Cloud Computing Use Increases Among Supply Chains

January 25, 2013 Off By David
Object Storage

Grazed from Smart Data Collective. Author: Thu Pham.

Cloud computing has found a place in nearly every industry, from e-commerce and banking to automotive to healthcare, and all the processes in between. Research shows that cloud use in supply chains has increased dramatically over the past year, and doesn’t expect to slow down in 2013. Dwight Klappich, research vice president for Gartner, explains that supply chain management has adopted cloud use quickly, with an estimated 40% increase in 2012 over 2011. He explains in a Logistics Management article watching this shift from more traditional software to the cloud:

“Two to three years ago when we talked to shippers about software, the cloud was just one option. In many cases, cloud has now become a preference for companies.” He predicts that around 50% of the transportation subset of supply chains are currently cloud-based…

Shifting towards the cloud might seem daunting for those who manage supply chains, as most people worry over the security and availability of their data, but hosting with a cloud provider can actually help alleviate the pressures in those areas…

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