Product Lifecycle Management

A Look at the Digital Supply Chain

October 22, 2010

The world of high-tech entertainment isn't quite so sophisticated when it comes to supplying product for the many channels that have sprung up in recent years. Russ Pearlman, digital content services lead for media and entertainment with Capgemini, details some of the challenges.

Planning for Demand in Consumer Electronics

October 22, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

Guy Yehiav, vice president of value chain planning with Oracle Corp., describes some innovative techniques that suppliers of consumer electronics can use to improve the matching of supply with demand - drawing on the resources of everyone in the chain.

Finance and Supply Chain Team Up on S&OP

October 21, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

Leo Lin, chief financial officer of Monster Cable Products, involves himself in every aspect of the company's supply chain, most notably its sales and operations planning process. Here, he offers some tips on how finance executives can break down traditional corporate silos.

Panjiva Releases New Supply-Chain Intelligence Platform

October 20, 2010

Panjiva

Exostar Issues New Version of Hosted Supply Chain Platform

October 19, 2010

Exostar

What Ails Channel Management?

October 19, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

Some brand owners are working closely with retailers, but there's still a big disconnect between planning and reality, when it comes to getting the right product to the right stores, according to Prakash Arunkundrum, director of process consulting with i2 Technologies.

An Introduction to the Sustainability Consortium

October 14, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

Senior adviser Kevin Dooley traces the history of the initiative, and details its ongoing efforts in devising a standardized method of sustainability reporting for consumer product manufacturers.

Demand Planning at Cisco: Staying Ahead of the Curve

October 12, 2010

SupplyChainBrain

To keep up with changing market conditions, Cisco is having to get closer to its customers than ever before, even as it works to eliminate "silos" within its own organization, says Karl Braitberg, vice president of customer value chain management.

Infor Releases New Version of Demand-Planning Application

October 11, 2010

Infor

Accenture Agrees to Acquire Sourcing and BPO Assets From Ariba

October 11, 2010

Accenture

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.