Technology

RedPrairie Acquires Vendor of Mobile Workforce Management Technology

August 22, 2012

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

PrimeRevenue Expands Operations in Brazil and Italy

August 22, 2012

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?

Market for Enterprise Asset Management Solutions Recovers

August 20, 2012

Industry Week

Just as homeowners are more likely to renovate their current homes rather than purchase a new one when the economy is soft, so too are many manufacturers opting to maintain and repair their existing equipment rather than making substantial capital investments in new systems.

For the Most Part, ERP Industry Is Healthy - and Quite Active

August 17, 2012

ChainLink Research

There is a huge consolidation going on in the ERP market today. The market seems healthy, and some of the participants are really quite active.

Truecount Launches 'RFID in a Briefcase' Solution to Simplify Retailers' Deployments

August 17, 2012

RFID Journal

While many retailers are receiving merchandise with RFID tags attached by their suppliers, others are still daunted by the prospect of employing radio frequency identification for inventory-tracking purposes. Many RFID deployments include the installation of one or more fixed readers, as well as software and integration services.

Can Automotive Supply Chain Overcome Challenges Facing It?

August 16, 2012

Industry Week

Anyone in the business of manufacturing automobiles, trucks and automotive components back in the tumultuous years of 2008 and 2009 might be tempted to put their metaphorical transmission into neutral, reveling just a little bit in the success that surrounds an industry that is experiencing something akin to a rebirth. But as sweet as that might seem in the short term, there are significant challenges facing automotive suppliers despite the improving production outlook.

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.