Logistics and Supply Chain Management Software
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Logistics technology: Descartes eyes Porthus as an acquistion targetJeff Berman, Group News Editor, December 15, 2009Descartes Systems Group Inc. said this week it has taken steps to file a voluntary cash offer for Porthus, a provider of global trade management technology services. More
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Logistics technology: Expert offers tips when considering an SaaS-based WMSJohn M. Hill, vice president, senior consultant TranSystems, December 14, 2009Looking to cut your IT costs? An outsourced WMS may be the answer. But beware: While they will work for some, they aren't for everyone. More
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Logistics technology: Is RFID a flash in the pan?John M. Hill, vice president, senior consultant TranSystems, December 11, 2009Want to know where RFID stands in today's supply chains? Industry veteran John Hill looks at this year in RFID. More
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Supply chain software: Manhattan Associates talks about supply chain managementJeff Berman, Group News Editor, December 7, 2009Manhattan Associates' CEO Pete Sinisgalli offers up take on the supply chain software market. More
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Logistics business: Gartner buys AMR Research for $64 millionSean Murphy, Associate Editor, December 2, 2009Research firm Gartner, Inc. has agreed to purchase AMR Research for $64 million, according to statements from both companies and a posting by AMR chief research officer Bruce Richardson. More
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Supply chain software: RedPrairie going publicBob Trebilcock, MMH Executive Editor, December 1, 2009Last week, RedPrairie filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. More
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JDA/i2 deal is back onJeff Berman, Group News Editor, December 1, 2009JDA has made its move to acquire i2 Technologies nearly a year after a previous deal was called off. The companies said they’ve inked a definitive merger agreement for JDA, a provider of demand chain technology services, to acquire i2, a supply chain management software and services company, for roughly $396 million. More
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Software as a Service (SaaS): The versatile supply chain optionDecember 1, 2009A self-proclaimed proponent of the SaaS movement, Adrian Gonzalez of ARC Advisory Group sheds light on the value of on-demand software options in our second session. In the session, he explains how SaaS works, how logistics and supply chain managers are currently using the technology, as well as exposing a few emerging SaaS applications. More
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Technology's role in the green supply chain of the futureDecember 1, 2009The recession may have forced companies to put some or all of their “green” initiatives on the backburner. However, with the turnaround coming, our presenters tell us that now is the time to look at just how sustainable your supply chain is and what you can do to lessen its environmental impact. More
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Management UpdateDecember 1, 2009More
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Transportation management's role in the new supply chainDecember 1, 2009Historically, logistics and supply chain professionals excelled at managing the core components of transportation, including truck routing and the sourcing of air contracts; yet few of them understood the direct and indirect impact transportation management has on other parts of a business. That's all changed. More
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2009 Next Generation Supply Chain Virtual ConferenceBy Bridget McCrea, December 1, 2009Focused on preparing supply chain and logistics professionals for the new economy, the 2009 Next Generation Supply Chain Virtual Conference found industry analysts and practitioners sharing their insight on how to create a state-of-the-art supply chain to meet future demand. Sponsored by Motorola and AT&T, all conference attendees had a front row seat for these sessions that covered some o... More
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Supply chain software: Warehouse control systems find their placeBob Trebilcock, MMH Executive Editor, November 19, 2009Warehouse control systems are taking on added responsibilities inside the "four walls" these days. More
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Logistics technology: SaaS taking on a larger role in TMS sectorSean Murphy, Associate Editor, November 18, 2009Outside of a select few, most companies that want to use Transportation Management Systems in their supply chains will be seeking out some form of Software-as-a-Service, or "cloud" computing, when adopting new software platforms. More
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Logistics technology: JDA-i2 deal is back onJeff Berman, Group News Editor, November 5, 2009Nearly a year after a deal in which JDA Software Inc., a provider of demand chain technology services, was going to acquire i2 Technologies, a supply chain management software and services company, was called off, it now appears the deal is back on. More
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Six secrets of supply chain planning mastersMark Pearson, November 1, 2009Consider the new landscape facing today’s supply chain managers: new global supply sources; customized products and services; faster product development life cycles; emerging markets and customer segments. Small wonder that supply chain planning is more complex now than ever. But what exactly are the toughest challenges and how are they being surmounted? Answering these questions was the ... More
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Fine-tuning your security strategyBy Suzanne Richer, Customs & Trade Solutions Inc., November 1, 2009The evolution of cargo security standards within international supply chains has brought with it the development of many best practices programs. The United States is leading the way with its Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program, while other countries around the world are now joining in with similar initiatives such as the European Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and ... More
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WMS: The big squeezeBy Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor, November 1, 2009Warehouse management systems (WMS) play a key role in the supply chain, but—like many other types of software—are frequently underutilized by the logistics professionals who invest in them. They can control basic functions like shipping, receiving, put-away and picking, but did you know that WMS can also help shippers attain 10 to 15 percent productivity improvements by simply addin... More
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Management UpdateNovember 1, 2009More
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Logistics technology: Descartes rolls out enhancements for Global Freight Exchange serviceJeff Berman, Group News Editor, September 11, 2009Descartes System Group said this week it has made significant enhancements to its Global Freight Exchange (GF-X) service, its electronic information and reservation system. More
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