Product Lifecycle Management

Consumer-to-Consumer: The Latest Addition to Omnichannel Retailing

April 25, 2014

A conversation with Terry Esper, associate professor in the Department of Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas.

Banish Bias From Your Demand Forecast!

April 25, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Demand forecasting would be a snap - if only people weren't involved.

Secrets of Forecast Value-Add

April 21, 2014

Tempur Sealy International

What is forecast value-add, and how can it be applied to organizations in a time of volatile and unpredictable demand? Eric Wilson, director of demand planning and S&OP with Tempur Sealy International, has some answers.

How to Involve Supply Chain in New-Product Planning

April 17, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

The supply-chain professional should be intimately involved at every step of new-product development, says Jillian Alexander, founder and managing director of Conduit Consulting.

Supply Chain Visibility 2.0: A New Framework for Outsourced Manufacturing

April 17, 2014

Hari Menon, CEO, Serus

Gone are the days when outsourced manufacturing was a supplement to your business. Today, it is your business. Building quality products quickly, while remaining nimble to address market feedback or unexpected manufacturing snafus, can be the difference between success and failure.

iQor Wraps Up Acquisition of Jabil Aftermarket Services

April 15, 2014

iQor

A provider of business process outsourcing services, iQor, has completed its acquisition of the Aftermarket Services business of contract manufacturer Jabil Circuit Inc.

CPG Suppliers: Drowning in the Sea of Big Data

April 14, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

No doubt about it - consumer packaged goods companies are drowning in data today.

How Molex 'Plans for Every Part'

April 11, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

"Plan for every part" is a key concept that's helping companies do a better job of forecasting. Aaron Simms, vice president of global customer service operations with Molex, is joined by Jonathon Karelse, partner with NorthFind Partners, to discuss how Molex applies the fundamentals of PFEP to its demand-planning function.

Jump Technologies Enhances Inventory-Management App for Healthcare

April 10, 2014

Jump Technologies Inc.

Jump Technologies Inc. has made enhancements to JumpStock, its inventory-management application for the healthcare industry.

Dassault Systèmes Offers Mobility Apps for Manufacturing

April 8, 2014

Dassault Systemes

Dassault Systèmes has extended its operations-management and intelligence applications, offered through the Delmia Apriso brand, to all mobile devices.

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.