EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

Eyefreight Adds MicroStrategy to TMS Application

December 30, 2014

Eyefreight, a provider of transportation-management systems (TMS) delivered through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, has added the technology of MicroStrategy Inc. to its product.

Descartes Acquires U.K.'s Pentant, E-customs

December 29, 2014

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes Systems Group has announced two recent acquisitions of companies based in the U.K. Pentant Limited is a community system provider, offering customs connectivity and import and export inventory control for ocean, truck and air cargo.

JDA Offers Flowcasting Capabilities to Reduce Stockouts

December 24, 2014

JDA Software Group Inc.

JDA Software Group Inc. has developed a new application that allows users to achieve correct in-stock positions across their stores.

LLamasoft Unveils SaaS-Based Platform for Supply-Chain Design

December 24, 2014

LLamasoft Inc.

LLamasoft Inc. a vendor of supply-chain design software, has introduced SupplyChainGuru.com.

CargoWise Integrates Container Tracking From VelaTrack

December 24, 2014

WiseTech Global

WiseTech Global, creator of the CargoWise One supply-chain management platform, has entered into an integration partnership with VelaTrack.

The Internet of Things: State of the Art

December 24, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

There has been a explosion in the number of mobile communications devices, both on the consumer and business sides. Alec Saunders, vice president of QNX Cloud with BlackBerry subsidiary QNX Software System, talks about how that trend intersects with the development of the Internet of Things, and what the future of the technology looks like.

Syspro USA Adds Voyage, Container Tracking App to ERP Offering

December 23, 2014

Syspro USA

Syspro USA, a provider of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise, mobile and cloud-based use, has released a new supply-chain management application for global manufacturers and distributors.

Using Wireless Broadband for M2M Solutions

December 22, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

Wireless broadband, with signals capable of passing through trees and buildings, is providing companies with a new means of reaching the "last mile" of their communications infrastructure, according to Barlow Keener, principal of the Keener Law Group.

E2open Joins Esri Supply-Chain Partner Network

December 19, 2014

E2open

E2open, the vendor of software for planning and execution across global trading networks, has joined the Esri Partner Network.

By the Numbers: How New Analytical Methods Can Help Improve On-Shelf Availability

December 19, 2014

SupplyChainBrain

A conversation with Rahul Tyagi, associate director of retail and CPG with Tata Consultancy Services.

EDI Communication (XML/EDI)

The latest news, analysis, trends and solutions regarding electronic data interchange (EDI) and extensible markup language (XML) and their impact on supply chain management. New developments in EDI and XML communication - both formats for exchanging business data - are transforming the way companies operate 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 using EDI and XML communication for supply chain optimization.