SCM - Supply Chain Management
Overview
What is SCM
SCM (Supply Chain Management) is a system that integrates and manages the entire supply chain from raw material procurement to finished goods shipment. While ERP plans "what to produce and how much," SCM determines "from which supplier, under what terms, and by when to procure." It systematically manages the entire procurement process including supplier selection/evaluation, purchase orders, receiving inspection, price contracts, demand forecasting, S&OP, and risk management.
VEXPLOR SCM Positioning
VEXPLOR SCM is an enterprise-grade supply chain management solution encompassing supplier lifecycle management (SLM), strategic sourcing, S&OP processes, import purchasing/customs clearance, supplied material management, and supply risk response. It includes strategic procurement functions such as demand forecasting AI, Spend analysis, supplier scorecards, contract lifecycle management (CLM), and procure-to-pay (P2P) automation, with real-time integration with ERP/MES/WMS for supply chain visibility.
Key Figures
| Item | Count | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Business Tables | 63 | Complete data structures for suppliers, purchasing, demand planning, receiving, sourcing, import, pricing, returns, outsourcing, and analytics |
| Management Screens | 55+ | Supplier management, purchasing, sourcing, S&OP, import purchasing, price contracts, risk management, and more |
| Automated Workflows | 7 | Core process automation for PO-receiving, supplier evaluation, S&OP, sourcing events, contract lifecycle, and purchase automation |
| Procurement POP Screens | 8 | Touch-optimized screens for PO status, receiving inspection, delivery status, return receipt/inspection, inventory alerts, ASN confirmation, and bid status |
| Dashboard Widgets | 11 | Real-time monitoring of delivery compliance, supplier grade distribution, risk distribution, forecast accuracy, Spend analysis, scorecards, and sourcing status |
| Data Relationships | 109 | 68 domain relationships + 41 system reference relationships |
Why VEXPLOR SCM
1. Integrated Supplier Lifecycle Management (SLM)
Manage the entire supplier lifecycle from registration through evaluation, grade management, contracts, scorecards, and collaboration in a single system. Quarterly auto-evaluation, automatic grade updates, and audit report management systematically maintain supplier quality.
2. Strategic Sourcing and Automated P2P
Strategic supplier selection through sourcing events (bidding/auction/reverse auction), catalog-based auto-ordering, and approval matrix-based authorization automation streamline the entire Procure-to-Pay process from purchase request to PO issuance.
3. S&OP and Demand Forecasting AI
Manage the monthly S&OP process systematically. Automate the entire demand-supply planning process from moving average/exponential smoothing-based demand forecasting, multi-scenario creation/comparison, executive decision-making, to execution plan deployment.
4. Import Purchasing and Global Procurement
Manage the entire import purchasing process including overseas supplier orders, L/C (Letter of Credit) transactions, customs declarations, shipment tracking, and import expense/cost finalization. Systematically handle the complex trade processes of global supply chains.
Core Technical Elements
Supplier Evaluation System
Automatically aggregates quality, delivery, price, and service across four domains quarterly to calculate S/A/B/C/D grades. Includes weighted scoring by evaluation detail items, grade change history tracking, and audit report management.
Sourcing Event Management
Supports various sourcing types including bidding, auction, and reverse auction. Selects optimal suppliers by combining technical evaluation (60%) and price evaluation (40%), with automatic PO generation upon award.
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
Manages the entire contract lifecycle from draft creation through legal review, approval, activation, milestone monitoring, to performance-based auto-renewal/termination.
3-Way Matching
Ensures payment accuracy through automatic 3-way reconciliation of Purchase Orders (PO), Goods Receipts (GR), and Invoices.
End-to-End Supply Chain Management Process Flow
VEXPLOR SCM manages the entire procurement process from demand forecasting to payment execution.
Meaning of Each Stage
| Stage | Description | Related Menu |
|---|---|---|
| Demand Forecast | Forecast future demand based on historical performance and market trends, S&OP consensus | Demand/Supply Planning |
| Purchase Request | Register procurement needs from business departments, approval matrix-based authorization | Purchasing |
| Supplier Selection | RFQ quotation comparison, sourcing event bidding, evaluation-based supplier selection | Supplier Management, Purchasing/Sourcing |
| PO/Contract | PO issuance, price contract execution, contract lifecycle management | Price Contracts, Purchasing |
| Receiving/Inspection | ASN advance notice, barcode receiving inspection, quality inspection, inventory update | Receiving/Inspection |
| Payment | 3-Way matching, AP vouchers, payment scheduling/execution | Price Contracts/Settlement |
SCM Overall Data Flow
Shows how the 11 menu areas are interconnected.
