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⚉ [Book] Product Lifecycle Management: Driving the Next Generation of Lean Thinking by Michael Grieves - https://amzn.to/4cvlBJi ⚉ [Book] The Digital Twin by Noel Crespi, Adam T. Drobot, Roberto Minerva - https://amzn.to/3VzSSfD ⚉ [Book] Virtually Perfect: Driving Innovative and Lean Products through Product Lifecycle Management by Michael Grieves - https://amzn.to/4cueGQy CONNECT WITH JIM: ⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jvanoss/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM: ⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy. If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Andrea Järvrén, the Transformation Manager, Methods and Practices in Tetra Pak. Andrea has a strong background in business transformation and global process driver roles with focus on problem solving with an iterative approach. She specialises in facilitation with Design Thinking mindset, Design Sprints and tailored workshops in an enterprise setting, doing everything from facilitating, distributing competence, transforming and scaling to accelerating transformation. In this episode, we are talking about:⚉ Introduction to Design Thinking at Tetra Pak⚉ Practical Applications of Design Thinking⚉ Design Sprint Methodology⚉ Facilitation and Preparation⚉ Measuring Effectiveness⚉ Adapting to Remote Work⚉ Scaling Design Thinking PracticesMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:⚉ [Book] Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp - https://amzn.to/4c3ih84 ⚉ [Book] Lean UX: Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience by Josh Seiden and Jeff Gothelf - https://amzn.to/3KAMmzX ⚉ [Book] Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers (The Strategyzer series) by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur - https://amzn.to/4c9QHWR ⚉ Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by A.G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin⚉ AJ&Smart - https://www.ajsmart.com/ ⚉ Lightning Decision Jam (LDJ) - https://www.workshopper.com/lightning-decision-jam CONNECT WITH ANDREA:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-j%C3%A4rvr%C3%A9n-56a1433/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Roger Kabo, the Domain Architect for Marel, working on the border of business and IT in international environments. Roger has extensive PLM knowledge and experience and has experience in IT management, project management, analytical, and consulting skills. In this episode, we are going to talk about: ⚉ Marel (Company Overview) ⚉ Roger's PLM Roles and Responsibilities ⚉ Engineering to Order (ETO) vs. Configure to Order (CTO) ⚉ Integration of Services with PLM in Marel ⚉ PLM Vision and Strategy ⚉ PLM System and Future Roadmap ⚉ Pragmatic Approach to Model-Based PLM ⚉ Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing in the PLM Community MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Marel - https://marel.com/ CONNECT WITH ROGER:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-kabo-5ba6576/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy. If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Björn Axling, Head of PLM and part of the Group Innovation management team at Grundfos with a mission to drive a Group-wide, cross-functional transformation into smarter, more efficient, and data-driven ways of working through the product lifecycle from ideation to end-of-life.In this episode, we are going to talk about:⚉ Björn's professional experience and perspectives⚉ PLM transformation at Grundfos⚉ Digitalization and people⚉ Value drivers in PLM⚉ PLM and business strategy⚉ How to drive change while bringing people together⚉ AI in PLM⚉ Listening and communication in PLM⚉ Culture in a global company and communication programs⚉ People, processes, and tools⚉ Tool compliance with processes, tailored setups, and customizations⚉ Key takeaways for listeners MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:⚉ Grundfos - https://www.grundfos.com/ ⚉ Einride - https://einride.tech/ CONNECT WITH BJöRN:⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjornaxling/ CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Martijn Dullaart, the man behind the blog MDUX: The Future of CM and author of the book The Essential Guide to Part Re-Identification: Unleash the Power of Interchangeability and Traceability.Martijn is CM2-P and CM2-S (CMII) certified and has a solid track record of introducing configuration management (CM) and product lifecycle management (PLM) best practices into organizations to achieve operational excellence.In this episode, we will unpack:⚉ What is configuration management (CM)?⚉ The role and impact of CM in a business⚉ The differences between PLM and CM⚉ What are the business drivers for CM at C-level?⚉ Winning board support for CM and PLM initiatives ⚉ Challenges and rewards of working in CM and PLM⚉ Breaking down silos and uniting diverse teams in CM⚉ CM as a distinct business element⚉ The importance of training and education in CM⚉ Part Re-Identification (book) as a valuable resource for CM practitioners⚉ Martijn's blog postsRESOURCES:⚉ (Book) The Essential Guide to Part Re-Identification: Unleash the Power of Interchangeability and Traceability - https://mdux.net/books/⚉ IPX Training - https://ipxhq.com/training/cm2-certification-courses/about-ipx CONNECT WITH MARTIJN:⚉ Website: https://mdux.net/⚉ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdullaart/CONNECT WITH SHARE PLM:⚉ Website: https://shareplm.com/ Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Yousef Hooshmand, a prominent expert and pioneer in PLM. Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode the founder and CEO of the company, Helena Gutierr as he shares his thoughts on the human side of digital transformation. Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!www.shareplm.com/podcast
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Antonio Casaschi as he shares his thoughts on the human side of digital transformation. Join us every month to listen to fascinating interviews, where we cover a wide array of topics, from actionable tips, to personal experiences, to strategies that you can implement into your PLM strategy.If you have an interesting story to share and want to join the conversation, contact us and let's chat. We can't wait to hear from you!
