Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Tradeshift Acquires Product Info-Management Firm Merchantry

August 25, 2015

Tradeshift, vendor of a software platform for supplier collaboration, has acquired Merchantry, a cloud-based provider of product information-management (PIM) services.

LogistiFlow Unveils Cloud-Based Program for Carrier Selection

August 25, 2015

LogistiFlow

LogistiFlow, provider of a system for allowing shippers to view quotes from selected carriers without having to contract with third-party logistics (3PL) providers, has introduced a cloud-based program for carrier selection.

Internet of Things 'Feeds' Predictive Supply Chain

August 25, 2015

FierceRetailIT

An influx of sensors relating to Internet of Things technology is generating a growing volume of data to feed the predictive supply chain, and informs not only operational decisions, but also helps analyze the behavioral patterns of workers.

LogFire Integrates WMS With Oracle Transportation Management

August 24, 2015

LogFire

LogFire, vendor of cloud-based software for supply-chain fulfillment, has integrated its Warehouse Management System (WMS) with Oracle Transportation Management.

With the Internet of Things, We're at the Dawn of Smart Manufacturing

August 21, 2015

Industry Week

Manufacturing worldwide is on the cusp of a revolution. New information technologies are suddenly offering not only to make the management of manufacturing more effective, as we saw with early versions of plant and enterprise software, but the work itself smarter.

Food Transportation Network Poses a Challenge - Technology Delivers a Cost Saving Solution

August 17, 2015

MercuryGate

15 Years On: The Changing IT Landscape

August 14, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Sanjiv Sidhu, founder and chairman of o9 Solutions (and co-founder of i2 Technologies), offers his view of how supply-chain I.T. has changed over the past 15 years, and what businesses need to do now in order to face the growing uncertainty that's attached to global supply-chain management.

Aljex Integrates Software With 10-4 Systems

August 13, 2015

Aljex Software Inc.

Aljex Software Inc., a provider of hosted applications for brokers, third-party logistics providers, carriers and other transportation entities, has integrated with 10-4 Systems.

Baxter's Software and Planning Services Help IT Service Provider Scale

August 11, 2015

Challenge: This datacenter infrastructure start-up with a global installed base and support centers around the world, turned to Baxter to help: • Meet 4-hour and next-day on-site hardware service commitments. • Quickly scale service and support globally. • Maximize resources to focus on core competencies.

The Potential for Cloud Computing in the Supply Chain

August 6, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

Small to mid-sized companies are better positioned than large corporations to take advantage of cloud-based solutions because they have not made big investments in enterprise systems, says Yogesh Pathak of Technoforte. The supply chain is one of many areas where cloud solutions promise to change the game, Pathak says.

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.