u/Actonace

Hey there! I am project manger at a larger company with over 1000 employees, where we have been using jira to manage product lifecycle management software I'd suggest for their team, and it got me thinking.

They're at much smaller company with around 70 people in automotive manufacturing. The team includes a few PMs designers, and engineers. They've scaled quickly from a startup, and while that early stages flexibility is still there, it's starting to create some risk.

Right now, a lot of knowledge sits with individuals. If one person leaves, a big chunk of product understanding goes with them. They're also beginning to run into issue with information getting lost, process not being consistent, and no clear system of record across teams.

None of this was a problem when they were closer to 20 people, but growth was exposed to gaps.

They're now looking at product lifecycle management software to bring more structure, especially around product data, process, and handoffs between teams. I've come across a mix of options, including Duro, OpenBOM and some more traditional PLMs, but its obvious which direction makes the most sense at this stage. Jira or Asana feels limited for this scenario.

Curious what others would suggest for a company at this stage. eg what PLM would you recommend for a small company? What should they avoid.

I've been visiting the whole quality assurance vs quality control discussion, especially in context of modern PLM tools and I'm curious how teams are applying this in practice.

On paper, the distinction is straightforward. Quality assurance is about improving processes to prevent defects, while quality control focuses on identifying issues through testing and inspection. But in real workflows, the line gets fuzzy.

A lot of problems I've seen don't come from failed tests but from gaps earlier in the lifecycle. Things like inconsistent change tracking, disconnected data or decisions happening outside formal systems seem to be problems. By the time QC catches something, the cost of fixing it is already high. It seems especially true in the transition from design to production. Without a shared system, its easy for BOMs to drift, revisions to get out of sync, and teams to work off different versions of the same data.

This is where process structure and system alignment make a real difference. The idea of having single source of truth, structured change workflows, and tighter integration across engineering and manufacturing reels feels more aligned with QA ( process control) than just QC (inspection). so I'm curious how others approach this. Do you clearly separate QA and QC in your organization, or treat them as part of the same system? and where do most of your quality issue actually originate, in process gaps and product level defects?

Took about 2 years of slowly upgrading but finally feels like a real workspace. Added a 4 post mainly for storage and it completely changed how usable the space is. Still work in progress but it's getting there.

Trying to get back into makeup after keeping things super minimal for years but most beginner kits seem aimed at full glam looks or people already good at makeup. Looking more for easy everyday stuff that makes you look fresher and more put together without needing 25 products or a youtube tutorial every morning.

We’re a growing hardware company and have been managing everything (BOMs, supplier info, revisions) in spreadsheets and shared folders up to now. It worked fine early on, but it’s starting to break down. Version control is messy, sourcing data gets duplicated, and it’s getting harder to keep everything aligned across engineering and production. Our boss recently told us to look into PLM, but I’m trying to understand what that means in practice.

So, when people talk about what is PLM software, what does it actually look like day to day for a team? Also, when does it make sense to move from spreadsheets to a PLM system? Is it based on team size, number of parts, complexity, or just when things start slipping? It would be helpful to hear from people who've made that transition. what changes, and was it worth it?

I've noticed that a lot of beauty marketing still seems aimed at making women feel younger instead of simply helping them look and feel good at the age they are.

Recently I came across mature beauty brands, started by a licensed esthetician and makeup artist who focuses on makeup and skincare for mature women, and it made me curious how mature women really feel about beauty brands today.

Do you feel represented by most beauty companies?

And does it make any difference to you if the founder is someone with real hands on experience like an esthetician or makeup artist?

I’d honestly love to hear your thoughts and recommendations, especially from women who feel overlooked by the industry.

We're getting ready to launch and I'm stuck choosing a donation platform before we even run our first campaign. Pricing structures are all over the place and I keep seeing mentions of hidden fees or add ons later. trying not to overthink but also I dont want to choose something we'll outgrow too quickly.

I've noticed that a lot of beauty marketing still seems aimed at making women feel younger instead of simply helping them look and feel good at the age they are.

Recently I came across Nikol Beauty, started by a licensed esthetician and makeup artist who focuses on makeup and skincare for mature women, and it made me curious how mature women really feel about beauty brands today.

Do you feel represented by most beauty companies?

What kind of messaging feels genuine to you, and what immediately feels fake or patronizing?

And does it make any difference to you if the founder is someone with real hands on experience like an esthetician or makeup artist?

I’d honestly love to hear your thoughts and recommendations, especially from women who feel overlooked by the industry.

Need a decent 3 ton jack for home use. Mostly suvs and a half ton truck. Not trying to cheap out but also not dropping snap on money. What are people actually using long term without issues?

trying to decide if i should just go to a local place or use one of those online framing sites. local seems more legit but also kinda overwhelming?? curious what people here usually do

Mornings are usually rushed so there is not much time to layer a full routine.
Looking for something quick and simple that still looks neat and put together.

Been experimenting with a few AI video tools recently to speed up content + ad creation, figured I’d share what actually stood out

These tools are getting pretty good, especially if you don’t have a full editing setup or team

Here’s a quick breakdown of what I tried:

Runway

What it does: Text/image to video + editing tools

Cool stuff: Good quality outputs, lots of features

Best for: Creative experiments, short clips

My take: Powerful, but took me a bit to get consistent results

Pika

What it does: Generates short videos from prompts

Cool stuff: Fast and easy to try ideas

Best for: Quick social clips

My take: Fun to use, but hard to control exact outcomes

Synthesia

What it does: AI avatar videos with voice

Cool stuff: Clean talking head style content

Best for: Tutorials, explainers

My take: Solid for info content, less useful for ads

InVideo AI

What it does: Script to full video

Cool stuff: Templates + automation

Best for: Beginners, quick drafts

My take: Easy, but everything started to feel templated

Luma Dream Machine

What it does: Realistic AI generated scenes

Cool stuff: Visually impressive outputs

Best for: Cinematic style clips

My take: Looks great, but hit or miss depending on prompt

Higgsfield

What it does: AI video with more control over shots + motion

Cool stuff: Can guide camera movement, pacing, structure

Best for: Ads or anything that needs to feel intentional

My take: Feels closer to actually building a video vs just generating one

Biggest takeaways:

most tools are great for ideas, not final ads

control > randomness if you’re making anything performance focused

you’ll probably end up combining tools instead of relying on one

A lot of these have free tiers, so worth testing yourself

If I had to pick one I’d keep experimenting with, probably higgsfield just because the extra control makes it feel a bit more usable for actual ad work

Curious what others are sticking with rn 👀