Product Lifecycle Management

S&OP: Cutting Through the Confusion

September 30, 2014

With all the talk of sales and operations planning, companies still can't agree on exactly what the term means. Michael Uskert, managing vice president with Gartner, offers some clarity on the topic.

The 3D Printing Revolution: How It Will Affect Procurement Strategies

September 26, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

3D printing is one of the hottest technology developments in supply chain today. Is it for real?

Infor Offers New Software, Partners With Vendors

September 25, 2014

Infor

Infor has made a number of announcements of new products and partnerships with software vendors.

How to Plan for Disruptions in the Food Supply Chain

September 25, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

"Planning for disruption" can seem like a contradiction in terms, but there are measures that food companies can take to protect themselves from the inevitable crises that threaten to derail their supply chains, however unpredictable they might be, says Brian Benjamin, senior director of strategic accounts with Havi Global Solutions.

How to Plan for Disruptions in the Food Supply Chain

September 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Growing Use of Product Lifecycle Management Solutions Predicted Across All Industries

September 22, 2014

Frost & Sullivan

Discrete industry manufacturers' quest to reduce capital expenditure, shorten lead times, and improve productivity is expected to fuel investments in the global product lifecycle management (PLM) market. Growing emphasis on product innovation will also catalyse the adoption of PLM across all tiers of business.

Like It or Not, Retailers Must Cope With a Higher Minimum Wage

September 22, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Here's a bit of advice for big-box retailers who fear a rise in the minimum wage: Get used to it.

Aras Issues PLM Platform on SQL Server 2014

September 17, 2014

Aras Corp.

Aras Corp. has made available its Aras Innovator Suite for product lifecycle management (PLM) on Microsoft SQL Server 2014.

AspenTech Launches Update of Manufacturing, Supply-Chain Software

September 16, 2014

Aspen Technology

Aspen Technology has introduced version 8.7 of aspenONE, the vendor's manufacturing and supply-chain software.

Nakivo Updates Cloud-Based Data-Protection Application

August 21, 2014

Nakivo Inc.

Nakivo Inc., a provider of data-protection software for VMware virtualized environments and cloud backup, has released version 4.1 of Nakivo Backup & Replication.

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.