Can I Afford to Grow my PLM Implementation?</h1> <article> <h1>Can I Afford to Grow my PLM Implementation?</h1> <p>Jennifer — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:35:00 GMT</p> GROWING PAINS Often PLM starts with one group in a corporation, such as engineering. While this can be a great way to get started, when properly implemented PLM should be accessible to everyone in the company. The real benefits and ROI come from providing access to 1,000s of users across the company and the extended supply chain. When everyone has access to the latest information; whether that be change requests, drawings, new HR documents, or the ability to review a quality report on supplier goods...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2012/02/08/can-i-afford-to-grow-my-plm-implementation.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>A Flexible PLM User Interface Leads to Success</h1> <p>Jennifer — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:52:00 GMT</p> The user interface for your PLM system is the second most important facet to your user adoption, right behind roll-out . A user in the Quality department doesn’t need to see the same screen as an Engineer and neither of them have the same requirements as someone in Procurement. Take it a step further and technical people won’t use an interface that doesn’t meet their needs and non-technical users will reject a system they see as unnecessarily complicated. The fact is, every user...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2012/02/08/a-flexible-plm-user-interface-leads-to-success.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>If You Don’t Know Where You’re Going, You’ll Never Know When You Get There</h1> <p>Jennifer — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:14:00 GMT</p> NO VISION / NO ROADMAP It’s not uncommon for C-level executives to have one vision for PLM and engineering to have another, with a gigantic gap in between. The execs, who finance and approve PLM, are thinking about profits, innovation and getting new products to market. Engineering, who usually selects and implements PLM, is worried about managing the right version of the CAD files, which has little or nothing to do with innovation or generating profits. Nobody takes the time to map the strategic...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2012/02/06/if-you-don-t-know-where-you-re-going-you-ll-never-know-when-you-get-there.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>PLM Quotes Can Be Hard To Swallow</h1> <p>Jennifer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:30:00 GMT</p> STICKER SHOCK It's a classic buyer scenario. The project has been scoped, the demos have been done, and you're really sold on a specific product that you're sure will meet the company's needs. But with most PLM vendors now using a named user licensing scheme, which requires individual module pricing too, the upfront licensing costs alone can stop a PLM initiative before it even starts. But NOT getting that PLM license can cost you dearly too. What are the viable options for moving...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2012/02/03/plm-quotes-can-be-hard-to-swallow.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>One Small Step for PLM, One Giant Leap for Users</h1> <p>Jennifer — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:39:00 GMT</p> 1 GIANT STEP PLM Implementations are a recipe for disaster. You can’t turn on 15 modules of PLM over the weekend, effectively changing the way people do everything overnight, and expect them to accept it. It's the fastest way to overwhelm users and ensure system failure. The technical folks won’t use a system that doesn’t perfectly meet their needs and non-technical users will likely get over-whelmed and reject the system entirely. Both user types end up creating workarounds...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2012/02/03/one-small-step-for-plm-one-giant-leap-for-users.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Are Implementation Consulting Cycles Churning Out of Control?</h1> <p>Jennifer — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:39:00 GMT</p> Why do PLM initiatives get stuck? FALSE STARTS Implementations stall for lots of reasons. Some, such as politics, may be out of your control. But the biggest mistake happens before the implementation even starts and it is much easier to avoid. The problem? Choosing the wrong technology. Everyone says they want an out of the box PLM solution. What we believe they really want is a solution that works, and is up in running in a reasonable timeframe. They believe out-of-the box will reduce their risk...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2012/02/01/are-implementation-consulting-cycles-churning-out-of-control.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Are Point Solutions Holding You Down?</h1> <p>Jennifer — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:40:00 GMT</p> Every initiative starts with the best intentions. Requirements are defined and a team sets out to select the best tool to fix the problem that's causing the biggest headache today. While every company wants to look at “the big picture”, the reality for most is that they only have the time, money and / or manpower to fix the problem at hand. This approach can and does work. For a while. But what happens when you get the next headache? Ultimately, you either end up with too many systems...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2012/01/31/are-point-solutions-holding-you-down.