Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Why Sustainability Is Free

November 30, 2012

Dale Rogers, Professor, Logistics & SCM, Rutgers

E2open Issues Update of Cloud Connectivity Model for Business Network

November 29, 2012

E2open, a vendor of software for managing global trading networks, has made available the latest version of E2 Cloud Connectivity, the underlying technology layer of the E2open Business Network.

Descartes Unveils Cloud-Based Community Service; Acquires Exentra

November 26, 2012

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes Systems Group has developed a new cloud-based service called Descartes Community.

UPS Introduces Cloud-Based Technology Platform for Supply-Chain Management

November 21, 2012

UPS

As part of its Supplier Management program for global ocean and airfreight forwarding, UPS has introduced Order Watch, a cloud-based technology platform.

LeanLogistics Issues Update of On-Demand TMS Application

November 20, 2012

LeanLogistics

LeanLogistics, a vendor of transportation-management system (TMS) software and related supply-chain services, has released version 12.3.0 of its On-Demand TMS application.

Trace One Enhances PLM Suite for Private-Label Products

November 15, 2012

Trace One

Trace One has enhanced PL PLM, its product lifecycle-management application for private labels.

A Measured Approach to Moving Into the Cloud

November 13, 2012

Technology Evaluation Centers

There's a lot of hype about companies moving to the cloud, but are they actually doing it? Cloud adoption is not as rapid as some providers might lead you to think, but TEC data shows that interest in cloud computing is picking up.

InfoStreet Offers New Version of Cloud-Based Desktop Suite

November 12, 2012

InfoStreet Inc.

InfoStreet Inc. has introduced version 2.0 of its Cloud suite.

J.B. Hunt Selects Workday Financial Management

November 8, 2012

Workday Inc.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. has chosen Workday Financial Management and HCM to replace its legacy on-premise finance and human-resources software.

RedPrairie Corp. to Acquire JDA Software in Stock-Purchase Deal

November 6, 2012

RedPrairie Corp.

RedPrairie Corp. has agreed to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of JDA Software, at a price of $45 per share. The deal is valued at approximately $1.9bn, and will create a software company with combined revenues of more than $1bn.

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.