Technology

HighJump's EDI Group Offering Hosted Integration for Sage ERP Users

August 15, 2012

HighJump Software has created a hosted version of its electronic data interchange (EDI) tool for users of the Sage 100 enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.

Most Companies Could Use Procurement Transformation

August 14, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

An effective procurement process begins with having all spend under control, including money spent on logistics and transportation, says Nick Seiersen, president and CEO of Seiersen Enterprise. Overall, such a process should ensure that the right suppliers provide the right products or services on the right terms, he says.

Panjiva Issues Maritime Monitor for Trade Analysis, Lead Generation

August 14, 2012

Panjiva

Panjiva, provider of a platform for global sourcing, has developed Maritime Monitor, a product designed to meet the trade-analysis and lead-generation needs of the maritime industry.

Are You Realizing the Full Value From Your Cloud Investments?

August 13, 2012

Joseph King, Sr. VP, JDA Cloud Services and Steve Davis, VP, JDA Strategic Svcs.

Few phrases are generating more buzz in the business world today than cloud computing. This concept has been rapidly embraced by companies in every industry because of the obvious opportunities to save money and other valuable resources. In fact, Forrester Research projects that the global cloud computing industry will grow from $40.7bn in 2010 to more than $241bn by 2020.

Mobile Technology Helps Brokers Track Shipments

August 13, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

By leveraging truck drivers' cell phone connectivity and location-based applications, Open Mile claims to have become the first freight brokerage to provide accurate and precise information on a truck's location at every point from pickup to delivery. CEO Evan Schumacher says this capability gives shippers a level of confidence in service reliability that previously has been absent from the brokerage industry.

Epicor Updates Software for Human Capital Management

August 13, 2012

Epicor Software Corp.

Epicor Software Corp., a vendor of business applications for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, has released version 5.7 of Epicor HCM (Human Capital Management).

Spectrum Chemicals Takes the Lid Off Growth

August 9, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

The company's sales of high-value chemicals, laboratory supplies and equipment were constrained by an inefficient order-entry and processing system. It needed a new sourcing solution for its upstream supply chain.

FirstCarbon Solutions Expands Partnership With Carbon Disclosure Project

August 9, 2012

FirstCarbon Solutions

FirstCarbon Solutions, a provider of software and consulting services to enhance the environmental sustainability of business, has expanded its partnership with the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). FirstCarbon will score companies' submissions on their greenhouse gas emissions and carbon-management strategies to CDP Supply Chain. The latter works with global companies to measure and understand the impact of climate change across supply chains. An independent, non-profit organization, CDP helps companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share information on environmental risk and opportunity.

Acsis Updates Apps for Tracking, Automated Data Collection

August 9, 2012

Acsis, Inc.

Acsis Inc. has released new versions of its applications for product tracking, automated data collection and task management.

Lenovo Sheds IBM Legacy With the Help of ... IBM

August 8, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Recently dubbed the world's second-largest maker of personal computers, Lenovo has adopted a new B2B sourcing solution from IBM for streamlining communications with logistics-management providers and contract manufacturers.

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.