Cloud & On-Demand Systems

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

October 14, 2016

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.

Symphony EYC Partners With Infosys on Retail Cloud Deployment

October 6, 2016

Symphony EYC

Symphony EYC has partnered with Infosys to jointly market, implement and customize its new Symphony Retail Cloud applications.

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

October 5, 2016

Descartes Systems Group

Hitachi Consulting Unveils Cloud Migration for Oracle Cloud

October 5, 2016

Hitachi Consulting Corp.

Hitachi Consulting Corp. has introduced the Hitachi Consulting Cloud Migration application.

Cin7 Launches in U.S Market With Cloud-Based Inventory Management

October 5, 2016

Cin7

Cin7, provider of cloud-based inventory-management software, has launched in the U.S. market.

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.