Viewpoints By Colin Speakman

Article: Technological Trends to Unlock Innovation

Explore how technological advancements such as advanced sensing and control, digital twin and standardized data models help you unlock efficiency and cost savings

Article: Driving Agility with Standardization

A strategic focus on standardization can provide enough stability to allow organizations to respond to changes and challenges with agility.

Article: CPG PLM Transformation Part 1: Five Pitfalls of Early Implementations

Enterprise technology implementations are challenging. For CPG companies, the roadblocks to implementing PLM fall into several common areas. Here are five main pitfalls and an analysis on why they still exist today.

Article: CPG PLM Transformation Part 2: Four Steps to Avoid Past Mistakes

In part 1 of this series, we covered 5 common pitfalls that kept CPG companies from seeing full value from PLM. In this article, we cover 4 steps to resolve historical pressure points and establish a strong foundation for a fully functioning PLM platform.

Article: CPG’s New Normal: Three Focus Areas for Smart Connected Operations

Consumer packaged goods manufacturers and brands face a new normal as the world slowly starts to re-open. Here's how smart connected operations (SCO) can minimize disruptions. 

Article: CPG’s New Business as Usual: Tactics to Prepare for the Future

Advice for consumer goods companies. As days go by and challenges mount, what actions will you take to adapt and survive in the near-term? Thinking ahead, how will your business look different? What can you do now to prepare for this future?

Article: It’s Time to Change the Game on Regulatory Management

Here's how the application of advanced analytics to regulatory data can turn it from an unwelcome necessity to an enabler of innovation and growth.