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PLM Innovation Live launched by MarketKey

April 11th, 2011

The 21st of April 2011 will see MarketKey launch PLM Innovation Live, an unbiased and end-user driven information sharing platform connecting manufacturers globally across a diverse set of industries to share and discuss Product Lifecycle Management best practice.

PLM Innovation Live consists of a year-round calendar of hour-long weekly interactive web seminars available live and on-demand, presented by a diverse roster of world class speakers including:

John Hodgson, Director Global Innovation Pipeline Management at The Coca-Cola Company
Dagmar Chlosta, Senior Vice President Project & Process Management at Adidas
Andre Radon, Vice President IT PLM at Continental Automotive GmbH

The presentations provide valuable insight through cross-industry PLM case studies, covering implementation best practice, virtual design, data management and the processes, tools and people challenges that a successful PLM programme tackles.

The sessions are fully interactive and include 15 minutes dedicated to Q&A with questions drawn from the audience or posed in advance by members. This provides organisations worldwide with an unrivalled source of online PLM content free from vendor influence.

Member companies, such as Mars, Weston Aerospace, and Shire Pharmaceuticals, gain access so that their entire team can benefit from the sessions at their convenience for a full year. Individuals from diverse functions within member companies have already registered including Engineering, R&D, IT, Operations, NPD, Supply Chain and Marketing.

Will Milling, Director at MarketKey commented that “At the PLM Innovation Congress it became clear from talking with delegates that there was a widespread desire amongst end-user practitioners for consistent access to real life PLM case studies free from any sales agenda.”

“PLM Innovation Live provides this by allowing companies to benchmark their product development with their peers, enhance their PLM learning across their businesses and improve their capacity for cost effective innovation.”

For more information contact Thomas Boughton, Commercial Director +44(0)203 287 3963 tom.boughton@marketkey.co.uk

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New report reveals the true risk posed to supply chains by volcanic eruptions and flight cancellations

November 9th, 2010

In the week that Mount Merapi’s worst eruption in a century spewed volcanic ash 8km into the air, leading some airlines to suspend flights, Walpole Research has released the results of its study into the business impact of the Icelandic volcano and lessons to be learnt from the Ash Cloud.

London, United Kingdom, 11/09/2010

The report questioned 250 senior executives worldwide to quantify the supply chain disruption caused by the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull which led to the cancellation of over 100,000 flights across European airspace through April and May 2010.

The report reveals the true extent of the Ash Cloud’s impact with over 80% of companies reporting a negative financial consequence. In terms of one off events, the Ash Cloud’s impact rated second only to the 9’11 terrorist attacks. The report goes on to detail the disparity between industries affected. Most noticeable was the Electronics sector which saw severity 2½ times higher than the cross industry average. One ray of hope was news that companies who responded effectively with good crises management to the Ash Cloud gained a significant competitive advantage: 66% of organisations who did so won new customers.

The events in Indonesia serve to remind business leaders and supply chain risk professionals of the potential dangers posed by such events. Thomas Boughton a Director at Walpole Research comments that “Businesses need to engage proactively with the risks posed. Further disruption to air traffic networks in the medium-long term is inevitable. Growth in air cargo volumes, increasing complexity of globalised supply chains, and the continued use of Just-In-Time practices will exacerbate the impact of these future air space closures.”
The report also details:

  • The role of lean inventory levels, buffer stocks to mitigate future supply chain shocks at the cost of operational efficiency, complex logistics on productivity and revenue.
  • Future volcanic risks and threats to air space closures including Eyjafjallajökul, Katla, European and non-European volcanoes the role of wind conditions and changing aviation protocols.
  • Analyses the role of global sourcing, outsourced manufacturing, supply chain visibility, supplier base and communications strategy.
  • Compares the impact of 9’11, Avian Influenza, Saars and other pandemics, Hurricane Katrina, The World Cup, terrorism, industrial action and labour disputes, protectionism, piracy and theft, input price volatility and currency fluctuations partner failure.
  • Recommends means to improve Supply chain resiliency through business continuity planning, partner collaboration, logistics mix, supplier risk audits, dedicated risk management teams, supply chain analytics, reducing lead times, increasing inventory, event management, diversifying suppliers, insurance, disaster recovery
  • Copies of the report, Supply Chain Resiliency: The business impact of the Icelandic volcano and lessons to be learnt from the Ash Cloud, can be accessed via the Walpole Research website www.walpoleresearch.com

Sarah Amert
Marketing and Communications Manager
UK
+44 (0)203 287 3963

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PLM Innovation Congress 2011

October 8th, 2010

PLM Innovation Congress 2011

The first series of speakers for the PLM Innovation Congress 2011, taking place in London on January 19th & 20th have been announced.  They include:

