In the world of electronic hardware development, the path from an initial concept to global mass production (MP) has always been filled with volatility. In recent years, that path has become even more unpredictable due to geopolitical shifts, component shortages, and rapidly changing environmental compliance standards. For a long time, the traditional hardware operations model relied on a...

Why Does This Matter for Discrete Manufacturers? Product development is becoming more difficult for discrete manufacturers. Products are more connected, supply chains are more fragile, regulations keep tightening, and every team — from engineering to operations to quality and sourcing — is being asked to move faster with fewer surprises. That’s the exact problem product lifecycle...

As Oracle Agile PLM approaches end of life, many manufacturers are evaluating their next product lifecycle management (PLM) platform and planning how to transition with minimal disruption. While migrating to a new system can seem daunting, the implementation often has a greater impact on success than the technology itself. Organizations that take a phased approach to migration can reduce risk,...