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Cloud Computing, Software as a Service and APIs

In this video you will learn about Cloud technologies, Software as a service and Open APIs.

In this video you will learn about some recent ICT technologies that have a big impact on supply chains and hold large promise for supply chain innovation.

Cloud and software as a service offer the possibilities to rent the latest software and use modern software without lengthy installation and implementation processes. Also these Software as a Service (SAAS) solutions are capable of enabling collaboration with supply chain partners. If the SAAS solution also offers Open APIs integration to other systems becomes feasible. We show how these technologies enable interesting developments such as open information hubs and exchanges.

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Supply Chain Innovation: How Technology Can Create a Sustainable Future

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