Introducing the Topic We’ve been researching make-to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) approaches for over two decades and we’ve witnessed continued growth in product customization. We’ve also watched configuration approaches and technologies evolve. Two things have been consistent over time: Configured products are compelling for customers Configuring and making products to order is challenging for manufacturers…
Make to Order
An Update on Configit Configuration Lifecycle Management
I’ve had the chance to speak with Configit over the years and Michelle Boucher and I checked in for an update. Configit started as a spinoff from the IT University of Copenhagen and is a long-time player in the product configuration market. Their product, Configit ACE, is a product configuration engine that manages and executes…
The Bald Truth on Platform Design in Tech4PD Episode 5
As you have seen in the Tech4PD year in review, the consequences for losing a debate on engineering software can be severe. This time somebody shaves their head! Tough loss, that one! In this episode Chad and I discuss Platform Design and related design automation topics. Our debate is which technology should take the lead…