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

Softeon and IBM Collaborate to Streamline Customers’ Warehouse Operations

Softeon and IBM Collaborate to Streamline Customers’ Warehouse Operations

20 September 2024

Softeon is announcing an integration with IBM Sterling Order Management System (OMS) in Softeon Warehouse Management System (WMS), with the aim of helping clients improve distribution center processes, automate key warehouse functions, optimize resources, and enhance overall throughput and efficiency. In this way, Softeon —the only tier-1 WMS provider focused on optimizing warehouse and fulfillment … Read More

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