Product Lifecycle Management

Small Data, Big Impact

November 27, 2019

For operations with lift truck fleets, telemetry programs can produce a wealth of small data insights for quick conversion into actionable business intelligence.

The Intelligent Enterprise for the Aerospace and Defense Industry

November 1, 2019

SAP

Delivering a Unified Customer Experience With Product Information Management

October 24, 2019

Dietmar Rietsch, SCB Contributor

With the advent of disruptive retail technologies, globalization, economic expansion and digitization, offering the right product at the right time is no longer enough.

IoT Visibility Reduces Risk, Plain and Simple

October 1, 2019

Savi Technology

Scenario Planning: A Necessary Skill to Drive Better Decision Making in Integrated Business Planning

Scenario Planning: How to Drive Better Decision Making in Integrated Business Planning

September 12, 2019

Oliver Wight

Get Rhythm: The Operating Cadence of Integrated Business Planning

September 12, 2019

Oliver Wight

Does your IBP process have rhythm or arrhythmia?

Eric Deutsch and Timm Reiher answer questions they are frequently asked about the schedule and cadence of Integrated Business Planning (IBP).

The topics covered include:

The typical review meeting schedule
The pre-tasks required to ensure effective reviews
Is it okay to skip reviews
What happens when reviews are combined
The disadvantages of conducting IBP quarterly instead of monthly

After reading this white paper, you will be able to assess the rhythm of your IBP process and whether improvements are needed.

If your company is just starting to operate IBP, you will know the cadence pitfalls to avoid in designing the IBP process.

America’s Obsession With Beef Is Killing the Leather Industry

August 14, 2019

Bloomberg

Just as the American love for meat has caught on around the globe, so too has the abandonment of leather, from clothing to car seats.

Digital Invoicing: If It Works, Don’t Change It

July 30, 2019

Barcoding Inc

The World’s 2-Billion-Ton Trash Problem Just Got More Alarming

July 15, 2019

Bloomberg

Governments across Asia are saying no to trash imports, which for decades fed mills that recycled waste plastic.

Compliance Checklist: Europe’s Newest Restrictions for Hazardous Substances

May 10, 2019

Antony John, SCB Contributor

For global manufacturing businesses to thrive, it’s critical to meet ever-evolving Design for the Environment (DfE) regulations.

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.