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

Manhattan Debuts Postgame Spotlight, a Rich Analytics Tool to Optimize Fulfillment Performance

Manhattan Debuts Postgame Spotlight, a Rich Analytics Tool to Optimize Fulfillment Performance

15 January 2025

Manhattan Associates (NASDAQ: MANH) announced the availability of Postgame Spotlight, a capability brought to life through a real-time dashboard, that highlights inventory allocation and placement decisions that limit order fulfillment performance. The solution provides real-time scenario analytics and actionable recommendations that can be shared with inventory planners to eliminate inventory deployment mistakes and reduce order … Read More

Cushman & Wakefield Uses AIMMS to Optimize Clients’ Supply Chains and Real Estate Portfolios

Cushman & Wakefield Uses AIMMS to Optimize Clients’ Supply Chains and Real Estate Portfolios

9 December 2024

AIMMS, a supply chain optimization software provider, is excited to announce that Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) is using AIMMS SC Navigator in conjunction with their deep supply chain expertise and commercial real estate networks to optimize supply chains and portfolio performance for clients. Through a successful partnership with the global real estate services firms’ Supply … Read More

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