Leading retail and private brand organizations consider “visibility” and “event management” as key factors when it comes to shipping and logistics. The majority manage shipping processes across a variety of in-house enterprise and supply chain systems, supplier databases, and 3PL systems. In this environment, it is difficult - if not impossible - to have a single view of the entire sourcing and shipment process from a single vantage point.

In a recent Aberdeen Group study on supply chain pipeline maximization, operational targets hinged on technology solutions to increase visibility and heavy emphasis is being placed on lead-time reduction, transportation cost containment, and inventory control.

XpressCommerce encompasses both PLM and SCE functionality creating a unique offering that is a dynamic tool for product development and planning. These advanced capabilities help organize product information from the initial concept through to the shipment tracking process and provide the necessary collaboration and visibility to everyone involved in these processes.

The Ship module contains robust functionality for logistics providers, retailers, agents and factories to expedite the product to market. The result is extended visibility within and beyond the enterprise that creates a proactive and flexible supply chain strategy that is not just key, but imperative for success.