Menu Guide
Supplier/Purchasing Area
| Menu | Description | Detail Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier Management | Supplier master, evaluation, grades, certifications, contacts, audit reports | From supplier registration to lifecycle management |
| Purchasing/Sourcing | RFQ, POs, sourcing events, bidding, catalog, approval matrix | Strategic sourcing and purchase automation |
Planning/Receiving Area
| Menu | Description | Detail Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Demand/Supply Planning | Demand forecasting, demand plans, demand sensing, S&OP scenarios/meetings | From demand forecasting to S&OP |
| Receiving/Inspection | ASN advance notices, receiving inspection, NCR management, delivery schedules | From receiving to inventory update |
Outsourcing/Import Area
| Menu | Description | Detail Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Outsourcing Management | Outsourcing order items, progress tracking, supplied material issue/balance/settlement, cost settlement | Complete outsourcing process management |
| Import Purchasing | Import orders, L/C transactions, customs declarations, shipment tracking, import expenses, cost finalization | Complete overseas procurement management |
Pricing/Returns/Risk Area
| Menu | Description | Detail Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price Contracts/Settlement | Price contract items, price change history, escalation, AP vouchers, 3-Way matching, payment | From pricing to payment |
| Risk/Return Management | Supply risk register, return receipt/inspection/disposition | Supply chain risk response and return processing |
Analytics/Shop Floor Area
| Menu | Description | Detail Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics/Insights | Spend analysis (Spend Cube), procurement categories, supplier scorecards, collaboration | Procurement analytics and strategic decision-making |
| Procurement POP | PO status, receiving inspection, delivery status, return receipt/inspection, inventory alerts, ASN confirmation, bid status | Shop floor touch terminal guide |
7 Automated Workflows
VEXPLOR SCM automates core purchasing/supply chain processes through 7 workflows.
Purchase Execution Workflows
| Workflow | Description |
|---|---|
| WF1: PO to Receiving | MRP auto-order - Supplier selection - PO approval - PO generation/transmission - Delivery D-7 alert - Receiving confirmation - Barcode inspection - Inventory update |
| WF2: Supplier Evaluation | Quarterly auto-start - Performance auto-aggregation - Evaluation report creation - Grade determination approval - Grade update - Result notification - Report generation |
| WF7: PR to PO Automation | PR receipt - Approval matrix check - Amount-based auto/manual approval routing - Catalog matching - Auto PO generation - ASN request |
Strategic Planning Workflows
| Workflow | Description |
|---|---|
| WF3: Demand Forecast to S&OP | Demand forecast execution - Supply plan adjustment - Meeting material generation - S&OP consensus recording - Executive confirmation - Plan finalization - Department notification |
| WF5: S&OP Process | Monthly demand forecast generation - Demand review meeting - Supply review - Scenario creation/analysis - Pre-meeting - Executive meeting - Adoption - Execution plan deployment - Production/procurement linkage |
Sourcing/Contract Workflows
| Workflow | Description |
|---|---|
| WF4: Sourcing Event | Event creation - Item registration - Approval - Supplier invitation - Bid period wait - Bid close - Technical evaluation - Price evaluation - Award decision - Auto PO generation - Result notification |
| WF6: Contract Lifecycle | Contract draft - Legal review - Approval - Activation - Milestone scheduling - Monthly performance monitoring - Auto-renewal or termination notification |
SCM and Other Solution Connections
| Linked Solution | Data Exchanged |
|---|---|
| ERP | Receive production plans/BOM, create purchase requests/POs, AP voucher/payment integration |
| APS | Receive MRP explosion results, auto-order material procurement schedules, S&OP execution plan linkage |
| MES | Supplied material issue, outsourcing progress tracking, material consumption results linkage |
| WMS | Goods receipt creation, inventory availability query, ASN dock reservation integration |
| QMS | Receiving inspection request, inspection results/NCR integration, supplier quality feedback |