Topic: Cloud

Oracle Launches Next-Generation Cloud Program

Monday, October 26, 2015 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers attending the annual Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco today learned that t a record number of the company's partners are extending their opportunities and revenue potential in the cloud.

Latest SCM Cloud Applications Presented at Oracle OpenWorld

Tuesday, September 30, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers attending the annual Oracle OpenWorld conference in San Francisco this week learned that the company has released significant additions and updates to its full portfolio of software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings

Oracle Introduces New Cloud Solutions for Transportation and Global Trade Management

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Oracle’s enterprise-class transportation and global trade management solutions are available in the cloud or via the more traditional on-premise model.

Kewill Announces Availability of Kewill MOVE on the Cloud

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 · Patrick Burnson Kewill, a provider of specialized software for supply chain execution, has announced the availability of Kewill MOVE on the Cloud.

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How They Did it: Moving IBM’s Smarter Supply Chain to the Cloud

Saturday, March 1, 2014 · Thomas Ward and Vasanthi Gopal In the next five years, cloud computing will dramatically affect supply chains globally.

E2open Expands Cloud Capabilities For Supply Chain Managers

Wednesday, February 5, 2014 · Patrick Burnson E2open, a provider of cloud-based service for collaborative planning and execution across global trading networks, today announced the availability of E2 Planning and Response version 11.2, which includes improved “what-if” scenario and simulation capabilities, network…

Offshoring Clouds Job Picture

Thursday, September 12, 2013 · Patrick Burnson Large companies in North America and Europe are now losing over 250,000 jobs each year in IT, finance, and other key business services areas.

E2open Acquires icon-scm to Extend its Reach in Cloud

Wednesday, July 31, 2013 · Patrick Burnson E2open has acquired icon-scm with the intention of creating a stronger service for collaborative planning and execution.

Lost in a Cloud?

Tuesday, January 29, 2013 · Patrick Burnson While the use of highly scaled, shared, and automated IT platforms—known as cloud computing—is growing rapidly, the advance is technology is not without its skeptics.

New Cloud-Based Platform Introduced by UPS for International Shipments

Thursday, November 15, 2012 · Patrick Burnson A new cloud-based technology platform that allows shippers to more efficiently collaborate with international suppliers and better manage their inbound supply chains has been introduced by UPS.

Cloud Tech Protects Supply Chains

Tuesday, September 4, 2012 · Patrick Burnson While supply chains for many manufacturers in the Gulf were disrupted by Hurricane Isaac, advances in online, mobile, and cloud technologies may have softened the blow.

Guest Opinion: Collaboration, Continuity, and the Cloud

Friday, May 25, 2012 · Bryn Heimbeck With the cloud, there’s only one master copy of the information, which everyone involved can see.

SAP to acquire Ariba, expand presence in the Cloud

Wednesday, May 23, 2012 · Jeff Berman ERP giant SAP announced this week that its subsidiary, SAP America Inc., has entered into an agreement to acquire Ariba, a 15-year old cloud-based supply chain management technology provider for roughly $4.3 billion.

GT Nexus and Kinaxis to Deliver Cloud-based Unified Planning

Monday, April 30, 2012 · Patrick Burnson This partnership is designed for enterprise customers and business process outsourcing service providers

Cloud sourcing for a “people-centric” supply chain

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Among the final points made in “IDC Manufacturing Insights’ Supply Chain Top 10 predictions 2012,” is that cloud applications for supply chain will move from a total-cost-of-ownership focus to a total-values-in-ownership focus.