Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Why the Last Mile is a First Priority for Today's Retailers

August 19, 2016

The "last mile" is a telecom term for delivering telephone, cable or internet services to the customer's location. With the most connections to make, it's the bottleneck of the system. It's also the most expensive and difficult to upgrade.

Webinar to Highlight How Epec Engineered Technologies Gained Global Visibility by Moving to Cloud

August 16, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Join NetSuite and Epec Engineered Technologies at 1 p.m. (ET), Thursday, Aug. 18, to learn why Epec chose NetSuite over SAP and Microsoft Dynamics GP as a system that could be customized to meet its unique workflows and provide truly global visibility and connectivity.

ModusLink Issues Tool for Managing Online Subscriptions

August 15, 2016

ModusLink Corp.

ModusLink Corp. has launched its Subscription Solution.

'Smart' Technology Enhances Operational Excellence in Manufacturing, Study Says

August 12, 2016

UPS

Traditional Lean and Six Sigma practices are insufficient to address the complexities of modern industrial manufacturing, and companies are turning to "smart operations," which use pervasive data collection, advanced analytics, technology investments and deeper collaboration with partners to prepare their value streams for the next industrial revolution.

Vent Manufacturer Adopts Cloud-Based TMS System

August 11, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

Moving from manual management of one's transportation requirements to an automated system brings many benefits, but just any old TMS won't do.

WiFi Boosts Revenue, Delivers Mobile Apps, New Services

August 10, 2016

SupplyChainBrain

To excel at selling downloadable apps and advertising, cellphone retailer wanted the fastest in-store WiFi system possible.

REZ-1 Acquires International Asset Systems

August 9, 2016

REZ-1, Inc.

REZ-1, Inc., a provider of asset management, equipment reservation, billing and reload services to the domestic intermodal industry, has acquired International Asset Systems (IAS), a vendor of cloud-based software for global logistics and transportation management.

FECR Partners With Logistical Labs on Intermodal Booking

August 9, 2016

Florida East Coast Railway

Florida East Coast Railway has partnered with Logistical Labs, a provider of cloud-based supply-chain software, to expand access to EZ Buy, its online portal for intermodal rates.

Enspire Commerce Issues Update of Omnichannel Customer Platform

August 8, 2016

Enspire Commerce

Enspire Commerce, provider of a cloud-based, omnichannel customer-engagement platform, has released a new version of its omnichannel order-management system (OMS).

3PL Central Acquires Inventory-Control Vendor Traker Systems

August 8, 2016

3PL Central

3PL Central, a vendor of cloud-based software for third-party logistics (3PL) and warehouse management, has acquired Traker Systems.

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.