Integrated Quality is Important
Brands are important. Many factors play into why we as consumers make decisions to buy one product over another or…
Jeff has over 30 years of combined industry and consulting experience with corporate clients in automotive, manufacturing, procurement, distribution and IT services. An accomplished consultant with expertise working with customers to improve their business activities in the areas of process reengineering, strategic sourcing, large-scale project management, business strategy, lead-time & cost reduction, strategic planning, supply chain, software selection and the full spectrum of systems development.
Conference Room Pilot (CRP) vs UAT in PLM: How to Run Each Without Derailing Your Project
Nowadays any initials thrown together from the name of an organization, a person, or a process is referred to as…
How to Plan a Successful PLM Upgrade or Migration in 2024 (Without Scope Creep)
2023 has come and gone, along with all of those goals that you may or may not have met. Many…
Fixing Slow Approvals in PLM: How to Use an Approval Matrix and Responsibilities Chart
Recently I spoke with a customer who was setting up a training program. Getting people to signoff changes in a…
Stop the PLM Email Flood: How to Streamline Notifications Without Losing Visibility
When PLM Email Overload Becomes a Problem Early in my career a senior executive called me into his office to…
Granting External Access in PLM: 7 Steps to Protect Data and Control Permissions
I had a call today with a customer that I just have to share with you. It’s one of those…
From Data to Decisions: How to Improve PLM Data Collection for Actionable Metrics
Not long ago we discussed the Value of Meaningful Data Collection. When there are clear rules for the values being entered…
Why ECO Implementation Fails: Rethinking PLM Change Processes from the End Backward
A great mentor of mine used to tell me, “Releasing an Engineering Change Order (ECO) is easy, it’s making sure…
Why PLM Metrics Fail: How Clear Attribute Definitions Improve Change Order Reporting
Support calls with customers provide great opportunities to address small issues that the PLM administrator or other PLM professionals haven’t…
Product and Quality Management – A Match Made in Heaven
Imagine watching your favorite movie one evening. Just as the plot thickens, the story abruptly halts, forcing you to switch…