Cloud & On-Demand Systems

GT Nexus Joins With Kinaxis for Cloud-Based Planning, Execution

May 8, 2012

GT Nexus and Kinaxis have formed a partnership to provide customers with a unified, cloud-based planning and execution platform.

CargoSmart Launches Business-Process Outsourcing for Ocean Carriers, LSPs

May 7, 2012

CargoSmart Ltd.

CargoSmart Ltd., a vendor of global shipping and logistics applications delivered under the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, has launched business-process outsourcing services for ocean carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs).

Accellos Issues Update of One Warehouse, Cloud-Managed Service for 3PLs

May 4, 2012

Accellos Inc.

Accellos Inc. has developed version 6.4 of AccellosOne Warehouse, the vendor's warehouse-management system software.

Infor Integrates PLM Software with Lawson's M3 ERP Enterprise Application

May 4, 2012

Infor

Infor has integrated its Infor10 PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Process software with the Lawson M3 ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) application.

Top Five Considerations for WMS in 2012

May 3, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The cloud is a viable model for a WMS, says Chuck Fuerst, director of product strategy at HighJump Software. Other things to consider are performance-based applications, labor management solutions, voice technology - and underestimating the cost of a WMS upgrade.

Here Are Several Reasons Why You're Not Implementing Your CRM System Effectively

April 26, 2012

News Factor

Virtually every sales person today uses some kind of system for customer relationship management - whether it's a sophisticated, company-wide, cloud-based CRM platform, a simple file system with personal notes, or even their Blackberry with all contacts at their fingertips.

Kewill Adds Hosted Shipping App to Product Portfolio

April 26, 2012

Kewill plc

Kewill Plc has introduced Kewill Flagship Express, an application aimed at small and medium-sized businesses with parcel shipments of U.S. origin.

Ariba Issues New Collaborative Platform; Teams With Microsoft

April 25, 2012

Ariba Inc.

Ariba Inc. has developed an updated version of its collaborative commerce platform. The new Ariba Network will include a "consumer-like" buying interface which gives requisitioners real-time access to the data needed to making buying decisions, the vendor said.

The Power of Real-Time Analytics

April 23, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Having information and processes trapped in operational silos is a continuing problem that keeps many businesses from performing as well as they should, says Paul Boris, vice president of collaborative manufacturing at SAP, in an interview with Greg Gorbach, vice president-collaborative manufacturing, ARC Advisory Group

How 'BYOD' is Changing the Mobile Supply Chain

April 20, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

As a culture of "bring your own device" takes hold in the business world, solutions providers face the challenge of ensuring that their applications work well on a variety of operating systems, says Mike Maris, senior director for transportation and logistics at Motorola Solutions.

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.