Technology

Liaison Technologies Acquires Hubspan, Cloud-Based Business Integration Vendor

August 30, 2012

Liaison Technologies, a provider of cloud-based integration and data-management services, has acquired Hubspan, the business-integration software vendor.

You Probably Bought the Right Solution, But You May Need to Re-Implement It

August 29, 2012

TEC

In today's business milieu, the likelihood of successfully selecting and implementing corporate software, particularly large and complex solutions such as enterprise resource planning, is very difficult to foretell owing in large part to the nature of those projects.

The Cost of Not Properly Managing 'Big Data' Can Be Huge

August 29, 2012

Industry Week

Big data is real and it is costing you money. This is according to a recent report put out by Oracle breaking down some of the most pressing big data business challenges facing manufacturers today.

How to Predict the True Cost to Serve Your Customers

August 29, 2012

Francis Tomany, Senior Director, Manhattan Associates

Quick - close your eyes and imagine the scariest thing you can think of. A pit of venomous snakes? An IRS audit? Glancing at the car next to you and realizing that Charlie Sheen is driving it? How about committing your company's resources and not knowing what the financial return is going to be? That is exactly what buyers and supply chain professionals have to do every day when they buy products and move them through their supply chains to customers.

Epicor, Tour de Force CRM Offer Sales Force Automation to Wholesale Distributors

August 29, 2012

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp. has formed a new alliance with Tour de Force CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Inc.

Cheetah Software, Efreightsolutions Team Up on Integrated Logistics Intelligence

August 29, 2012

Cheetah Software Systems Inc.

Cheetah Software Systems Inc. has teamed up with Efreightsolutions to offer customers an integrated logistics intelligence application.

Cadec Expands Performance Management Scorecards for Fleet Managers

August 29, 2012

Cadec Global

Cadec Global, a vendor of technology for truck-fleet management, has expanded its Performance Management Scorecards as part of its PowerVue system.

Perhaps the U.S. Can Learn Some BYOD Lessons from China

August 28, 2012

CIO

Smartphone owners in China don't want to carry around a personal and a corporate phone. Instead, they're accessing work data from new-fangled phones under emerging corporate policies known as BYOD, or bring-your-own-device.

Food Supply Chain Sees $15Bn in Wasted Edibles Each Year, Study Finds

August 28, 2012

Environmental Leader

Grocery stores and other retail food sellers are losing as much as $15bn a year in unsold fruits and vegetables alone, with about half of the U.S. supply going uneaten, according to an analysis on food waste by the National Resources Defense Council.

Zepol Issues New Database for U.S. Exporters

August 28, 2012

Zepol Corp.

Zepol Corp., a provider of trade intelligence products, has developed a new database for U.S. exporters.

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.