There is no such thing as precise bill of materials, they do not exist! So there I said it… Well this does require a little bit of explanation and nuance. In one of my previous articles I wrote about Parts don’t have Revisions, where I explained the different data models in PLM, ERP and CM2. Here is a quick refresher of the different setups (for more details check the article): All above models… Read More »Precise Bill of Materials Don’t Exist
#ConfigurationManagement is…. Part Re-Identification. In my previous post I shared that #CM is #Identification. An important part of identification is part or item re-identification. Without rules and guidance on part re-identification you run into a lot of issues. Form, Fit, Function is not enough. I prefer to look at #traceability and #interchangeability where interchangeability includes Form, Fit, Function, and Interface. Famous examples where wrong part re-identification caused mayhem are Deepwater… Read More »Configuration Management is… Part Re-Identification
My book The Essential Guide to Part Re-Identification has celebrated its first anniversary. I would like to thank everyone who bought a copy and for the amazing feedback. To celebrate the first anniversary I will share chapter 4 from the book which covers the Part Re-Identification Decision tree I propose. Don’t forget to get your own copy! Re-identification decisions always start with understanding the impact of a change. This is not always… Read More »Part Re-Identification: It is not about the Tree
Last week I announced the launch of my first book and today it is available: The Essential Guide to Part Re-Identification Unleash the power of Interchangeability and Traceability. If you have struggled with Interchangeability, Traceability, Form, Fit, and Function, this book is for you. It is available on Amazon as a Kindle eBook and as Paperback and on Apple Book store as an eBook. There is still time to join the online launch event on 20… Read More »The Essential Guide to Part Re-Identification: Available Now
It has been a while since I posted on my blog, and that was for a very good reason. I was finalizing my first book: The Essential Guide to Part Re-Identification Unleash the power of Interchangeability and Traceability. If you have struggled with Interchangeability, Traceability, Form, Fit, and Function, this book is for you. During the launch event, I will give you a sneak peek and tell you a… Read More »Book Launch: The Essential Guide to Part Re-Identification