Technology

Accellos Unveils New Version of Warehouse-Management System

August 23, 2012

Accellos Inc., a vendor of supply-chain execution software, has developed version 6.4 of the AccellosOne Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Inttra Allies with CargoSphere for Ocean Freight Rate Management

August 23, 2012

Inttra

Inttra, a global electronic-commerce network for the ocean shipping industry, has formed an alliance with CargoSphere, a cloud-based confidential rate network.

'Out of Touch' ERP Vendors Means Third-Party Support Is Here to Stay

August 22, 2012

TEC

In the mid-2000s there was a beginning of public discussions and a surge in market awareness about support and maintenance (S&M) alternatives for users of enterprise applications. Companies in the market for enterprise software S&M services, like nearly every other market in the world, have responded to monopolistic-like pricing and profit margins by seeking choice. Enterprise software licensees now have a choice of annual support providers.

Game Changer for Global 3PL Industry?

August 22, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

A new air ship capable of vertical takeoffs and landings and with a 66-ton cargo capacity could be a game-changer in the 3PL industry, says Shenny Yao, vice president, Washington, DC operations, Worldwide Aeros, developer of the Aeroscraft, a rigid variable buoyancy air vehicle.

RedPrairie Acquires Vendor of Mobile Workforce Management Technology

August 22, 2012

RedPrairie Corp.

RedPrairie Corp. has acquired Vortex Connect, a vendor of mobile workforce management technology.

PrimeRevenue Expands Operations in Brazil and Italy

August 22, 2012

PrimeRevenue Inc.

PrimeRevenue, provider of a platform for supply-chain finance delivered under a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, has expanded operations in two locations, in addition to releasing version 5.4.3. of its OpenSci SCF platform.

Motorola Solutions Introduces Vehicle-Mount Mobile Computer

August 21, 2012

Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions has introduced a vehicle-mount mobile computer for use in warehouse and distribution environments.

LeanLogistics Helps Mid-Market Companies to Adopt TMS Applications

August 21, 2012

LeanLogistics

LeanLogistics, a provider of transportation-management systems, has developed a mechanism for delivering TMS applications to the mid-market.

Few U.S. Companies Able to Make, Sustain Improvements in Collections, Payables and Inventory

August 20, 2012

REL Consulting

The ability of the largest U.S. companies to collect from customers and manage inventory improved just slightly in 2011, while payables performance worsened, according to the 14th annual working capital survey from REL Consulting, a division of The Hackett Group and CFO Magazine.

What's the Right Price Tag for CRM System?

August 20, 2012

CIO

Making the business case for an accounting or HR system is clear-cut: Avoid unnecessary costs, manage cash better, reduce risk and you're done. If you were to invest twice as much in one of those systems, you might increase business payoff by 20 percent, so you can find the optimization point for ROI in a single spreadsheet. But what about the customer relationship management system?

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.