Come join Share PLM for another podcast episode with Issam Darraj as he shares his thoughts on human-centric digitalization. Issam talks us through ABB's engineering perspective on driving transformation and discusses the importance of putting your focus on your people.
In this episode we talk with Head of Solution Architecture, Johan Mikkelä, about his experience working in PLM. We discuss FLSmidth's Industrial Equipment PLM Transformation and the impact it made. Do you have any questions, topic suggestions, or know a PLM person who would be a great fit for the podcast? Let us know by visitng SharePLM.com/podcast.
In this episode we are giving you a warm welcome to season 2 of the Share PLM podcast. Hosted by Claire Weingartner from Share PLM, she talks with the founder and CEO of Share PLM, Helena Gutierrez, as well as the author, consultant, and expert in the field of product lifecycle management, Jos Voskuil about what listeners can expect from the podcast this season!
In this episode, we will be talking with Nick Owens from Delta PLM.
In this episode we will be talking with Karishma Rao from Signifikant about tapping into the value of aftermarket service.
In this episode, we will be talking with Leon Lauritsen from Minerva PLM about PLM selection process, how to minimize potential traps and ensure that you select the best PLM for your organization.
In this episode, we will be talking with Juha Kurkela about industrial IoT platform, IoT implementation for OEMs, edge computing, and the platform NouxNode.
In this episode we will be talking with Jonathan Théry at Salomon about digital transformation, emotional intelligence, and sustainability.
Digital Adoption Platform & Future of PLM Training w/ Anders Axelsson
In this episode we will be talking with Yoann Maingon about graph database, Ganister PLM, and configuration management.
In this episode we will be talking with Rob Ferrone from QuickRelease about internal training, and the importance of humanising PLM implementation project.
In today’s episode, I will be talking with Beatriz, SharePLM co-founder. SharePLM is a young, energetic company united by a passion for all things digital. We’ve been in the trenches of Product Lifecycle Management for over 10 years and they are obsessive about efficient learning and good design. SharePLM’s mission is to make the complex world of Product Lifecycle Management a little easier to navigate by taking PLM training to the next level.
In this podcast, we will be talking with Oleg Shilovitsky about cloud PLM, OpenBOM, and user training.Oleg ShilovitskyOleg is the co-founder and CEO at OpenBOM. OpenBOM is a cloud-based real-time collaboration and data management software for managing parts, catalogs, bill of materials, inventories, and purchase orders. The software is used in all stages of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain environments.Oleg has been in the PLM trenches for over 25 years, building software products for data management, engineering and manufacturing. He has worked for many companies such as SmarTeam (acquired by Dassault Systemes), Dassault Systemes ENOVIA, Inforbix (acquired by Autodesk) and Autodesk. His passion for manufacturing industry and new technologies led him to start working on OpenBOM. Oleg is an author of Beyond PLM (http://beyondplm.com), a leading source of information and comments about engineering and manufacturing software for the last 10 years. He is also a consultant and advisor to a number of startups and industrial companies.PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSThe core foundation of OpenBOM is the idea of a network, which can be called multi-tenant or System-as-a-Service (SaaS). Unlike traditional PLM that are developed for a specific company, OpenBOM focuses on the network of a company. COVID 19 crisis hasn’t changed the trajectory of the rise of cloud PLM adoption we have seen in the last 10 years, however, it has been a huge acceleration factor. This crisis is pushing everyone in this direction as more companies are starting to allow their employees to work remotely. Implementation of OpenBOM is quick and seamless: you can open an account directly on the platform, with no need for lengthy and costly set-up. The system works out-of-the-box immediately. The biggest challenge for companies when implementing a PLM is education and decision making on what will go into the software. OpenBOM has a bottom-up approach: get the people in a standard PLM the sooner as possible, and by using and interacting with it, users will progressively realize what their problems and needs are, and customize the system accordingly to those. Cloud PLM was initially criticized for its lack of flexibility and customization. However, nowadays, this is not true anymore. OpenBOM was created with flexibility in mind: all the data model is completely customizable. You can change the column name, add features, and much more. Security in cloud PLM is not a problem, it’s a red herring. People are less secure than the cloud. The biggest scandals in the security world are not caused by technology, but rather by people.OpenBOM has invested a lot in providing online information. People like to figure out by themselves. If they can’t find the information and support online, users will get demotivated and abandoned. OpenBOM created an online library. It is the focal point for users to learn. They realized that solely providing help with ‘’click here’’, nobody was interested. If a process requires some creativity or an understanding of the problem of the company, it requires more context. So the library provides information, not only on the steps but also the context around it. Oleg’s biggest advice for any manufacturing company is to use virtual mirrors. They need to look at themselves and understand what they want. He always starts asking his client: what do you have and what do you want. And then technology will come.SHOW LINKSTo get in touch with Oleg, check www.openbom.com. You can create a free account for 14 days trial. If you want to learn more on cloud PLM and PLM in general, check also Oleg’s blog: www.beyondplm.com
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