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

Consafe Logistics acquires Solid WMS to broaden WMS offering

Consafe Logistics acquires Solid WMS to broaden WMS offering

8 May 2025

Consafe Logistics, a software product company delivering innovative Warehouse Management System (WMS), Warehouse Execution System (WES), and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), today announces the strategic acquisition of Solid WMS, a Dutch SaaS-based Warehouse Management System (WMS) provider located in Breda, Netherlands. This acquisition supports Consafe Logistics’ ambition to serve a broader range of warehouses and … Read More

Littlebit boosts automation and enhances process efficiency with Slimstock

Littlebit boosts automation and enhances process efficiency with Slimstock

7 May 2025

Littlebit Technology, is now optimising its supply chain and inventory processes with the Slimstock software Slim4. The company aims to increase the level of automation and make processes more efficient in view of the increasing internationalisation and volatility of the market. At the same time, the focus is on reducing excess stock and optimising product … Read More

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