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E2open Issues Update of Cloud Connectivity Model for Business Network

E2open, a vendor of software for managing global trading networks, has made available the latest version of E2 Cloud Connectivity, the underlying technology layer of the E2open Business Network.

C.H. Robinson Unveils New Global Technology Platform

C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc. has developed a new version of its global technology platform.

U.S. Celebrates Re-shoring, But Mexico Crashes the Party

On its way back to the U.S. from China, might manufacturing take a detour into Mexico? Does our neighbor south of the border stand ready to quash the Great American Industrial Revival?

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U.S. Celebrates Re-shoring, But Mexico Crashes the Party

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UPS Introduces Cloud-Based Technology Platform for Supply-Chain Management

As part of its Supplier Management program for global ocean and airfreight forwarding, UPS has introduced Order Watch, a cloud-based technology platform.

Using TMS to Become Your Carrier's Best Customer

In today's volatile transportation environment, it's more important than ever before to solidify relationships with one's core carriers, says Elie Hiller, director of sales and marketing for North America with Transwide. A good transportation-management system is key.

Sageworks Releases Business Credit Report to Track Partner Stability

Sageworks Inc. has released a Business Credit Report, to help companies assess the likelihood that a business partner will default on its financial obligations.

Vendormate Creates Medzo Service to Link Healthcare Buyers, Suppliers

Vendormate, creator of a vendor-information network that brings together healthcare providers and suppliers, has developed a new online resource called Medzo.

Epicor Creates New Apps for Auto Parts; System Backup and Recovery

Epicor Software Corp. has developed several new products, two of them for the automotive aftermarket.

Retailers, Grocers, Restaurants 'Miss Major Opportunities' to Cut Costs and Improve the Bottom Line

Is ignorance bliss when it comes to sourcing? A recent poll of buyers in the retail, grocery and restaurant chain industries found that 75 percent of those not using e-sourcing methods are confident that they're getting the best value from their suppliers. But they're wrong, according to a report from Intesource. A suppliers' true rock-bottom price is almost always far lower than a buyer suspects. And it's even more likely another qualified source may be hungrier for new business. Buyers just need to know how to shift the tables.

U.S. Companies Continue to 'Play Year-End Games' With Receivables, Payables and Inventory

Many large U.S. companies continue to try and "game the system" at year's end, artificially improving their balance sheets by manipulating receivables, payables and inventory, according to a study from REL, a division of The Hackett Group. Their efforts, which can range from deep discounting and extended payment terms on sales to simply "losing" supplier bills, do have a positive impact in Q4, the study found. But these companies pay a harsh price in Q1, when working capital performance bounces back to even worse levels than before.

Mazree Develops B2B Social Network for Supply-Chain Collaboration

Mazree has created what it claims is the first business-to-business social network for supply-chain and business collaboration.

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