Product Lifecycle Management

The Science of Distribution Center Design

March 3, 2014

Distribution center design has always been a key aspect of supply-chain management. Now it's becoming a "science." Russ Meller, vice president of research and development with Fortna, explains what that means.

Why Data Warehousing Needs to Be in the Cloud

February 27, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Data warehousing is ready for the cloud, say Tom French, founder and chief executive officer, and Sam Smith, client technology solutions, with Supply Chain Coach. They show how the technology can aid in the use of analytics for maintaining a multi-client, multi-year data warehouse.

E2open Releases Update of Planning and Response Software

February 19, 2014

E2open

E2open has made available version 11.2 of E2 Planning and Response.

Steps to Successful Supply Chain Segmentation

February 13, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

In a manner similar to product or customer segmentation, supply chains can be segmented based on service capabilities, says Lalit Wadhwa of Avnet. Identifying different supply chains within an organization through segmentation can help companies improve service levels and lower costs, he says.

Planning a Successful Global High-Tech Product Launch: Part 1

February 11, 2014

Brandon Johnson, High-Tech Segment Manager, UPS

Product lifecycle management and line extensions are vital to companies operating in the high-tech industry, perhaps more so than any other industry. However, while many high-tech executives believe they are industry experts in regards to product innovation, confidence wanes in their ability to manage other parts of the product lifecycle, particularly when it comes to managing global product launches.

Panjiva Launches Network View for Supply-Chain Visibility

February 10, 2014

Panjiva

Panjiva, a provider of data for global trade, has introduced a data-visualization tool known as Network View.

Notes From the Oracle Value Chain Summit

February 10, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Some random themes and thoughts to emerge from Oracle Corp.'s Value Chain Summit in San Jose, Calif. last week:

How Good Is Your Sales and Operations Planning/Integrated Business Planning Process?

February 7, 2014

Oliver Wight Americas

Why Data Warehousing Needs to Be in the Cloud

February 5, 2014

Tom French, Founder/CEO; Sam Smith, Client Tech. Solutions, Supply Chain Coach

State of Flux Technologies Enables Collaborative Supplier Innovation

February 4, 2014

State of Flux Technologies

State of Flux Technologies, provider of a Supply Management Platform, has launched a new supplier innovation module.

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.