  • Christian Verstraete, Chief Technologist, Cloud Solutions, HP – understand what is meant by the ‘cloud’, and the threats and opportunities it presents to your business.
  • Carmen Malangone, Global Solution Provider, Coty Inc. - learn how the World’s largest fragrance company transformed their product development with a global PLM solution.
  • Mark Chapman, Chief Engineer, Bloodhound SSC – hear how the UK land speed record team aim to smash their existing record and hit 1,000mph, and how virtual design has been crucial for their bid.
  • Peter Bilello, President, CIMdata – understand the current state of the PLM industry and get a glimpse of the future of product lifecycle management from the President of the World’s leading PLM consultancy.
  • Oleg Shilovitsky, Renowned Blogger and PLM Consultant – hear from Oleg and his panel of experts as they predict the future of engineering software.
  • David Widegren, Manager of Engineering Support, CERN – learn how The European Organization for Nuclear Research is using PLM to manage data across a project with a 25+ year lifecycle.
  • Dr Harminder Singh, Warwick Business School – learn how to engender cultural change in your business to maximize the ROI of your PLM implementation.

Register for the earlybird rate here.

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PLM Innovation Congress 2011 – call for papers

July 6th, 2010

19th & 20th January 2011

The PLM Innovation Congress 2011 is now accepting speaker papers.

Europe’s independent PLM conference will take place in London on January 19th and 20th. In addition to the current programme items, we are looking for PLM case studies, thought leader insight, unique product development stories and innovative applications of PLM.

Themes for this year’s event include:

- How companies can green their product lifecycle
- How SMEs can implement PLM into their business
- PLM in the cloud and PLM in social networking
- As well as a series of industry spotlights drawing on specific case study examples

We welcome submissions from researchers, industry practitioners and end users. Please send your submissions to Will Milling – will.milling@marketkey.co.uk
+44 (0)203 286 9246

www.plminnovation.com

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The Walpole Lectures announce EU and FDA to participate in pharmaceutical anti-counterfeiting lecture

May 14th, 2010

This year’s Walpole Lectures will commence on June 24th, with the opening session asking ‘To what extent can pharmaceutical counterfeiting ever be contained?’

The online web seminar will bring together leading pharmaceutical experts and governing bodies to discuss the battle against counterfeit medicines.

Confirmed speakers for the session include Marisa Matias, the MEP and rapporteur for counterfeit medicines in the European Parliament, as well as the FDA and the MHRA.

In recent years the rise in high-profile seizures of counterfeit drugs has served to highlight the unprecedented pressure on the drugs value chain.  This Walpole Lecture will assess the current initiatives in place to address the issue, analyse the impact of legislative changes, the potential offered by technological developments and the opportunity for further international collaboration to combat the problem

“The Walpole Lectures provide a great opportunity to engage a global audience in highly topical and compelling discussions” said Thomas Boughton, MarketKey Commercial Director and Walpole Lecture Leader, adding “We’re particularly excited by the opening session this year.  With both the EU and the FDA getting involved, the lecture will provide real insight into the international response to pharmaceutical counterfeiting and the legislative amendments that have been taking place.”

The session takes place on June 24th at 3pm UK, 4pm European Summer Time, and 10am USA Eastern.  Registration is free, but places are limited.

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Vodafone McLaren Mercedes signs a partnership with Processia Solutions

February 15th, 2010

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is delighted to announce a new partnership with Processia Solutions – a Canadian PLM (product lifecycle management) implementation specialist who will work alongside the team to improve the software associated with the design, build and integration of its Formula 1 cars.

Processia’s role will be key during the design and development stage: their comprehensive suite of services can streamline and harmonise a variety of separate production processes to improve productivity and efficiency.

And, for 2010, Processia’s contribution to Vodafone McLaren Mercedes will be particularly timely.

As Formula 1 looks for more ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency, Processia’s ability to streamline and integrate existing design and production information will enable the team to operate more rapidly and harmoniously – while simultaneously saving money.

Jonathan Neale, McLaren Racing’s managing director, added: “In a Formula 1 team, you’re always looking at ways to increase productivity, reduce  production time and lower costs, while improving lap time.

“Our relationship with Processia Solutions enables us to not only manage the many and varied needs of a Formula 1 race team in an efficient way, but also helps us to improve and streamline many of those methods – which provides us with a competitive advantage.”

Processia’s partnership with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes will also act as a showcase for the firm’s establishment in the United Kingdom and Europe.

“Our involvement with the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team marks a major milestone in the implementation of Processia Solutions throughout Europe,” said Processia’s vice-president Vincent Fraser. “We’re delighted to be able to showcase our expertise in product lifecycle management within Formula 1 – one of the toughest, most demanding and unforgiving environments in the world.

“This relationship will also clearly demonstrate that success in Formula 1 needn’t come at the highest cost, but through working in the most efficient and elegant way. “And our partnership with Vodafone McLaren Mercedes showcases that perfectly.”

