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 TMSs:

o Domestic transportation management software

o Global multimodal transportation management (managing
transportation around multimodal processes)

 GTM systems:

o Trade compliance

o International/global logistics

o Global order management

o Global trade financial management

Chain Execution (SCE)

There are many different things that automated processes and software products can
do to enhance SCE. Common types of SCE software include transportation
management software, warehouse management software, order fulfilment software
and global trade management software.

For example, global trade management software may help decision makers manage
different types of international transport for products. Fleet management software may
help with directing transportation at a more local level. Inventory control tools help
achieve leaner inventory models that save companies money. All of these things and
more contribute to the industry around SCE software and technologies.

The Role of the Internet in Supply Chain Management

Supply chain management can be defined as the planning as well as management of
all activities that are involved in sourcing as well as procurement, conversion, plus
including all logistics management activities. In addition, it is important to note that it
also includes the coordination plus collaboration with channel partners that may be
intermediaries, suppliers or customers, etc. In other words, supply chain management

merges supply as well as demand management within and across businesses or
companies. And, it has an integrating function with the main responsibility of linking
primary business functions as well as processes within as well as across business firms
into a strong and high-performing model.