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Greater Potential of Product Lifecycle Management

Product development has traditionally been seen as the responsibility of research and development (R&D) or engineering departments. Hand-in-hand with product development comes product lifecycle management (PLM), a function which is often wrongly positioned as product data management and thus rarely used to its full potential.

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SupplyChainBrain Power Lunch: Should We Forget About the Forecast?

Is the forecast really dead? Should companies instead shift their focus to acquiring the ability to respond quickly to whatever happens in markets? A SupplyChainBrain Power Lunch discussion with Jim White, vice president of central operations with Applied Materials; Jake Barr, chief executive officer of Blue World Supply Chain Consulting; and C.J. Wehlage, vice president of high tech solutions with Kinaxis.

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Three Certifications Serious Supply Chain Professionals Should Consider

Supply chain professionals considering a certification face a bewildering array of options"”there are multiple organizations and certifications from which to choose. Three deserve careful study.

Vietnam Logistics Growth Through Inland, Coastal Investment

Two reports released by the World Bank provide new insights on Vietnam's freight logistics sector, including inland and coastal waterways, highlighting that it can be a new driver of growth for the country.

Budget Control Act Could Really Crimp Money Spigot Flowing to Defense Contractors

There are cyclical industries, and there's the defense industry. In wartime, billions of additional dollars flow to defense contractors from the U.S. government, and in peacetime, Congress tightens the money spigot. It's a cycle that all contractors are used to, except this time around there's an added dimension: the Budget Control Act of 2011 and sequestration.

Promises and Challenges of Omni-Channel Retailing

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Major Trends Impacting Supply Chains for the Next 3 to 5 Years

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People: The Most Challenging Issue in Logistics

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Construction in UK Predicted to Overcome Supply Chain Hurdles in 2014

Construction firms should expect a buoyant 2014, but the first half of the year is likely to remain tough for main contractors as the supply chain dictates terms, analyst KPMG has said.

Paypal to Offer China Merchant Shipping Solution

Ever tried purchasing something online from a Chinese merchant and realized that it takes weeks to deliver your product - which sometimes doesn't even arrive after all that waiting and may lead to an argument with the merchant?

Why Company Culture Counts

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How Do You Manage Risk in a Logistics Chain?

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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