Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Order Fulfillment, From the Outside In

November 6, 2013

Bob Heaney, Senior Research Analyst, Aberdeen Group

The Pros and Cons of SaaS-Based Warehouse Management Systems

November 4, 2013

Since cloud-based or SaaS warehouse management systems first appeared around seven years ago, there have been no shortage of opinions proffered on the pros and cons of the Software-as-a-Service model for WMS. Let's look under the hood of SaaS WMS and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.

ShockWatch Unveils Web-Based Management of Cold-Chain Shipments

October 31, 2013

ShockWatch

ShockWatch, a vendor of tools for supply-chain monitoring, has introduced the TrekView Data Management System (DMS) for control of temperature-sensitive products.

How the Cloud Is Driving Supply-Chain Collaboration

October 31, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

The cloud is more than an alternative means of delivering software, according to Eyal Rosenberg, chief executive officer of Nipendo. It's key to improving collaboration between buyers and suppliers.

Foxfire Introduces SaaS-based Inventory Management Software

October 29, 2013

Foxfire

Foxfire, a warehouse management software provider, recently announced the availability of Foxfire Inventory Pro, a cloud-based inventory management software for small to mid-sized businesses.

Why Supply Chain and Logistics Need To Be In the Cloud

October 28, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Martin Hubert, chief executive officer with Freightgate, outlines the benefits of cloud technology for supply-chain managers and logistics providers. He suggests a road map to a "collaborative, inter-connected cloud."

Software AG Launches webMethods 9.5; Tool for Portfolio Management

October 23, 2013

Software AG

Software AG has launched a new version of its webMethods platform. Version 9.5 combines cloud, mobile and social technologies with automated business processes.

BravoSolution Unveils Procurement-Alignment App in the Cloud

October 21, 2013

BravoSolution

BravoSolution has launched BravoAlign, a cloud-based application for aligning procurement strategies.

Telogis Launches Enhanced Route Planning Suite

October 10, 2013

Telogis Inc.

Telogis Inc. has developed the Telogis Route Planning Suite. The tool is an extension of the company's location-intelligence platform, delivered in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.

Retail Supply Chain Collaboration Down to the Store Shelf

October 8, 2013

NeoGrid

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.