JOS2014When I started my company on August 1st, 1999, I thought TacIT knowledge management was the new hype. As companies started to store data on their intranets, managing company knowledge digitally became a strategy.

However, I was quickly dragged into the upcoming world of PLM, and since then, I have been active in this domain.

PLM is about knowledge sharing, and as a true believer in sharing, I started this blog to reflect on my activities in the PLM world. I am a coach and business consultant with an initial focus on mid-market companies, where I assist PLM implementers and customers in their stepped approach to PLM.

In addition, I advocated for PLM technology in non-traditional industries for PLM, the Oil & Gas industry, the Energy sector, Construction and Civil. They can learn from PLM practices and technology – both owners & operators of EPC companies.

In the past, I have implemented data management and PDM systems, later mainly ENOVIA, initially in the Netherlands, later in Europe and even further.

Since 2001, I have been working on bringing customer experiences back to the development teams and partners. This global role has helped me a lot to work with customers and colleagues in different countries. The world has become a virtual PLM space with various cultures and people (French, Israeli, American, German, Japanese, English, Swedish, etc.).

And a Virtual Dutchman who observed it all

The content included in my blog is my own personal opinion, experience and thoughts, and it does not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of my employer in the past, present or future. I may choose to moderate comments as I find appropriate to maintain the content within my view of good taste; however, the comments are the opinions of their respective authors. No warranties or other guarantees are made regarding the accuracy or quality of the opinions or any other content offered herein.