Managing Complexity: How Aerospace Manufacturers Can Better Manage Their Product Portfolios
From a product perspective, the manufacturing industry faces increasing challenges both accelerating iterative development and tracking physical and digital features across complex lifecycles. The more components and features products have, the greater the complexity of developing a viable, customer-focused end product. One industry in particular that is renowned for its complexity is the aerospace industry.
The Future of Product Portfolio Management Software: Trends to Watch in 2025
In an ever-changing business environment, product portfolio management software plays a vital role in helping organizations oversee their product lines, make strategic decisions, and maintain a competitive edge. As manufacturing operations grow more complex with accelerated innovation cycles, effectively managing all the moving pieces of the puzzle becomes more crucial than ever.
Looking Back at 2024: A Year of Innovation at Gocious
The end of a year is always a fitting time to reflect on organizational achievements. Here at Gocious, we look back on 2024 as a year of strong client relationships, innovation, and standout awards. It's been an exciting time to deliver empowering features—36 total this year!—that help our clients improve their workflows, save time, and focus on what matters most. Let's look at some of those highlights from the past twelve months.
Unlocking Strategic Portfolio Management Excellence in Manufacturing
For large-scale manufacturers and companies managing complex product lifecycles, product management is often a daunting puzzle. Coordinating multiple teams, tracking dependencies, and ensuring strategic alignment across product lines is no small feat. Traditional tools often fall short in managing the intricacies of complex products within sophisticated product portfolios.
Why Product Managers Are the Unsung Heroes of Digital Transformation
There are many players involved in a company's digital transformation strategy, from expert consultants to outsourced tech teams to internal management. While external help and guidance can be crucial at the outset, the vital role of internal teams cannot be overlooked.
7 Ways Product Management Teams Leverage Gocious for Cyber-Physical Product Development
Modern consumers are driven by more than just price; they’re seeking high value and an amazing experience. That doesn’t mean value for their money isn’t a major factor, but it does mean that buyers are looking for products that deliver more than expected. For example, a company that designs, manufactures, and sells farm equipment at affordable prices and is designed to make routine farm work more efficient, saving the farmer time, fuel, and money, will have an advantage over other companies. This value-driven cyber-physical product combines sturdy hardware pieces with innovative software that goes above and beyond customer expectations.
Supporting Innovation in Medical Equipment Manufacturing with Strategic Product Planning
Innovation drives the medical equipment industry, pushing boundaries to create devices that improve patient outcomes, streamline healthcare delivery, and enhance quality of life. Yet, innovation in this sector needs to be more straightforward. Manufacturers must navigate a labyrinth of regulations, market demands, and technological advancements—all while ensuring safety and efficacy.
Why Digital Twins in Manufacturing Are Useful for Product Improvement
Digital twins in manufacturing rapidly emerged as one of the most impactful innovations today. They’re used in everything from vehicles to machinery to electronic devices because they can capture user data without the need to be in their presence.
The Road to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing and How Gocious is Helping Lead the Way
The road to digital transformation in manufacturing is a journey toward greater efficiency, agility, and innovation. As manufacturers face mounting pressures to keep pace with rapid technological advancements and evolving market demands, adopting a strategic digital approach becomes essential. From product development to the manufacturing floor, companies need implementation product roadmaps as well as a suite of tools that support their digital goals.
Scaling Product Portfolios: Gocious Solutions for Automotive OEMs
The automotive industry is in the midst of a profound transformation. With rapid advancements in electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous driving, and smart technology, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are managing increasingly complex product portfolios.
7 Essential Technologies Manufacturers Can Use in Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is no longer a lofty ideal in the manufacturing sector but a necessity. As industries rapidly evolve, manufacturers face ever-increasing pressure to adopt technologies that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure adaptability. Digital transformation is the integration of advanced digital technologies to revolutionize how companies operate, from production to supply chain management.
Transforming Strategic Product Portfolio Management: The Gocious Advantage
Introducing New Plan Templates and Task Management Features
At Gocious, we’re committed to creating an all-in-one solution for strategic portfolio management. With our latest updates, including plan templates and comprehensive task management features, we’re closing the gap toward a complete Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool that empowers product managers to connect siloed areas, manage tasks across the lifecycle, and streamline their strategic planning. Here’s how these new features work and how they can benefit your teams.