Solutions

Many internal and external supply chain network relationships today are extremely well integrated and are able to replenish to real demand as it occurs. Through its Network architecture, Wesupply Network Replenishment supports multiple demand driven replenishment processes between trading partners, such as automated Kanban, Vendor and Co Managed Inventory (VMI/CMI) and Purchase Order Call Offs as well as Inter Plant demand transfer and in transit management for vertically integrated companies.

The fabric of all supply chain relationships is made up of orders, shipments and invoices which are passed between trading partners. A lot of resource and energy goes into processing orders by trading partners in an attempt to try to keep their own version of the same order synchronised. In most cases this task becomes prone to errors and update delays, which lead to the supply chain disconnects behind excess inventory and poor customer service. With Network Order Management the whole lifecycle of order to shipment to delivery to receipt to invoice can be kept updated and tracked in Wesupply.com with optional EDI and standardised, On Demand integration to SAP®, Oracle®, Infor and other ERP systems to guarantee synchronisation. Network Order Management can also link to 3rd parties such as carriers and other subcontractors to enable them to integrate their planning and execution and when combined with customisable milestone tracking the whole network has access to a single, up to date, record of the status of every order they share.

Consignment stock, In-Store stock, free issue material, stock with subcontractors, stock in-transits, internal buffer stock, spares and repairs inventories, stock returns and even customer and supplier inventories can often be difficult to maintain and track from within an enterprise centric transaction system. Network Stock Control provides trading partners the means to distribute responsibility for maintaining stock levels and keeps track of every movement down to individual location, bin, lot number and serial number, backed up by customisable proactive alerting to prevent unnoticed stock outs and shortages. Once again, standard, On Demand integration to SAP®, Oracle®, Infor and other ERP systems means that synchronisation can be achieved across the entire supply chain network.

In many close supply chain relationships, trading partners wish to ensure speedy payment in return for accurate bills with minimal administration. Wesupply.com's solutions are built on a Network architecture, which means that with Network Invoice Processing, trading partners can implement self billing procedures, which are transparent and based on actual receipts which themselves can be based on advanced shipment notice, reflecting the original network order to provide true three-way matching. Backed up by customisable alerting, Network Invoice Processing means that customers can take advantage of early payment discounts whilst suppliers can plan around more certain payment processing. Where trading partners customers insist on electronic invoices, Wesupply.com can also be used to provide an e-billing environment which is fully inclusive through integrated Electronic Trading or pre-matched web based invoice entry for suppliers.

Wesupply.com Network Reverse Logistics completes the execution loop by supporting secure, integrated returns management. Many reverse logistics business processes today involve 3rd party repairers or processors, who are not part of the primary distribution cycle. Often, this leads to a standalone, un-integrated processes which make visibility impossible and cause unnecessary procurement of new inventory. Network Reverse Logistics is based on network orders, and with comprehensive history of events and receipts to date, ensures that traceability is maintained, stock returns and goods awaiting repair are visible and most importantly allows 3rd party management and associated inventories to be included in the overall supply chain planning and execution process.