In this insightful Engineering.com article by Lionel Grealou on Exploring the Intersection of PLM and Industry 4.0 “It is often said that product lifecycle management (PLM) is an enabler to Industry 4.0. Enabled digital platforms include PLM, ERP, MES and many other processes, tools and technologies leveraging the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality, simulation, additive manufacturing, automated robotization, and more.”