AX4 or TMS - A comparison to make the best decision
In the pursuit of excellence in logistics operations, choosing the right management solution is crucial. With the increasing complexity of supply chains, company need tools that not only control but also optimize and integrate all stages of the logistics process. Transportation management software (TMS) has traditionally been used for this purpose, offering functionalities such as routing, scheduling, and tracking. However, the dynamics and external variables of the sector demand a more comprehensive solution, as we now live in a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). Market volatility is reflected in the rapid and unpredictable changes in consumption patterns, economic fluctuations, and supply chain disruptions. Company face constant challenges to adapt quickly to new conditions while maintaining efficiency and competitiveness. The ability to respond quickly to these changes is essential for business success and sustainability. To effectively manage the VUCA environment, more than a traditional TMS is needed.
Siemens AX4 offers an integrated solution that covers the entire supply chain, going beyond the routing, scheduling, and tracking functionalities of traditional TMS. AX4 stands out for integrating different systems, providing complete supply chain visibility, and fostering collaboration between business partners. Its greatest advantage lies in its ability to provide a complete, real-time view of the entire operation, working with the concept of a Multienterprise Collaboration Network (MCN). This means that, in addition to using internal data, the solution also leverages supplier collaboration to feed the systems, facilitating more accurate and proactive decisions. With its advanced monitoring and tracking capabilities, company can track the status of their shipments mes every stage of the process, from origin to delivery to the end customer.
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How can the platform help company in their day-to-day operations?
Imagine a platform where your raw material supplier notifies you that they'll delay an order and will still deliver it partially, without the need to exchange emails or phone calls. Your planning team automatically receives the information in Opcenter APS and reschedules your factory, adding other items to the machine and ensuring production doesn't stop. Your sales team contacts the customer and renegotiates the delivery dates for the finished product, while your logistics team disregards thismesfrom the week's load and redesigns the delivery routes. This is possible with Siemens AX4. This integration and agility in responding to changes are essential to maintaining efficiency and customer satisfaction.
When considering options for logistics management, Siemens AX4 stands out as the superior choice. Its integrated and comprehensive approach offers company a significant competitive advantage, enabling greater visibility, efficiency, and collaboration throughout the supply chain. In a constantly changing world, the ability to adapt quickly and accurately is essential, but it is only achieved through collaboration across the highly interdependent supply chain. And that is precisely what Siemens AX4 provides.
If you want to know more about the full Siemens Digital Logistics product portfolio, go to our article. And if you are interested in learning more about AX4, send us a message and one of our executives will contact you.