Making the value of technology clear
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…
What’s new and interesting in the product portfolio management (PPM) market? I caught up with Bryan Seyforth’s new company, BrightFire, to find out. What I learned is that he’s planning to make PPM more accessible for smaller companies. This is early, but something to watch. PPM Leader Starting Fresh I was excited to catch up…
Can a “dot-release” of SaaS software deliver even more value to the industry? If it expands the footprint, yes. The Apprentice press release announcing Tempo Manufacturing Cloud Version 7.2 appeared November 8, and quotes Tech-Clarity’s Julie Fraser. This SaaS product aimed at biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturers includes MES, but is much more. Per the quote…
What’s the best approach for manufacturers to adopt a new PLM solution or migrate their solution to the cloud? Our new white paper introduces a business-value-driven cloud adoption process that puts business first and technology second, a “solution first” versus “cloud first” approach. The white paper shares practical advice on how to frame a software-as-a-service…
Last month, we attended PTC LiveWorx 2023. Since it has been four years since the last in-person event, there was much to cover and lots of excitement. James Heppelmann kicked off the event by reflecting on changes since 2019. He observed that industrial companies are undergoing a significant transition, largely involving digital transformation. He remarked…
I feel rejuvenated after a briefing with Apprentice. Their Tempo suite is a fresh approach that marries the latest enterprise mobile and SaaS technologies with composable applications for pressing industry issues. Yes, there’s a SaaS MES – but there is more for the plant, quality lab, enterprise, and manufacturing network. It serves the product lifecycle,…