Logistics firm deploys IBM SCM soln

BANGALORE, INDIA: IBM today announced the implementation of IBM WebSphere ILOG software for AFL Pvt. Limited (AFL) to assist their newly created supply chain team to identify cost saving and service improvement opportunities.

The solution involves IBM ILOG LogicNet Plus XE for network design and IBM ILOG Inventory Analyst for inventory analysis and optimization with training and professional services.

A third-party logistics company, AFL’s leadership team decided to offer their clients modeling services like strategic supply chain network design and inventory optimization, to supplement their warehousing and transportation management services. This software solution captures the complexity of the Indian supply chains and is scalable to model the details of AFL’s large clients, said a press release.

“ The new platform will ensure easy-to-use decision support solution for managing global supply chains,” said Vivek S Rawat, country manager — Websphere — Software Group, IBM India/South Asia.

He added, “ It will serve to rationalize global distribution and manufacturing networks to help identify the most cost-efficient supply chain network. It further optimizes technology for companies to turn supply chains into drivers of profitability, efficiency and growth. Inventory savings between 15 per cent- 35 per cent are typical.”

The IBM ILOG Supply Chain Management Applications are optimization-based decision support solutions designed to complement and enhance existing investments in enterprise resource planning (ERP) and advanced planning and scheduling (APS) solutions, said the release.

These applications help companies make better decisions faster, addressing global supply chain design and sourcing strategies, transportation planning, and the optimal flow and placement of inventory across the end-to-end supply chain. The tools help users uncover opportunities and make the most effective trade-offs in complex and dynamic supply chain environments.