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Episode 144: The Hidden Costs of Digital Engineering Systems

In this episode, our hosts sit down with Eric Smith, VP of Services at Razorleaf, to peel back the curtain on the “hidden” costs of running complex systems like PLM, MES, and CAD.

The conversation moves beyond the initial implementation to focus on the “sustainment phase”, where time, money, and productivity quietly drain away long after go-live.

The episode offers engineering, IT, and manufacturing leaders a framework for understanding why digital environments keep getting more complex, and how to manage it before hidden costs erode the ROI of the initial investment

Episode 146: MMC Paused, Not Cancelled: Why Contractors Shouldn’t Stop Now

Did the DoD just put CMMC on hold? Not exactly.

A recent pause on a key CMMC requirement has created confusion across the defense industrial base — does it mean contractors can ease up, or just that compliance will be evaluated differently?

In this episode, our hosts welcome back Steve Nichols, Razorleaf’s government solutions expert, to break down what changed, what didn’t, and what contractors should do during this pause.

His message: companies are not off the hook, strong cybersecurity practices are essential no matter how the final requirements shake out. A must-listen for anyone working with the DoD.