Robust Supply Chain Software to Help Businesses Reduce Reverse Logistics Expenses. Globalization has given way to a complex multi-modal infrastructure of supply chains. With the many links added to the chain, precious cargo runs a higher risk of being damaged. When the cargo is rejected or returned to the supplier they incur a charge when having to apply reverse logistics. To minimize the costs associated with that process supplier need to employ robust supply chain visibility technology to increase efficiency and reduce harm to precious cargo. Producing a robust supply chain management software solution starts with providing the architecture for material requirements planning applications, manufacturing software, inventory and warehouse management systems, order processing, and shipping technology. The following lists are the core features the SCM software technology should employ for each link in the supply chain:
Manufacturing and Material Requirements Planning
Labor and material capacity requirements planning applications Equipment allocation software Database for supplier, vendor, and retailer information Invoicing and billing presentment modules
Inventory Management Integrate sales platforms with inventory management systems Automation solutions for replenishing, tracking, expiration, and accounting Inventory management solutions with the latest inventory control devices. Warehouse Management Way-finding applications for dedicated and random storage solutions Floor plan simulators to optimize storage space Shipping and receiving management Order Processing and Fulfillment Aggregation applications to consolidate orders Architecture for efficiently routing orders Backorder management and returns modules Shipping and Logistics Tracking systems with RFID and GPS Delivery confirmation and electronic signature capture modules Product returns and reverse logistics. Tying these applications together using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and integrating that hardware with the overarching Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Business Intelligence (BI) database is the best practice for ensuring that all. Chetu’s Supply Chain team implements solutions for the Supply Chain Industry. Chetu differentiates itself in providing industry specific expertise combined with its low cost, high productivity model. You can find more information about the portfolio of our Supply Chain experience at: http://www.chetu.com/supplychain-management-software.php