Software Categories Research Resources Software Selection About Us EN Home | All Categories | Solution list Top SCM Systems - Compare and Research Interested in comparing, evaluating, and implementing a Supply Chain Management (SCM) system? Check out, below, a list of the top SCM systems. You can also get a SCM Request for Proposal (RFP) template, compare SCM features and functionalities with our capability templates, and build custom, comparison reports. Additionally, read our SCM Buyer’s Guides and learn more through our FAQs and articles. Solutions Overview Buyer's Guide Selection Tools Publications FAQs Compare Now Solution list Refine Results Solution list Search Subcategories Supply Chain & Logistics 217 Inventory Management 69 Supply Chain Management (SCM) 39 Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) 24 Fleet Management 18 Demand Management Software 17 Transportation Management Systems (TMS) 17 Barcode 16 Geographical Information System (GIS) 15 Industries Business size Features Platforms Price TEC Certified Sort by Popularity Alphabetical Dynamics 365 Microsoft Compare Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a suite of business management apps that includes built-in customer relationship management (CRM) functionality. This CRM functionality was previously offered as a standalone solution under the name of Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement. Microsoft recently changed the name of this product line by folding Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement into the Dynamics 365 solution as a part of a larger system, instead of a standalone solution. Now that Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement is no longer an official product title, the name implies Dynamics 365 CRM functionality in general. The new name doesn’t imply a change to the quality of the software product. Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM applications still provide excellent support for the largest enterprises, competing with SAP and Oracle for top spot on the business software market. The recent change to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement further integrates this suite of CRM apps into Microsoft’s business management solution ecosystem. Instead of a separate CRM systems, Microsoft has decided to combine the Customer Engagement product within a single customer data platform under the Dynamics 365 brand. CRM apps within Microsoft Dynamics 365 help to build stronger relationships with customers, improve sales and service productivity, and provide a platform that helps to achieve full data visibility. The modules and features within Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement represented a full suite of functionality within a discrete CRM software system. Companies implementing CRM through the current version of Microsoft Dynamics 365 will find that Customer Engagement has been broken down into modules that comprise a robust CRM solution deployed over the cloud: Compared to many competing CRM systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 approaches functionality from a granular point of view, giving customers the option of picking and choosing from modules instead of presenting a monolithic product. This approach provides a bit more transparency than vendors who aren’t as upfront about their CRM solutions. As one of the biggest and most advanced software companies in the world, Microsoft can provide CRM functionality that most businesses—even direct competitors—can’t match. For example, Dynamics 365 assisted HP through the creation of a virtual agent that handled more than 600 million contacts for customer service purposes. The CRM applications within Dynamics 365 can seamlessly connect to related software systems and business departments, facilitating improved collaboration with coworkers and better communication with customers. This helps to bolster customer relationships, increase closing rates, and reduce the cost of providing service without impacting the quality of service provided. Connected to the Dynamics 365 ecosystem, the CRM can access a single, comprehensive set of customer data that can be analyzed from multiple viewpoints. As a whole, the Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP ecosystem is viewed as an industry leading business software suite. Industry analysts firms such as IDC and Forrester name Dynamics 365 as an industry leader. Gartner Magic Quadrant lists Microsoft as a leader in cloud ERP for product-centric enterprises, alongside Oracle ERP cloud and Infor CloudSuite. Clearly, Microsoft is a prestigious software company that offers some industry-leading business solutions. However, businesses should approach software evaluation with their own company needs top of mind, instead of relying on third-party reviews. Microsoft Dynamics 365 pricing follows a subscription model that depends mostly on the number of users or tenants who access the system. Unlike most of their competitors, Microsoft does publish a price list for all the CRM modules that they used to offer through their Customer Engagement software product. Transparent pricing should be lauded, even if the presentation of the à la carte pricing approach appears a bit complicated at first. Microsoft has been a leading software vendor for decades, so they’ve grown a partner and reseller network that few, if any, competitors can match. Businesses seeking a reseller, implementer, or service