SCM — Supply Chain Management System
From purchase planning and delivery alerts to supplier collaboration — put material status in the open so both shortages and dead stock become predictable and can be handled ahead of time.
The problems this solves
Sudden shortage stops the line
Nobody flags a key part before it runs out — you only find out when the line starts, and then come the rush orders and premium air freight.
Dead stock keeps piling up
Over-ordering to avoid shortages turns into dead stock the moment demand shifts — cash sits frozen on the shelves.
Chasing delivery dates by hand
Buyers phone suppliers all day to ask where the order is, and delays always surface at the last minute.
Purchasing out of step with production
The production plan changes but purchasing runs on the old orders — kitting is always either too much or too little.
Core features
Every feature targets a real problem on the floor.
Purchase Planning
Explode demand automatically from orders, BOM and safety stock — producing suggested quantities and timing.
Delivery Alerts
Track the ETA of every PO; delays or looming shortages push straight to purchasing and planning.
Vendor-Managed Inventory
Share stock and usage with suppliers so they replenish to agreed levels and settle on consignment.
Demand Forecasting
Blend historical usage with order trends to forecast demand — kitting tracks reality and ties up less cash.
Replenishment Suggestions
Fall below safety stock and a replenishment suggestion fires — turn it into a purchase request in one click, no manual watching.
Supplier Scorecards
On-time rate, incoming pass-rate and price scored automatically — sourcing decisions backed by data.
What you get
Works with every other module
Data flows through once — no more re-keying.
ERP / Purchasing
Requisitions, POs and receipts sync both ways; replenishment suggestions convert straight to requisitions.
WMS / Warehouse
Live inventory drives safety levels — drop below the threshold and replenishment fires automatically.
MES / Manufacturing
Production-plan changes reflect instantly in material demand, so kitting follows the floor.
E-Signature Workflow
Requisitions, spot buys and over-budget purchases are approved through a signed, auditable flow.
Customer stories
Plant A rollout
After delivery alerts went in, shortage stoppages fell 40% within six months and rush air-freight costs dropped sharply.
Read the case →Machinery plant B rollout
With VMI in place, suppliers manage common parts and inventory value fell 22%.
Read the case →Food plant C rollout
Demand forecasting sharpened raw-material kitting, cutting both expiry write-offs and dead stock.
Read the case →FAQ
Can we use SCM without an ERP?
Yes. SCM can run standalone to manage purchasing and suppliers; if you already have an ERP, it syncs both ways with no double entry.
How accurate is the forecast?
Forecasts build on historical usage and order trends — the more complete the data, the sharper they get, and manual overrides are always available.
Does VMI require supplier buy-in?
Yes. VMI has suppliers replenish to agreed levels, best suited to steady, long-term common parts — you can start with a few vendors.
Can it connect to supplier systems?
Yes. A supplier portal plus standard APIs let vendors confirm delivery dates and update shipment status online.
Want to see SCM running on your line?
Tell us your industry and where you are today — we will map the modules and the rollout order to fit.
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