Engineer to Order is a great way to increase sales and improve margins for some and a business reality for those in industries that demand products that fit into their customers’ environments. It’s also one of my favorite topics because I have seen the issue from the ERP / sales configurator side of things as well…
Archives for July 2014
Tech-Clarity TV – How to Buy a Design Review Solution
This Tech-Clarity TV episode shares the highlights of Tech-Clarity’s Design Review Buyer’s Guide. The video explains the importance of analyzing special considerations like scalability in addition to core product functionality. It also points out some important vendor and service requirements to ensure that the solution provides a reasonable total cost of ownership (TCO) and strong return…
Panel Discussion – Achieving Zero Files
Tech-Clarity’s Michelle Boucher joins Jeff Erno from GE, Bob Maffia from BAE, as well as Bill Ruccio and Kevin Baughan from Dassault Systèmes for an interactive panel discussion on the impact of the file on engineering. The discussion will take place at the Enovia Community Conference in Waltham, MA. The panel will explore the potential for…
Tech-Clarity TV Science Lifecycle Management (ScLM)
This episode of Tech-Clarity TV shares our views on the importance of Science Lifecycle Management (ScLM) and how ScLM complements ERP and PLM in the enterprise systems ecosystem. The report complements a recent Tech-Clarity eBook on ScLM that features interviews with R&D, Manufacturing, and Operations experts from J&J and Unilever.
Webcast – The Three Elements Missing from your Innovation Process
Jim Brown of Tech-Clarity joined Carrie Nauyalis, NPD Solution Evangelist at Planview in this thirty minute webcast. The presentation shared how most companies lack consistency, transparency, and the right culture to successfully innovate and rapidly bring products to market. View a replay of the 30 minute Three Elements webcast presented by Planview (free, registration required)
SolidWorks Vision 2014+
SolidWorks is a 3D CAD product offered by Dassault Systèmes, targeted especially for small and medium sized businesses. The 3D design tool and supporting suite has the ability to create, simulate, publish, and manage engineering and product related data. SolidWorks established itself with a focus on ease of use. Where is SolidWorks headed? How will the…