Product Management

Creating compelling customer experiences is a highly collaborative task. Shouldn't your product and commercialization teams share the same platform?

Essential strategies for enhancing manufacturing resilience, reducing waste, and improving product quality. Read part two of our series.

What is new product introduction and how can manufacturers be sure to get it right?

Forrester VP & principal analyst George Lawrie explains how some PLM providers are delivering big innovation pushes to meet customer needs of today and tomorrow.

Two sustainability leaders share how ESG is impacting business practices, and what companies must do to make a real impact for future generations. Featuring leading experts Kevin O'Marah and Ralph Loura.

Three years after a global reckoning for supply chain leaders, disruptions don’t show any signs of slowing down. Read part I of our series.

Breaking down the ever-pressing need for supply chain diversification based on the timeless wisdom of modern-day bard Weird Al Yankovic.

Value chain analysis and value chain management are closely related, but still distinct. Explore the nuances and what makes them equally valuable.

The need for product value management (PVM) is overwhelmingly evident, but why now? What led us to this inflection point?

Looking to become a supply chain analyst or learn how to find one for your business? This deep dive tells you everything you need to know first.

What is advanced manufacturing and how can it help you streamline your manufacturing goals? Here’s a deep dive.

If your company hasn’t yet implemented a robust design for manufacturing (DfM) process, you’re not only missing out on cost reductions but also tangible revenue growth.

From the history to pros and cons, this in-depth guide explores everything you need to know about lean manufacturing.

Whether you’re focused on lower costs or product differentiation to increase profit margins, understanding value chains is the first step.

Many legacy systems have fallen to the wayside due to market evolution, but none faster than enterprise resource planning (ERP). Here’s the new solution that’s eradicating the dinosaurs.

What’s the right product or part numbering scheme for you? Find out now.

The supply chain job market is teeming with qualified candidates nowadays, and it’s easy to feel lost. Here’s everything you’ll need to make your resume stand out.

So you’ve got a big idea for a new product. What’s the best way to get it made? Learn why contract manufacturing might be the answer.

Bonus Rule: Keep Transforming. Featuring Michael Farr, VP of Operations and Plant Manager at MSA Safety, who explains his lessons learned in his 40 years of manufacturing experience.

Eradicating planned obsolescence is not only a cost-saving measure but a necessary action to engage an increasingly customer-driven and climate-focused market.

Although New Product Introduction and New Product Development are similar, they do not describe the same components of product innovation. Learn about the key differences between each process.

For Manufacturing Month 2022, we examined the state of the manufacturing industry job market. Here’s how recent trends are affecting career opportunities (the reality may surprise you!).

As manufacturing jobs return to the US, companies need to determine if shifting to local supply chains is a strategic advantage or a short-term blip.

Part numbers, SKUs, dimensions, branding assets, images, sales collateral. Amazing things happen when ALL your product information is housed under one proverbial roof.

Our debut Converged Live webinar features VP of Product Marketing Tom Shoemaker explaining where PLM delivered, where it’s fallen short, and where it needs to go next.

If your PLM and ERP systems are disconnected, undergoing integration can seem daunting. The thing to keep in mind is the profound benefits to your future product launches.

CAPA? MTBF? NCMR? At first glance, the world of product manufacturing seems to be one big secret code. Here’s your ultimate guide to supply chain acronyms.

A single source of product truth can go a long way when you consider how much time and energy gets wasted without it.

No matter how thorough your R&D stage, there's always room to improve. That's why a fast, efficient case-to-complaint management process can help build and strengthen customer loyalty.

Joe Greibel, Director of Physical Product at Sunday, explains how his company is delivering better and more sustainable lawn care as a service.

Alex Garden, CEO of Zume, explains how their robotic technology replaces single-use plastic with compostable plant fiber-based products.

Industry pioneers are seeing their revenue growth skyrocket with PVM. Find out if your company can achieve the same success.

Bonus Rule: Prepare for Disruptions. Manufacturers are facing a shortage of components, equipment, even people. Here’s how Rockley Photonics and MSA Safety are getting through it.

More and more companies are investing in custom product development. Learn how they're using this competitive advantage in the market, and how it may be easier to achieve than you think.

Episode 4. Rule 4: Secure Your Supply Chain. Looking for solutions to supply chain issues? Try asking the right questions.

Episode 7: Michael Farr (MSA Safety)

Episode 2: Vincent Wong (TOMZ)

Explore why supply chain analytics are crucial to success in manufacturing and how they can be used for more informed decision-making.

Supply chain specialists are an integral part of the supply chain. But what does the role involve and why is it necessary?

Explore the most notable US manufacturing statistics, trends, and insights through an industry lens.

PLM refers to the management of data and processes used in the design, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and service of a product across the entire lifecycle.