Are CIO’s, CFO’s and executive suite getting the supply chain business intelligence and data they need? If not there is a way to get that much needed data and even cut costs in the process with a 3PL (Third Party Logistics) integration with SAP.

BlueGrace Logistics recently visited SAP Sapphire 2016 and spoke with many executives from businesses across the world. What we found is that it is either very difficult or incredibly time consuming to get the vital data they need from the supply chain and transportation departments within their organizations. We also found that when competing 3PL’s have integrated with their ERP system such as SAP, the integration was either clunky or just did not deliver the benefits. As a 3PL, it is our responsibility to arm the executive suite with the data and business intelligence they need to make better business decisions regarding supply chain and freight.

Here is how BlueGrace approaches a 3PL ERP integration:

Discovery Call

We begin with a call to find out about your current state of your transportation management and providers. During the call the search begins to find inefficiencies and ask your team about user facing functions in the ERP, WMS, and TMS.

Questions are asked about your order placement process from the order initiation to final delivery, how costs are calculated and what the current transportation procurement methodology is and finally a review your current transportation KPI’s.

Overview Presentation

BlueGrace will perform our overview on site so we can sit down with key stake holders and share findings about what solutions we can provide. While onsite, we will also meet with the heads of key departments to learn more about your business processes. At this point the customer will present BlueGrace with a full transportation data set which we use to provide our in-depth transportation management analysis. This engineering analysis of your data is the most powerful tool we provide our customers. With these results we will help determine cost savings and consolidation opportunities.

Integration

BlueGrace will look to integrate with the current ERP system and will begin to develop the business intelligence reports and dashboards for executive leadership. At this time BlueGrace will also be developing the standard operation procedure for the day to day performance and operations of the account. Our implementation team will begin their setup and transportation procurement activities at this time.

KPIs & Ongoing Program Management

After the customer begins shipping with BlueGrace, we will have executive business intelligence KPI dashboards set up. As your new logistics partner, BlueGrace will always be searching for ways to improve your transportation management and these will be seen through your selected KPIs. The more data we process, the better we will be able to find additional cost savings and opportunities during the life of the program.

Success Through ERP and 3PL Integration

The CIO, CFO, and executive suite are now being provided the information, data, and business intelligence reports they need to make their business more profitable. Key business decisions involving your supply chain can be made for the future with confidence. If you would like to learn more about this process in further detail, please reach out today and speak with BlueGrace at 844.360.2926.

About BlueGrace Logistics:

Founded in 2009, BlueGrace Logistics is one of the fastest growing leaders of transportation management services in North America. As a full service third party logistics provider (3PL), BlueGrace helps businesses manage their freight spend through industry leading technology, high level freight carrier relationships and overall understanding of the complex $750 Billion U.S. freight industry. BlueGrace is headquartered in Riverview, Florida with over 60 corporate and franchise locations across the U.S. For more information, visit www.mybluegrace.com