PLM Implementation Archives

The Digital Thread Behind Custom Aircraft Interiors

A new case study from Razorleaf, Data Automation Project Flies Smoothly for Duncan Aviation, examines how an ongoing partnership between Razorleaf, Aras, and Duncan Aviation has transformed how Duncan Aviation teams manage project scope. A fourth generation, family owned, full-service aircraft service provider, Duncan Aviation supports the aviation needs of business aircraft operators, government agencies, and more. The largest privately-owned business in its field, they do a booming business in nose-to-tail services—everything from refurbishment to maintenance—for global private aircraft.

Juliann GrantJanuary 28, 2026

Implementation Is Not One Size Fits All: Stay Sharp Episode 110

Starting Smart: PLM, MES, and Winning Digital Engineering Implementation, co-hosts Jonathan Scott and Juliann Grant are joined by frequent guest Derek Neiding, Razorleaf’s VP of Business Development. With decades of experience talking with customers about implementing digital engineering platforms, Derek is the perfect choice for a discussion on the pros and cons of different implementation approaches.

Juliann GrantNovember 20, 2025

From Chaos to Control: 5 Practical Learnings from Leading U.S. PLM Implementations

Following our recent Chaos to Control webinar, it’s clear that organizations across sectors are feeling the pressure to improve how they manage product data. Inconsistent processes, disconnected systems, and undocumented knowledge are still far too common. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Michael WeltiJuly 22, 2025

Increasing PLM Complexity with Company Size: Stay Sharp Episode 82

In Episode 82 of Razorleaf’s Stay Sharp podcast, PLM At Scale: The Digital Engineering Journey, co-hosts Jonathan Scott and Juliann Grant build on a previous episode—Scaling PLM Worldwide: What Works and What Fails—to tackle the complexities and challenges involved in implementing PLM for large organizations. They’re joined by Bob Maffia from BAE Systems, a multinational aerospace, military and information security company.

Juliann GrantMay 9, 2025

Connecting MBD and PLM: Stay Sharp Episode 46

In Episode 46 of Razorleaf’s Stay Sharp podcast, The Overlap Between MBD and PLM, co-hosts Jen Ferello and Jonathan Scott are joined once again by a good friend of the podcast, Jennifer Herron from Action Engineering. The trio dives into how the two systems and approaches overlap, what to focus on when making the two work together, and if the implementation order matters.

Juliann GrantAugust 23, 2024

The Chicken and the Egg, ERP vs. PLM: Stay Sharp Episode 36

In Episode 36 of Razorleaf’s Stay Sharp podcast, ERP vs PLM: What Comes First?, co-hosts Jen Ferello and Jonathan Scott talk with Pieter Nevelsteen, who works for Razorleaf in the Netherlands and who brings to the table years of experience implementing product lifecycle management (PLM) systems in a variety of different industries. The trio has a wide-ranging discussion about finding the line that separates enterprise resource planning (ERP) and PLM systems, the critical first step before deciding which platform to implement first, and what the best order of implementation is for your business.

Juliann GrantJune 14, 2024

Why Digital Twin is Mission Critical for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Companies

Defense spending in the USA and Europe is set to increase dramatically over the next few years. To scale effectively and meet their deadlines, A&D manufacturers must leverage Digital Twin technology. Digital Twin is not merely a nice-to-have; it is mission critical for the success of A&D manufacturing companies and the security of the nations that depend on them. In this article Evan Sloss, Razorleaf's Senior Director, Sale Europe, discusses 7 points that need to be considered.

Evan SlossJune 10, 2024

Successful PLM Projects Start Here: Stay Sharp Episode 19

Hosts Jonathan Scott and Jen Ferello welcome special guest Eric Smith, Razorleaf’s VP of Services, for a deep dive into the complexity of product lifecycle management (PLM) projects. They discuss discuss what can go wrong with PLM projects, common mistakes and how to avoid them, as well as how the same pitfalls can occur to any enterprise-level project, not just PLM.

Juliann GrantMarch 7, 2024

The State of the PLM Industry: Stay Sharp Episode 13

In Episode 13 of Razorleaf’s Stay Sharp podcast, Insights on PLM and the Industry with Peter Schroer, Jen Ferello and Razorleaf CEO Eric Doubell talk with Peter Schroer, Aras Corporation’s founder and former CEO, about what has and hasn’t changed in PLM over the past two decades. Peter’s experience in PLM and the technologies that are driving innovation in product manufacturing sparks a wide-ranging discussion that includes where the digital manufacturing industry is headed, misconceptions and missed opportunities in PLM, and how everyone involved in the industry should be talking and thinking about PLM and digital transformations.

Juliann GrantMarch 2, 2024