AX4 or TMS - A comparison to make the best decision
In search of excellence in logistics operations, the choice of the right management solution is crucial. With increasing supply chains complexity, companies need tools that not only control, but also optimize and integrate all steps of the logistics process. Transport Management Software (TMS) have been traditionally used for this purpose, offering features such as routing, scheduling and tracking. However, the dynamics and external variables of the sector require a broader solution, as today we live in a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA). Market volatility is reflected in the rapid and unpredictable changes of consumer standards, economic fluctuations and the ruptures of supply chains. Companies face constant challenges to quickly adapt to new conditions, maintaining efficiency and competitiveness. The ability to quickly respond to these changes is essential to the success and sustainability of business. To effectively deal with the Vuca environment, more than a traditional TMS is required.
Siemens AX4 offers an integrated solution that spans the entire supply chain, going beyond the routing, scheduling, and tracking capabilities of traditional TMSs. AX4 stands out for integrating different systems, providing full supply chain visibility, and fostering collaboration between trading partners. Its greatest advantage lies in its ability to provide a complete, real-time view of the entire operation, working with the Multienterprise Collaboration Network (MCN) concept. This means that, in addition to using internal data, the solution also leverages supplier collaboration to feed systems, facilitating more accurate and proactive decisions. With its advanced monitoring and tracking capabilities, companies 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 the platform can assist in the daily life of companies.
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 the options for logistical management, Siemens AX4 stands out as the higher choice. Its integrated and comprehensive approach offers companies a significant competitive advantage, allowing greater visibility, efficiency and collaboration throughout the supply chain. In a world of constant changes, the ability to adapt quickly and precise is essential, but it is only conquered through the collaboration of the production chain, which is highly interdependent. And what Siemens Ax4 provides is just that.
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.