Introduction
Supply chains have become increasingly complex over the last few decades as more companies move their operations overseas and more consumers expect products delivered directly to their doors. An efficient supply chain can give you a competitive advantage. Unfortunately, the opposite is also true. If you don’t have a lean supply chain, other companies can beat you by lowering their costs and responding to changes faster.
Distribution software makes it easier for your company to manage every aspect of your supply chain, from choosing the shortest routes for delivery trucks to travel to tracking the number of items on shelves. Of course, software developers have built a seemingly endless number of platforms for you to consider. The following article discusses the best distribution software for 2022 so you can decide which one suits your needs.
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SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM)
SAP has earned a reputation as one of the best software developers for enterprise resource planning software. SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) comes with all of the tools you need to manage multinational supply chains. SAP SCM stands out for its ability to innovate as supply chains evolve. You can reuse existing supply chains that still perform efficiently for you, your partners, and your customers. When a link in the chain changes, though, you can quickly find an alternative to avoid disruptions.
SAP SCM does more than help you manage supply chains. It puts a focus on reducing emissions and locating ethically sourced materials. More than 80 percent of consumers say that they prefer buying ethically sourced products. With SAP SCM, you can position your brand as an attractive option for consumers interested in protecting the environment and human rights.
Dispatch Science
Dispatch Science is a cloud-based delivery tracking and optimization tool that minimizes the miles and time required for you to get packages to your consumers. The distribution software's powerful algorithms give you insight into route optimization while letting you make exceptions when needed. You maintain full control; Dispatch Science simply gives you the information and real-time alerts necessary to stay in control. Businesses of all sizes can potentially benefit from Dispatch Science. The software gives you three pricing options so you can choose the one that fits your business best. All plans come with SMS messaging, a mobile ordering app, and at least three years of data retention.
E2open
E2open provides a full suite of supply chain diagnostics that helps you make data-driven decisions. It’s an especially good distribution software option for large businesses that rely on shipping fleets to deliver goods and parts on time. Protect your IT ecosystem from security vulnerabilities that could lead to significant downtime. Packagecloud reviews your software updates to discover poisoned packages and other security issues. Start your free trial with Packagecloud to add another layer of protection to your network.
Some of the most effective solutions you can access through E2open include applications powered by artificial intelligence for:
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Channel shaping that helps you select efficient partners.
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Demand sensing that gives you daily demand forecasts.
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Business planning that provides a central repository for all of your business intelligence data.
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Global trade management that streamlines all of your international imports and exports.
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Transportation and logistics that connect to a global carrier network.
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Collaborative manufacturing that improves quality control and visibility at every stage of production.
Logility
Logility develops distribution software for a broad range of industries, including apparel, life sciences, and food. Whether you work at the retail or wholesale level, Logility has a solution for you. Every company takes a unique approach to distribution management. Logility lets you choose the tools that fit your specific strategy. You can choose integrated business planning solutions with features for annual and long-term planning. You can also use supply tools for:
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Supply planning optimization.
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Manufacturing optimization.
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Vendor management.
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Quality control.
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Sourcing management.
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Corporate responsibility.
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Regulatory compliance.
Use Logility to predict future product demand and find the most efficient ways to meet those demands.
Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Oracle Supply Chain Management (SCM) is built with resilience in mind. The distribution software responds quickly to shifting variables, including global supplies, consumer demand, and market conditions. When one part of your supply chain faces a potential disruption Oracle SCM helps you pivot to a reliable alternative. You might only need to use that alternative for a few days, weeks, or months. By showing that you can maintain a steady supply, though, you prove to partners and customers that you understand the details of modern supply chains.
Oracle SCM is one of the few supply chain management platforms that can take advantage of blockchain and Internet-of-Things (IoT) technologies. Expect blockchain and IoT to become more important shortly because they can prove where your shipments are in real-time. You don’t have to rely on someone to scan your package. Instead, the information gets updated automatically to give you accurate information about locations and projected arrival times whenever you need it.
How Packagecloud Can Help
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