Product Lifecycle Management

China Just Handed the World a 111-Million-Ton Trash Problem

June 22, 2018

Few people consider used plastic to be a valuable global commodity. Yet China has imported 106 million tons of old bags, bottles, wrappers and containers worth $57.6bn since 1992, the first year it disclosed data. So when the country announced last year that it finally had enough of everybody else's junk, governments the world over knew they had a problem. They just didn’t know exactly how large it was.

These High-Tech Avocados Last Twice As Long Before Going Bad

June 21, 2018

Los Angeles Times

The new avocados rolling out to Costco stores in the Midwest this week don't look like the future of fresh produce. But they're quietly testing technology that could more than double the shelf life of vegetables and fruits.

Dell Pilot Program Tracks Old Electronics to See Where They Actually End Up

June 21, 2018

Environmental Leader

Dell is tracking where its products end up after they are collected — via the company’s U.S. consumer takeback program.

Global Circular Fashion Initiatives Receive $1.5M in Funding

June 19, 2018

Environmental Leader

C&A Foundation announced $1.5m in funding for five circular fashion initiatives worldwide to bridge the gap in implementing circular business models throughout the global apparel value chain.

Recalls This Week: Chain Saws, Crayons, Pottery Wheels

May 24, 2018

The New York Times

More than a million chain saws are being recalled because they have a faulty power switch that could fail to shut off the tool. Other recalled consumer products include pottery wheels and playground slides.

U.S. Regulators Slam Low Takata Air Bag Recall Rate by Carmakers

May 17, 2018

Industryweek

Auto safety regulators are raising pressure on a dozen vehicle manufacturers that failed to meet a December deadline to replace millions of defective Takata airbag inflators that could explode in a crash.

Strategies for Embracing the Internet of Things

May 14, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Depending on how you look at it, the internet of things is either a treasure trove of data or a nightmare of information chaos.

How Do Companies Name That Price? A.I. Can Help

May 7, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

When it comes to determining the optimal price of a product, component or raw material, artificial intelligence can do more than come up with the answer. It can help you to understand the questions you ought to be asking.

Telaid Delivers Precision, Big Savings to Logistics Company

May 4, 2018

Challenge: Security was a priority for a leading logistics provider designing a large, new facility. The team had outlined a comprehensive physical security solution including IP video with integrated access control along with intrusion detection — all managed via a single video management solution (VMS) interface.

Electronics-Recycling Innovator Is Going to Prison for Trying to Extend Computers' Lives

April 30, 2018

Los Angeles Times

A Southern California man who built a sizable business out of recycling electronic waste is headed to federal prison for 15 months after a federal appeals court in Miami rejected his claim that the "restore discs" he made to extend computers' lives had no financial value, instead ruling that he had infringed on Microsoft Corp. to the tune of $700,000.

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.