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Tech-Clarity TV – Practical Advice on Creating the IoT Platform (video)

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This episode of Tech-Clarity TV reviews the inherent complexity involved in supporting IoT initiatives and reviews key considerations for a successful IoT program. The video blog shares real-world perspectives from several manufacturers on building versus buying IoT and IIoT infrastructure. For more information, please see a summary of the related Ten Build Buy Factors for IoT Platforms

Ten Build-Buy Factors for IoT Platforms

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The Ten Build-Buy Factors for IoT Platforms ebook shares ten things companies should consider when deciding whether to build or buy the infrastructure required to support their Internet of Things (IoT) initiatives. The research shares practical experiences from several manufacturers ranging in size and IoT maturity. The eBook reports the complexities and lessons learned from their real

Swivl’s Mike Pierce Explains why Startups Need PLM (PLM411 video)

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In this episode of PLM411, Tech-Clarity’s Jim Brown interviews Mike Pierce to understand how PLM helps Swivl save tens of thousands of dollars by eliminating mistakes. Mike shares his experience that most companies have to “experience something awful” before they realize they need PLM, and then find out how fast PLM makes life easier for them. Mike tells

Optimizing the Bidding Process

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Optimizing the Bidding Process: How Industrial Equipment Manufacturers Can Win More Business focuses on the importance of getting the bidding process right. Bids require a quick response, yet must be competitively priced, without sacrificing margins. Getting this right is a challenge for many companies, but is especially difficult for businesses such as industrial equipment manufacturers offering Engineer-to-Order

Preparing Industrial Equipment Manufacturers for Growth

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Preparing Industrial Equipment Manufacturers for Growth: Innovating Future Product Lines with Higher Margins identifies how industrial equipment manufacturers can transform their business to a position of growth by implementing a strategy for innovation, without investing in additional resources. With the right approach to innovation, companies will ensure future revenue streams, while managing risk. Getting this right is

PLM411 PLM Flexibility and Supporting Corporate Strategy Interview with Suretank

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In this episode of PLM411, Tech-Clarity’s Jim Brown discusses the PLM evolution at Suretank with Barry Woods, Systems Project Manager. Barry shares that Suretank had very traditional goals for PLM, primarily revision management and getting data under control. That was a success, but new management arrived and shifted company focus to World Class Customer Care.