Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Supply Chain Transformation at Seagate

June 26, 2013

An ongoing supply chain and procurement transformation project at Seagate was driven by market changes and supply disruptions following natural disasters in Asia. Vice President Marcos Meirelles provides highlights of the project.

How a Paper Products Manufacturer Got Its Transportation Costs Under Control

June 26, 2013

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The Newark Group, a producer of recycled paperboard products, operates on extremely thin margins. It needed a transportation-management system that could automatically seek out the lowest-cost carriers, and search out opportunities for further savings through the booking of continuous moves.

Does the Cloud Mean the Future Belongs to Sourcing Vendors?

June 25, 2013

EBN Online

If the future of supply chain lies in a globalized, networked world, then most likely, the future belongs to sourcing vendors.

Cloud Revolutionizes the Enterprise

June 25, 2013

ChainLink Research

Speaking of the cloud, Plex CEO Jason Blessing says, "Enterprise software is going through the most disruptive and innovation phase in decades. Time is compressing, the way we use technology is going through a revolution"¦.Enterprise software is cool again." Quite a statement, since in the last decade the cool factor was clearly with Zuckerberg, Dorsey, and Mason (founders of Facebook, Twitter, and Groupon, respectively).

Heightened Cyber Security in the Enterprise

June 24, 2013

Dirk Seewald, CEO, Innominate Security Technologies

Omni-Channel Customers Drive Supply Chain Agility

June 21, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Today's multichannel consumers are driving manufacturers and retailers to find new ways to sustain service levels while containing costs. This, in turn, requires transportation and logistics providers to be more innovative and agile than ever.

Steps to Successful Supply Chain Data Integration

June 21, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

Data integration is the key to getting the right information to the right person at the right time, enabling supply chains to seamlessly meet customer expectations. Kristi Montgomery of Kenco Group details the key components of successful data integration.

The All-Encompassing World of the Internet of Things

June 21, 2013

Harry Forbes, Senior Analyst, ARC Advisory Group

Deliverables for Cloud ERP Solutions

June 20, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

When global automotive supplier Inteva Products was spun off from its parent company, the new enterprise opted for a cloud-based ERP solution. Ben Stewart discusses this decision and its benefits to the supply chain and other functional areas.

The World of Connected Devices and How They Can Serve You

June 20, 2013

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Andy Chatha, president and CEO of ARC Advisory Group.

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.