Cloud & On-Demand Systems

New Platooning System Generates 10 Percent Fuel Savings

March 1, 2017

In the not so distance future truck drivers will find themselves in close quarters with colleagues. This new pattern of driving, "platooning", calls for a number of trucks to follow each other very closely so they can take advantage of the aerodynamics and save fuel.

Hitting the Mark: Supply Chain Resilience

February 24, 2017

Rapid Ratings International

E2open and Steelwedge Join Forces to Deliver Collaborative Sales and Operations Planning

February 22, 2017

E2open

Supply chain operating network E2open has announced its merger with Steelwedge, a software company focused on sales and operations planning (S&OP) and integrated business planning (IBP). The combination will deliver a collaborative sales and operations planning tool that integrates information across multi-enterprise business networks, E2open says.

Google's New Cloud Service Aims to Replace Traditional Databases

February 21, 2017

CIO

Google has turned a database service that it uses to run some of its mission-critical products into an offering for its public cloud customers.

Oracle Announces IoT Cloud Tools With Better Visibility and Predictive Analytics

February 17, 2017

Oracle

Oracle is expanding its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio with four new cloud solutions to help businesses with their digital supply chains, the software company says. These solutions enable businesses to detect, analyze, and respond to IoT signals and incorporate these insights into existing and rapidly evolving market capabilities.

SAP Takes on More Cloud Customers As It Seeks Smaller Deals

January 30, 2017

Bloomberg

SAP SE raised its targets for 2020 as customers bought its latest suite of applications at a faster pace, and Chief Executive Officer Bill McDermott - a fan of Donald Trump's "The Art of the Deal," - said he wouldn't "lay off the accelerator" on acquisitions, engineering investment or a potential share buyback.

Symphony Retail Solutions Introduces Cloud Tool To Drive Same-Store Revenue

January 13, 2017

Symphony Retail Solutions

Symphony Retail Solutions, a software and services provider for retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, has announced Symphony Retail Cloud (SRC), an end-to-end, customer-centric cloud tool for retailers and manufacturers. The tool will be launched at this month's NRF Big Show 2017 in New York.

Scout RFP Introduces 'Opportunity-Based' E-Sourcing

January 4, 2017

Scout

Scout RFP, a cloud-based strategic sourcing provider, has launched two new sourcing tools: Pipeline and Intake. Scout Intake, a project request sourcing tool, allows sourcing to efficiently fulfill submitted requests and quickly respond to business needs. Scout Pipeline, project resource tool, allows businesses to gain real-time visibility into sourcing opportunities and directly tie activity to business impact through a collaborative interface, the company says.

Retail: Transportation, Tech & Other Trends

January 3, 2017

Russell Goodman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

Survey Shows 50 Percent of Businesses Not Leveraging Public Cloud

January 3, 2017

TriCore Solutions

While more than 50 percent of respondents are not currently leveraging public cloud, 80 percent plan on migrating more within the next year, according to a study conducted by TriCore Solutions, an application management company.

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.