Comparison of WebSCM packages

Features / Packages
DF Demand forecasting
IO Inventory Optimizer
MP Manufacturing Planner
PI Plan Integrator (PI)
Purpose Sales forecasting and planning DF + optimization of inventory levels and replenishment IO + Manufacturing planning, scheduling and optimization MP + Tactical and strategic planning for sales, marketing, operations and finance.

Demand Forecasting



Optimal Forecasting Using AI/ML & Stats Apply advanced AI, ML, and statistical methods to identify the best forecasting techniques. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Factor Impact Forecasting Assess how seasonality, trends, promotions, pricing adjustments, advertising, distribution, and additional external factors influence demand. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Customizable Factor Adjustment Manually adjust and add unlimited external factors for tailored forecasting. ⓘ
◉ ◉ ✓
Forecasting Configuration Wizard A step-by-step tool to set up and structure your forecasting process. ⓘ
◉ ◉ ✓
Anomaly Detection and Adjustment Automatically identify and manually fine-tune anomalies in data. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Enhanced Forecast Accuracy with AI Use AI for data cleaning, structuring forecast methods, and advanced clustering to improve accuracy. ⓘ
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​Sales Planning





Sales Planning and Adjustment: Refine forecasts to align with strategic business goals. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Detailed Sales Analytics Break down high-level forecasts and plans into detailed periods or analytics for various business segments (regions, channels, partners, warehouses, sales points, SKU, etc.) ⓘ
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Product Lifecycle Management Planning for new product launches and phase-outs strategically. ⓘ
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Inventory Optimization and Replenishment Planning



Optimal Inventory Levels: Maintain ideal stock levels based on forecast accuracy and logistics reliability. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓

Supply Chain Rule Configuration Establish efficient scheduling, lead times, and batch limits to optimize the supply chain workflow. ⓘ


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Cascading Replenishment Planning: Multi-echelon planning to cascade inventory replenishment through supply layers. ⓘ
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Purchase Planning & Optimization: Streamlines the creation of purchase requirements, batching, and order consolidation, while also assisting in the selection of the most advantageous suppliers and delivery terms. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓
Delivery Planning and Optimization: Strategize on movements and delivery schedules to optimize planning. ⓘ
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Manufacturing Requirements Planning: Plan inventory requirements for manufacturing. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓
Short Shelf Life Goods: Batch level forecasting and planning, expired goods write-off forecasting. ⓘ
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Vehicle and Container Completion Rules: Optimize the completion of vehicles and containers to maximize space and cost efficiency. ⓘ
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Historical Simulation-Based Optimization Use past performance to determine optimal stock levels. ⓘ


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Cost-Based Optimization: Optimize delivery routes and batch sizes based on cost considerations. ⓘ
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​Streamlined Manufacturing Planning​



Automated Scheduling: Automating production scheduling and order creation using various optimization strategies (minimizing inventory, minimizing changeovers, etc.). ⓘ
✓ ✓
Workcenter Productivity Optimization: Aligning workcenter output with technological constraints, rules, and the availability of production resources. ⓘ
✓ ✓
Multi-Level BOM Planning: Using detailed Bill of Materials for planning around semi-finished products and material consumption. ⓘ
✓ ✓
Production Plan Detailing: Detail manufacturing plans down to shifts and specific operations. ⓘ
✓ ✓
Material Availability Optimization: Aligning production plans with the planned availability of materials or components. ⓘ
✓ ✓

Material Flexibility Management: Enabling the use of alternate materials and BOMs to ensure production adaptability and continuity. ⓘ



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Tactical and Strategic Planning in the Supply Chain (S&OP, IBP, custom)


Process Model: Enables the setup and execution of complex planning scenarios across various departments including sales, marketing, retail, manufacturing, purchasing, logistics, warehousing, and finance, fostering a collaborative planning environment. ⓘ
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Multi-Scenario Planning and Forecasting: Facilitates the creation and comparison of multiple planning and forecasting scenarios to prepare for different future outcomes. ⓘ
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Customization Capabilities: Allows for tailoring dashboards, metrics, widgets, user access rights, roles, notifications, and data processing scripts to meet specific business needs. ⓘ
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DataHub Integration: Enables comprehensive data aggregation from across all company systems, not limited to ERP, allowing for the utilization of this collective intelligence in refining planning processes and creating multifaceted analytical dashboards. ⓘ
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Business Intelligence




Predefined Data Analysis Dashboards: Offers ready-to-use dashboards for quick and insightful data analysis. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Advanced Widgets: Empowers users to utilize GEO maps and graphically represent the supply chain for enhanced visibility. ⓘ
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Pivot Tool: Enables detailed analysis and adjustments of supply chain plans, improving responsiveness to changes. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Data Interaction: Simplifies the process of downloading, uploading, and managing data between Excel and the system. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

DataHub - Data Collect and Synchronization

Connectors to External Business Systems: Enabling seamless data synchronization, integrates with external business systems such as Odoo, 1C/BAS, and others systems outlined in the roadmap for future support. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Universal API for Data Exchange: Provides RestAPI, Webhooks, and direct SQL capabilities for robust and flexible data exchange options. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓
File Transfer Formats: Supports a variety of file formats for data download and upload, including JSON, CSV, and XLS, accommodating diverse data management needs. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Data Synchronization: Enables periodic, manual, or event-driven data updates with external systems to ensure data consistency. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Data Remapping: Facilitates accurate data alignment with multiple external systems, preserving data integrity across platforms. ⓘ
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Metadata Management: Assists in cataloging and retrieving metadata for external systems, streamlining queries and integration processes. ⓘ
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Custom Notifications: Enables the creation of bespoke triggers, templates, and routes for user and partner notifications, enhancing communication effectiveness. ⓘ
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Other Web-SCM Platform Features





Network Distributed Calculations: Enables complex calculations and forecasting to be conducted in parallel using different computation units, significantly enhancing processing power and efficiency. ⓘ
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Documentation: Provides comprehensive documentation to support system understanding and utilization. ⓘ
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Language Interface Support: Currently provides an English-language interface, with additional language options outlined in the roadmap for future support. ⓘ
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Advanced Rights, Roles, and Access Management: Enables meticulous control over user permissions, roles, and access within the system, ensuring data security and appropriate user privileges. ⓘ
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Quick Start Features: Using AI recognizes data and rules to facilitate a rapid start for new users, reducing the learning curve. ⓘ
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User Notifications: Empowers the system to send push notifications and emails to users, keeping them informed of critical updates and actions. ⓘ
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✓   This feature is currently available and integrated within the package.
▲  Marked for imminent release, this feature will soon be available within the package.

◉  Custom Feature: Available via customization, this feature can be implemented with the assistance of the WebSCM support team and dedicated support hours.

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