Elastic Supply Business Supply Chain Management Information Systems (SCM)

Index General Description Issues Elastic Supply Business Technical Details Technology Technical Advantages Success Stories

General Description Custom solutions to common problems

Issues  Resource Optimization Support in decision-making, quality management, etc. Internal Organization (Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma) Traffic planning and operations management: MRP, ERP, ERM, route optimization, etc.  Integrated Logistics Relation between logistics and drivers, relation with public administrations, etc.

Custom solutions to common problems Issues  Storage Services Automated systems for warehouse management Storage allocation and assignment User-friendly management: receivables, shipments, inventory, etc.  Aim to improve efficiency and security while minimizing the environmental impact Energy-efficient, secure systems, etc.

Custom solutions to common problems Issues  Generally, any project pursues a two-sided goal: To improve service To reduce costs  These objectives require constant and consistent process improvement

Custom solutions to common problems Solution: Elastic Supply Business  Supply Chain Management Information System Complement to enterprise management systems Adds functionality by demand of the supply chain managers: warehouse management, mobility, route organization, traceability, incident reporting, localization, etc.

Custom solutions to common problems Elastic Supply Business: How it helps  Process-oriented management model Allows continuous adaptations and progressive improvements (closely tiled to LEAN) Expandable system, open to the addition of new flows Its own platform serves as a useful guide to simplify the training process Know-how is distributed and accessible for all personnel and users Keeps workflow methodology separate from the end-users Allows setup of control mechanisms and follow-up on organizational procedures

Custom solutions to common problems Elastic Supply Business: Behind the scenes  Open Platform Functionality is completely customized and made- to-order Services-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Easily linked and integrated with other already- existing information systems Supports Business Process Reengineering (BPR)

Custom solutions to common problems Elastic Supply Business  Flexibility Improves adaptability to the ever-changing logistics universe with minimal effort  Security and Audit Log Administration Allows configuration of security policies at different levels to ensure proper use  Cross-platform system Based on commonly used standards and Java. Maintains independence with respect to Operating Systems and Databases  Compatibility Adjusts to individual needs and is easily integrated with external systems

Technical Details Technology Matters

Ontimize  High-level framework for agile software development Fast, reliable, safe and requires little maintenance Rich Internet Applications. Also for PDA and HTML Open-source code based on Java and XML standards Easily integrated with existing corporate infrastructure Plug-in for popular development platforms (Eclipse)

Technology Matters Ontimize Workflow Integrated visual editor Definition, execution and monitoring in workflows Structuring of tasks Order and Synchronization control and definition Information management associated to each task and particular process

Technology Matters Technical Advantages New functionalities may be added quickly, improving efficiency and quality Complex technologies may be used easily Proven technology. Fast, reliable and flexible Constantly evolving…  With Ontimize, the users are the main focus

Technology Matters More Technical Advantages  Also: Cross-platform system. Stays independent from vendors Complete execution efficiency Possibility to work online/offline Multi-user and centralized system. Applicability of security rules SOA. Open and scalable system. Simple to expand and modify User-friendly and interactive interface Simple to deploy and distribute Accessible via Internet Capability of internationalization Managing communications is optimized and secure  Without a doubt, Ontimize solves the technical issues and works with Elastic Supply Business to address and solve functional and business concerns

Examples Success Stories

Warehouse Management System (WMS)  Tube Factory Automated and manual warehouse: multiple warehouses, inbound orders, shipment, inventory, configuration, supervision, reports, etc. Integration with control and management systems(Axapta) Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Workflow in real-time. Automated and Manual task structure Manufacturing management

Success Stories Traffic and Picking Management System Automation of box traffic management Integration with SAP R3 and control systems Equal workload distribution among picking operators Pick to light Real-time routing Routing adaptable based on conditions Productivity management

Success Stories Fresh Fish Transporting Optimization and Traceability System Process optimization from data retrieval to transportation organization Decrease in pick-up and delivery times, resulting in better customer experience Help in decision-making, shortening load times. Progressive logistics improvement based on statistical measures Warehouse preparation. Eliminated use of paper as operational supporting information Complementary traceability to the delivered product. Information is accessible via Internet Reliable management data-entry: invoicing, payments, etc. Automated invoicing system

Success Stories Complete Enterprise Management System Optimization and Traffic Control Carriers, consignees, customers, rates, trips, purchases, quoting and invoicing management Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Success Stories Logistics Management used in the Sale of Mobile Phone Products Logistics Broker: Centralizes communication mechanisms among agents Web Services integration between internal systems (Siebel CRM, Vitria BPM, etc.) and various agents in the logistics chain (such as distributors) Logical Warehouse: reference management, inventory, stock management, shipments, inverse logistics, audit, traceability IMEI/ICC Improvement in information quality: logistics operations audit, terminal purchases and sales, etc.