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>PLM Platform Future, Open or Closed</h1> <p>MarcL — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:43:00 GMT</p> Today on the Beyond PLM blog , Oleg points out a number of FACTS and makes some good arguments in his post Future PLM Platforms and SAP / Oracle Technological Wars . The problem with this analysis though is that it disregards the macro trends and looks backward to draw conclusions about the future. It starts off on solid ground with FACTS: All existing PDM / PLM technologies [by the major PLM marketshare leaders] were created 15-20 years ago. Dassault Systems, PTC, Siemens PLM and the platform they...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2012/01/26/plm-platform-future-open-or-closed.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Aras Engineering Change Order (ECO) and the Impact Matrix</h1> <p>Jennifer — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:45:00 GMT</p> The Impact Matrix from Aras transforms Engineering Change Orders (ECO), providing capabilities for analyzing the full order of a change and all affected items during the planning process. When adding a part to the ECO, a list appears with all the areas in which that part is utilized. By using an assembly structure that dynamically refreshes, the where-used analysis always remains in one screen and up to date. In the video below, Rolf Laudenbach of Aras provides a tutorial on the basic principles...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2012/01/26/aras-engineering-change-order-eco-and-the-impact-matrix.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>MiTeK Part 3 - Beyond PLM: Project Management, Quality, Standards & More</h1> <p>Jennifer — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:35:00 GMT</p> <p>As you may recall, MiTeK is an Aras Open User. For half a decade they've successfully, independently utilized Aras Innovator as their strategic PLM backbone. </p> <p>In this third and final installation of the MiTeK series you'll hear about how MiTeK harnessed the power of Aras and combined it with Community Sourced apps to take their implementation beyond PLM to every corner of their business, including project management, quality, ISO9001, CAPA, ITIL and more. </p> <p>You'll also learn how Aras enabled MiTeK to look at the big lifecycle management picture while empowering users throughout the organization - many with no programming experience at all - to take control over and customize their own workflows and processes, providing MiTeK with business advantages they never anticipated.</p> <p>Click here for a quick refresh on <a target="_blank" title="Part 1 MiTeK" href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_user_blog/archive/2010/09/10/mitek-from-realization-to-implementation-part-1.aspx">Part 1 - MiTeK From Realization to Implementation</a></p> <p>and here for <a target="_blank" title="Part 2 MiTeK" href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_user_blog/archive/2010/09/17/mitek-part-2-aras-is-more-than-meets-the-eye.aspx">Part 2 - MiTeK Aras is More Than Meets the Eye</a></p> <p>(Please visit the site to view this media)</p> <p> </p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Understanding Integration & Federation with Aras</h1> <p>MarcL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:12:00 GMT</p> In any enterprise-wide PLM deployment the subject of integration to legacy systems is going to be important. Everybody knows that Aras has a comprehensive suite of pre-packaged connector integrations for MCAD, EDA / ECAD and ERP systems, however, not everyone knows about our custom integration capabilities. Whether the topic is interfacing with the ERP suite, extending an old PDM system or plugging into an EAI / ESB environment, it's necessary to securely share data between systems across your...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2012/01/05/understanding-integration-amp-federation-with-aras.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Aras in 2011: Growth & Innovation Around the World</h1> <p>MarcL — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:03:00 GMT</p> Happy new year to everyone! We’re looking forward to a great 2012, and looking back at 2011 it was another record breaker. I n addition to achieving record sales and double digit growth again (that’s 5 years in a row for anyone counting), we increased our customer base by over 43% to 296 worldwide. Our success this year continues to reinforce our position as the industry’s next generation PLM platform, and it underscores the power of our out-of-the-box solution suite to address...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2012/01/04/aras-in-2011-growth-amp-innovation-around-the-world.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Webinar Announcement - Apparel Innovator - Solution on top of ARAS for Apparel and Footwear Manufacturers and Retailers</h1> <p>Plural Technology — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:17:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/1273.ApparelInnovator_5F00_SatinGown.JPG"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Plural Technology announces upcoming webinar on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/projects/project-view.aspx?id=681FB7A4D2E942A59D2E86F09A4A0E92">Apparel Innovator</a>. Apparel Innovator is a solution developed by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.pluraltechnology.com">Plural</a> on top of ARAS for Apparel and Fashion Industry. The webinar will highlight functional capabilities of the solution which covers entire lifecycle of Apparel development from concept to release to production. The solution also has integrated Sourcing Management and Time and action calender. Limited seats available <a target="_blank" href="https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/636416526">Register Now</a>...