About Processia Solutions
Processia Solutions is a leader in the field of product lifecycle management (PLM) integration and optimisation in North America and Europe. Processia’s services are used by different industries (aerospace, automotive, transportation and others) with a comprehensive suite of services that includes business consulting, solution design, software development, application integration/SOA and full implementation services. Processia Solutions is a business partner of Dassault Systèmes and Aras Corp.

http://www.processia.com/

About Vodafone McLaren Mercedes
New Zealand racing driver Bruce McLaren founded the McLaren team in 1963. It entered its first grand prix in 1966 and won its first Formula 1 race in 1968. More than 40 years and 164 grand prix victories later, McLaren is still renowned as one of the sport’s most successful competitors and as one of the world’s most illustrious high-technology brands.

The McLaren Group has grown to encompass much more than just racing. It houses a cutting-edge electronics division that not only services the entire Formula 1 grid, but also many racing series across the globe. McLaren Applied Technologies creates cutting-edge solutions for modern  industry while McLaren Automotive not only produced the 1990s’ original supercar, the F1, and the unique Mercedes-Benz SLR but has recently unveiled the prototype of its newest vehicle – the MP4-12C.

The team kicks off its 2010 campaign with a stunning driver pairing: 2009 world champion Jenson Button and 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton. It is the first time since 1989 – when it ran Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna – that the team has fielded a joint-world champion driver line-up, and marks the first time in Formula 1 history that the sport’s two most recent world champions have been partnered together.

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Increasing uptime of rotating machinery with precision alignment

February 11th, 2010

MarketKey is delighted to announce the webinar ‘Increasing uptime of rotating machinery with precision alignment‘ taking place on March 24th.  The session, being run in conjunction with Fixturlaser, focuses on plant uptime in the refining industry using precision alignment techniques and technology.

The need for reliable power generation continues to increase throughout the world. Today, there is a focus on power production in general, including the construction of new plants and the retrofit of existing units. There is a demand for increased efficiency, reliability, and availability, while at the same time plant operators are being pressured to reduce costs and outage durations. To accomplish these goals, plant maintenance, equipment retrofit and new installations have to be performed even more efficiently.

Join this free webinar to learn from specific case study examples and understand how achieving precision alignment can have a direct impact on efficiency and the bottom line.

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Outsourcing Pharmaceutical Distribution, Thurs 3 Dec

November 11th, 2009

MarketKey is delighted to announce the webinar ‘Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Strategies – Distributor Management in Central & Eastern Europe’ taking place at 3pm (UK time) on Thursday 3rd December.  This session brings together the international experience of Tim Tustin, Managing Director of Export for Shire Pharmaceuticals, and Peter Doring, Managing Director of Grove Healthcare.

In recent years, outsourcing has become a significant strategic route for pharmaceutical companies looking to cost effectively access new markets.  Ever increasing compliance obligations and complex regulatory variations between countries has ensured that building a global presence is incurring ever higher costs.

In this free to attend session, you will learn:

  • From the experience of major pharmaceutical companies successfully distributing across the region
  • How to overcome the variable compliance requirements that exist across Central and Eastern Europe
  • Why outsourcing to an existing on-the ground network can deliver highly cost effective results
  • How outsourcing can cut your time to market by as much as 50%

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In-game Advertising Webinar Series Announced

September 3rd, 2009

MarketKey, the b2b webinar company, has announced the launch of the In-game Advertising Webinar Series, commencing on October 7th. The event consists of 7 sessions and is free to attend, although spaces are limited so register now to ensure your place.

Game advertising has existed for decades but in recent years has evolved into a powerful marketing tool. This webinar series considers the potential of games as a medium to reach customers and looks at what has worked, what the pitfalls are and considers how companies can benefit from a game presence. The program brings together thought leaders, industry commentators and analysts, as well as the leading solution providers.

The seven sessions are:

1. Demographics, facts and figures – an introduction to the gaming market and in-game advertising
2. Player engagement – they may be playing the game but are they seeing the ad?
3. In-game advertising case study 1
4. In-game advertising case study 1
5. In World Advertising – the potential of virtual worlds for brands and advertisers
6. Advergames and casual games – the power of bespoke branded games
7. The Future of Game Advertising – where will we be in 2 years from now and how will brands develop their multimedia presence?

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Delivering the PLM Benefit to the SMB

June 5th, 2009

MarketKey have confirmed that Bruce Boes, VP of the Siemens PLM Velocity Series, will lead their next PLM Webinar ‘Delivering the PLM Benefit to the SMB‘.
Many small and medium size enterprises are now taking advantage of the cost and time benefits offered by PLM. Join this session to understand how PLM can help your business.

How do we turn what customers expect into innovations that do more than they imagined?
The Siemens answer: PLM software for small businesses to improve customer responsiveness

PLM is no longer the exclusive domain of big business. The SMB is now seeing PLM as a genuine opportunity to gain the competitive advantage.

This webinar will show you how moving to a PLM solution can help you to exceed your customers expectations. We will also introduce you to the Velocity Series of PLM solutions design specifically for the needs of SMBs… and we will discuss how implementing Velocity Series has helped other companies exceed customer expectations.

For more information, visit the MarketKey website or alternatively register here.

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