Technology

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.

LeanLogistics Issues Update of On-Demand TMS Application

November 20, 2012

LeanLogistics

LeanLogistics, a vendor of transportation-management system (TMS) software and related supply-chain services, has released version 12.3.0 of its On-Demand TMS application.

Motorola Launches Rugged Mobile Computer With Long-Range RFID

November 20, 2012

Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions has introduced a new rugged mobile computer with long-range radio frequency identification (RFID) and barcode-reading capability.

As Important as CRM Is, It's You and Your People Who Most Affect Customer Relationships

November 19, 2012

CRM Buyer

You can love CRM as a discipline, but don't have any illusions about its ability to survive in the cruel world. The reality is that customer relationships are fragile things; they need the right environment to flourish and be profitable.

Airbus Expands RFID Part Marking Across All of Its Aircraft Families

November 15, 2012

RFID Journal

In July 2009, Airbus became the first commercial aircraft manufacturer to announce plans to employ permanent radio frequency identification tags on parts for its A350 XWB aircraft. Approximately 3,000 serialized, replaceable, repairable parts with a limited lifespan were covered. To date, the company has received and successfully tested its RFID tagged parts as the first A350 XWB aircraft make their way through the production process. Now, Airbus is the first aircraft manufacturer to expand the permanent tagging of selected parts across its entire fleet.

Trace One Enhances PLM Suite for Private-Label Products

November 15, 2012

Trace One

Trace One has enhanced PL PLM, its product lifecycle-management application for private labels.

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.