S2 Ep 10 - Reimagining PLM: Configure-to-Order Manufacturing and the Future of Digital Integration with Dr. Jörg W. Fischer

The Integrate Intelligently Podcast by CADTALK Software

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Episode Summary

Professor Jörg Fischer shares his journey from mechanical engineering to becoming a leading expert in PLM and digitalization. The discussion explores how understanding Bill of Materials (BOM) structures reveals a company's operational framework, the challenges of master data management in ERP systems, and the shift from Engineering to Order (ETO) to Configure to Order (CTO) strategies. The conversation highlights how traditional systems struggle with lifecycle management and explores innovative concepts like "part proxies" that could transform manufacturing flexibility.

Key Takeaways

  • The BOM as a Company's Framework: Understanding BOM structures reveals how information flows through an organization
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