</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Aras 2011 - A Year in Review</h1> <p>Jennifer — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:13:00 GMT</p> <p>It's been another wonderful year to be a part of the Aras team. Throughout the year our Community worked together, pushed us further, and permanently impacted the PLM world.   <br /> <br />The theme for 2011, World of The Possible, lead the global Aras PLM Community to accomplish more than ever before - more solutions, more events, more change and more PLM success! <br /> <br />You've seen the videos and heard the stories about all that is truly possible with Aras. To all of our Community Members, thank you for an amazing year. If you haven't already joined us, we invite you to take control of your destiny and become a Community Member in 2012. <br /> <br />The short video below offers a quick year in review through images we captured along the way. As you view the slide show you might just spot yourself, one of your colleagues, the Aras team, or a few industry experts. We look forward to seeing you all next year, meeting new members, tackling greater challenges and creating another year’s worth of memories. <br /> <br />Cheers to all that is possible in 2012!</p> <p>(Please visit the site to view this media)</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Season's Greetings from Aras</h1> <p>Jennifer — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:32:00 GMT</p> <p><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/7002.seasons_2D00_greetings.png"></a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Aras Community Project Site Enhancements</h1> <p>MarcL — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:14:00 GMT</p> Recently we enhanced the Aras Community Project Site by giving it a new look & feel and adding some pretty cool functionality for what's referred to as 'ideation' (means you can submit ideas for open source projects that you want to work on with other people). In addition to being able to submit ideas for open source PLM projects, the new capabilities include voting on ideas, adding reviews and the ability to participate in discussions about ongoing solution projects. We also improved...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2011/12/20/aras-community-project-site-enhancements.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>PLM for Fashion & Apparel is the New Black</h1> <p>Jennifer — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:01:00 GMT</p> <p>In the fashion industry? Spending a ton of time chasing down historical design data, tracking your vendors, updating catalogs? Take a look at this spiffy video with a flair for fashion by Aras partner Plural Technology. If you like what you see head over to the Community Projects and download <a target="_self" title="Plural Technology Fashion/Apparel" href="http://www.aras.com/projects/project-view.aspx?id=?681FB7A4D2E942A59D2E86F09A4A0E92">Apparel Innovator</a>.</p> <p>(Please visit the site to view this media)</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>FEATURED SOLUTION - File Converter Framework by T-Systems</h1> <p>MarcL — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:22:00 GMT</p> This open source project is quite practical and something that most companies will find useful. It's a server-side File Converter Framework that’s been put together by T-Systems International, the global systems integration firm. T-Systems has provided "a fully integrated framework to easily setup, administer, manage and monitor batch file conversions” within the Aras Innovator PLM platform. The way it works is that when a file is saved to Aras / check-in is done (either new...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2011/12/08/featured-solution-file-converter-framework-by-t-systems.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>It's a Really Exciting Time to be in PLM</h1> <p>Jennifer — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:26:00 GMT</p> <p>It's been such a high-activity week over here at Aras! I for one cannot believe that Friday is already here. We had a training class in town, visitors from other countries, and a flurry of discussions and strategy sessions on futures in PLM. </p> <p>Since my week was heavily focused on the future, I found it especially interesting to watch as a discussion started one month ago by fellow PLM enthusiast Logesh Rasumani unfolded into a whirlwind of commentary and ideas from the PLM community at large about the future of PLM. If you are a member of the PLM group on LinkedIn you can review and even join this discussion here:<a title="LinkedIn " href="http://aras.com/plm/001377"> http://aras.com/plm/001377</a>. </p> <p>Add on top of that the Autodesk announcement about their future in PLM, and the discussion on futures just won't be put down. You can read more about that in a variety of places including the blog by fellow PLM enthusiast Al Dean here: <a title="Develop3D" href="http://aras.com/plm/001378">http://aras.com/plm/001378</a>.</p> <p>So what does all this talk of futures here at the end of 2011 mean to you? Where do you find your needs focusing? Do you see your future being addressed? Do you see a pivotal crossroad ahead? Weigh in to any of these great sounding boards and make sure your voice is heard!