Technology

Study Conducted by Three U.S. Universities Suggests Ways Pentagon Can Cut Billions

July 18, 2012

As with most government agencies, the U.S. Department of Defense faces intense pressure to be more efficient in how it spends tax dollars. Building greater trust with defense contractors might be the solution, according to a new study sponsored by the U.S. Air Force and co-authored by professors from the University of Tennessee, Auburn University and the University of Alabama.

Blue Ridge Debuts Integrated Data-Analytics Tool

July 18, 2012

Blue Ridge Inventory Group, LLC

Blue Ridge Inventory Group, LLC, a provider of optimization and analytics applications in the cloud, has introduced an integrated analytics tool, designed to help supply chains capitalize on data trapped in their software.

IT Spending Expected to Cool, But Investment in Enterprise Cloud Services Should Be Active

July 17, 2012

News Factor

After a boost last year, the worldwide growth in IT spending will settle down to about 3 percent this year. That's a key takeaway from a new forecast by industry research firm Gartner.

Does a Seven-Year Itch Make Us Switch ERP Providers?

July 17, 2012

ChainLink Research

In the '90s, ERP officially became a technology market segment challenging MRP, accounting and financial-only package sales. At the time, companies worried that they would confront major replacement challenges when their business changed, grew or (most often) new and better technologies came along, making a compelling argument and value opportunity to replace and migrate upward.

JustEnough Software Allies With enVista for ERP Enhancements

July 17, 2012

JustEnough Software

JustEnough Software, a vendor of demand-management applications for retailers, distributors and brand owners, has formed an alliance with the supply chain consultancy enVista.

The Path to Success in Strategic Sourcing

July 16, 2012

SupplyChainBrain

Tim Jordan, associate director for supply chain management with MAP Pharmaceuticals, talks about the key elements involved in setting up a strategic sourcing program for global companies.

How Long Since You Had an ERP 'Refresh'? There Have Been a Lot of Developments Since Then.

July 13, 2012

Industry Week

To put it mildly, today's ERP is not what it was a decade ago. In terms of mobility, speed and actionable intelligence, technology was in its infancy at the turn of the century.

RedPrairie Issues New Version of All-Channel Retail Application

July 13, 2012

RedPrairie Corp.

RedPrairie Corp. has released version 2012.1 of the RedPrairie Commerce Suite for retailers. The tool can be applied to all channels and multiple customer touch-points, the vendor said.

CSDP Teams With Sorvive Technologies on Cloud-Based Middleware Tool

July 13, 2012

Customer Service Delivery Platform

A new partnership between Customer Service Delivery Platform (CSDP) and Sorvive Technologies is offering cloud-based middleware to help companies unite internal and external data, business processes and technology.

Manufacturer of Industrial Air Conditioners Uses RFID to Track Parts

July 12, 2012

RFID Journal

AL-KO, a German producer of industrial air conditioners for airport hangars and other spaces, is employing a radio frequency identification solution to plan its production more precisely, by tracking the movements of parts between two production sites located 550 kilometers (342 miles) apart.

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.