Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Cloud Computing Set to Transform Supply Chain Planning Applications

September 29, 2016

Johanson Transportation Launches Cloud-Based TMS

September 29, 2016

Johanson Transportation Service (JTS), a third-party logistics provider, has launched FreightOptixx, a cloud-based transportation-management system (TMS).

Digital Supply Chain Tech Could Drive Huge Savings for Heavy Vehicles, Study Says

September 29, 2016

Supply Management

Annual operating costs for heavy goods vehicles could be slashed by around 28 percent per vehicle by 2025 by adopting new digital supply chain technology.

Truckstop.com Partners with MercuryGate, McLeod Software

September 27, 2016

Truckstop.com

LoadPay, the secure payment platform from Truckstop.com, has been integrated into the cloud-based transportation-management software of MercuryGate International Inc.

Kuehne & Nagel Unveils New Platform for Digital Interface

September 26, 2016

Kuehne & Nagel

Kuehne & Nagel has entered into a partnership with the Transporeon Group, operator of a European cloud-based electronic logistics network, to create a digital collaboration platform with truckload and less-than-truckload carriers.

Freightos Acquires Air-Cargo Rate Manager WebCargoNet

September 21, 2016

Freightos

Freightos, an online freight marketplace, has acquired WebCargoNet, an air-cargo rate-management provider.

FourKites' Tracking App Now Available With Oracle Transportation Management

September 20, 2016

FourKites

The real-time tracking platform of FourKites, a vendor of logistics visibility software for shippers and third-party logistics providers, is now available with Oracle Transportation Management Cloud (OTM) and Oracle Transportation Management version 6.3.0 or higher.

Oracle Acquires Cloud-Based WMS Vendor LogFire

September 19, 2016

Oracle Corp.

Oracle Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire LogFire, the vendor of cloud-based warehouse-management software.

Dell Completes Takeover of EMC Corporation

September 15, 2016

CRM Daily

Dell Technologies has announced completion of the acquisition of EMC Corporation, creating a unique family of businesses that provides the essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future, transform information technology and protect their most important asset, information.

Cloud Services Consultants: Friend or Foe?

September 15, 2016

CIO

Unless you are doing all your system configuration and implementation work internally, you'll be depending on consultants to get your cloud projects done. When consultants start doing dumb things, your project will be at risk. Even if they get your project done right, if they can't make a profit they'll eventually have to bail on you. The market for cloud consulting services is not healthy, even though it is growing like mad. This means you must do your homework and take your time.

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.