I really enjoyed the Aras ACE 2024 user conference this year. The event gave me the opportunity to hear and learn from Aras leadership, specialists, partners, and users to gain a deeper perspective on the future of Aras. I’ll share my takeaways, but I’ll start with my summary and the advice I give to manufacturers…
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5 Ways to Digitally Transform the Lab
How can manufacturers bring the same digital transformation benefits enjoyed by other operational areas to the lab? How can the lab continuously improve and join the digital transformation? We offer five ways to get started. Please enjoy the summary* below. For the full research, please visit our sponsor Dassault Systèmes BIOVIA (registration required). Table of…
New Era of Continuous Improvement: Use the Power of Digital & AI to Select Projects that Matter
Continuous improvement and AI: Do they go together? Is AI a way for manufacturers to ensure they get maximum value from their continuous improvement (CI) projects? Can it help select CI projects with the highest value? Companies are making better decisions these days wIth analytics and AI. Tune in to this webinar to see Julie…
Optimizing and What-if Scenario Planning: What’s Working, What’s New
In this time of uncertainty and new technologies, is it time to re-evaluate how we explore and fine-tune our supply chain forecasts, schedules, and plans? For decades, optimization and what-if planning have been in place in manufacturing supply chains. We’ll discuss new possible approaches and what we have seen working. Are traditional algorithmic and simulation…
Denodo Delivers Data Fabric Value via Data Virtualization
Julie Fraser and I were introduced to Denodo through a connection made in the Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International Smart Manufacturing Community. Denodo is a large, fast-growing data management company with capabilities supporting enterprise data fabric and data integration. We spent some time with the Denodo team, learning about their solution for data virtualization…
Reflections on AI, PLM, and more from Autodesk University
2023 is in the rearview mirror and I’m reflecting on a few things that Michelle Boucher and I learned and what they mean for our industry. Here are some takeaways from Autodesk University 2023, including AI and PLM strategy updates, that will have a big impact on the industry. This is only a small portion…