</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>NEW: Aras EPLM for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM</h1> <p>MarcL — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:48:00 GMT</p> Recently we introduced a new commercial offering designed specifically for companies that run SolidWorks ® called Aras EPLM for SolidWorks Enterprise PDM . It's built on top of SolidWorks best selling EPDM system to provide packaged functionality out-of-the-box for global PLM business processes. This is a big deal if your company uses SolidWorks because now you can get full scale enterprise-wide PLM functionality without disrupting your SolidWorks design processes or sacrificing your EPDM...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2011/11/11/new-aras-eplm-for-solidworks-enterprise-pdm.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>PLM – Back To The 80s?</h1> <p>Peter Schroer — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:12:00 GMT</p> When I read in the Twitter feeds from Oleg and Jonathan Scott at The Dassault Systemes Customer Conference that it is taking Dassault 4 years to implement V6 at a customer and they are rolling it out “big bang” style, I had to check my calendar to see if we had somehow returned to the 1980s. After all, that’s about the last time anyone boasted about a multi-year PLM implementation. 4 Years is a long time. In a multi-year implementation, what are the odds that the business requirements...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_corporate_blog/archive/2011/11/09/plm-back-to-the-80s.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>Ilesfay Echnologytay Oupgray Eliversday Igbay Aluevay</h1> <p>Jennifer — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:53:00 GMT</p> Translation: Ilesfay Technology Group Delivers Big Value. Ensuring your data is replicating is a vital IT strategy no matter what business process your supporting. So now that IT has moved into the cloud, what's clever about cloud replication? Everything, when you're the nifty start-up company Ilesfay or one of their new customers. If your into product lifecycle management, chances are you've been haunted a few times by $$$$$'s chasing you as you consider what it's going to take...(<a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_innovator_technology/archive/2011/11/04/ilesfay-echnologytay-oupgray-eliversday-igbay-aluevay.aspx">read more</a>) </article> <article> <h1>HIGHLIGHTS - ACE Germany PLM Conference</h1> <p>MarcL — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:51:00 GMT</p> <p> </p> <p><span>Last month was the ACE Germany conference in Bad Soden. It was our German language event which combined corporate presentations on global PLM best practices with Aras updates, partner insights and lots of networking. </span></p> <p><span>My colleague Martin Allemann, our SVP of global operations, covered Aras's strategy and corporate community momentum, and key members of our European team outlined the Aras roadmap and plans. </span></p> <p><span>There were some great success stories by<span> </span><a title="GETRAG FORD Transmissions" target="_blank" href="http://www.getrag.com/"><strong>GETRAG FORD Transmissions</strong></a>,<span> </span><a title="HAKAMA AG" target="_blank" href="http://www.hakama.ch/"><strong>HAKAMA AG</strong></a><span> </span>and others (<a title="Aras German Blog - ACE 2011 Germany" target="_blank" href="http://arasplm.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/ruckblick-aras-benutzerkonferenz-ace-germany-2011/"><strong>download slides</strong></a>), along with an excellent presentation by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Eigner on the challenges for global PLM environments created by increasing product complexity. </span></p> <p><span>Peter Schroer, CEO und Firmengründer von Aras, zeigte wie die Komplexität in der Produktentwicklung rapide steigt. Dies führe zu neuen Anforderungen an die PLM-Software: Die Kombination von Produktdaten aus Elektronik, Software, Simulation und Fertigung überlaste heute die meisten Software-Systeme. Das beherrschende Thema der großen Hersteller im Automobil- und Maschinenbau, aber auch in der Luft- und Raumfahrt sowie vergleichbaren Industrien, ist heute das Komplexitätsmanagement.</span></p> <p><span>Kunden, Interessenten, Partner sowie PLM-Experten aus ganz unterschiedlichen Industriezweigen machten die Veranstaltung zu einem lebendigen Forum für interdisziplinäres Product Lifecycle Management und Systems Engineering in der Praxis. </span></p> <p><span>Overall, it was another great ACE conference with lots of collaboration & sharing, and we want to thank everyone that came, especially the presenters and our sponsoring partners<span> </span><a title="T-Systems PLM" target="_blank" href="http://servicenet.t-systems.com/plm"><strong>T-Systems</strong></a>,<span> </span><a title="DataSquare" target="_blank" href="http://www.datasquare.de/en"><strong>DataSquare</strong></a>,<span> </span><a title="Kalypso" target="_blank" href="http://www.kalypso.com/"><strong>Kalypso</strong></a>,<span> </span><a title="PLM-TEAM" target="_blank" href="http://www.plm-team.ch/"><strong>PLM-TEAM</strong></a>,<span> </span><a title="usb GmbH" target="_blank" href="http://www.usb-muc.com/"><strong>usb GmbH</strong></a>,<span> </span><a title="Dr. Maier CSS" target="_blank" href="http://www.maiercss.de/"><strong>Dr. Maier CSS</strong></a><span> </span>and<span> </span><a title="xPLM" target="_blank" href="http://www.xplm.com/"><strong>xPLM</strong></a>. </span></p> <p><span>And if you weren't able to make it, we have a post on our<span> </span><a title="Aras German Blog - ACE Germany 2011" target="_blank" href="http://arasplm.wordpress.com/2011/10/24/ruckblick-aras-benutzerkonferenz-ace-germany-2011/"><strong>German blog</strong></a><span> </span>with highlights, pictures and all the slides.