The debate between custom development vs. off-the-shelf solutions is critical for organizations aiming to decide between the two for optimizing their technology stack. When implementing the strategy, the question eventually comes to “Build or Buy.” Undoubtedly, the answer will significantly affect the future of your business. To make a decision between building and buying software,

With over 3 billion active Android devices globally, the demand for user-friendly and dynamic Android applications is higher than ever. As the number of users grows, Android app development has become essential for both small and large enterprises, driving the development of creative applications in today’s digital age.  If you’re an entrepreneur with an idea

 The efficiency and performance of your packaged applications can make or break your business’s competitive edge. Many companies struggle with outdated systems, inefficient performance, and integration complexities, which can impact their growth and efficiency. We at Smart IS understand that supporting and maintaining these crucial systems is more than just a technical task; it is

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how industries around the world work, including packaged applications. As AI continues to spread, businesses using systems like SAP, Oracle, and Blue Yonder are facing both opportunities and challenges in integrating AI solutions into their operations. In this blog post, we will explore the role of AI in Packaged Applications,

A Game Changer for Modern Development  The software landscape is ever evolving, demanding faster development cycles and impeccable quality. In this dynamic environment, traditional manual testing methods often struggle to keep pace. Enter automation a transformative force revolutionizing the realm of software quality assurance (QA).  The Need for Automation Manual testing, while crucial, has inherent

Introduction In the fast-paced world of Information Technology, software innovation is the driving force behind transformative changes. As we step into 2024, a myriad of emerging software technologies is reshaping the way we develop, deploy, and interact with applications. This blog post explores some of the most impactful IT software trends that are set to

Introduction:  Welcome, brave developers and project managers, to the rollercoaster ride that is adopting Agile in software development! It’s a journey where sprint planning feels like planning a surprise party for your code, stand-up meetings become a daily comedy show, and user stories are the protagonists in your epic quest for bug-free software. Let’s dive

In today’s digital era, modern design has become integral to many applications, enabling them to offer user-friendly and smooth experiences. However, implementing custom design into mobile apps can be a daunting and time-consuming task for developers with limited knowledge of native components. That’s where Material M3 comes to the rescue. Material M3, a mobile SDK

In today’s digital era, machine learning has become an integral part of many applications, enabling them to offer intelligent and interactive experiences. However, implementing machine learning capabilities into mobile apps can be a daunting task for developers with limited knowledge of machine learning or data science. That’s where ML Kit comes to the rescue. ML

Android, a contemporary operating system designed for mobile devices, has experienced considerable acclaim since its introduction. Over time, the Android framework has undergone multiple modifications aimed at enhancing performance, bolstering security, and introducing fresh features and capabilities. Let’s delve into several noteworthy alterations in the Android framework that have occurred since the year 2020: Android

In recent years, the .NET framework has continuously evolved, offering developers many tools and technologies to build robust and modern applications. Among these innovations, Blazor WebAssembly stands out as a revolutionary framework that combines the power of .NET with the versatility of web development. In this blog, we will delve into the fascinating world of

  The Intranet has proven to be more than useful in the last couple of years, with the work from home setup. A successful intranet needs to be designed with an understanding of your team workflow, technology stack, industry best practices, security landscape and a whole host of other considerations. An intranet is far more than just a single focus communication tool, it is

As the digital age continues to evolve, businesses are left to determine if physical marketing materials are necessary to target their intended audience. Consumers are now offered the ability to access businesses products and services directly from their personal device through the power of e-commerce stores and mobile applications. The user experience should be consistent

By Khurram Ahmad CEO of  Smart IS International

Any organization that is striving to do better is undergoing a constant change. Managing this change and communicating it through the organization allows for growth and lack of it ends producing chaos.

What is “Change”? Understanding this will

In this blog post, I list some handy MOCA commands that can help when performing ad hoc support tasks on a RedPrairie server. Originally published on saadwmsblog.blogspot.com

I initially wanted to title this post as “Top 10 reasons to show your JDA/BY consultant the door” — but that would have been too cold. But these are mistakes I have seen over and over again so I wanted to mention them here. 10. Overuse of policies (as opposed to custom columns) Add a column

Overview All JDA/BY WMS implementations need an RF Solution — a solution for physical devices that are used on the floor to perform most of the warehouse functions. Man Hours spent on these devices far exceed than those on GUI screens. But the solution for these devices looks the same as it did a decade

JDA/BY WMS Application offers a multitude of options for enhancing the operational efficiencies of the warehouse. It achieves this through a highly configurable product that can adapt to the changing needs of business dynamics and still achieve the needed operation throughput. While the JDA/BY Application is doing all this operational management for getting the needed

Thanks to the open framework of JDA/BY MOCA framework we have a few options when it comes to the clients that can access the MOCA Server. I wanted to compare clients to see how they are different from each other. If there are features that I have missed, let me know so that I can

JDA/BY WMS has always been rich with functionality and remained cutting edge, attempting to outpace the competition in features and functionality. However, any focus on providing easy access to the rich data it gathers on the user performance, WMS throughput, potential backlogs etc. was never in the plan. JDA/BY’s solution for easy access to the

By Khurram Ahmad, CEO of Smart IS International All JDA/Blue Yonder WMS implementations need an RF Solution; a solution for physical devices that are used on the floor to perform most of the warehouse functions. Man-Hours spent on these devices far exceed those on GUI screens. However, when we look closely at the evolution of JDA/Blue

A JDA (BlueYonder) Perspective By Khurram Ahmad, CEO of Smart IS International INTRODUCTION So, you (or your company) have decided to upgrade your JDA/Blue Yonder WMS to a later version. Chances are that you are opting to go to the 2017 version and wondering how successful this venture will be and what pitfalls await you? The