What is the 'Thrive in Turbulent Times' resource?

'Thrive in Turbulent Times' is an e‑book from Arena Solutions that explores how manufacturers can use agile strategies, cloud‑native PLM and QMS tools to overcome supply chain disruption and drive innovation in uncertain environments.

Which supply chain disruptions does the guide address?

The e‑book covers a range of disruptions, including shifting tariffs, geopolitical conflicts, parts and labor shortages, changing regulations, natural disasters, and pandemics.

How can manufacturers mitigate supply chain risks?

The guide recommends adopting cloud‑native PLM and QMS systems to enable real‑time visibility, collaboration, and flexible responses. It also highlights AI‑driven supply chain intelligence tools that monitor BOM health and alert teams to risks.

Why is moving off outdated systems important?

The e‑book explains that relying on spreadsheets, siloed workflows, and on‑premises software causes delays, quality problems, and missed market opportunities. In contrast, cloud-native systems offer a single source of truth, secure collaboration, and faster innovation cycles.

How do cloud‑native PLM and QMS systems help with compliance?

By electronically linking quality and compliance information to the BOM, cloud-native systems ensure traceability for components, assemblies, and processes—helping companies meet FDA, EU MDR, ISO, and environmental regulations.

Who can benefit from this e‑book?

The resource is ideal for product companies—especially in life sciences, aerospace, and high-tech electronics—that aim to improve supply chain resilience, operational agility, and product innovation amidst uncertainty.

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Q: What does Arena Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI) do?

Arena SCI integrates with PLM/QMS to provide real‑time data on components, including alternate parts, lifecycle status, compliance, and country of origin—scanning BOMs continuously and triggering automatic alerts for potential supply chain issues.

Future-Proof Your Business Against Supply Chain Risks

FACING UNCERTAINTY?
YOU’RE NOT ALONE.

With today’s shifting tariffs, geopolitical instability, and ever-changing regulations, uncertainty is the new normal. But for manufacturers, it doesn’t have to mean lost time or profits. By adopting agile strategies and modern technology, you gain the visibility and flexibility to stay ahead—no matter what comes next.

Discover how cloud-native PLM and QMS solutions empower product companies to overcome disruptions and drive innovation.

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SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS WILL CONTINUE

If today’s tariff situation teaches us anything, it’s the need to not only survive any disruption, but to be nimble and thrive when chaos strikes.

Disruptions can come anytime:

Tariffs
Geopolitical conflicts
Part and labor shortages
Ever-changing regulatory landscape
Natural disasters
Pandemics

DEAL WITH UNCERTAINTY

BE READY TO MITIGATE SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS

Sitting idle during supply chain disruptions is not an option. You still need to innovate rapidly and maintain a competitive advantage. The key to success depends on whether you have the right resources and measures in place to effectively manage supply chain risks.

Explore some proven strategies that you can adopt to build resilience and stay ahead.

MANAGE SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS

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BE READY TO MITIGATE SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS

Sitting idle during supply chain disruptions is not an option. You still need to innovate rapidly and maintain a competitive advantage. The key to success depends on whether you have the right resources and measures in place to effectively manage supply chain risks.

Explore some proven strategies that you can adopt to build resilience and stay ahead.

MANAGE SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS

NAVIGATE SHIFTING TARIFFS

One of the most pressing concerns for manufacturers is the unpredictability around tariffs. As costs for critical materials and components continue to rise, companies are forced to rethink their sourcing strategies.

Given the operational and financial uncertainties that tariffs can create for your business, here are five tips to help you plan ahead and mitigate risks.

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Top Concerns for Manufacturing Leaders Surrounding Tariffs

Source: 2025 State of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

BREAK FREE FROM OUTDATED SYSTEMS

Managing product development across global suppliers, contract manufacturers, and distributed teams is a constant challenge. Yet many companies still rely on spreadsheets, document-based workflows, and on-premises software that create silos and slow everything down.

The cost? Delayed shipments, quality issues, rising customer complaints, and lost market opportunities.

Modern cloud-native PLM and QMS solutions provide a single source of truth—giving your product teams and partners a unified, real-time view of product development and supply chain activities. No more guesswork or delays. Just tighter collaboration, faster product launches, and the agility to respond to sudden supply chain shifts.

Embrace Modern Technology

BREAK FREE FROM OUTDATED SYSTEMS

Managing product development across global suppliers, contract manufacturers, and distributed teams is a constant challenge. Yet many companies still rely on spreadsheets, document-based workflows, and on-premises software that create silos and slow everything down.

The cost? Delayed shipments, quality issues, rising customer complaints, and lost market opportunities.