provider can search through Microsoft’s website to find a trusted partner, including those with experience in your industry and geographic location. Since Dynamics 365 as a whole is a massive business solution with thousands of ERP and CRM features, finding a partner that meshes well with your culture and business requirements is a key aspect of a successful Dynamics 365 deployment. NetSuite Oracle NetSuite Certified Product Compare NetSuite offers all the traditional ERP capabilities and business processes including, order to cash, procure to pay, plan to produce, and record to report. Additionally, NetSuite offers advanced features, including all the multi’s (company, currency, country), WMS, PSA, SCM, HCM, planning/budgeting, and Ecommerce. A NetSuite ERP implementation brings multiple business processes and data together into a single database that serves as a central source of information. NetSuite is built with best in class business processes and role-based dashboards: Advertising and Digital Marketing Agencies, Apparel, Footwear and Accessories, Campus Stores, Consulting, Education, Energy, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Health and Beauty, Healthcare and Life Sciences, IT Services, Manufacturing, Media and Publishing, Non-profits, Professional Services, Restaurants and Hospitality, Retail, Software and Technology Companies, Transportation and Logistics, Wholesale Distribution. (Visit NetSuite.com for the most current information and more details on our capabilities in each industry.) GT Nexus Enterprise Solutions for Global Logistics GT Nexus Compare GT Nexus integrated global logistics solutions are based on a proven, Internet-centric technology platform designed for transportation logistics and supply chain execution coordination on a global scale. Acting as the secure corporate "nerve center" for supply chain data and intelligence, GT Nexus-powered Private Logistics Networks connect partners, standardize processes, and streamline the global logistics and order fulfillment. Delivered as a hosted service over the Web, users interact through standard Web browsers while electronic integratations to partner systems are accomplished through standard EDI or XML message transaction management, using GT Nexus-developed integration tools as well as industry-standard integration software. Transportation Management System Manhattan Associates, Inc. Compare Manhattan Associates' Transportation Management solutions provide users with the ability to automate a transportation network—whether inbound or outbound, or private fleet or common carrier. Transportation Management solutions integrate transportation procurement, planning, and execution. Transportation Management solutions include transportation procurement, transportation planning and execution, fleet management, carrier management, audit, payment, and claims. iVend Retail CitiXsys Technologies Limited Certification in Progress Compare iVend Retail is an end-to-end retail management solution for midmarket retail store chain companies. The solution covers all aspects of retail business, ranging from head-office functions to back-office store and point-of-sale (POS) operations. The application is designed to scale from a single-store specialty retail operation to retail operations having hundreds of stores spanning multiple geographies. iVend Retail is integrated with SAP Business One, and provides features including loyalty and gift card management. Pricing and promotions management functionality allows a head office to run targeted campaigns for specific stores, with period and volume discounts. Promotions can also be based on "buy-some-get-some," sales totals, and "happy hours." The integrated loyalty management module enables the setup and management of multiple loyalty schemes that allow assigning of points on customer purchases. With the added ability to define ageing criteria for loyalty points, customers can redeem loyalty points across the entire network of stores. Information availability and hence decision making can be improved with numerous reports and enquiries in different categories of business operations—including sales, collections, inventory, and fulfillment—which can be exported to Excel and Word. iVend Retail is architected in a way that does not require stores to always be connected to head office over the Internet. eGPS Adexa, Inc. Compare The Adexa Enterprise Global Planning System (eGPS) is a suite of eleven integrated solutions. It delivers an enterprise business planning solution encompassing supply chain planning, event and enterprise performance management, and intelligent collaboration. Adexa gives a local and global view of supply and demand requirements and constraints, and provides insights for optimization. Event management capabilities issues alerts about issues through KPI reports, alerts, and messages. business solutions include corporate planning; supplier management; event management and analytics; order fulfillment; order life cycle planning; supply chain planning; factory planning and scheduling; product life cycle; collaborative demand and supply planning; sales; and inventory and operations planning. Demantra Oracle Compare Demantra Demand Management solution lets you sense, plan for, and proactively respond to demand by sharing a one-number plan that aligns your organization across departments and users. Accuplus Cadre Technologies, Inc Compare The Accuplus® Integrated Distribution