Cloud & On-Demand Systems

Xerox Offers Workflow-Automation Tool for Retail

May 11, 2015

Xerox Corp. has developed the Workflow Automation Solution for Supply Chain Optimization for retailers.

Accenture Builds Enhanced Capabilities Into Its Air Cargo Suite Software

May 7, 2015

Accenture released a new version of its Air Cargo Suite software with advanced capabilities that can help carriers become more flexible, competitive and efficient through streamlined operations and data integration. The entire suite is now also available for delivery as a service, enabling carriers of all sizes to take advantage of a robust cargo management solution while retaining the agility and cost benefits of SaaS.

The Brave New World of the Cloud

May 7, 2015

SupplyChainBrain

What's the difference between the terms "on demand," "in the cloud" and "software as a service"? Mike Joseph, director of business development with LeanLogistics, provides the answers.

Consumer Goods Manufacturer Obtains End-to-End Visibility in the Cloud

April 30, 2015

Challenge: A major global food manufacturer lacked end-to-end visibility across the enterprise and supply chain. Assuring the timely delivery of safe quality products required greater control of goods and partners in the supply chain.

Industrial Internet of Things

April 24, 2015

Russell Goodman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain

How Did Amazon Manage to Become King of Cloud Services When Other Were There First?

April 24, 2015

Business Week

In 2004, Sun Microsystems revealed a radical plan to shake up the computing industry. It would build a series of large data centers and sell access to the computers inside them for $1 per hour.

Unleashed Software Integrates with QuickBooks Online for Inventory Management

April 23, 2015

Unleashed Software

Unleashed Software, a developer of inventory-management applications delivered through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, has integrated with Intuit's QuickBooks Online business and financial-management software.

Connectedness of Business Networks Requires Intelligence-driven Tools, Processes to Anticipate Cyber Attacks

April 23, 2015

Booz Allen Hamilton

If the past 12 months saw a dramatic increase in data breach activity, then the year ahead promises to bring an entirely new set of concerns - and a shift in how companies are responding to the cyber threat.

A World of Opportunity with Industrial Internet of Things

April 23, 2015

Andy Chatha, President & CEO, ARC Advisory Group

The Reliability of Cellular Connection

April 22, 2015

Michael Troiano, VP, Industrial IoT Solutions, AT&T

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.