Technology

Managing Multichannel Information as it Happens - and 7 Reasons Why CXOs Can't Ignore It

November 29, 2012

Over the last two decades, businesses have worked feverishly to optimize their physical supply chains. Virtually every discussion about improving the supply chain has been centered on the physical movement of goods - the flow of products from raw materials to consumption. However, a growing number of companies are now taking a similar interest in optimizing the flow and management of the information related to these products.

E2open Issues Update of Cloud Connectivity Model for Business Network

November 29, 2012

E2open

E2open, a vendor of software for managing global trading networks, has made available the latest version of E2 Cloud Connectivity, the underlying technology layer of the E2open Business Network.

Africa Attracts Businesses, But Internet Infrastructure Requires Much More Development

November 28, 2012

BCG Perspectives

Africa is becoming more attractive to manufacturers and other businesses, but the 2012 BCG e-Intensity Index reveals inconsistency in Africa. Governments of the countries moving up the rankings look to encourage internet use among consumers, businesses and within government itself because they recognize that it can be a powerful edge in the competitive global economy. Other countries risk falling further behind. Is the glass half empty or half full? This is the question that the results of the 2012 BCG e-Intensity Index pose to governments across Africa.

Supply Chain Flexibility With 3PL Partners

November 27, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

David Griffith, senior vice president of logistics at MIQ Logistics, discusses how current economic pressures are driving customers to push for more flexibility from their supply chain partners and how MIQ Logistics manages its labor, space and systems infrastructure to provide that agility.

Transportation CFOs Upbeat About Economy, Survey Finds

November 26, 2012

GE Capital

Chief financial officers in the transportation industry have grown more optimistic about their industry and the overall economy, according to GE Capital's latest Middle Market CFO survey.

DAP Technologies Debuts Rugged Windows-Based Tablet

November 26, 2012

DAP Technologies

DAP Technologies has introduced the MT1010 rugged tablet, running the Windows operating system.

Descartes Unveils Cloud-Based Community Service; Acquires Exentra

November 26, 2012

Descartes Systems Group

Descartes Systems Group has developed a new cloud-based service called Descartes Community.

Do You Still Think Big Data Is No Big Deal?

November 21, 2012

CFO

When he was asked if Big Data is just a buzzword, a marketing tool vendors use to sell more software to CFOs, Justin Borgman, the founder and chief executive officer of Hadapt, a data-analysis software vendor, answered honestly: "Yes. It's an excuse to sell you more stuff." However, he added, "it's stuff you'll eventually need."

UPS Introduces Cloud-Based Technology Platform for Supply-Chain Management

November 21, 2012

UPS

As part of its Supplier Management program for global ocean and airfreight forwarding, UPS has introduced Order Watch, a cloud-based technology platform.

Keep It Simple Because Your Company Directors Likely Don't Really Understand IT

November 20, 2012

CIO

Even as companies are relying more on technology to come up with innovative business models and fresh ideas for finding new revenue, many boards of directors don't understand enough about IT to keep up.

Technology

The latest news, analysis and trends regarding technology solutions and their impact on supply chain management. New technologies in forecasting and demand planning, supply chain visibility, big data analytics, the internet of things (IoT), cloud and software as a service (SaaS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and transportation management systems (TMS) and WMS 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 supply chain technology solutions.