Product Lifecycle Management

Cryopak Adds Capabilities at Testing Lab in Edison, N.J.

September 11, 2013

Cryopak, a specialist in cold-chain packaging, has added capabilities to its thermal performance and testing laboratory in Edison, N.J.

Why Is S&OP Essential?

September 10, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

A good sales and operations planning process is vital to the fortunes of many companies today. But success in implementing it has been elusive. Seema Phull, principal with NorthFind Partners, explains why.

Agiloft Teams with ESM for Contract Lifecycle Management

September 5, 2013

Agiloft Inc.

Agiloft Inc., a provider of contract lifecycle applications, has entered into an original equipment manufacturing (OEM) partnership with ESM Solutions, a vendor of spend-management software.

For Buyers and Suppliers, Supply-Chain Finance Pays Off

September 3, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

With every crisis comes opportunity. The Great Recession, which choked off access to capital and placed suppliers around the world in economic jeopardy, triggered the growth of supply-chain finance programs, benefiting suppliers and buyers alike.

Epicor Unveils New Version of Vista for Automotive Aftermarket

September 3, 2013

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has developed version 6 of Epicor Vista for the Automotive Aftermarket.

Achieving Excellence in New-Product Forecasting

August 30, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

New-product forecasting is occupying an increasingly large portion of the planner's job. Patrick Bower, senior director of corporate planning and customer service with Combe Inc., relates the trends that have caused renewed interest in the discipline.

Three Postulates for Managing People

August 29, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Not enough attention has been paid to the human side of supply-chain and business management. Michael Birch, vice president of operations with Ping Golf, is out to correct that oversight.

NGC Unveils New Version of PLM, SCM, ERP Applications

August 23, 2013

NGC Software

NGC Software has developed version 14 of its product-lifecycle management (PLM), supply-chain management (SCM) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) applications.

The ABCs of Sales & Operations Planning

August 23, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

John Boyer Jr., president of J.E. Boyer Co. Inc., explains the basics of sales and operations planning, and details the benefits to be obtained from embracing the process within the organization.

The New World of Profitability: Everybody Wins

August 22, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Hard to believe, but profitability hasn't been the driving force behind sales and operations planning within most businesses - until now. Gregory Schlegel, adjunct professor of supply chain risk management at Lehigh University, explains why.

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.