Workflow Compression
Reduction in time and steps required to complete an engineering task. Measured as multipliers: 10× faster, 100× less manual input. Not incremental improvement (5–10%) but categorical change (entire process steps eliminated).
Why it matters
Workflow compression is the competitive moat in engineering software. A 10× faster design cycle or 100× less data entry is a category winner.
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Finocchiaro, Michael. “Workflow Compression.” DemystifyingPLM PLM Glossary, 2026, https://www.demystifyingplm.com/glossary/workflow-compression