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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 58 MIN

If PLM isn’t dead… how do we make it truly work?

from AI Across The Product Lifecycle Podcast · host Michael Finocchiaro

The conversation delved into the evolution and transformation of PLM, highlighting the challenges of legacy PLM systems and the need for a shift in perspective. The role of organizational change management (OCM) in enabling PLM adoption and success was emphasized, along with the concept of PLM as a broader umbrella solution. The conversation covered the challenges and solutions related to cloud adoption, the role of AI in PLM, and the need for a unified approach to PLM. It also explored the future of PLM and the importance of market focus in PLM solutions. The discussion emphasized the need for PLM to be seen as a solution, not just a system, and the role of AI in data connectivity and unification.TakeawaysPLM evolution and transformationChallenges of legacy PLM systemsThe role of organizational change management (OCM) in PLM adoption Cloud challenges and solutionsThe role of AI in PLMThe need for a unified approach to PLMChapters00:00 The Evolution of PLM08:35 The Role of OCM in PLM Adoption24:27 PLM as an Umbrella Solution29:53 Platform Capabilities for Concurrent Design35:26 Different Types of Cloud Solutions41:12 The Role of AI in Market Growth46:12 The Need for Comprehensive PLM53:06 PLM as a Solution, Not a System#AI #EngineeringAI #CAD #PLM #DigitalThread #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #IndustrialAI #EngineeringSoftware #AgenticAI #AIAcrossTheProductLifecycle #BetterCallFino

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