Product Lifecycle Management

The Future of Retail: 2017 Edition

August 18, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What will the retail landscape look like in the very near future? And which players will be left standing?

Supply Chain Scandals Are Preventable. Here's How.

August 4, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

There are countless ways in which a supply chain can go wrong. And most of the time, the culprit is poor risk management.

Can Meal Kit Delivery Services Forge Sustainable Supply Chains?

July 24, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Meal kit delivery services are taking the internet by storm. But can they deliver a supply chain that makes economic sense?

Four Ways to Capitalize on Circular Supply Chains

June 14, 2017

Industryweek

The pace at which companies are adopting circular economy business models has been accelerating for the last two decades - and it has evolved from a specialist concept to a mainstream business strategy.

Can Digital Solutions Eliminate Waste in Food Supply Chains?

June 14, 2017

Ralf Seifert and Merve Kirci for SupplyChainBrain

The cost of global food waste and loss is estimated to be $940bn a year. For businesses, this represents a significant proportion of shrinkage in retail supply chains, and it has a direct impact on companies' triple bottom lines. Does digital hold the solution?

3M Applies Its Technology Prowess to Realize Supply-Chain Transformation

June 12, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

It only makes sense that The 3M Company, with a business model resting almost entirely upon technology, would eventually get around to deploying it as a tool for realizing new operating efficiencies, while meeting rising customer demands for service.

Hungry for Innovation? Launch Your Own Incubator

May 31, 2017

CIO

The digital imperative is driving companies to seek new sources of value for their customers, but this mission is difficult within the often cloistered confines and bureaucracy of their headquarters. Seeking to foster a culture that is more akin to startups than the corporate motherships, many large enterprises are cultivating innovation in digital labs and incubators.

Seeking Higher Ground: How One EMS Provider Is Redefining an Industry

May 22, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

There was a time when contract manufacturers performed one specific task: making products, usually of a high-tech nature, while staying well behind the scenes. But that time is long gone.

How FDA's Rule on Medical-Device Tracking Can Cure a Sick Supply Chain

May 15, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Regulation is usually viewed by the private sector as a burden. But sometimes it makes good business sense.

After-Sales Service: An Area Where the Customer Is King

May 11, 2017

Gary Brooks, CMO, Syncron

Most manufacturers understand that skillful management of service parts operations is critical to reducing costs and optimizing stock levels throughout a supply chain network. But very few are actively leveraging the after-sales side of business as a source of greater profits.

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.