Edge Technologies FAQs

A supply chain SaaS platform delivers planning, execution, and analytics capabilities via the cloud. SaaS solutions are accessed over the internet on a subscription basis, so there's no software to install. For supply chain teams, SaaS platforms unify procurement, logistics, and inventory management into a single system that scales as the business grows. Benefits include lower upfront costs, rapid deployment, continuous updates handled by the provider, and real-time collaboration. Built-in analytics and AI help companies monitor KPIs, predict demand, and respond quickly to disruptions.

Edge technology processes data close to the source on sensors or local gateways instead of sending everything to a distant data center. By moving computing power nearer to where data is generated, edge computing cuts latency from tens of milliseconds to a few milliseconds, reduces network traffic by 70 €"90%, and allows autonomous decision making. A layered architecture collects data on end devices, processes it on edge nodes, and uses the cloud for longer term storage. In supply chains, edge technology powers real-time tasks such as automated receiving, damage detection, and predictive maintenance, even in environments with poor connectivity.