Operations

The hardest part of Nextern's massive global PLM implementation had nothing to do with software. Spoiler: it was the humans.

Zoetis set out to implement PLM across a uniquely complex, regulated environment. Here is what they built and what they learned.

JMA Wireless cut scrap costs by 40%, tripled product releases, and did it all in a four-month go-live. Here's how.

Oracle Agile PLM treats supplier management as something that happens alongside the product thread. Unfortunately, supply chain risk doesn't work that way.

You don’t need Salesforce to unlock Salesforce-level power. Propel delivers it, built right in.

Survey reveals medical device industry lags in AI adoption at 24%, while high-tech leads at 51%, despite AI's proven benefits for productivity and efficiency.

Custom RAG systems drain resources fast. Agentforce gets you GenAI value with none of the baggage.

How Allegro MicroSystems cut product creation time by 90% with a digital thread powered by Propel.

How Surmodics unlocked company-wide digital transformation—by starting small and aiming high.

Why PLM projects falter—and how the right executive sponsorship can turn the tide.

How one engineer led three successful Propel launches—and what every product leader should know before migrating.

Here’s why a strong testing mindset is crucial for identifying gaps in product quality and prioritizing risk mitigation through automation.

Companies choosing SaaS aren't just saving costs—they're unlocking rapid innovation, agility, security, and future-proof growth.

Meeting compliance standards across global jurisdictions can mean the difference between dominating your market and losing it.

How Girtz crafted a single-platform solution with Propel and Salesforce, achieving faster processes and enhanced cross-departmental collaboration.

When your user interface is so friendly users can teach themselves, the Salesforce administrator role is free to innovate your day-to-day workflows.

Manufacturing software has the ability to oversee multiple functions that help the manufacturing process go smoothly. Discover the types of software out there and how they boost efficiency.

Strategic mid-year evaluations can set the stage for future success. Here’s why Q3 is the time to sink or swim.

Done properly, supply chain optimization (SCO) minimizes costs, improves performance, and better achieves customer goals and expectations.

Manufacturing companies wanting to mitigate risks should consider these four key pillars.

Understand how smart manufacturing impacts every factory floor.

The strength of collaboration with partners can be the difference between surviving and thriving during disruption.

With superior customer experience driving competition, you should be focusing on increasing your service technicians’ first-time fix rates.

Training records help to promote safe and efficient work. Through proper records management, you can stay ahead of training needs and ensure all legal requirements are met.

Why IT leaders play a crucial role in spearheading sustainability initiatives within their organizations and what they can do to be an agent of change.

Oracle. SAP. Siemens. Microsoft. They’ve all been chasing the dream of a connected ERP and PLM solution for years. Why hasn’t it worked?

We are all selling to CFOs today—and need to avoid landmines when buying software.

When it’s time for an acquisition, choosing the best strategy for the transition is paramount. Hint: The key ingredient is the right technology.

The real question manufacturers should be asking themselves is, “Should I continue to invest in technology in a time of high inflation and budget cuts?”

With something as broad and variable as business transformation, the proof is in the pudding (here, the pudding is 5 real stories with real results).

Learn about modern approaches to project management, and how the key to their success is the latest PLM technology.

Business transformation is no longer optional. Fortunately, there's a proven framework to walk you through it.

Episode 15. Rule 15: Embrace Change to Drive Growth. BekaertDeslee's Dmitriy Geler details the intricate journey of reshaping an established company's path to success.

What is requirements management or requirements engineering? View a definition of the key capabilities for requirements management software and how Propel provides requirements management software for future brands.

It’s time to lean into smart technology to help close the skills gap.

Digital transformation is no longer a "nice to have"—it's a business imperative.

At Propulsion 2023, Heather Multhaupt, VP of Team Services at Alert Innovation, explained how the company is managing rapid growth after its acquisition.

Being a manufacturing company in the digital age is no small feat, but the rise of technology gives manufacturers access to a critical tool: Data.

How Samsara used digitalization and fast evolution to optimize supply chains while scaling from startup to public company worth $10 billion. Featuring Jeff Faulkner, VP of Operations.

Guardant Health’s revolutionary approach to cancer detection and treatment is saving lives—and the company is embracing continuous digital transformation to increase efficiency as it scales.

Now is the time to learn and adopt a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) strategy. Discover what an effective MOM strategy looks like and the many ways it helps manufacturers.

Supplier collaboration is inherent to modern-day manufacturing, yet many product companies still aren’t using the most effective and safe tools for data-sharing. Here’s how to tighten up your supplier processes.

An overview of the very involved world of logistics operations, forecasting, and planning—and the important role technology plays in all of it.

Here’s how you can calculate and reduce manufacturing overhead expenses.

Simple, practical instructions to create key product management dashboards, written for both casual and seasoned enterprise software users.

The manufacturing skills gap is not simply a buzzword within the industry. Instead, it's the reality that many manufacturers are facing right now. Learn what is causing this divide, and steps employers and education institutions can take to bridge it.

If you’re new to the world of reporting and executive dashboards, you may be feeling overwhelmed. Here are some quick tips to help you get started.

A thoughtfully conceived executive dashboard is a critical tool in tracking your product metrics. Here are some of the best practices in tailoring your dashboard.

Creating a customer feedback loop that connects back into your product development is critical. Who better to close that loop than those who work the closest with the customer?

Episode 2. Rule 2: Platform Matters. In our conversation with David Stephans, we cover lingering pandemic challenges and key solutions businesses are embracing to succeed.

Episode 10: Daniel Matlis (Axendia)

Discover the supply chain technologies that can help improve your manufacturing processes, automate operations, and give you a competitive edge.

A Bill of Materials (BOM) precisely lists all items needed to make a product, or any item, produced or sold by a company.