with demanding regulation requirements—that requires each process be completed the same every time, and that the pro- cess be documented to support every compliance initiative. ME: How has Dassault Systèmes’ recent acquisition of Apriso affected future product developments? Fishell: It does seem like I am a little busier these days! Clearly, having the resources and strength of Dassault Systèmes and its employees has gone a long way to giving Apriso an opportunity to expand its wings and consider broader potential new solutions for the future, but that is more of a long-term perspective. In the short term, we are still operat- ing somewhat autonomously, focused on completing our commitments to our customers first. Over time, I see some interesting options we will definitely be evaluating on a go-forward basis. ME: How does the current business cli- mate look for the manufacturing industry? Fishell: It sure feels a lot better than it did a few years ago. Before our big- gest value proposition was on how to cut costs, and get ‘more from less.’ Today, while that message still resonates, there is definitely more of a focus on ‘How can you help me with my growth plans?’ Helping better manage new product introductions is another important issue facing the global producers we regularly work with. ME
Acquisitions PLM developer Dassault Systèmes
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