Topic: Software & Technology

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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.

Robotics in the Supply Chain

Friday, February 7, 2014 · Patrick Burnson The employment report released this morning by the Bureau of Labor Statistics may add to the concern that supply chain professionals will be replaced by automation in the future.

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.

Optimization of Supply Chain Software Solutions is Questioned

Monday, May 13, 2013 · SCMR Staff JDA eight emphasizes the notion of convergence of software applications

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.

Worldwide Supply Chain Management Software Market Grew 12.3 Percent

Saturday, May 19, 2012 · Patrick Burnson The worldwide supply chain management (SCM) software market totaled $7.7 billion in 2011, a 12.3 percent increase from 2010, according to Gartner, Inc.

CombineNet Offers New Single Platform Procurement and Sourcing Software

Monday, May 14, 2012 · Patrick Burnson According to spokesmen, the addition of next-generation E-Auctions is powered by robust optimization technology.

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Procurement Automation: How to do it Right

Monday, May 7, 2012 · Andrew Bartolini Successful automation of procurement processes can deliver a host of benefits. For one, automation can eliminate the costly, time-consuming manual tasks while giving supply management professionals the tools and enhanced visibility needed to make better procurement decisions.…

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