3 Differentiators Of Cloud-Native PLM systems
There are many choices for PLM systems on the market, but not all of them are created equal. In my article, I presented multiple options on how cloud technologies can be used to empower PLM infrastructure and applications. Between hosting, enterprise SaaS and cloud-native SaaS platforms, I want to stop and talk about what makes…
OpenBOM Subscriptions Overview
Industrial companies are constantly evolving with new technology and processes. The engineering and manufacturing process can be complex and difficult to manage. OpenBOM is a cloud-native platform that helps you to manage product information, product lifecycle, connect your engineering and manufacturing teams as well as connect with contractors and suppliers. OpenBOM provides a platform for…
A Simple Guide For Cost Optimization in Manufacturing
There has always been pressure on manufacturing companies to decrease the price of their product. However, during these difficult times, it seems like each time you receive a quote from your supplier, it is higher than it was before. With these price increases, how can you sustain and grow your business? The Chron says “the…
OpenBOM Multi-View BOM
Timing is everything in the world. Think about the time we live now. The last few years brought so many changes in the world, the manufacturing industry, and the way companies are developing and manufacturing products. These years changed the way we live, work, and communicate. It disrupted entire industries and created multi-billion dollar opportunities…
From Excels to Cloud Applications and Manufacturing Networks
Manufacturing is evolving. With the advent of cloud-based technologies and manufacturing networks, the industry is changing faster than ever before. Excel sheets and standalone systems are becoming a thing of the past. In this blog post, we’ll explore the changes that are taking place in manufacturing and discuss how businesses can take advantage of them.…
10 Best Practices To Optimize Bill Of Materials
In a manufacturing company, the bill of materials (BOM) is a very important set of data - it includes all materials needed to make a product, such as raw materials, assemblies, standard components, and sub-assemblies. The BOM data is an important element of manufacturing processes because it helps the company to organize material requirements and…
VIDEO – OpenBOM Change Management (3 of 4) – Change Request
In this article, we continue to explore new OpenBOM change management features. Change management is a fundamental function that is needed for every company that is thinking of how to get product development under formal control. It is part of governance functions. Originally, it was very complicated and slowed engineers down. At OpenBOM we took…
VIDEO – OpenBOM Simple Revisions vs Change Management
One of the challenges for many manufacturing companies is keeping data and processes organized yet not overcomplicating the tools and the way PLM tools are used to help companies users. To get this balance can be tricky and therefore bringing a complex system to solve problems is not always a good idea. At OpenBOM we…