Product Lifecycle Management

CIPS Partners With Procurious on Social Media

June 8, 2015

Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) is partnering with Procurious, an online business network for procurement and supply-chain professionals, to form a social media knowledge initiative.

When It Comes to Public Safety, There Are No 'Small' Recalls

June 8, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The recall of a single spice can have huge ramifications for food safety.

Epicor Issues Update of Product-Packaging Software

June 5, 2015

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has made generally available its latest version of product-packaging software known as Epicor AVP.

Putting a Stop to Contaminated Product From China

June 5, 2015

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Will we ever cut off the flow of contaminated product from China and other offshore manufacturing sites?

Accenture Debuts Analytics Apps Platform

May 28, 2015

Accenture

Accenture has launched the Accenture Analytics Applications Platform.

Lennox Overhauls Its Planning and Logistics Network to Meet Demand, Both Hot and Cold

May 15, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

The maker and distributor of heating, air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration units looks to improve the forecast and optimize inventory - while expanding its store network and boosting customer service.

Advanced Purchasing Dynamics Unveils New Procurement App

May 12, 2015

Advanced Purchasing Dynamics

Advanced Purchasing Dynamics (APD) has introduced a cloud-based software addition to the APD Cloud for supporting sourcing.

Xerox Offers Workflow-Automation Tool for Retail

May 11, 2015

Xerox Corp.

Xerox Corp. has developed the Workflow Automation Solution for Supply Chain Optimization for retailers.

Managing a Successful Trade-in Program for High-Tech

May 7, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Consumers often balk at the prospect of trading in old versions of equipment, while vendors do their best to encourage the move. Steve Brown, global product lifecycle manager with Hewlett-Packard Co., offers tips on how to manage trade-programs for old and out-of-warranty products.

PakSense Launches AutoSense Real-Time for Temperature Monitoring

May 6, 2015

PakSense Inc.

PakSense Inc. has launched the AutoSense Real-Time, a standalone device that provides temperature and location information for perishable products in real time.

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.