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Martijn Dullaart

Doing the right thing

Doing the Right Thing

The recent discussions focus on the challenges of demonstrating the ROI of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Emphasizing an infinite mindset, the articles argue that aligning PLM initiatives with a just cause enhances understanding and support. Successful implementation requires translating business needs into actionable capabilities while showing both qualitative and quantitative benefits.

It’s about Interchangeability and Traceability

Oleg Shilovitsky discusses the complexities of revising Bill of Material (BOM) documents related to assembly changes. He emphasizes using the FFF criteria for assessing interchangeability and traceability, advocating for issuing new part numbers when necessary. Collaborative decision-making involving various engineering and supply chain perspectives is crucial for accurate re-identification processes.

Play the Game @ 10x London

Join the 10x Medical Device Conference in London on February 17, 2020, to experience the Configuration Management Game. This engaging event highlights the importance of configuration management in business operations and showcases key speakers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and have fun while understanding critical processes.

16 teams and over 120 participants @ SemproConX19

On November 19, Martin Haket and Martijn Dullaart hosted the CM Game at SemproConX19 in Ankara, Turkey, with over 120 participants in 16 teams, marking the largest event of its kind. The experience was energetic and enjoyable, with gratitude expressed to Semiha Yasar and Ezgi Kalaycioglu for their support.

CM2: the cross-platform standard for impact analysis!

The article discusses CM2 as a comprehensive enterprise configuration management standard, contrasting it with other management frameworks like PLM. The author responds to Jos Voskuil’s views on impact analysis and highlights CM2’s broader scope and training requirements. It emphasizes the relevance of CM in various industries, advocating for its adoption and community engagement.

Play the game @ SemproConX19

Join Martin Haket and me at SemproConX19 in Ankara, Turkey, on November 18-19, 2019, to experience the Configuration Management Game. This engaging activity highlights common pitfalls in corporate environments, emphasizing the importance of configuration management processes, roles, and tools for successful business operations. Explore other great speakers too!

We need a cross-platform interface for impact analysis!

At the IpX ConX19 conference, Martin Haket and a co-author raised concerns about the need for cross-domain standards to enhance impact analysis, particularly between PLM and ERP systems. They argue that existing standards fail to address collaborative needs and advocate for a unified impact matrix to facilitate better decision-making in businesses across the supply chain.

CM Game Released

The CM Game has been launched to enhance understanding of configuration management and develop related skills. This engaging and educational game is suitable for corporate training or academic courses and is freely available under the Open Source CC BY-SA 4.0 license, thanks to contributions from ASML and others.