Product Lifecycle Management

Millennials Rekindle Demand for Plants, an Industry Ripe for Disruption

April 12, 2019

American millennials have been accused of dooming all sorts of things: beer, golf, cereal. But the cohort is credited with reviving the once-moribund market for houseplants.

A High-Tech Solution for Retail's Gift-Return Woes

December 27, 2018

Sarah Halzack, Bloomberg Opinion

Our post-holiday gifting hangover tends to be a peak time for returns, exacerbating a problem that’s grown more vexing for retailers with the rise of e-commerce.

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Q&A | ‘Concept to Customer': Planning Across Product Lifecycles

December 19, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Karin Bursa, executive vice president of Logility, defines "Concept to Customer," and places it in the context of real-world product lifecycle management.

TechWatch

Out With the Old: Ensuring the Proper Disposal of I.T. Assets

December 5, 2018

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Talk of technology almost always centers on the latest and greatest piece of hardware. But what about the stuff it’s replacing?

A New Target in the Fight Against Plastic: Paper Cups

October 30, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Companies and countries focus on collecting cups for recycling amid the rise of cafes — and increased awareness of environmental impact.

The Explosive Problem With Recycling iPads, iPhones and Other Gadgets

What happens to gadgets when you're done with them? Too often, they explode.

September 25, 2018

Los Angeles Times

What happens to gadgets when you're done with them? Too often, they explode.

Warehouse Management for Manufacturers: Why Extended ERP Might Be the Right Choice

September 12, 2018

Radley Corp.

Burberry Used to Burn Its Unsold Products. Now, It's Giving Up the Practice.

British luxury fashion house Burberry is going to stop using real fur in its collections and will no longer burn unsold stock, the company says.

September 10, 2018

Fortune

British luxury fashion house Burberry is going to stop using real fur in its collections and will no longer burn unsold stock, the company says.

Rail Industry Looks to 3-D Printing to Keep Old Trains Moving

Advances in 3-D printing have been hyped in a number of futuristic applications, like cutting-edge applications in airplane design or parts of rocket engines. But 3-D printing is also making strides in railroads, which hasn’t been considered new-fangled since the 19th century.

September 7, 2018

Forbes

Inside Patagonia’s Operation to Keep Clothing out of Landfills

“If it’s broke, fix it!” is a Patagonia company motto, and the company takes the motto seriously. It has operated a recycling and repair program, Worn Wear, in various permutations since 2005.

September 6, 2018

The Washington Post

“If it’s broke, fix it!” is a Patagonia company motto, and the company takes the motto seriously. It has operated a recycling and repair program, Worn Wear, in various permutations since 2005.

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.