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The Pros and Cons of SaaS-Based Warehouse Management Systems

Since cloud-based or SaaS warehouse management systems first appeared around seven years ago, there have been no shortage of opinions proffered on the pros and cons of the Software-as-a-Service model for WMS. Let's look under the hood of SaaS WMS and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.

ShockWatch Unveils Web-Based Management of Cold-Chain Shipments

ShockWatch, a vendor of tools for supply-chain monitoring, has introduced the TrekView Data Management System (DMS) for control of temperature-sensitive products.

Foxfire Introduces SaaS-based Inventory Management Software

Foxfire, a warehouse management software provider, recently announced the availability of Foxfire Inventory Pro, a cloud-based inventory management software for small to mid-sized businesses.

Software AG Launches webMethods 9.5; Tool for Portfolio Management

Software AG has launched a new version of its webMethods platform. Version 9.5 combines cloud, mobile and social technologies with automated business processes.

BravoSolution Unveils Procurement-Alignment App in the Cloud

BravoSolution has launched BravoAlign, a cloud-based application for aligning procurement strategies.

Telogis Launches Enhanced Route Planning Suite

Telogis Inc. has developed the Telogis Route Planning Suite. The tool is an extension of the company's location-intelligence platform, delivered in a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model.

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Smart Software Enables Big Data Management; Debuts Cloud Version

Smart Software Inc. has upgraded its flagship product, SmartForecasts. Release 9.0 is available both as a perpetual license and in a cloud-based version.

SaaS-based Commercial Fleet Telematics Units to See Highly Robust Growth Through 2018, Report Finds

ABI Research forecasts that the total number of software-as-a-service or SaaS-based subscriber units will increase from 1.06 million at the end of 2012 to 16.8 million on a global basis by the end of 2018.

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Six Ways to Ensure a Company Has 'True Supply Chain Execution Convergence'

For logistics-driven companies, advances in mobile computing and communications in the last decade now are leading us toward what Gartner has called true supply chain execution convergence. The potential gains - lower costs, increased efficiency, less waste, reduced environmental impact, higher customer satisfaction and overall improved profitability - are simply too big to ignore. However, corporate executives and planners should proceed carefully in positioning their companies to get the highest return on their investment in converging supply chain execution technologies.

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Accellos, SPS Commerce Offer Supply-Chain App for Microsoft Dynamics GP

Accellos Inc. has joined with SPS Commerce, Inc. to offer an integrated supply-chain management application for the Microsoft Dynamics GP market.

Oracle Adds Services to Cloud Offering; Updates ERP

Oracle Corp. has added 10 services to Oracle Cloud, covering application, social, platform and infrastructure offerings.

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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