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

JDE Peet’s goes live with OMP’s Unison Planning™

JDE Peet’s goes live with OMP’s Unison Planning™

1 April 2026

OMP has partnered with global pure-play coffee leader JDE Peet’s to deliver advanced end-to-end supply chain planning. With Unison Planning™ now live, JDE Peet’s will improve planning accuracy, reduce inventory costs, and improve overall agility. The go-live marks the first wave of IRIS (Intelligent, Responsive, and Integrated Supply Chain Planning), JDE Peet’s transformation program to … Read More

Hardis Supply Chain and Pandora partner on global WMS transformation to modernize jewelry supply chain

Hardis Supply Chain and Pandora partner on global WMS transformation to modernize jewelry supply chain

30 March 2026

Hardis Supply Chain, today announced a strategic partnership with Pandora, to support a major global warehouse management system (WMS) transformation. The initiative is helping Pandora modernize and standardize warehouse operations across regions as part of a broader, end-to-end supply chain transformation. Pandora has embarked on a comprehensive modernization program spanning ERP, WMS, TMS, and global … Read More

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