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Supply Chain Management, Optimisation, Software, Execution
Supply chain management software (SCM) is a term that embraces a wide range of software functionality. The joint purpose of these different modules and tools is to better execute supply chain transactions, manage supplier relationships and control all main business processes related to supply and delivery. The discipline of SCM covers everything from the storage and movement of parts and raw materials, to work in progress (WIP) and the management of goods and materials from source to the point of delivery to the customer. The APICS Dictionary describes SCM as the \"design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally.
Alliance Boots wholesale supply chain gets performance boost with Manhattan Associates' Integrated Planning Solutions
Oct 03, 2006
Tesco.com shops with Microsoft and Manhattan Associates for new supply chain system
Oct 03, 2006
Warehouse Management Solution from Manhattan Associates will help Tesco.com improve customer service
Whirlpool Deploys GXS Trading GridSM to Support Global Supply Chain Operations
Oct 03, 2006
Leading Manufacturer of Home Appliances Leverages GXS' Global Presence to Connect with Trading Partners in Emerging Markets
Planning What's In-Store at World Duty Free
Oct 02, 2006
World Duty Free Increases Sales after Implementing JDA Portfolio.
Diamond Comics Introduces Employee Superheroes with RedPrairie's Workforce Management
Sep 27, 2006
New Workforce Management Program to Improve Productivity and Customer Service Through Best Practices and Employee Self-Accountability
Aldata dominates French food retail sector with Auchan supply chain contract for replenishment optimisation
Sep 26, 2006
Auchan, one of the worlds largest retailers, will improve its replenishment to stores, using G.O.L.D. Topase from global retail solutions provider, Aldata, in its French warehousing operations.
Russian retailer Uniland slashes stock burden with Aldata G.O.L.D.
Sep 20, 2006
Uniland, the 4th largest daily goods retailer in Russia, has reduced store stocks by 20% and store out-of-stocks by 15%, following the implementation of the G.O.L.D. supply chain management system from global retail solutions provider Aldata, in its Urals stores in March 2006.
RedPrairie Delivers Supply Chain Execution Capabilities for the Automotive Industry
Sep 18, 2006
RedPrairies acquisition of ALTA and its manufacturing event management solutions enables automotive OEMs and suppliers to reduce costs and eliminate waste
UNIDRUG DISTRIBUTION GROUP LIMITED WILL IMPROVE SERVICE THROUGH CONTRACT WITH MICROLISE
Sep 18, 2006
The UniDrug Distribution Group Ltd, based in Derbyshire, are currently working with Microlise to deliver the third phase of a Microlise Fleet & Distribution solution.
Management Dynamics Releases Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility Solution
Sep 15, 2006
Management Dynamics Inc., a leading provider of global trade management solutions, today announced the release of its Supply Chain Visibility 9.0 solution
Supply Chain Management Software (SCM)
Supply chain management software (SCMS) is a business term which refers to a whole range of software tools or modules used in executing supply chain transactions, managing supplier relationships and controlling associated business processes. Supply chain management spans all movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) includes all the activities that must take place to get the right product into the right consumer’s hands in the right quantity and at the right time. The supply chain manager supervises all the related logistical processes for the organisation. Effective supply chain management involves the coordination of all of the various elements of the chain as quickly as possible by harmonizing the contributions at each stage, including use of vendor partners and third-party service providers. This must be done as cost-effectively as possible and the priority is to be customer-driven.
Being more attentive to the stages throughout the length of the chain helps companies to stay competitive, reduces overall costs, increases efficiency and ultimately, keeps the customers happy. Supply chains are becoming increasingly integrated and complex, and as such now require dedicated and well-trained managers
Supply chain management (SCM) is sometimes broken down into the stages of planning, execution and shipping. Supply chain planning (SCP) and supply chain execution are the two main categories of SCM software. SCP software applications apply algorithms to predict future requirements and balance supply and demand.
Another definition is provided by the APICS Dictionary when it defines SCM as the "design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally."
Supply chain execution (SCE) is the flow of tasks involved in the supply chain, such as order fulfilment, procurement, warehousing and transporting. SCE software applications track the physical status of goods, the management of materials, and financial information involving all parties.
Supply chain planning software helps organizations manage and replenish their inventory through sales and demand forecasting. As part of a supply chain management system, supply chain planning solutions like sales & operations planning (S&OP) serve an important function in the on-going effort to reduce waste and increase profitability.
Supply chain optimization software handles capacity planning as well as sequencing and scheduling. Beyond simply providing demand estimation data, it allows organizations to act immediately on any pertinent information gathered from the data by altering delivery schedules, shifting stored inventory loads, and adjusting revenue and expense projections.
Supply Chain standards and models:
There are a variety of supply chain models. The Supply-Chain Operations Reference model (SCOR) , developed by the management consulting firm PRTM, now part of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has been endorsed by the Supply-Chain Council (SCC) and has become the industry standard diagnostic tool for supply chain management. SCOR measures total supply chain performance in terms of production flexibility, fulfillment performance, order delivery, reverse logistics efficiency/returns processing, warranty and general service levels.
