Cloud & On-Demand Systems

JDA Releases Platform for Planning, Optimization, Analytics in the Cloud

April 9, 2013

JDA Software Group Inc. has released JDA eight, the vendor's platform for deploying supply-chain planning, optimization and business analytics applications in the cloud.

Voice Technology Migrates to the Cloud

April 9, 2013

Keith Phillips, President & CEO, Voxware

9 Steps to Building a Business Case for B2B Integration

April 5, 2013

IBM Smarter Commerce

Integration by the numbers: justify the initiative.

Transforming for a Customer Centric World

April 5, 2013

IBM Smarter Commerce

New dynamics necessitate that businesses transform their culture and operations for a customer-centric world.

Seven Steps for Building a Compelling Managed File Transfer Business Case

April 5, 2013

IBM Smarter Commerce

The ability to put together a compelling business case is now essential to getting new projects funded.

CargoWise Entering Into Distribution Partnership in Sri Lanka

April 3, 2013

CargoWise

CargoWise, a provider of information technology to logistics service providers, has entered into a distribution partnership with Asvinta Solutions in Sri Lanka.

The Supply Chain's Next Stop Is Full-Service Security Screening

April 3, 2013

Andrew Goldsmith, Vice President, Marketing Rapiscan Systems

Regardless of the goods that are being shipped - from electronics to pharmaceuticals to fruit - once released into the supply chain, they are immediately at risk. And the longer they are in transit, the more vulnerable those goods become - facing threats of terrorism, of theft, or even of a natural disaster. Until the cargo arrives safely at its final destination, there are an inordinate number of things that could jeopardize the supply chain from running smoothly.

The Dynamics of Automated Material Handling

April 2, 2013

Andy Williams, Business Development Manager, Vanderlande Industries

Enterprise Innovation Through the Reverse Supply Chain

April 1, 2013

Bill Angrick, Chairman & CEO, Liquidity Services Inc.

Supply chain managers fight a tough battle in trying to meet management demands to decrease costs while creating efficiencies and implementing sustainability measures. Economic growth has improved but lacks the stability to provide companies comfort to budget for implementation of many of the innovations in their long- or short-term plan. However, companies can stagnate without taking the time to identify opportunities to innovate. With pressure to sustain its competitive edge, leading organizations are beginning to consider their reverse supply chain to find hidden value.

How Data Collection and Reporting Can Improve Material Handling

April 1, 2013

Lynda Stephens, Senior Application Engineer, EnerSys

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.