Logistics® System is a comprehensive software package for managing warehouse and distribution logistics operations. Accuplus® features the ability to manage multiple warehouses, customers, products, rates, carriers, consignees, inbound receipts, bills of lading, and much more. Accuplus® also produces reports of inventory, activity, and a wide variety of management and customer specific information. Accuplus® has a variety of base system and optional subsystem features, so you customize it to fit your needs. Optional modules such as RF, EDI. Internet Visibility and data/transaction management, Kitting, Hazmat, Batch Collection, Parcel Shipping Interface, Labor Management, and much more integrate seamlessly to the base system. Accuplus® has been tested with over 20,000 customers at hundreds of storage sites and is the result of over 25 years of continued development and technology enhancements. Driven by user group requests and new technological developments, the Accuplus® Development Team is constantly upgrading the product to ensure that it continues to be state-of-the-art. Accuplus® is a proven system that will grow with your business needs and offer the latest performance capabilities available in the industry. Pronto Xi Pronto Software Compare PRONTO-Xi is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution designed to help companies maintain visibility over the extended enterprise—including field sales and technical staff—and closely manage the entire supply chain. It includes a business intelligence (BI) analytics tool that can help employees analyze data, interpret trends, and make decisions based on the most up-to-date information. By integrating accounting, operational, and mobile features on one system, Pronto Xi ERP synchronizes all business processes—delivering information to fuel collaboration and direction to strengthen compliance. With built-in business intelligence, data is visualized, analyzed, and shared with ease—enabling more strategic decisions. Pronto Xi is modular and scalable—with on-premises, hosted, and SaaS deployment options. PRONTO-Xi runs on a variety of hardware platforms and operating systems (OSs), and includes built-in mobile and Internet technology. Infor M3 Infor Certified Product Compare Infor M3 is a powerful cloud ERP software solution that uses the latest technologies to provide an exceptional user experience and powerful analytics in a multicompany, multicountry, and multisite ERP cloud solution platform. Infor M3 and related industry-specific CloudSuite solutions come with built-in industry-leading functionality for the chemical, distribution, equipment, fashion, food and beverage, and industrial manufacturing industries. Infor M3 can help midsize to large national and global organizations quickly move into the digital age, respond faster to change, reduce excess inventory, and cut costs. In addition, it helps you manage your network of people, technology, activities, information, and resources efficiently and economically. Flexible deployment options and implementation accelerators offer a low total cost of ownership and short time to value. 1 2 3 Showing page 1 of 4 Overview Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software Supply chain management (SCM) software solutions are built to manage the movement of goods within and across the global supply chain. The SCM market is broken into two broader categories, those of supply chain planning (SCP) and supply chain execution (SCE). The goal of SCP tools is to pool together all demand signals and produce a valid plan to fill that demand. While the SCE tools are used to manage the physical movement of goods within a warehouse and around the globe. Supply chain execution tools category includes warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), and international and global trade management (GTM) solutions. Though each of these tools is used for specific business purposes, for most organizations, these tools need to operate in tandem. The current snapshot of the market reveals that there are multiple vendors that have solutions for an individual area, for example, WMS solutions, but fewer vendors offer a full, integrated suite of SCM offerings. SCM Software Benefits The top supply chain management software offers many benefits to companies. Among the many benefits are increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs, more agile operations, improved employee satisfaction, and access to the latest technology on the market. Here are more details on these benefits: Increased Customer Satisfaction SCM solutions can significantly increase customer satisfaction. The software makes it possible to know with precise detail exactly when, where, and how products can be moved across the supply chain and to the ultimate destination—the customer. It is amazing how many companies still struggle to get a handle on basic inventory management issues that may turn a customer away to another vendor. Once that customer is lost, they may never come back. Reduced Costs It almost goes without saying that having tighter controls over inventory will bring down costs. Knowing exactly what is needed and when can help reduce inventory-carrying costs greatly. Other scenarios such as vendor managed inventory and consigned inventory management practices will further free a company from carrying inventory costs. For some industries such as door manufacturing, the cost of transportation is the biggest