Grid® Report for Supply Chain Visibility | Fall 2022

Grid® for Supply Chain Visibility Software

Leaders
High Performers
Contenders
Niche
project44
FourKites
Shippeo
Descartes MacroPoint
Overhaul
Anvyl
Fleetx
ConverSight
SAP Integrated Business Planning
Shipsy
GoComet
Specright
Roambee
Tive
Syncrofy
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Supply Chain Visibility Software Definition

Supply chain visibility (SCV) software provides end-to-end tracking of raw materials, parts, and finished goods from manufacturing to the last mile. This software enhances transparency in complex supply chain networks, improving the quality of the products and services delivered.

Companies use SCV solutions to visualize inventory levels and optimize transportation activities, which translates to increased profitability. It is mainly used by distribution companies, procurement professionals, and supply chain managers.

SCV platforms utilize APIs to consolidate shipping data from all stakeholders across the supply chain, including third-party logistics providers. This capability is a key differentiator from the basic tracking features typically found in transportation management systems (TMS). For a TMS to qualify as an SCV platform, it must take the extra step to offer an enhanced system with API integration and cloud-based deployment options.

Visibility platforms are distinct from other types of software that provide shipment visibility. They have advanced features like machine learning (ML), risk analysis, carrier performance evaluation, reporting to avoid detention and fees, and geofencing.

In addition, SCV software can be part of a control tower through integrations with inventory management software, supply chain planning software, and sales & ops planning software to help reallocate products in transit when there are changes in consumer demand, sales targets, or inventory levels.

To qualify for inclusion in the Supply Chain Visibility (SCV) category, a product must:

  • Provide ETAs and track products at various stages such as shipping, in-transit, or delivery
  • Improve product fulfillment and reduce lead times
  • Offer tools to enhance product utilization for inventory reallocation
  • Monitor supplier and carrier performance
  • Provide reporting around detention and fees
  • Identify and address distribution risks
  • Apply predictive analytics and machine learning (ML) to identify potential disruptions and adjust transportation models accordingly
  • Analyze the efficiency of supply chain activities
Supply Chain Visibility Grid® Scoring Description
Products shown on the Grid® for Supply Chain Visibility have received a minimum of 10 reviews/ratings in data gathered by August 30, 2022. Products are ranked by customer satisfaction (based on user reviews) and market presence (based on market share, seller size, and social impact) and placed into four categories on the Grid®:
  • Products in the Leader quadrant are rated highly by G2 users and have substantial Market Presence scores. Leaders include: project44, FourKites, Shippeo, and Descartes MacroPoint
  • High Performing products have high customer Satisfaction scores and low Market Presence compared to the rest of the category. High Performers include: Overhaul, Anvyl, Fleetx, and ConverSight
  • Contender products have relatively low customer Satisfaction scores and high Market Presence compared to the rest of the category. While they may have positive reviews, they do not have enough reviews to validate those ratings. Contenders include: SAP Integrated Business Planning and Shipsy
  • Niche products have relatively low Satisfaction scores and low Market Presence compared to the rest of the category. While they may have positive reviews, they do not have enough reviews to validate those ratings. Niche products include: GoComet, Specright, Roambee, Tive, and Syncrofy
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