Notes From Projects,
Not From Brochures
What we learn implementing PLM, warehouse, and production systems, written for the people who have to live with the result.
The Hardest Part of a PLM Migration Is Deciding What to Leave Behind
Migrating everything feels like the safe option. It is usually the decision that makes the new system as untrustworthy as the old one.
What Happens When the Person Who Runs Your PLM System Leaves
In most companies one person keeps the PLM system running, and nothing about how they do it is written down. That is a risk with a notice period attached.
Can You Measure Production on Machines That Have No Data Output?
Half the machines on a typical shop floor have no way to report anything. That is a solvable problem, and the solution is not a new machine.
Your PLM System Is Not the Problem, Its Configuration Is
Before you replace a PLM system, it is worth knowing whether the platform failed or whether the configuration stopped matching how you work.
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