A company’s journey towards the optimal IT solution takes them past various supply chain software vendors.

The Supply Chain Media subway map presents a clear (and interactive) overview of the complex (under) world of IT.

Different types of software

Each line on the map represents a different type of (supply chain) software.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Cross-functional enterprise system driven by an integrated suite of software modules that supports the basic internal business processes of a company.
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Primarily aims to control the movement and storage of materials within a warehouse and process the associated transactions, including shipping, receiving, put-away and picking.
Transport Management System (incl. route scheduling & optimization)
Designed to manage and optimize inbound and/or outbound transportation operations through automated routing and rating, shipment consolidation and load building and transportation cost visibility and allocation.
Freight Procurement / Management Platform
Software platform to select carriers and manage shipments of packages, pallets and containers by using booking, tracking, accounting and reporting capabilities (also called Freight Management).
Global Trade Management (incl. customs & duty regulations)
Software that automates key import, export, global logistics and trade agreement management processes customs clearing and duty regulations

The IT Subway Map explained

News

Mecalux enhances Easy WMS with generative AI

Mecalux enhances Easy WMS with generative AI

14 March 2025

Mecalux Software Solutions has integrated generative artificial intelligence (AI) into its Easy WMS warehouse management system, enabling it to process requests naturally, simulating human conversation and interaction. Users can engage with the system through a chat interface that interprets and responds to complex queries in seven languages. This capability streamlines decision-making and facilitates actions aimed … Read More

EcoVadis Unveils Carbon Data Network to Help Meet Net Zero Targets

EcoVadis Unveils Carbon Data Network to Help Meet Net Zero Targets

12 March 2025

EcoVadis, a sustainability intelligence platform for global supply chains, has unveiled its Carbon Data Network (CDN) at the Sustain 2025 conference. CDN represents a giant leap-forward in Scope 3 decarbonization, providing businesses with unparalleled access to insights on primary carbon data reliability from their suppliers. Built on a network of more than 150,000 organizations, this … Read More

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