Product Lifecycle Management

2015 Supply Chain Innovations Awards Presented by SupplyChainBrain & CSCMP

December 18, 2015

Innovation of the Year: Automating the assembly of pallets that incorporate cases of multiple dimensions leads to big savings in labor costs, a safer work environment, a streamlined D.C. operation, and better service to retail outlets. Innovator of the Year: The Liquor Control Board of Ontario; Runner-Up: Lennox Residential; Finalists: Hewlett-Packard, U.S. Marine Corps, Shared Support Services of Southeastern Ontario

Slow Down! Putting the Brakes on Fast Fashion

December 11, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Today's fashion industry is obsessed with getting product to store shelves quickly, changing out assortments constantly, and charging rock-bottom prices. But there's a price to be paid for that behavior.

8 Principles of Supply Chain Risk

December 2, 2015

Chris Kushmaul, IDV Solutions

JDA Adds Functions to Manufacturing Planning App

November 23, 2015

JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA Software Group Inc. has added capabilities to JDA Sequencing, part of the JDA Manufacturing Planning application.

While Poor Quality Product Data Hinders Most Electronics Companies, Best Leverage Big Data Analytics, Study Says

November 19, 2015

Iyno Advisors

While vast "smart products" opportunities are allowing many high-tech companies to grow and lower their cost of goods sold, 57 percent do not have access to reliable product genealogy information, and 72 percent believe their product data is less than 80 percent accurate.

Aras Joins With T-Systems in Launch of PLM Cloud Platform

November 18, 2015

Aras

Aras and T-Systems have jointly launched the T-Systems PLM (product lifecycle management) Cloud Platform powered by Aras Innovator.

LLamasoft Acquires Supply Chain Software Unit of Barloworld

November 18, 2015

LLamasoft

LLamasoft, a vendor of supply-chain design software, has acquired Barloworld's Supply Chain Software Division.

RedLine Solutions Debuts Visibility Tool for Produce Growers

November 11, 2015

RedLine Solutions

RedLine Solutions, a vendor of applications for produce traceability and inventory control, has introduced MyProduce.com.

Epicor Unveils Two Auto Aftermarket e-Catalog Packages

November 9, 2015

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has introduced two electronic catalog subscription packages for the automotive aftermarket.

BravoSolution Offers Spend and Data-Visualization App

November 5, 2015

BravoSolution

BravoSolution has launched BravoAdvantage Analytics, a spend and data-visualization tool that provides procurement organizations with visibility into the supply base, by bringing all relevant data into a single reporting platform.

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.