We Use i2
Many companies today are struggling with increased demands on their transportation
and logistics system. Despite the large amount of effort being focused
on this area, logistics costs still account for 5-10% of sales across
most industries. Leading companies are looking to transportation management
solutions to address these strategic challenges.
One of the best-in-class solutions on the market is the transportation
software suite from i2. This solution is one of the few that provide day-to-day
planning, execution of product movement, and higher level strategic analysis.
The more popular modules are a part of the i2 TradeMatrix Fulfillment
and Strategic Planning segments of the Supply Chain Management Solution
Suite. They enable companies to improve customer service by meeting order
delivery dates as well as decrease costs. The software assists by providing
functionality in strategic, tactical, and execution elements,
Capabilities provided by the i2 suite of transportation management solutions
can address many of the challenges facing companies today. Although it
can be tempting for many companies wanting to implement all the solution
modules, TMG can help you properly evaluate and assess your functional
requirements to drive your implementation plans.
i2 is a fully capable and powerful software solution. Implementing the
i2 transportation modules may not be for everyone, but the benefits can
be tremendous when the tool is considered as part of an overall transportation
solution. The i2 Transportation Modules provide tremendous value to companies
looking to centralize their transportation management activities and get
to the next level of cost and service efficiency.
Current economic conditions are creating many issues that mislead customers
expectations and drive increased cost.
- Smaller and more frequent shipments created by new eBusiness models
/ distribution channels
- Increased geographic scope of transportation planning due to globalization
and eCommerce
- Reduced order lead time and reduced transportation backlogs to meet
competitive offerings
- Increased demands for inventory visibility and product availability
in the pipeline
- Improved capabilities to provide real-time order and shipment status
- Streamlined returns processing
- Higher transportation costs driven by fuel prices and economic conditions
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