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Why Supply Chain Has Taken So Long to Migrate to the Cloud

Supply-chain has gone to the cloud. The only question is: What took it so long?

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Shotfarm Releases Enhancements for Workflow Management

Shotfarm, vendor of a cloud-based application for managing and exchanging product information, has released a pair of enhancements to its user apps, the Dashboard and Plugin Store.

Oracle Expands Cloud Model for Software, Platforms and Infrastructure

Oracle Corp. has released a series of new Oracle Cloud services, covering software-as-a-service (SaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) applications.

In Electronics Industry, IoT Quickly Losing Status as Buzzword

As much as IoT is the buzzword of consumer electronics, it will quickly become a critical part of the electronics supply chain as companies use sensors to maximize efficiency of various business tasks and integrate that information into a strategic advantage.

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Getting Better Return on Your Supply Chain Technology Investment

For years, companies have used digital supply chain technologies to improve service levels and reduce costs. But the inability to connect disparate systems, provide end-to-end visibility into the supply chain, and crunch massive amounts of data, among other issues, has prevented many companies from achieving the full potential of their supply chains. Now, thanks to the wide availability and adoption of much more powerful digital technologies, including advanced analytics and cloud-based solutions, companies are generating dramatically better returns on their investments.

Amazon Replenishes - at Touch of a Button

A year after the launch of the Dash button, Amazon is tripling the number of branded buttons available as customer use grows.

Internet of Things Sounds Good, But Can You Trust Smart, Connected Devices?

If you had an unlimited budget and little need for sleep, you could attend most (but not all) of the dozens of Internet of Things (IoT) events scheduled around the world in 2016. You'd not get much actual work done, but you'd hear a lot about what's possible when everything gets "smart and connected" and the new business opportunities that IoT will enable.

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SAP Issues Update to Planning Platform; Enhancements to Ariba

SAP SE has released version 6.1 of the SAP Integrated Business Planning application.

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Project44 Debuts Volume-Rating APIs; Partners With Revenova

Project44 has introduced volume less-than-truckload rating APIs (automated programming interfaces) to allow for real-time volume rate exchange between carriers and their shipper, broker and third-party logistics provider customers.

Jump Technologies Teams With Champion Medical on Medical-Supply Management

Jump Technologies Inc. has partnered with Champion Medical Technologies to improve the management of medical supplies and implantable devices.

Only Half of Organizations Feel Current E-Commerce Systems Maximize Profitability, Study Finds

Despite investing significant time and money in current commerce solutions, the majority of marketers and IT professionals surveyed aren't confident in their capabilities. Nearly one third (30 percent) of brands in both B2B and B2C industries spent more than $2m for their current commerce site, and 44 percent say it took longer than a year to implement, according to the 2016 State of Digital Commerce Report from e-commerce solution provider CloudCraze.

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What Does the DC of the Future Look Like?

Analyst Insight: The distribution center is taking on greater importance as a driver of growth and profitability. Top companies are investing in distribution operations to drive competitive advantage and gain market share. Many are leveraging today's technology to prepare for the distribution center of the future. But there is a next wave of technologies on the horizon - from wearables to mobile manufacturing to the Internet of Things. And the tipping point for these technologies is near. - Nikko Pianetto, Group VP of Integrated Technology Solutions, Fortna Inc.

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