The recent merger of JDA Software and RedPrairie marks another phase in the consolidation of supply chain software providers. This post looks at the extraordinary history of mergers and acquisitions in the sector and asks where it goes now. Technology has done wonders in streamlining supply chains, but the profusion of vendors and different systems can provide a major integration headache for many users.
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