Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Why Small and Mid-sized Companies Need Transportation Management Systems

August 7, 2013

Small to medium-sized shippers have a low adoption rate for transportation management systems because traditional systems cost too much and are not geared to the specific needs of smaller businesses, says J.P. Wiggins, vice president of logistics at 3Gtms.

Bridging the Gap Between Fleet Management and Transportation Management Systems

August 6, 2013

Ultra Logistics

Modern logistics programs must make use of multiple practices and strategies in order to fully address all the challenges facing shippers in a just-in-time global business environment.

7 Ways to Prepare for the Conflict Minerals Provision

August 5, 2013

MFG.com

Achieving compliance with the Conflict Minerals Law passed in 2010 is a major challenge for businesses today.

Creating Supply Chain Value with Big Data Analytics

August 5, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Big data can be a powerful enabler of better business decisions, but getting the right data to the right person in an actionable form presents huge challenges. Richard Sharpe, CEO of Competitive Insights, helps demystify the subject and explains why mastering big data is worth the effort.

The Dynamics of Automated Material Handling

August 5, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Andy Williams, business development manager with Vanderlande Industries, talks about how companies are embracing the direct-to-consumer model of distribution.

Are Cloud Applications a Cybersecurity Threat?

August 5, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

To be a corporate I.T. professional today, you have to be obsessed with cybersecurity. A line on your resume should read "paranoid tendencies." Because somebody really is out to get you - or, at least, your company's proprietary information.

Flexibility and Predictability Are 'Must Haves' for Abercrombie & Fitch Supply Chain

July 29, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Building a supply chain that is both flexible and predictable can be a challenge, but retail giant Abercrombie & Fitch says both these qualities are essential to keeping its stores stocked with fresh fashions. Larry Grischow, supply chain vice president, explains how A&F uses global trade management to help achieve this goal.

The Future of the UK Food Supply Chain Is in The Cloud

July 26, 2013

SHD Logistics

Supply chain, logistics and warehouse operations are at the heart of most companies' physical processes, either inbound into production or outbound to customers. This is never truer than for the food and beverage manufacturing industry in the UK.

HighJump Software Acquires B2B Integrator Evenex

July 25, 2013

HighJump Software Inc.

HighJump Software Inc. has acquired Evenex, a provider of cloud-based applications for business-to-business integration.

How Data Collection and Reporting Can Improve Material Handling

July 22, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Today's lift trucks yield a treasure trove of information about equipment status and productivity. Lynda Stephens, senior application engineer with EnerSys, discusses how to get the most from it.

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.