Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Oracle Fusion SCM Analytics Helps Organizations Build Resilient Supply Chains with Improved Visibility

November 8, 2021

Oracle Corporation, a provider of integrated cloud applications and platform services, announced a new cloud analytics solution that gives Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain and Manufacturing (SCM) customers the insights needed to detect, understand and resolve issues faster throughout the supply chain.

How to Maximize Warehouse Productivity Without Robots

November 4, 2021

Vikram Pavate, SCB Contributor

Warehouse spatial intelligence (WSI) solutions promise real-time operational visibility that can boost worker productivity, asset utilization and more.

Ten Red Flags to Question When Choosing a Visibility Partner

November 1, 2021

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Not all visibility tools are the same, and choosing the right partner requires research and due diligence.

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Watch: Supply Chains in the Cloud: Benefits and Challenges

October 27, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Cloud technology has helped companies adopt a wide range of supply chain solutions. But it has also presented them with certain challenges, says Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer with Redwood Logistics.

Supply Chain ‘Centers of Excellence’ Live Up to the Hype

October 26, 2021

SupplyChainBrain

The supply chain “center of excellence” (CoE) has become widely adopted by supply chain organizations, while artificial intelligence will take years to reach maturity, according to the latest analysis from Gartner Inc.

Russian Hackers Target Tech Supply Chain in Defiance of Biden

October 25, 2021

Bloomberg

Microsoft Corp. said the hackers behind the SolarWinds cyberattack are engaged in a fresh campaign to compromise global networks by targeting the tech supply chain, including resellers and providers of cloud technology.

Is Consumption-Based Pricing the Future of SaaS?

October 12, 2021

Eric Christopher, SCB Contributor

Global spending on software-as-a-service is expected to reach more than $122 billion this year. How much is wasted on unnecessary subscriptions?

Smart Asset-Tracking Will Transform Industries This Year

Why ‘Reborn in Digital’ Manufacturers Will Outpace the Competition

September 14, 2021

Eskander Yavar, SCB Contributor

As Industry 4.0 has transformed manufacturing, a new kind of participant has emerged: the “reborn in digital” company.

Decade of the Cloud: How Supply-Chain Applications Are Maturing

The Four Technologies Shaping Next-Gen Supply Chains

September 5, 2021

Danny Shields, SCB Contributor

What will supply chains look like in the year 2030?

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Watch: Are Chief Supply Chain Officers ‘Future-Ready’?

August 31, 2021

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

A discussion about what it means to build a “future-ready” supply chain, with Manish Sharma, group chief executive officer of operations, and Kris Timmermans, head of the Supply Chain & Operations Practice, with Accenture.

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.