</span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/5635.ACE-Germany0066.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/1031.ACE-Germany0020.jpg"></a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/1031.ACE-Germany0020.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/0257.ACE-Germany0074.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/6165.ACE-Germany0154.jpg"></a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/5808.ACE-Germany0142.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/1070.ACE-Germany0061.jpg"></a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/2548.ACE-Germany0153.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/8322.ACE-Germany0077.jpg"></a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/2728.ACE-Germany0117.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/7711.ACE-Germany0166.jpg"></a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/8765.ACE-Germany0127.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/2465.ACE-Germany0120.jpg"></a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/0172.ACE-Germany0148.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/6242.ACE-Germany0028.jpg"></a></span></p> <p><span><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/6076.ACE-Germany0024.jpg"></a><a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/aras_5F00_user_5F00_blog/8105.ACE-Germany0147.jpg"></a><br /></span></p> <p> </p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Crowd-pleasing Crowdsourcing Collaboration</h1> <p>Jennifer — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:56:00 GMT</p> <p>At ACE International in May Aras focused on Collaboration, Communication and Innovation through the World of the Possible. It's a theme we hear is exactly what our Community members look for in a PLM partner. At Aras, we're constantly reshaping the future of PLM, providing faster innovation and encouraging participation as well as leadership from the diverse, rich, enterprise open source community.</p> <p>In continuing down this path, Aras announced earlier this week that we've <a target="_blank" title="Press Release" href="http://www.aras.com/news/ViewNewsItem.aspx?id=754AB3FBAE5B42378F3574FC66E37052">expanded Open Innovation and Collaboration on the PLM Solution Projects Website</a>. The enhancements at <a target="_blank" title="Community Projects" href="http://www.aras.com/projects">www.aras.com/projects</a> expand the use of open innovation techniques and encourage crowdsourcing and co-creation in the development of next generation PLM solutions.</p> <p>In a multi-phased, planned upgrade of our collaborative projects environment, the Community can continue to take advantage of already-developed projects in a new, user friendly environment where projects are easier to search, browse, download and provide feedback on. In addition, a brand new ideas submission page can be accessed by any registered user to submit ideas for projects. Weather you're tech-savvy, a brainstormer, a PLM novice or guru your ideas can now be shared with the community at large.</p> <p>In this first phase Aras enthusiasts of all sorts are submitting their ideas, voting on their favorites, and planting the seeds for future development. In subsequent releases of the Community Projects site users will be able to go further and claim ideas, kick off collaborative projects, and build add-ons and stand alone solutions from the ground up. They can also form teams comprised of forum users, secret contributors, or closed company groups. With this enhanced site Aras has paved the way for millions of people around the world that use PLM software every day to actively take control of the next generation of innovation.</p> <p>This project is in direct response to feedback and requests from the Community. We thank you for your continued participation and contribution and welcome your feedback as we continue to roll out this new collaborative environment for you. For more information about the Aras Community Projects review the slides from ACE International on <a target="_blank" title="ACE Slides" href="http://www.aras.com/blogs/ACE-2011-International/Aras-Collabortion-Communication-Innovation.pdf">Aras Community: Collaboration, Communication, and Innovation. </a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> <article> <h1>Mastering PLM: Strategies for Success</h1> <p>Jennifer — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:56:00 GMT</p> <p>Global Company Nexteer Automotive presented at the ACE International Conference on Realizing an Enterprise-Wide PLM Vision. </p> <p>Listen as Bob Lipscomb provides candid feedback about Nexteer's real world experience of Realizing and Enterprise Wide PLM vision. This excerpt focuses on the process of choosing a solution with the company that ultimately becomes your partner, strategies for success, and the path to implementation.</p> <p>After the presentation, click these links to walk through previous videos on <a target="_blank" href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_user_blog/archive/2011/08/05/mastering-plm-establish-your-vision.aspx" title="Part 2">Establishing Your Vision</a> and <a href="http://www.aras.com/Community/blogs/aras_user_blog/archive/2011/08/26/mastering-plm-history-behind-realizing-an-enterprise-wide-plm-vision.aspx" title="Part 1">History Creates Complexity</a> or grab the full <a target="_blank" href="http://aras.com/plm/001317" title="Full Slides">slides</a><a href="http://aras.com/plm/001317"></a>.</p> <p>(Please visit the site to view this media)</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> </article> </main></body></html>