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.
Shipment & Transport Execution Platforms (incl. Freight Management)
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

Ace & Tate partners with RELEX Solutions to provide unified forecasting and replenishment

Ace & Tate partners with RELEX Solutions to provide unified forecasting and replenishment

30 mei 2023

Ace & Tate, a Dutch retailer that designs and distributes private-label eyewear and accessories, will partner with RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, to implement unified forecasting and replenishment. The RELEX solution will assist Ace & Tate in improving store-level availability and decreasing stock levels across all of their 85 … Read More

CSR Selects Kinaxis for Concurrent Supply Chain Planning Solutions

CSR Selects Kinaxis for Concurrent Supply Chain Planning Solutions

19 mei 2023

OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), the authority in driving agility for fast, confident decision-making in an unpredictable world, announced today that CSR, one of the leading building products in Australia and New Zealand, has selected Kinaxis to drive accuracy and transparency across its supply chain and ensure they are prepared for the unexpected. CSR is the name … Read More

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