overhead burden. WMS and TMS solutions can be a big help in bringing down the cost of doing business. Improved Employee Satisfaction Employees are much more satisfied with their job when they are doing more meaningful work and using modern software solutions. Workers don’t want to spend an hour walking around the warehouse to look for the last set of brake pads to fill a rush customer order. Nor do they want to do it by carrying a piece of paper across the warehouse, scratching the missing part number onto a warehouse pick slip, and going back to the office to enter the information in before leaving. The right tools will help retain valued employees and help bring new employees on board. More Agile Operations Agility is not a characteristic of supply chain management tools that is easy to measure. But, to be an agile business means having tools that allow an organization to move and bend to the unexpected. Small disruptions to the supply chain are common and should be easy to navigate with any system. However, as the recent COVID-19 pandemic has shown, it is a company that has full control over the entire supply chain that can make large-scale course corrections and adjust for extreme challenges to business. Access to the Latest Technology In the digital age, having the latest technology is no longer just a nice to have. The latest technology is needed across the board to participate in the digital economy. For SCM solutions, the latest technology provides integration to mobile devices, 24/7 access to cloud software, autonomous warehouse robots, smart-connected devices, and the ability to apply artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to current and future problems in the supply chain. An SCM solution should provide a platform for bringing this latest technology to supply chain problems. Standard SCM Software Features, Functions, and Modules Supply chain management (SCM) software is designed to track a wide range of connected processes across an entire supply chain. Supply chains come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from a very simple model to an extremely complicated one like that of assembling the components of the most advanced jet fighters. TEC’s SCM model is broken down into a number of individual modules for tracking the entire supply chain. The supply chain process starts with planning the product demand, lining up suppliers for order fulfillment, tracking the inventory in warehouses, and the transportation of that product including managing all the requisite documents needed to move the products on a global scale. TEC’s analysts have identified the following set of software modules to support this process: Warehouse Management System (WMS)—A WMS provides tools used by a company to organize and optimize its storage facilities. At the same time, these systems provide task direction and activity support. The combination of system-directed operations, supported by real-time, paper-less, and interactive information systems will provide warehouse management and personnel with the tools to direct, control, measure, and report on distribution operations. Submodules in warehouse management are broken down to support the functionality, adaptability, and the technology to configure the WMS solution. Transportation Management System (TMS)—Transportation involves many different parties within and outside a company that are required to routinely share information and ideas. A fully functional transportation management system should provide the basic components of a shared information system to support: content such as rates, routes, roles, and contracts at inter-enterprise generic levels; commerce to support and create transaction sets, documents, and information exchanged to facilitate the booking, execution, and settlement of transportation movements on an "any-to-any" level; and collaboration for real-time and interactive exchange between multiple parties, irrespective of roles. The submodules of a TMS are divided into the system definition and setup module, and a module for planning, execution, and tracking. International Trade and Logistics (ITL)—The international and global trade of goods requires companies to follow and comply with policies of and manage records associated with the transport of goods across international borders. The role of an ITL system is to support the additional requirements of moving goods across borders, including records-keeping and document management. Common submodules are content administration, collaboration, and tools for management of international commerce. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)—SRM software provides the structure around establishing and monitoring the suppliers participating in a company’s supply chain. The concept is similar to that of customer relationship management (CRM) systems, but not as well known outside of procurement circles. Submodules in SRM systems can include Design, Sourcing, Procurement, Fulfillment, Manufacturing, and Settlement. Demand Management and Supply Chain Planning (SCP)—Demand management and SCP systems, like the global supply chains which they support, have become increasingly sophisticated in their own right. They have moved beyond the narrow view of forecasting from limited demand signals to encompass global processes, seasonality, and modeling of supply chain disruptions. In addition, the real-time nature of today’s business requires that rapid feedback from markets