5 strategies on how PLM tools can save the industry

In 2025, the industry faces enormous challenges: supply chains, skills shortages, and new regulations. However, with PLM strategies from Revalize, unforeseen opportunities arise to optimise and future-proof production.

1. Driving the circular economy with the digital product passport.

From 2026, the digital product passport (DPP) will be mandatory. It increases transparency along the entire value chain and plays a central role in the circular economy. However, implementation is associated with high costs and adjustments to production strategy. Revalize offers a central management of the necessary data with its PLM system and provides it in real-time. This simplifies compliance with the new requirements.

2. Meeting regulatory requirements

In today's complex business world, certifications such as ISO 9001 for quality management systems and ISO 13485 for medical devices are crucial to remain competitive. Compliance with security standards such as ISO 27001 for the protection of information and IT systems is also becoming increasingly important. However, obtaining certification involves a high level of documentation effort, and not all required evidence is always readily available.

A PLM system can function here as a central data platform and facilitate the organisation and access to certification-relevant documents.

3. Building resilient supply chains

To avoid production interruptions, it is important to ensure robust supply chains. This is particularly true in times of geopolitical instability and trade barriers. Modern PLM strategies and applications enable real-time insights into processes and project status - whether on-site in the factory or mobile, for example via an app. This allows companies to respond flexibly to disruptions.

Furthermore, they support companies in meeting the requirements of the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG). This includes, for example, risk analyses along the supply chain and measures to prevent human rights violations. With these mechanisms, companies strengthen their resilience and ensure compliance in line with legal requirements.

4. Securing knowledge despite skills shortage

A major challenge remains the skills shortage. In addition to outsourcing, building an effective knowledge management system is becoming increasingly important. A PLM solution serves as the central nervous system for organisational knowledge. It not only captures important insights but secures them in such a way that they become applicable knowledge, rather than just providing information. In this way, existing know-how is retained by the company even when employees leave and can be seamlessly passed on to new team members.

5. Digital transformation and AI in knowledge management

The industrial landscape is constantly being reshaped by digital transformation and ongoing innovations. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly important role in automating processes and managing knowledge efficiently. However, many companies hesitate to adopt AI due to concerns about the reliability and transparency of the data. It is crucial to develop a solid AI strategy and train teams specifically to overcome potential reservations. This way, manufacturing companies can harness the potential of AI without losing control over critical processes and information.

Competitive with Revalize partnership

In 2025, the manufacturing industry faces a transformative change. With a modern PLM approach, manufacturing companies can overcome the challenges of digital transformation and secure a competitive advantage in the evolving industrial landscape. Further information on the solutions from Revalize and Pro.Life can be found on the companies' websites.