To assist procurement managers with the complex task of planning and scheduling, supply chain management (SCM) software is build around the optimization of in- and outbound goods. Core functionality offered by common SCM applications are inventory or catalogue management, distribution scheduling, order/shipment tracking, customer management, invoicing and expense reporting. SCM is often used in manufacturing industries like fashion, food and construction, where web-based dashboards and mobile interfaces allow the precise coordination of planning, sourcing and pricing of materials, parts and components. Read full guide