Product Lifecycle Management

Sourcing and Procurement Comes of Age

January 13, 2014

Before the cloud - before the commercial internet - there were communications networks that linked manufacturers with their suppliers. How effective they were is another matter entirely.

How First Solar Keeps Pace With Demand

January 10, 2014

First Solar

Jennifer Bell, systems analyst with First Solar, talks about the challenges her company faces in gaining full visibility of supply and demand, and in dealing with increasing supply-chain volatility.

Spinnaker Consultancy Acquires Plan4Demand

January 9, 2014

Spinnaker

Spinnaker, a supply-chain and logistics-consulting firm, has acquired Plan4Demand Solutions Inc., a supply-chain consultancy with an emphasis on planning.

First Solar: Balancing Cost and Customer Service

January 9, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Mark Zeni, director of fulfillment with First Solar, talks about the challenges his company faces in gaining full visibility of supply and demand, and in dealing with increasing supply-chain volatility.

Cognex Unveils New Barcode Technology for Tire Manufacturers

January 8, 2014

Cognex Corp.

Cognex Corp., a provider of machine-vision technology, has introduced Cognex Tire Solutions.

The Science of Distribution Center Design

January 8, 2014

Russ Meller, VP Research & Development, Fortna

How Contract Manufacturers Are Expanding Their Services

January 7, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Arpad Hevizi, vice president of supply chain solutions with Celestica, talks about the challenges his company faces in gaining full visibility of supply and demand, and in dealing with increasing supply-chain volatility.

Dassault SystÃ¨mes Unveils Tool for Quality Management by Manufacturer

January 6, 2014

Dassault SystÃ¨mes

Dassault SystÃ¨mes has announced the Apriso Quality Solution from its Delmia brand.

GEP Partners With Hubwoo on Joint Procurement Offering

January 6, 2014

Hubwoo

Hubwoo and GEP have entered into a partnership to provide a cloud-based source-to-pay service.

Why Your Forecast Is Wrong (And Always Will Be)

January 3, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

How is your demand forecast like a tabloid psychic? Their record for accuracy is just about the same.

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.