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CIOs, IT Department Heads Give Advice on Cloud Deployments

October 21, 2014

Don't get too caught up in the cost savings of cloud computing and services. That's one of the comments of 16 CIOs and IT leaders interviewed about their public and private cloud deployments, usage trends, skills requirements, lingering obstacles and future plans.

RFID to Help London Retailer's Customers Match Fabrics, Furniture

October 20, 2014

RFID Journal

U.K. retailer John Lewis is preparing to launch an RFID-enabled pilot at its flagship store in London by early next month that will allow shoppers to create an image of a specific chair or sofa with the fabric covering of their choice, using toy-size pieces of furniture and swatches of fabric.

Supply-Chain Overhaul at Marquis: A Case Study

October 20, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Marquis, a specialist in energy and agricultural commodities, needed a new approach to supply-chain planning and optimization. Bart Pieper, director of business technology and integration, tells how the company found the right technology vendor for the job.

Which Is More Appropriate for Your Company - Public Cloud or Private Cloud?

October 20, 2014

CIO

When is it better to use a public cloud versus a managed hosting or collocation environment? A recent case study finds that if an organization is spending more than $7,644 in Amazon’s cloud each month, then it can be cheaper to operate a private cloud.

Top Procurement Organizations Generate Twice the Average Measurable Cost Reduction, Report Says

October 17, 2014

A.T. Kearney

Leading company procurement organizations reap double the measurable cost reduction versus other companies, while also driving competitive advantage through supplier-driven innovation and risk management. While procurement organizations for leading companies have continued their upward trajectory, most companies only sustained the gains they made between 2008 and 2011.

All Together Now: Collaborative Sourcing Helps Save Money

October 15, 2014

EBN

Increasingly, the supply chain and procurement departments are turning to digital solutions, rather than traditional manual systems, to maximize results. Recent research points to a substantial potential upside.

Manhattan Associates Enhances Order Management App

October 10, 2014

Manhattan Associates Inc.

Manhattan Associates Inc. has added capabilities to its omnichannel Order Management application.

What Supply Chain Managers Should Know About Channel Data Management

October 9, 2014

Ken Edwards, Vice President of Professional Services, Zyme Solutions

Gaining deep visibility into sales channels and a timely understanding of every detail about product shipments is essential to modern businesses. Granular knowledge – about what items were sold, who sold them, who bought them, where they are now, and whether they’re being returned – gives manufacturers an edge in optimizing the final mile of the supply chain. That information is known as channel data, and the tools used to gather and manage that data are known as channel data management systems, or CDM.