You are providing interesting perspective as always…

I am working on an article focused on SaaS and thought I’d share a portion of it as a quick overview on what the general benefits of SaaS can be. It’s not logistics specific but I think the concepts still apply.

Benefits of SaaS (Software as a Service)

In the old way of thinking, companies were used to buying, building,
and maintaining their IT infrastructures despite exponential costs. SaaS gives companies an alternative. Now, they can plug in and subscribe to services built on shared infrastructure via the Internet. The SaaS model has gained popularity in recent years because of the many benefits it offers to businesses of all sizes and types.

The main benefits that are attracting businesses customers to take advantage of SaaS solutions:

High Adoption: SaaS applications are easily accessible from any computer or any device—anytime, anywhere. Because most people are familiar with using the Internet to find what they need, SaaS apps tend to have high adoption rates, with a lower learning curve.

Lower Initial Costs and Easier IT Implementation: SaaS applications are typically subscription based. No license fees mean lower initial costs. Having the SaaS provider manage the IT infrastructure means lower IT costs for hardware, software, and the people needed to manage it all.

Automatic Upgrades: Because the SaaS provider manages all updates and upgrades, there are no patches for customers to download or install. The SaaS provider also manages availability, so there’s no need for customers to add hardware, software, or bandwidth as the user base grows.

Seamless Integration: SaaS vendors with true multitenant architectures can scale indefinitely to meet customer demand. Many SaaS providers also offer customization capabilities to meet specific needs. Plus, many provide APIs that let you integrate with existing ERP systems or other business productivity systems.

Kenneth Kowal
eROUTINGguide