Modern cloud-native PLM and QMS solutions provide a single source of truth—giving your product teams and partners a unified, real-time view of product development and supply chain activities. No more guesswork or delays. Just tighter collaboration, faster product launches, and the agility to respond to sudden supply chain shifts.

Embrace Modern Technology

MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND AGILITY

With cloud-native PLM and QMS solutions you can seamlessly manage requirements, design updates, component sourcing, compliance information, and team deliverables—all in one secure place. Your IP stays protected and intact even through supplier changes or factory relocations. And your teams stay aligned to hit every product development and regulatory milestone with confidence.

Stay Agile

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If your documentation isn’t updated and available in a cloud-based PLM system, you might end up moving a product that is not properly documented, which can cause major issues at the new facility.

—Wayne Miller, Supply Chain and New Product Introduction Expert

Source: Changing Your Contract Manufacturer?

SOURCE COMPONENTS SMARTER WITH AI-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE

Forget spending countless hours searching multiple sources for healthy electronic components. With Arena Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI), you gain instant access to real-time component data—like alternates, lifecycle status, compliance, and country of origin—right within your existing PLM or QMS workflow.

Arena SCI continuously monitors BOM health and sends automatic risk alerts, helping teams respond quickly to supply chain disruptions. With this proactive insight, you can ensure on-time product delivery while controlling costs.

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SOURCE COMPONENTS SMARTER WITH AI-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE

Forget spending countless hours searching multiple sources for healthy electronic components. With Arena Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI), you gain instant access to real-time component data—like alternates, lifecycle status, compliance, and country of origin—right within your existing PLM or QMS workflow.

Arena SCI continuously monitors BOM health and sends automatic risk alerts, helping teams respond quickly to supply chain disruptions. With this proactive insight, you can ensure on-time product delivery while controlling costs.

Explore SCI

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KEEP PACE WITH EVOLVING REGULATIONS

Keeping up with ever-changing industry regulations and meeting strict requirements can be daunting. By electronically linking quality and compliance information to your product’s bill of materials, you can ensure traceability and compliance at every level—from components and materials to assemblies and processes.

Explore how cloud-native PLM and QMS solutions help you stay ahead of FDA, EU MDR, ISO, environmental regulations, and more with a connected, modern approach.

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PROVEN SUCCESS WITH CLOUD-NATIVE PLM AND QMS

Arena’s product development solutions have fueled success for over 1,450 life sciences, aerospace, and high-tech electronics manufacturers. Discover how these companies leverage cloud-native technology to overcome obstacles and gain a competitive advantage.

“The impact on our supply chain’s efficiency and our bottom line has been profound. It’s clear that this integration was not just an operational decision but a strategic move that has set us apart in the industry.”

—Terry Schneider, Vice President of Supply Chain Management, Digi International

“Arena has made our lives much easier. Having all our product information in one secure place keeps our product teams and supply chain partners aligned on delivering high-quality products to customers.”

—Liran Vaintrov, PLM Business Analyst, Kornit Digital

“Arena PLM has changed the way to design and get products to market. It is the well-oiled machine that complex, global product companies need to run their business. We have a much faster and transparent process that allows for better visibility to identify where obstacles lie and helps us become even more efficient.”

—Ratana Lee, Senior Manager, NPI Master Archivist, Nextracker

“We have all the phases of design and development managed in Arena QMS. This includes secure access for our suppliers, which are located globally, allowing them to be notified immediately of any change and ensure their system is up to date.”

—Sanjay Banerjee, COO, Accuryn Medical

“We’ve developed strong working models of processes that now include remote teams—Arena supports all this with ease in a secure platform. Since going live with Arena, the benefits have been countless.”

—Vicky Orozco, Sr. Document Control Specialist, Pacific Defense

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THRIVE IN TURBULENT TIMES

FACING UNCERTAINTY?YOU’RE NOT ALONE.

SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS WILL CONTINUE

BE READY TO MITIGATE SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS

BE READY TO MITIGATE SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS

NAVIGATE SHIFTING TARIFFS

Top Concerns for Manufacturing Leaders Surrounding Tariffs

BREAK FREE FROM OUTDATED SYSTEMS

BREAK FREE FROM OUTDATED SYSTEMS

MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND AGILITY

If your documentation isn’t updated and available in a cloud-based PLM system, you might end up moving a product that is not properly documented, which can cause major issues at the new facility.

SOURCE COMPONENTS SMARTER WITH AI-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE

SOURCE COMPONENTS SMARTER WITH AI-DRIVEN SUPPLY CHAIN INTELLIGENCE

KEEP PACE WITH EVOLVING REGULATIONS

PROVEN SUCCESS WITH CLOUD-NATIVE PLM AND QMS

Ready to Thrive?

Take the next step toward a more resilient and agile operation.

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