Cloud & On-Demand Systems

To Solve IoT Security, Look to Cloud Software, ARM Says

November 4, 2016

The recent DDoS attacks launched from IoT devices demonstrate that the internet of things spans all parts of IT and that most companies deploying it still need a lot of help. That's the message from ARM, the chip design company behind nearly every smartphone and a big chunk of IoT, at its annual TechCon event last week in Silicon Valley.

A Prescription for the Ills of Medical Supply Chains

October 31, 2016

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Waste in the use of high-value medical devices amounts to some $5bn year. No wonder healthcare costs are soaring.

Oracle Reportedly Fixes Hundreds of Vulnerabilities That Put Enterprise Data at Risk

October 24, 2016

Computerworld

Oracle's October security update is one of the largest ever, fixing more than 250 vulnerabilities in enterprise products that are used to store and work with business data, the company reported.

New Grocery Route Optimization Fulfills in 24 Hours, Lancaster Organics Reports

October 20, 2016

RIS News

Lancaster Farm Fresh Organics (LFFO) has streamlined its previously manual fleet operations to help get product in and out of the warehouse and into the customer's hand in 24 hours or less, said Ben Kreider, the retailer's transportation director. LFFO uses the Descartes Route Planner.

IntelliTrack Releases Cloud-based, Real-Time Asset Location Tracker with Motion Detection

October 14, 2016

IntelliTrack

IntelliTrack, a software developer for inventory control and asset tracking, has announced its new real-time locating system (RTLS) with built-in temperature and motion detection notifications.

New Cloud-Based Tool Unites Tactical S&OP with Long-Range Strategic Planning, Logility Says

October 13, 2016

Logility

Logility, Inc., has launched an integrated business planning tool they claim will revolutionize sales and operations planning (S&OP) and long-range strategic business planning by combining volumetric and financial analysis in one comprehensive planning platform.

New Research: World-Class Procurement Orgs Spend Less, Double Returns

October 12, 2016

The Hackett Group

World-class procurement organizations now have 18 percent lower operating costs than typical companies, and operate with 28 percent fewer staff, while generating more than twice the return on investment, according to new benchmark research from The Hackett Group.

Data Breaches in the Cloud: Who's at Risk?

October 10, 2016

Bloomberg

The recent hack of the Democratic National Committee is the latest in a string of high-profile data breaches that have exposed the private information of millions of Americans. Retail companies, in particular, have been hard hit, resulting in millions of dollars being spent to secure computer systems and compensate consumers.

Cloud Computing Set to Transform Supply Chain Planning Applications

October 7, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Cloud computing is a game changer for supply chain planning applications, but its potential is being underestimated by users and vendors who fail to differentiate true cloud-based solutions from traditional software-as-a-service (SaaS), says Bill Harrison, president of Demand Solutions.

Finding a TMS that Will Deliver Value Today and in the Future

October 7, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

A lot of companies will acquire transportation management systems over the next few years, according to recent market reports. Transparency Market Research predicts a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.20 percent for the global TMS market (2014- 2022), while Credence Research projects a 13.1 percent CAGR (2015-2022). Both expect global sales to reach an annual value of $19.2bn by the end of the forecast period, with North America continuing to dominate.

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.