PLM Market Makes Strong Rebound in First Half of 2010

While the global economic downturn in 2009 impacted revenues for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) suppliers, revenues for the first two quarters of 2010 reflect a strong rebound in new licenses and overall PLM business.

Oracle Unveils Comprehensive Capabilities for Pharmaceutical Drug Development with Oracle’s Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) 9.3.1

Latest Release Adds Significant New Functionality to Improve Product Value Chain Processes Across Industries

Performance and Quality Drive Growth of Batch Management Software Market

Increased focus on performance and quality along with increased regulations on the safety of food and drug are driving the growth of the batch management software market. The economic downturn has impacted the market growth but there are increasing signs of recovery, starting this year, according to a new ARC Advisory Group study. “Major suppliers [...]

Oracle’s Agile PLM gains popularity

I recently spoke to Oracle about their Agile Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution, which has crowned them the leader in the PLM market. Here is some information on what it is and how it can be of benefit to an enterprise: * After its acquisition and integration of Agile Software Corporation, Oracle has been able [...]

Implementing MES, compliance, developing products and PLM

Here is a look at what we have coming up for you over the next couple months in the Manufacturing and Supply Chain sector from WTG Webinars.

Pack-to-Light Proves Perfect Process for Distribution Centers

As of January 1, 2010, Charlotte Russe operated over 500 stores throughout 45 states and Puerto Rico. Charlotte Russe stores deliver style in clothing and accessories, providing an exciting, fashionable assortment of merchandise that compliments virtually every facet of their customers’ lifestyle.

Fairtrade hopes for Cadbury cocoa farmers in Ghana

Stephen Osuw is one of the luckier cocoa farmers in Ghana. He is one of 200 who live in Adjeikrom, a village about two hours drive from the capital Accra

Complete control over a production order? It’s all in the execution

There’s a phrase that is all the rage at the moment and is likely to crop up in industry conversation – Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The aim is horizontal integration on the process level to organise, coordinate and synchronize every aspect of a production order. Ideally, this should encompass the every area of production including [...]

India is poised to be in the forefront of outsourcing by pharma companies

Indian companies have made great strides in the global arena across different business segments. They have also demonstrated their ability to play the leader’s role in each of the segments.

Neil Young, Tyson Foods team to help Gulf Coast

 Tyson Foods says it’s teaming with music legend Neil Young in an effort to relieve hunger along the Gulf Coast, hit hard economically by a spill that coated beaches with oil at a time of year when they would normally be crowded with tourists. Tyson Foods said Tuesday in a news release that it would [...]