The End of Monolithic PLM?
In his first guest article for WhichPLM, Quoc Pham, Product Lead at VibeIQ, explores the legacy of monolithic PLM solutions and the future of GTM platforms. This piece builds on our own CEO’s thoughts earlier this month.
The Future of PLM
For years, WhichPLM has provided the industry with RFA news, articles and insight.
The world is going through yet another wave of digital disruption, and we’re committed to reporting on this as it happens. Here you will find an assortment of pieces surrounding the future of our industry – be that future trends in fashion, retail, or CPG, and PLM future trends.
Given the ever-changing nature of this industry, this tag is in a constant state of flux, with more news and articles filling our site each day.
The Bill of Process (BOP)
This collaborative piece from WhichPLM and Made2Flow explores the need for the Bill of Process (BOP) to be integrated into PLM. When it comes to true sustainability, it’s the combination of the BOM, BOP & BOL that will achieve results.
Beyond PLM: WhichPLM Talks with Brian Lindauer of VibeIQ
Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to spend some time with Brian Lindauer, Founder and CTO of VibeIQ. Brian has previously worked with Aptavis (prior to their acquisition by PTC), and happens to be the original CTO for the FlexPLM solution. Brian talks to us about his past, and our industry’s future.
Contactless Commerce: How Fashion is Embracing Technology
Jacob Lane follows up on his previous piece, with further advice for fashion brands to act more sustainably in 2021. Jacob is a fashion writer from London and is passionate about the developments and innovations around sustainability.
Analytics, AI & ML: Accelerating PLM Across Fashion’s Value Chain
In his first piece for 2021, Founder & CEO of WhichPLM Mark Harrop, shares the benefits of using Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning within PLM. He believes that if PLM vendors accelerate and expand their use of AI it will become, without a doubt, a critical element of any fashion company’s 2021 strategy.
With its Complex Supply Chain, Fashion Needs a Seismic Reset
In her first piece for WhichPLM this year, resident digital printing expert Debbie McKeegan explores the future of our industry. She believes we need to rebuild the value chain and renegotiate the contractual partnerships of the past in order to move forward.
Rapid Recovery: How Any Business Can Build A Bridge From PLM To Production
For both near-term survival and post-pandemic recovery, data-driven visibility from design through to production will be essential. Here, Gary Thompson, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships & Alliances for Coats Digital explains how they plan to put that power in the hands of even small brands and manufacturers.
PLM & Fashion’s Future Demand Model
Following on from his article on virtual PLM implementations, Prasham Kamdar, Managing Partner of Ptex Solutions, discusses the future of fashion’s traditional supply-chain model and how PLM solutions can (and will) adapt.
Solving the Problem of Compatibility in Fashion
In today’s guest post, Embodee examines the current role of digitization in the footwear and apparel industry – paying close attention to 3D technology. The company’s writer and editor, Michael Bales, explores the integral role of interoperability going forward.
Multi-Tenant PLM Platforms: a Breakdown
Following on from his recent exclusive, WhichPLM’s own Mark Harrop discusses the rise of multi-tenant PLM and how the solution(s) differ from single-tenant PLM offerings. He takes an objective look, and shares the challenges with implementing both options.