and adjustments to demand assumptions are propagated throughout the supply chain to improve delivery and cost performance. Demand management submodules include Promotion Planning, Merchandise Planning, Consensus Planning, Forecasting, and Metrics and Reporting. Order Management—The movement and tracking of goods across the supply chain requires some construct for binding the process together. And though it is quite overused, the term “orders” is used for these documents in the supply chain. The orders in the supply chain may have all the details needed to fully ship a product order to the customer across the country, or they may be simple instructions for moving inventory across a warehouse. Order management submodules include Order Promising, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Execution Visibility, Inbound Coordination, and Shipment Outbound Management. Supply Chain Analytics—Supply chains are unique and effectively monitoring and analyzing them is the job of purpose-built tools. This software allows individuals within a supply chain network to detect problems within the processes and nodes within the supply chain. The software also allows supply chain planners to perform a multitude of "what-if" analyses to determine the optimal paths within the supply chain. Submodules support Supply Chain Optimization, Supply Chain Event Management, and Production and Supply Planning. How to Choose the Best SCM Software? Deciding on the right SCM solution to meet your organization’s needs can be a long and costly process. Some companies choose to make the decision on their own while others choose to use a selection services firm to help them. Whichever you choose, TEC has resources to help. TEC’s full range of services includes request for proposal (RFP)/request for information (RFI) templates for the do-it-yourselfer. TEC’s impartial selection services team provides great value for the time and cost. TEC’s selection services team uses a structured methodology and a proprietary decision support tool, TEC Advisor, to guide the selection. Please visit our site to see for full suite of offerings. SCM Pricing Considerations Supply chain management (SCM) software, like most software categories, is rapidly moving to a cloud subscription pricing model. Some of the vendors will still offer on-premise licensing and software, but the vendors with offerings continue to dwindle. The total cost of the software will depend on many factors including the number of users, size of company operations, and the overall complexity of the supply chain operations. Though the cost of SCM software will not be as great as that of ERP software, the TEC ERP pricing guide provides a breakdown of pricing factors that should be considered when implementing any type of enterprise application software. Supply chain management solutions are prime candidates for a phased implementation where different modules are implemented over time. For example, a distribution company may wish to implement a global trade management (GTM) solution immediately, then adopt a warehouse management solution (WMS). Keep this in mind when negotiating pricing, as a vendor may offer a better rate for a bundled offering of SCM modules. What Types of Businesses Use SCM? Any business that needs to manage the flow of goods benefits from the use of supply chain software. Companies in distribution and manufacturing rely on these systems to manage the lifeblood of their organization. The global supply chain continues to grow more complex and at times tenuous as the world writes new chapters to globalization on a regular basis. From natural disasters, to man-made disasters, to now global pandemics, it’s now more important than ever for companies to have the right SCM tools for managing the supply chain. What Are the Most Popular SCM Software Vendors? The best-known names in enterprise application software are major players in the supply chain management (SCM) software arena. The enterprise resource planning (ERP) software vendors SAP, Oracle, and Infor all have solutions across the SCM spectrum. The SCM market benefits from a number of strong niche players that bring unique perspectives to the space. As discussed above, some players might be focused only on SCP or SCE markets. Oracle SAP Infor Körber Manhattan Associates Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software) Descartes Kinaxis E2open Tecsys Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software Buyer’s Guide Supply chain management (SCM) software manages the flow of goods and services from the sourcing of raw materials and manufacture of semi-finished goods to the manufacture and/or assembly of the final products to the distribution and supply of these products to the end user. While the length and complexity of the supply chain differ among industry verticals and companies operating within them, supply chains cover a wide variety of areas and functions. These include planning and forecasting, raw and semi-finished goods procurement and manufacturing, inventory and warehouse management, transportation management, global trade management, and electronic trading networks. Efficiently managing the flow of goods and services throughout the supply chain becomes the job of SCM software solutions. While different solutions address different areas of the supply chain with greater efficiency, SCM software enables organizations to gain the necessary visibility into their chain to