Supplier Sourcing: Meet Your Cost Objectives

Want to reduce the costs of supplier sourcing?

Improved communication with your suppliers throughout the sourcing and product development process is critical to cost reduction….

Metaphors, Idioms and Supplier Collaboration

While enduring a marathon homework session with my rockstar 4 th grader (metaphor), I came across a ton of examples (metaphor) of metaphors and idioms that not only assist with school work, but also…

Innovative Materials and Oh, the Possibilities!

How are companies approaching the material data management challenge to create innovative materials, and winning products?
What do you get when you cross new material discoveries with techno…

Materials Data Management and PLM: Your Key to Product Innovation

As the design of products across industries become more and more complex, companies must enter a new frontier of product innovation to stay competitive.Materials are taking center stage in pro…

Reinventing the OEM-Supply Chain Relationship – A New Model of Transparency

With increasing complexity of products and demand for shorter cycle times, manufacturers are finding they need entirely new competencies to remain sustainable. In this article, my colleague…

Materials Management Matters

Consumer, regulatory and competitive requirements on products today are pressing companies to rethink traditional approaches to product development and manufacturing.New mat…

Support Your Sustainable Products Initiatives With The Right Technology

Developing sustainable products is a must for any company that competes in today’s global marketplace. In a previous blog, I talked about the importance of the greening of the brand and leading …

Product Stewardship and the Greening of the Brand

Innovative, sustainable products, with little to no negative impact on the environment are proving to be market winners and elevating some companies to industry leaders. Consumers are drawn to g…

Reality Redefined With Materials Driven Product Design

We have reached a materials age – breakthrough products using new materials continue to amaze and delight, and redefine the way we live.
Think of all of the new products intended to make our …