My thoughts on this LinkedIn post Judging a process by its outcomes in organizations, teams, and even personal projects is common. When things go awry, the immediate instinct is often to blame the process itself. However, this overlooks a crucial distinction: a well-designed process can still yield poor results if executed improperly. Consider a […]

Baja SAE Carolina Showcases the Future of Off-Road Innovation Introduction Vehicles have always required some engineering. I am glad about that, as my career in vehicle development has been mentally engaging and motivating. I have other engineering colleagues who are similarly motivated, such as my friend who owns Raptor Performance.  We have worked together on […]

Why Purchasing Matters in Project Management Purchasing is a cornerstone of successful project management, directly impacting cost, quality, and schedule. Purchasing and supplier selection figure prominently in product development and project management, emphasizing that effective purchasing is not just about buying goods or services—it’s about strategic supplier selection, risk management, and aligning procurement with project […]

This blog post is promoted by a LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alindenthal_engineers-give-up-plm-plm-systems-have-activity-7337209561826660352-Yi2X/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM What Is an Ideal PLM System Supposed to Do? An ideal Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system is designed to serve as the digital backbone for managing a product’s entire lifecycle—from concept and design through manufacturing, service, and end-of-life. At its core, a PLM system should: […]

This blog post is promoted by a LinkedIn post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alindenthal_engineers-give-up-plm-plm-systems-have-activity-7337209561826660352-Yi2X/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAJVUn4BzjTVfTnHgKx3zQWTPI5tYcYTiCM Engineers Give Up on PLM Systems – Lessons from Jon M. Quigley’s Work Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems are intended to streamline product development, enhance traceability, and ensure quality. Yet, as Jon M. Quigley, renowned author, engineer, and project management expert, has observed throughout his […]

The Adam Sandler of Product Development I like Adam Sandler movies. My first introduction to him was the Chanukah song on a camping trip in remote British Columbia in the late 1990s. My favorite movie of his is probably The Waterboy, or maybe The Wedding Singer. I stop and watch whenever I come across either […]

Sharing Knowledge Freely- And Knowing When to Charge By Jon M. Quigley As someone passionate about my field, I often share technical insights and advice, sometimes without expecting anything in return. My family occasionally worries that I give away too much for free.  Recently, I discussed AI and its applicability within the product development context […]

Of Tariffs and Testing. Jon M Quigley Headwinds or Opportunities? Join the Conversation on the Future of Automotive Testing in Europe You may have noticed that I have started writing for Automotive Testing Technology International, thank you very much Rachel Evans.  We are exploring topics to the upcoming event, specifically tariffs on testing.  There are […]

The image is clickable and will take you to the book offer at the store. Introduction to the 5 P’s of Risk Management™ Risk management is a cornerstone of successful project execution and organizational resilience. A structured approach to risk management mitigates potential setbacks and enhances decision-making and resource allocation. The 5 P’s of Risk […]

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) streamlines product development, configuration management, verification, and testing. Discover tools for efficient PLM and overcoming lifecycle challenges.  This is not an article on the tool selection process, or those that provide these tools. The genesis of this post is from a LinkedIn post that was subsequently taken down – for some […]