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

John Galt Solutions accelerates the path from insight to action with new Atlas Planning platform enhancements

John Galt Solutions accelerates the path from insight to action with new Atlas Planning platform enhancements

29 July 2026

John Galt Solutions announced the latest enhancements to its Atlas Planning Platform focused on streamlined user experience, scenario planning, and trade promotion management, helping teams remove barriers to insight, improve planning agility, and drive more confident decision-making across the end-to-end supply chain. To bridge the gap between data, insights and decision-making, teams require tools that … Read More

McCoy expands its Supply Chain Planning portfolio through a strategic partnership with Sunstice

McCoy expands its Supply Chain Planning portfolio through a strategic partnership with Sunstice

24 July 2026

McCoy & Partners has entered into a strategic partnership with Sunstice, a provider of Supply Chain Planning (SCP) and Revenue Growth Management (RGM) solutions. Through this collaboration, McCoy expands its planning portfolio with a complementary solution alongside SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP), enabling organizations to choose the planning approach that best fits their specific … Read More

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