Leveraging PLM and Digital Thread Data for Value Stream Management

Welcome to the eleventh episode of our Pulling the Digital Thread Series.

Industry leaders and digital transformation experts explore how Value Stream Management (VSM), powered by connected PLM and digital thread data, enables organizations to reveal inefficiencies, improve collaboration, and align operations with strategic goals. Discover how leveraging digital thread “exhaust” transforms data into actionable insights, driving enterprise-wide agility and continuous improvement.

In this episode, you will:
Learn how to extend PLM workflows to enable end-to-end value stream visibility
See how digital thread data exposes hidden inefficiencies and process bottlenecks
Understand how VSM practices evolved from lean manufacturing to software and product development contexts
Explore how real-time data and analytics improve cross-functional collaboration and decision-making
Gain insight into how organizations use VSM to connect strategy, execution, and measurable value

Panelists:
Patrick Hillberg Ph.D.– Adjunct Professor at Oakland
Marcellus Menges – VP Global R&D at SICK
Craig Statham – Chief Software Architect at SAS Institute
Stephen Walters – Ambassador at VSM Consortium

Whether you’re driving operational excellence, seeking to optimize product development, or aiming to connect performance with strategy, this discussion offers practical guidance in applying Value Stream Management across the digital thread.

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