Product Lifecycle Management

The Power of Industry 4.0 in Factories

November 19, 2020

SAP

How Industry 4.0 can help operations run faster and smarter — while looking ahead for what’s next.

The Power of Industry 4.0 in Asset Management

November 19, 2020

SAP

How Industry 4.0 can optimize three core areas of asset management: performance, productivity and profitability.

Industry 4.0 Drives Agility and Productivity for Manufacturing

Industry 4.0 Drives Agility and Productivity in Manufacturing

November 19, 2020

SAP

Here's how intelligent assets and processes increase productivity across a range of business functions.

Dining-Out Drought Means Less Food Grease for Biofuel

November 16, 2020

Bloomberg

As oil refiners face an uncertain future for fossil fuels, many are investing millions to convert refineries into renewable diesel plants — and racing to secure the materials needed to feed the plants.

COVID-19 Has Thrust 3-D Printing Into the Spotlight

November 13, 2020

Cullen Hilkene, SCB Contributor

And its role in healthcare manufacturing is evolving throughout the pandemic.

China's Big Fashion Problem: How to Recycle 26 Million Tons of Clothes

October 20, 2020

Bloomberg

China throws away 26 million tons of clothes every year, less than 1% of which is reused or recycled.

Inventory Governance: Inventory Is Not a Problem; It Is a Symptom

Inventory Governance: Inventory Is Not a Problem — It's a Symptom

September 3, 2020

Oliver Wight

How to make chronic inventory issues a thing of the past.

How to Recycle Obsolete Goods to Protect the Environment and Your Brand

September 1, 2020

A.J. Dilenno, SCB Contributor

Many businesses neglect one crucial element of building a successful brand: making sure obsolete goods affiliated with your company don’t fall into the wrong hands.

Ten Ways to Lower Your Manufacturing Costs

June 25, 2020

Rodney Floding, SCB Contributor

A good supplier continuously helps customers adapt product designs to manufacturing processes, while identifying associated cost drivers.

Five Ways Contract Lifecycle Management Can Shape Up Supply Chains

June 24, 2020

Colin Earl, SCB Contributor

A contract lifecycle management system can help enterprises improve daily productivity and manage supplier risk amid the pandemic.

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.