Since Y2K, the software industry in general has been challenged. And no where has that been more evident than among the largest suppliers of supply chain execution (SCE) software. And after an extended period when industry observers were predicting a broad consolidation of suppliers, the time has finally come. As reported in the April issue of Modern, as many as ten SCE software suppliers were purchased of late, with more undoubtedly on the horizon. For some companies, consolidation means increased market penetration and an expanded consumer base. For others, it's an act of survival.
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