Supply Chain Now Review - why 4.4 stars?

Shlomi Lavi / updated: Feb 26, 2022

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What is Supply Chain Now?

Supply Chain Now is supply chain management software product which is designed for medium-sized and large companies. Its main features include supply chain analytics, planning and sourcing and procurement. It is a Windows-based tool which comes in on-premise deployment form and for client server deployment form as well.

Supply Chain Now is a product of JDA. JDA is among the leading global companies in the business software development industry. Its headquarters are in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Who is it best for?

Supply Chain Now is an ideal tool for mid-sized and especially for large companies which use a supply chain. It is suitable for businesses in any industry. It is used in the manufacturing, automotive, electronics, information technology, logistics, transportation, chemical, healthcare and food and beverage industry. Notable customers include Dell, Renault and Harley-Davidson.

Main features and functionalities

Supply Chain Now enables you to analyze inventory and to make ordering more timely and efficient. It allows you to analyze the entire order processing system which you use and to make corrections and improvements. It lets you perform extensive analysis on the demand forecasts that you have made.

The software enables you to forecast and plan demand. It has advanced automated material requirements planning feature. It allows you to schedule all operations within the supply network and to perform efficient time management. The tool enables you to perform detailed cost analysis and to run extensive assessment on the current spending. It allows you to develop a complete sourcing strategy for your business.

What is the actual cost?

ITQlick pricing score is 9.6 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for Supply Chain Now.

Pros

• Supply Chain Now has all major features required for effective supply chain management.
• Supply Chain Now comes with personalized training and comprehensive 24/7 customer support.
• The software can easily accommodate the needs of a fast growing business.
• Supply Chain Now can be integrated with all other business software products of JDA.
• The software is a product developed by an industry leader and this guarantees high quality.

Cons

• Supply Chain Now does not have a special module for transportation management.
• Supply Chain Now cannot be accessed and use via mobile devices for management on the go.
• The tool does not have special features for collaboration like status reporting and this may pose difficulties with activities such as transportation.
• Supply Chain Now is not suitable for small businesses unlike its competitors.
• The software comes without a specially designed module for supplier relations management.

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of Supply Chain Now vs alternative software solutions.

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