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The content of this podcast will be articles, news, talks, and interviews about or by Bombyx PLM.

Bombyx PLM is a sleek, understated product lifecycle management software system for any industry that is creating a physical product.

With easy to use features and a simple aesthetic, Bombyx aids startups, SME's, and larger scale businesses with their products development from concept, through to production, and covering all areas in between.
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Product Lifecycle Management with Lucy Blackley, CEO of Bombyx PLM

Bombyx PLMMay 05, 2020

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Product Lifecycle Management with Lucy Blackley, CEO of Bombyx PLM

Product Lifecycle Management with Lucy Blackley, CEO of Bombyx PLM

From the Women of Manufacturing and Business Podcast: At the intersection of fashion and engineering, today’s guest was inspired to found her own startup focused on simplifying the lifecycle of products. In this episode of the WAM Podcast, host Linda Rigano speaks with Lucy Blackley, CEO of Bombyx PLM: Product Lifecycle Management, about fashion, digital innovation, and seriously motivated women! Lucy discusses with us her move from the fashion industry to founding her own PLM startup, and the importance of developing simple, affordable, and scalable software systems from the point of view of people in product design industries. Bombyx PLM’s system is useful for startups, SMEs, and corporations alike, and – while a lot of people still don’t understand exactly what garment technology is – Lucy explains that PLM systems can be applicable to nearly all industries that produce a physical product. Tune in to find out how!

May 05, 202027:59
Make It British talk to Lucy Blackley of Bombyx PLM about a businesses need for a PLM system

Make It British talk to Lucy Blackley of Bombyx PLM about a businesses need for a PLM system

Make It British Podcast - Episode 115

Kate Hill's of Make it British talks to Lucy Blackley who founded technology company Bombyx PLM to help fashion business owners manage their product development.

A Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system helps your business have total visibility over the development of your brand from design through to production. 

Traditionally these software systems are expensive, but Lucy wanted to make something that was affordable and usable for small businesses too.  

Apr 28, 202043:29
Article: The future of fashion is digital, post-covid-19

Article: The future of fashion is digital, post-covid-19

Lucy Blackley shares her silver linings from the Covid-19 pandemic. Lucy is the Founder and CEO of Product Lifecycle Management software solution, Bombyx PLM

Apr 08, 202009:27
Fashion Insiders talk to Bombyx PLM's Lucy Blackley on why even fashion startups need PLM strategy

Fashion Insiders talk to Bombyx PLM's Lucy Blackley on why even fashion startups need PLM strategy

FAST FORWARD Daily Chat with Lucy Blackley of Bombyx PLM

Discover how technology can help small fashion brands grow and scale their manufacturing  Lucy is the founder of Bombyx PLM - a much-needed fashion industry software that lets brands and manufacturers of any size procure the process of product development and manufacturing in a controlled and professional manner.

Developing an idea to finished product appears to be easy to the uninitiated, but those who have tried or have a fashion brand will be the first to tell you how hard the process can be, not to mention the countless mistakes that happen that waste time and money.   Having worked on the fashion industry for years and experienced first hand the challenges and problems - Lucy decided to do something about it.

Listen to the interview and head over to  www.bombyxplm.com and request a FREE trial.   No matter how big or small you are, if you want to be successful in your business, you need to run it properly.

Apr 06, 202052:23
Interview: Willis Talks Interviews Lucy Blackley of Bombyx PLM (A Woman's API For Substance Over Style)

Interview: Willis Talks Interviews Lucy Blackley of Bombyx PLM (A Woman's API For Substance Over Style)

Why Product Lifecycle Management is a Win for Business.

In this episode of 'Willis Talks', I am joined by Lucy Blackley, who is the founder of Product Lifecycle company, Bombyx PLM. Hailing from the fashion industry, Lucy left the exec life to build her own business and create a more accessible approach to Product Lifecycle Management. She discusses how using PLM can make businesses more streamlined, and provide a cradle to grave solution to manage products from conception to roll out, not only for the fashion industry but a whole multitude of sectors, including startups.

Lucy also touches on some of the personal hurdles she has had to overcome as an entrepreneur, including the challenge of equality, overcoming the feeling of imposter syndrome that business leaders can sometimes feel.

This is an insightful discussion with some real nuggets of wisdom and advice for you fellow entrepreneurs. Know that you're not alone in your worries. If entrepreneurship was easy, everyone would be doing it. Reach out to community spaces in your area and put yourself out there, you'll find more in common with fellow business owners than you might think.

As always, please share, subscribe and enjoy.

Dec 16, 201901:07:28
Article: How are you so burnt when you're barely on fire? The links between climate change, wellbeing, and PLM as part of the solution

Article: How are you so burnt when you're barely on fire? The links between climate change, wellbeing, and PLM as part of the solution

Here, Lucy Blackley shares the links between climate change, wellbeing, and PLM as part of the solution. 

Bombyx PLM is a sleek, understated product lifecycle management software system for any industry that is creating a physical product.

With easy to use features and a simple aesthetic, Bombyx aids startups, SME's, and larger scale businesses with their products development from concept, through to production, and covering all areas in between.

Sep 11, 201909:36
Article: Navigating the PLM playing field

Article: Navigating the PLM playing field

Here, Lucy Blackley shares her thoughts on the similarities between small and large enterprises when it comes to PLM.

Bombyx PLM is a sleek, understated product lifecycle management software system for any industry that is creating a physical product.

With easy to use features and a simple aesthetic, Bombyx aids startups, SME's, and larger scale businesses with their products development from concept, through to production, and covering all areas in between.

Apr 30, 201912:00
Article: Why are we not looking at PLM from a people perspective?

Article: Why are we not looking at PLM from a people perspective?

Here, Lucy Blackley focuses on the individual in relation to selling and implementing software systems.


Bombyx PLM is a sleek, understated product lifecycle management software system for any industry that is creating a physical product.


With easy to use features and a simple aesthetic, Bombyx aids startups, SME's, and larger scale businesses with their products development from concept, through to production, and covering all areas in between.

Jun 25, 201813:12
Article: Lifecycle of a Lifecycle (Part Two of Two)

Article: Lifecycle of a Lifecycle (Part Two of Two)

Here, Lucy Blackley, founder and director of Bombyx PLM shares her story on developing and setting up Bombyx PLM.

Bombyx PLM is a sleek, understated product lifecycle management software system for any industry that is creating a physical product.

With easy to use features and a simple aesthetic, Bombyx aids startups, SME's, and larger scale businesses with their products development from concept, through to production, and covering all areas in between.

Mar 29, 201812:24
Article: Lifecycle of a Lifecycle (Part One of Two)

Article: Lifecycle of a Lifecycle (Part One of Two)

Here, Lucy Blackley, founder and director of Bombyx PLM shares her story on developing and setting up Bombyx PLM.


Bombyx PLM is a sleek, understated product lifecycle management software system for any industry that is creating a physical product.


With easy to use features and a simple aesthetic, Bombyx aids startups, SME's, and larger scale businesses with their products development from concept, through to production, and covering all areas in between.

Jan 29, 201813:00