How far have manufacturers progressed in connecting the digital thread across engineering and manufacturing? Earlier this year we surveyed over 200 manufacturers and found that they are pursuing PLM-MES integration for two primary reasons; improving time-to-market and product quality. The research showed other goals as well, including supporting AI initiatives. But the data also…
Product Digital Thread
Mastering Integration Across the Product Digital Thread
In the latest episode of Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, special guest Jim Brown joins hosts Jonathan Scott and Jen Ferello to discuss Jim’s recent survey findings, which highlight the importance, maturity, and business value of integrating applications and data across the product digital thread. In this jam-packed episode, Jim breaks down how the digital thread…
Integrating Across the Product Digital Thread
What value does the product digital thread offer manufacturers? How important is integrating data and systems across the digital thread to achieving that value? We set out to better understand the value of product digital thread integration and how top performing companies overcome implementation, operation, and maintenance challenges to achieve it. Did we find the…
Reconsidering the Centralized Digital Thread
Is it time to rethink the role of PLM in managing the digital thread? Should we evolve beyond the idea of “a single source of truth” and pursue digital thread orchestration to integrate product data and processes, recognizing that the data will span multiple systems? Our latest eBook addresses these questions and more. Click here…
Connect the Digital Thread with Generative AI
How can manufacturers leverage search-powered GenAI to connect their digital thread to improve engineering and service performance? Join our webinar on as we discuss how to get more value from enterprise systems like PLM by tapping into the data that already exists. Rapid product development and fast service response are critical to profitability in the…




