Supply chain management software
Supply chain management (SCM) software is a category of enterprise software that helps organizations manage the flow of goods, data, and finances related to a product or service, from the procurement of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the consumer. It integrates and…
Key facts
- First appeared
- 1990
- Category
- technology
- Problem solved
- Supply chain management software was created to overcome the fragmentation, inefficiency, and lack of visibility inherent in traditional, siloed approaches to managing complex global supply chains. Before SCM software, businesses struggled with optimizing inventory, coordinating with numerous suppliers and distributors, predicting demand accurately, and responding quickly to disruptions, leading to higher costs, delayed deliveries, and missed sales opportunities.
- Platforms
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), On-premise servers (Windows Server, Linux/Unix), Hybrid cloud environments
Related technologies
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) platforms
- Business Intelligence (BI) tools
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Blockchain technology
Notable users
- Cisco Systems
- FedEx
- Unilever
- Procter & Gamble
- Maersk
- Walmart
- Amazon
- Toyota
- Siemens