effectively manage the business and ensure customer satisfaction. Think of the cold chain and the efficient distribution of COVID-19 vaccines under strict temperature controls and other specifications, and you quickly realize the importance of having the right SCM solution in place. The TEC 2021 SCM Software Buyer’s Guide examines these areas: core features and functionality sets of SCM software technological trends shaping the SCM software landscape major benefits of using an SCM solution that addresses your needs top providers of SCM software solutions key factors to consider when evaluating and selecting an SCM solution, and more. After reading this guide, you’ll have an increased appreciation of the need for effective supply chain management for your organization and how to begin the process of achieving it. Read more By Ted Rohm | September 2, 2021 Buyer Guide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Supply Chain Management (SCM) Manufacturing Transportation Warehousing Download Buyers's Guide Selection Tools RFP Template Point of Sale (POS) Systems RFP Template View RFP Template Supply Chain Management (SCM) Requirements Checklist View RFP Template Supply Chain Management (SCM) RFP Template View Supply Chain & Logistics software selection tools Top Publications Industry Report Redefining Agility in Enterprise Applications View Buyer Guide Supply Chain Management (SCM) Software Buyer’s Guide View Whitepaper 10 Must-Reads for Healthcare Leaders Focused on Building a Resilient Supply Chain View View All Publication Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q. What is supply chain management? Supply chain management (SCM) refers to the processes that impact the flow of products and services. This includes parts and raw materials for manufacturing, procurement and sourcing, logistics, inventory and warehouse management, supplier relationship management, and more. SCM software helps companies manage all of these processes in one central system. Read more about what SCM and SCM software involves in this TEC blog post. Q. What does supply chain management involve? Supply chain management involves all business processes and tasks required to maintain a productive and profitable flow of products and services. SCM software supports the management of raw materials and parts, logistics, inventory, supplier relationships, and a wide range of other SCM-related business activity. We cover 2020 trends in SCM technology in this post. Q. How much does supply chain management software cost? The cost of supply chain management software tends to increase alongside the size of the business purchasing the solution. Usually, larger businesses will require support for more users or a greater volume of business activity through the solution. Also, companies that require an extensive set of SCM software features will pay more than businesses with less complex requirements. Q. Why is supply chain management important for an organization? Supply chain management processes ensure that businesses like manufacturers, distributors, and professional service companies have the materials, parts, and resources required to carry out planned business activities as efficiently as possible. Additionally, companies with cost-effective, efficient, and resilient supply chains have a competitive edge over industry peers without great SCM software and processes. Q. How do I choose the right supply chain management system? Choosing the right supply chain management system for your company involves performing a thorough evaluation of your business requirements and taking a structured, data-driven approach to determining the SCM system that most closely meets those requirements. It may be that the latest or most popular SCM solution is not the right one for your business. Ensuring the SCM solution you select provides coverage of your specific needs, developing a strong relationship with the software vendor and their partners, and negotiating a good deal is the best path to success. Q. What are the basic components of a supply chain management (SCM) system? The basic components of a supply chain management system include the following software modules: Supply chain planning and execution Supply chain visibility Inventory management Warehouse management Asset management Demand planning Transportation and logistics Event management Q. What is the best supply chain management system? There isn’t a single best SCM system for all companies. A wide variety of excellent supply chain management systems can provide outstanding support. The best SCM software will be the solution that covers your business requirements without going over budget. The best-known players include SAP, Oracle, JDA, Netsuite, Infor, Logility, Dassault Systemes, and Highjump, but there are many smaller or niche solutions that may be the best for your business. Q. What are the major types of SCM software? The category of SCM software includes the following types of solutions: Demand management Supplier relationship management (SRM) Inventory management and warehouse management systems (WMS) Logistics and transportation management systems (TMS) Distribution and fleet management solutions Q. What companies use supply chain management? Manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and professional services companies are the most enthusiastic and frequent adopters of SCM software and technology. 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