Cloud & On-Demand Systems

UPS Takes to the Cloud

December 19, 2012

Tom Boike, vice president of supplier management with UPS, details UPS's journey toward the adoption of cloud technology, and what it means for users of international logistics services.

A Definition of the 'Cloud' Might Be Useful

December 17, 2012

ChainLink Research

The last two years have brought an explosion of cloud-based Software as a Service (SaaS) provided in long-term subscription or on-demand models. Both new application providers and traditional enterprise software license firms have provided new versions of their software and services to ensure a market presence in these sectors of the technology market (though there are still a few hold-outs that sell only on-premise licenses).

Aldata Develops Shopper Relationship Management Tool for Marketers

December 14, 2012

Aldata

Aldata, a vendor of applications for the retail and distribution industries, has created Aldata Shopper Relationship Management (SRM), part of its new Aldata Omni-Shopper Suite.

AirClic Releases Update of Cloud-Based TMS Application for 3PLs

December 13, 2012

Airclic

AirClic, a provider of cloud-based software for mobile supply chain and logistics operations, has released version r12.4 of Transport Perform, its transportation-management system (TMS) application.

CargoSmart Offers New Visibility Tool for Ocean Shipments

December 13, 2012

CargoSmart Ltd.

CargoSmart Ltd., a vendor of shipping and logistics applications in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) mode, has created a new visibility tool for shippers and logistics service providers.

Taming and Managing Inventory Velocity in a Fast-Paced Consumer World

December 11, 2012

Narayan Laksham, CEO, Ultriva

We are living in a world of speed, immediate accessibility and instant gratification. To keep up with the demand, manufacturers have to procure raw materials, build components, assemble finished goods and physically ship them across the world. Yet they are challenged with shorter and shorter lead times, an unlimited range of finished goods SKUs, selling goods and procuring materials globally and the unending pressure to do more with less. This concept of speed when applied to material replenishment has come to be known as "Inventory Velocity". There are some principles and practices on how to improve inventory velocity in this complex environment.

Kewill Releases New Logistics Suite With Merge-in-Transit Capability

December 6, 2012

Kewill

Kewill, a specialist in software for managing global trade and logistics, has released version 6.2.2 of Kewill Logistics, the company's transportation, warehouse and freight-management suite.

Best Practices in Parcel Shipping LTL/Freight White Paper

December 6, 2012

Kewill

Parcel and LTL shipping is now viewed as a strategic component of the supply chain.

LeanLogistics Debuts On-Demand TMS for NetSuite Platform

December 4, 2012

LeanLogistics

LeanLogistics, a vendor of transportation-management system (TMS) software, has created the On-Demand TMS SuiteApp.

Traditional ERP Wasn't Very User-Friendly, But That May Be Changing

December 3, 2012

Technology Evaluation Centers

ERP software was notorious for years for its tenuous usability, due to the software's overall complexity and lack of appropriate technical instrumentality to provide desired interface features. Not any more.

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.