Product Lifecycle Management

GS1 US Releases New Guideline to Harmonize E-Commerce Fulfillment

June 8, 2016

GS1 US has developed a new guideline focused on e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment processes.

Retail Returns: An Opportunity to Drive Revenue Through Reverse Logistics

June 7, 2016

Tom Swagemakers, Senior Director of AMS and SCM, ModusLink

Returns have long been the bane of the retail industry. Brands and retailers know that a certain percentage of their sales are going to result in a returned product, whether it's an ill-fitting piece of clothing, an unwanted gift or a product that just doesn't work. It's part of the business, and returns are a critical part of the retail lifecycle.

Five Trends Driving Digitization of the Supply Chain

June 6, 2016

Ross Valentine, Director of Solutions Innovation, Jabil Inc.

The digital economy is putting pressure on traditional supply chain models to conform to the "now" generation. To avoid disruption, companies must give customers what they want, when they want it and how they want it.

Eradicating Slavery From Supply Chains, Part 2

June 3, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Struggling to determine whether there's forced labor lurking in your supply chain? There are some new tools available to help you do it.

360pi Launches Project GamePlan for Retailers and Brands

May 31, 2016

360pi

360pi, a provider of applications for product intelligence, has launched Project GamePlan.

How Supplier Vetting Is Becoming a Game of Numbers

May 31, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to vetting suppliers, playing by the numbers might well be the best way to go.

Eradicating Slavery From Supply Chains, Part 1

May 27, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Forced labor continues to be a serious issue in global supply chains today - and it's extremely tough to root out.

Customer-Centric Supply Chain: Omnichannel Leaders Plan to Widen the Gap

May 26, 2016

SAP Extended Supply Chain

SAP Ariba Issues Update of Collaborative Supply Chain App

May 25, 2016

SAP Ariba

SAP Ariba has released a new version of Ariba Collaborative Supply Chain.

The Dawn of the Age of the 3D Printer

May 16, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It makes sense that a running shoe would stand for an increase in the speed with which manufacturers can "print" products on demand.

Product Lifecycle Management

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding product lifecycle management and its impact on supply chain management. New developments in product lifecycle software - which manages product information from design to disposal - are transforming the way companies operate and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are using product lifecycle management solutions for supply chain optimization.