JDA teams with Ernst & Young on supply chain digitization projects

Supply chain technology firm JDA Software Group Inc. said Monday it had formed an alliance with consulting firm Ernst & Young LLP (EY) with the goal of providing advances in digitization to streamline clients' supply chains.

The two companies will collaborate to help clients improve their supply chain planning processes, leveraging JDA's portfolio of data analytics and machine learning capabilities and Ernst & Young's Integrated Digital Planning Solution and Digital Fulfillment Solution products, JDA said.

The two firms will also work with technology provider Ingram Micro Inc. to help clients perform logistics fulfillment operations with increased effectiveness for both customers and vendor partners, the firms said.