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The Case for Shifting BOM Management from ERP to PLM Systems

The Case for Shifting BOM Management from ERP to PLM Systems

Many companies are managing their BOMs in ERP rather than a PLM system due to the desire for better data reporting in the ERP. Although this is understandable, there are plenty of use cases for managing a BOM in a PLM system such as Windchill. Many businesses...

Network Monitoring with Cacti

Network Monitoring with Cacti

In my initial blog post, I explained a little bit about Nagios, and how it can be configured to monitor any networking device or server.  Nagios' basic operation is this: Define a check Execute the check at a specified interval Take the result of the check and...

The Best Marketplace Apps for Jira and Confluence 2024

The Best Marketplace Apps for Jira and Confluence 2024

Atlassian’s Jira and Confluence are amazing project management and collaboration tools.  Users can manage tasks, content, and documents within the systems.  While they each have their own extensive capabilities, there are many add-ons on the market to expand upon...

Jira Software Cloud Best Practices

Jira Software Cloud Best Practices

Atlassian’s Jira is an amazing project management tool, but many users are not unlocking its full potential.  While I hate the term “best practices”, there definitely are best practices to using Jira Software in the Cloud.  Understanding Jira’s wide range of features...

6 Google Workspace Trends for 2024

6 Google Workspace Trends for 2024

Google Workspace is a collection of tools designed to enhance productivity and collaboration. Formerly known as the G Suite, these cloud-based tools come in a variety of plans tailored to organizational needs. With new advancements in technology come new IT trends for...

SilkTest Integration with PTC Integrity Test Management

SilkTest Integration with PTC Integrity Test Management

Overview In this blog post and video, Carlos Almeida explains how to launch SilkTest Classic or Open Agent test cases from within PTC Integrity (now PTC Windchill RV&S).  Pass/Fail verdicts are automatically captured and reported within Integrity Test Session.Silk...

Digital Maturity in Life Sciences Quality and Manufacturing

Digital Maturity in Life Sciences Quality and Manufacturing

Life sciences manufacturing is arguably the most important branch of the manufacturing industry. The products these manufacturers develop can be life-saving.  With this expectation, life science manufacturers must adhere to the strictest quality and safety standards. ...

Demystifying Atlassian Cloud Licensing

Demystifying Atlassian Cloud Licensing

Understanding the intricacies of software licensing can be a formidable task.  Atlassian, a leading provider of collaboration and productivity software, offers a range of cloud-based solutions that cater to various business needs. This blog post aims to share...

The Business Case for Moving from ENOVIA to Windchill PLM

The Business Case for Moving from ENOVIA to Windchill PLM

With many PLM solutions on the market, it can be difficult to know which is best for your business needs. Dassault Systèmes’ ENOVIA is a popular choice as it is part of their 3DExperience platform. ENOVIA has the same goal as every PLM software which is to manage a...

5 Critical Steps to Master Threat Modeling For Your Products

5 Critical Steps to Master Threat Modeling For Your Products

Ensuring product security is a top priority for manufacturing companies. Although there are constant risks to security, they are avoidable. Threat modeling can help reduce, lessen, or fully prevent these risks. Let’s explore how threat modeling ensures the best...

The Role of PLM in Orchestrating the Product Digital Thread

The Role of PLM in Orchestrating the Product Digital Thread

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) plays an important role in the manufacturing industry. Ensuring all factors of a product are well-documented is a priority for every business.  Keeping this information organized is not just a good business practice, but it...