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19 March, 2024

In the digital era, the efficient management of data and information flows is vital for businesses to thrive. Yet, many...

15 March, 2024

In the complex landscape of product development, managing costs efficiently is paramount for success. Yet, traditional methods such as spreadsheets...

15 March, 2024

What manufacturers need in a supplier when they are a startup is usually going to be different than what they...

14 March, 2024

Revision control, an integral part of Product Data Management (PDM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, plays a crucial role...

12 March, 2024

In today’s dynamic engineering and manufacturing processes, managing changes effectively is crucial for organizational success. Whether it’s product design alterations,...

9 March, 2024

In the complex world of product data management, where dependencies and components intertwine across multiple levels, having the ability to...

8 March, 2024

Taking your product idea from concept to product launch and successfully selling your product takes a lot of work. In...

8 March, 2024

Earlier today, we hosted our (almost regular) OpenBOM Live Demo Sessions. Keep in mind that if you missed one of...

6 March, 2024

In engineering and manufacturing, data is inherently structured and interconnected. This starts with basic assembly-component relationships and expands to encompass...

5 March, 2024

In the evolving landscape of digital transformation, companies are increasingly moving away from traditional, often manual systems towards more sophisticated,...

2 March, 2024

CAD and ERP are the two most mature domains of information that stand out in the domain of engineering and...

1 March, 2024

In today’s dynamic business landscape, the seamless exchange of product data between manufacturers and their suppliers has become a cornerstone...

29 February, 2024

A few days ago, I shared an article discussing why engineers continue to utilize Excel for data management. The article...

28 February, 2024

Engineering and manufacturing industries are evolving at a rapid pace, driven by the increasing complexity of products and processes. This...

27 February, 2024

In the complex world of product manufacturing and data management, the organization of product information presents a myriad of challenges....

23 February, 2024

In the space of product lifecycle management (PLM), a very important question usually triggers many discussions: Should companies first refine...

22 February, 2024

In the complex world of purchasing and supply chain management, navigating through the complexities of product records, Bills of Materials...

21 February, 2024

I haven’t had a chance to meet a manufacturing company that was not interested in cost analysis or cost management....

20 February, 2024

I’m excited to share with you the latest updates to OpenBOM. But before we delve into the details, I want...

17 February, 2024

Despite the widespread adoption of digital technologies like computers, mobile devices, the internet, and various digital services, Excel continues to...

16 February, 2024

Dealing with mistakes made by suppliers is a crucial aspect of managing manufacturing processes and ensuring product quality and timely...

16 February, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of modern product development, the complexity and need for collaboration are at an all-time high....

14 February, 2024

Bill of Materials (BOM) management is an essential component of product development, manufacturing, and supply chain management processes. These processes...

13 February, 2024

Newton, MA  – OpenBOM, a leading provider of cloud-based PDM and PLM software helping manufacturing companies to manage their digital...

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