Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Product Lifecycle Management's Movement to the Cloud Picks Up Steam

March 27, 2014

Product lifecycle management (PLM) and product design have been applications that have been slow to move to the cloud, for a number of reasons. But as companies increasingly switch on to the flexibility, scalability and affordability that cloud platforms offer, so adoption has increased.

Arena Helps Avionics Manufacturer Soar Above Competition

March 25, 2014

Arena Solutions

Arena Reduces Wi-Fi OEM's ECO Cycles by Over 70 Percent

March 25, 2014

Arena Solutions

Report Details Advances in Manufacturing Commerce Network Interaction, Collaboration

March 25, 2014

IDC Manufacturing Insights

A report from IDC Manufacturing Insights evaluates the progression of commerce networks for manufacturers from traditional point-to-point communications to collaborative commerce networks that support many-to-many interactions among manufacturers and their trading partners.

You Need Sales & Operations Planning for Alignment and Agility

March 14, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

S&OP has never been more important or more confusing. For the supply chain leader, it is growing in importance and is on the top of the list for a 2014 focus. However, the market for technology solutions is confusing. We count more than thirty-five solution providers claiming to provide S&OP solutions with a range of capabilities. Here we share insights on why it matters. - Lora Cecere, CEO and Founder, Supply Chain Insights

IBM Deploys B2B Cloud-Based Network for India's Auto Industry

March 13, 2014

IBM

IBM has deployed a business-to-business, cloud-based network to support India's automotive industry.

Event Management: React, Anticipate, Act

March 3, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: The supply chain has traditionally been managed from a holistic, top-down perspective. As such, events have historically been treated as occurring outside of the supply chain cycle. - Jorge Garcia, Senior Analyst, Technology Evaluation Centers

Supply Chains Have Finally Found Their Silver Lining in the Cloud

February 26, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Analyst Insight: For both B2C and B2B, cloud technology is nothing new, but for supply chains the adoption has assumed a more guarded pace. That is to be expected: supply chain professionals are accustomed to operating in a world built on legacy applications and bolt-on point solutions. The promise of the cloud had been elusive, but supply chain systems are beginning to take advantage of the business model changes afforded by cloud solutions. - Guy F. Courtin, Vice President, Research, SCM World

The Cloud Supply Chain Data Network

February 24, 2014

GT Nexus

Supply Chain Segmentation Enabled

February 24, 2014

GT Nexus

Cloud & On-Demand Systems

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions for cloud, software as a service (SaaS) and on-demand systems and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in cloud computing are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving operations through their strategic use of cloud computing and on-demand systems for supply chain management.