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Before PLM configuration begins, organizations need clear decisions about goals, ownership, processes, data, integrations, governance, and go-live readiness. This article…
A PLM Health Check is more than a technical assessment. It helps organizations identify the hidden friction created by years…
Third-party support can reduce maintenance costs and extend the life of an Agile PLM environment. But support and strategy are…
Migrating from Agile PLM to Propel PLM is more than a technical exercise. Before your project begins, make sure your…
For many manufacturers, the decision to leave Agile PLM is already settled. Oracle’s roadmap has narrowed options, stalled investment, and…
Brands are important. Many factors play into why we as consumers make decisions to buy one product over another or…
Prior to becoming a PLM consultant, I spent a decade at Dell keeping our Oracle Agile PLM instance humming and…
From resistance to empowerment — how hands-on learning drives successful change management Early in my career, I watched a…
If You’re Still on Agile 9, You’re on Borrowed Time Agile PLM isn’t evolving – it’s fading. Oracle has made…
Meet Marylin Scothern Title: Human Resources Manager Location: Farmington, UT Time at Domain Systems: 20 years “HR is about creating…
August 2026 update: This article has been revised to include Oracle’s January, June, and July 2026 security releases. Oracle’s…
Did you know Jeff Nichols speaks fluent French? Interesting fact: After high school, he lived in France for two years…
Meet Chuck Killian, the driver of Domain’s Center of Excellence since he took the position in late 2022. With a…
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has developed into a critical component for discrete and consumer manufacturing organizations that strive for efficiency,…
“This deal is getting worse all the time.” – Lando Calrissian, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Buyer’s remorse is…
In a world where computing power doubles every 18 months, staying current is not just nice but necessary. Holding on…
The consideration phase for digital transformation is well behind us. The technological landscape is undergoing a significant change, and users…
Nowadays any initials thrown together from the name of an organization, a person, or a process is referred to as…
2023 has come and gone, along with all of those goals that you may or may not have met. Many…
Recently I spoke with a customer who was setting up a training program. Getting people to signoff changes in a…
When PLM Email Overload Becomes a Problem Early in my career a senior executive called me into his office to…
Explore the critical insights on the necessity of upgrading Agile PLM in 2024 for enhanced security and efficiency.
I had a call today with a customer that I just have to share with you. It’s one of those…
Not long ago we discussed the Value of Meaningful Data Collection. When there are clear rules for the values being entered…
Greetings, my fellow tech enthusiasts. It’s been a while since anyone has written about Oracle’s PLM flagship, Agile and with version…
A great mentor of mine used to tell me, “Releasing an Engineering Change Order (ECO) is easy, it’s making sure…
It can be a challenge to keep up with the fluctuating needs of your organization and industry. One…
Support calls with customers provide great opportunities to address small issues that the PLM administrator or other PLM professionals haven’t…
It can be a challenge to keep up with the fluctuating needs of your organization and industry. One…
The Agile PLM platform is a powerful, proven, flexible solution to PLM needs. It’s been around in…
It is important to keep any system in top-performing shape and prevent unplanned service interruptions. Many overlook regular maintenance for…
ACCELERATE YOUR PATH TO MARKET One of the biggest challenges for manufacturers has been getting product approval for launch. It’s…
Some discrete manufacturers continue to operate with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications that will no longer be supported by their…
Imagine watching your favorite movie one evening. Just as the plot thickens, the story abruptly halts, forcing you to switch…
Editor’s note: Updated September 2025 to expand sections on IoT, AI, Cloud, and Digital Twins, and to include new FAQs.…
, A PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solution is a key part of your discrete manufacturing business. A successful PLM software…
“What is going to happen to Agile PLM… and when is it going to happen?” I wish I could tell…
Oracle Agile PLM is approaching a major support milestone. With Premier Support for Agile PLM 9.3.6 ending in December 2027,…
In case you missed it, Domain Systems teamed up with Beyond PLM blogger and OpenBOM CEO, Oleg Shilovitsky, for the…
7 Points of Consideration for the PLM System Administrator At the end of a busy day, the last thing a…
In October, Oracle hosted its annual Open World event showing the new innovations, trends, and exciting announcements they have in store. One…
Oracle Agile PLM FAQ Oracle’s Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is a comprehensive solution designed to manage the entire…
Times are quickly changing for businesses, products, consumers, and the solutions we manage them with. PLM software has undergone constant evolution…
Are you leveraging the full potential of Oracle Agile, or are you stuck in the past? Upgrading from older versions…
Back in 2016, Oracle announced a big change to the way updates occur for their PLM flagship, Agile. Agile PLM RUP (Release…
As the pace of business accelerates, the demands to justify a PLM investment is being felt by supply chains. Increased…
Deciding to hire a software PLM consultant is a brilliant way to improve your business processes. Consultants advise on best…
The overall concept of delivering computing resources through a global (web) network actually began in the 1960’s with the ideas…
Eventually, every user will reach a point when it makes sense to upgrade. The decision, then, needs to be made…
As companies buy more and more into trusting their applications to the cloud, it becomes imperative that the value to…
Our PLM Systems help manage complex cross functional workflows both internal and external. It coordinates efforts amongst distributed teams, who…
Perception Shapes Our Reality I recently ran across a quote from Anais Nin which said, “We don’t see things as they…
Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges Manufacturers, raise your hand if you are the victim of manual processes, disconnected departments, or data silos……
Evolution of Document Management Document management has come a long way, hasn’t it? Some of us can still remember the…
Explore the critical insights on the necessity of upgrading Agile PLM in 2024 for enhanced security and efficiency.
