--- title: "Zero Wait-State: The PLM State | Steve Ammann (2)" description: Our thoughts on the state of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) industry. (2) --- [![ZWS](https://www.zerowait-state.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CorpLogoFireball/Global%20Nav_60x300_ZWS_logotag_2016_H_GrayOrange_RGB.png?width=327&height=60&name=Global%20Nav_60x300_ZWS_logotag_2016_H_GrayOrange_RGB.png "Global Nav_60x300_ZWS_logotag_2016_H_GrayOrange_RGB.png")](https://www.zerowait-state.com/home) ** [Contact ZWS Executive](https://zerowait-state-1744353.hs-sites.com/contact-zws-executive) Search ** [Contact ZWS Executive](https://www.zerowait-state.com/contact-zws-executive/) Search # THE PLM STATE ## Steve Ammann ### Recent Posts [◀](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/author/steve-ammann/page/1) ## [The PLM State: A Flow Graph of PLM, CRM, SCM and ERP during Product Life](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/a-flow-graph-of-plm-crm-scm-and-erp-during-product-life/) A Flow Graph of PLM, CRM, SCM and ERP during a Product's Life. [Read More](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/a-flow-graph-of-plm-crm-scm-and-erp-during-product-life/) ## [The Top 5 Simple Factors to Consider in a PDM/PLM Services Provider](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/the-top-5-simple-things-to-look-for-in-a-pdmplm-services-provider/) In the book,* Let’s Get Real or Let’s Not Play* ([Amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Lets-Get-Real-Play-Dysfunctional/dp/1883219507)), authors Mahan Khalsa and Randy Illig propose a better way. **Salespeople, they argue, perform best when focusing 100 percent on helping clients...** [Read More](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/the-top-5-simple-things-to-look-for-in-a-pdmplm-services-provider/) ## [Google chrome and PLM? What I learned about a platform with apps](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/google-chrome-and-plm-what-i-learned-about-a-platform-with-apps/) Google Chrome and PLM? What I learned about a Platform with apps. [Read More](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/google-chrome-and-plm-what-i-learned-about-a-platform-with-apps/) ## [Top 3 Configurations of Enterprise PDM](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/top-3-configurations-of-enterprise-pdm/) The Top 3 Configurations of Enterprise PDM from 100 different clients installed in FY2010. [Read More](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/top-3-configurations-of-enterprise-pdm/) ## [Help! How do I make sense out of the technology options available for data management in the SW community?](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/help-how-do-i-make-sense-out-of-the-technology-options-available-for-data-management-in-the-sw-) Help! How do I make sense of the technology options available for data management in the SW community? - A Manager level dive into the Product Development System Infrastructure world. This article... [Read More](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/help-how-do-i-make-sense-out-of-the-technology-options-available-for-data-management-in-the-sw-) ## [The SolidWorks Community and data management- PDM 101- 2 real basics](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/the-plm-state-the-solidworks-community-and-data-management-pdm-101-2-real-basics/) My name is Steve Ammann and I recently joined the team here at Zero Wait-State. One of my charters is to build a best in class, data management services practice for clients that have a strong... [Read More](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/the-plm-state-the-solidworks-community-and-data-management-pdm-101-2-real-basics/) [◀](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/author/steve-ammann/page/1) ### Subscribe to the ZWS Blog ### Recent Posts © 2024 Zero Wait-State • All Rights Reserved • [Terms of Use](https://www.zerowait-state.com/blog/author/steve-ammann/page/2#) • [Privacy Policy](https://www.zerowait-state.com/privacy-policy)