What is an SCM system and why do companies use it?

An SCM system is software that helps plan, buy, make, store, and deliver goods across the supply chain. It is used to reduce stockouts and extra inventory, improve delivery times, and give better visibility from suppliers to customers.

Typical modules include -

  1. Demand Planning
  2. Supply planning
  3. Procurement
  4. Supplier Management
  5. Inventory & Warehouse Management
  6. Transportation Management
  7. Order Fulfillment
  8. Logistics Tracking

Top 10 global players

Major SCM suites are often part of larger platforms such as

  1. SAP (SAP Integrated Business Planning and SCM)
  2. Oracle SCM Cloud
  3. Blue Yonder
  4. Infor Supply Chain
  5. Manhattan Associates
  6. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain
  7. Kinaxis
  8. Descartes
  9. Epicor
  10. JDA‑related tools

Author

Himanshu Gupta

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