- With ERP, MES, OMS, accounting software, and other relevant business systems – to improve supply chain planning and control.
- With third-party software, e.g., supplier or distributor systems – for seamless collaborative supply chain management.
- With hardware (barcode scanners, RFID readers, computer vision systems) – to automate employee workflows across inventory identification, counting, and tracking.
- With a business intelligence (BI) solution – to leverage supply chain data for enterprise-level analytics.
Supply Chain Software Development Services
Supply chain software development services enable companies to create a robust solution tailored to their specific needs, while optimizing project costs and minimizing implementation risks.
Supply chain planning and optimization
- Demand forecasting to align supply chain activities.
- AI recommendations for optimal orders and timing.
- Digital twin to test and optimize action plans.
- Value: cost-efficient demand fulfillment, better resource use, and supply chain synchronization.
Supply chain risk management
- Supply chain control tower for real-time, AI-driven visibility into all operations, including suppliers and carriers.
- Configurable dashboards for a unified view of processes and KPIs (e.g., fill rate, order cycle time).
- Collaborative issue resolution with suppliers via shared spaces for discussions, status tracking, and notifications.
- Value: End-to-end visibility, proactive risk management, and enhanced supplier collaboration.
Inventory and warehouse management
- Inventory tracking with barcode, RFID, or computer vision technology.
- Safety stock optimization.
- Automated replenishment triggers.
- Lot and serial number tracking.
- Expiration date and shelf life monitoring.
- Value: Lower carrying costs, faster and more accurate order fulfillment, reduced labor costs, and minimized inventory loss and shortages.
Logistics management
- Freight tracking.
- Route schedule planning and optimization.
- Vehicle accident management (notifications, reports, repair requests).
- IoT monitoring of product conditions during transit.
- Value: Better vehicle utilization, lower logistics costs, and ensured on-time delivery.
Procurement management
- Template-based requisition and order creation.
- Automated approval workflows.
- Supplier recommendations via analytics.
- Preferred supplier list management.
- Automated three-way matching.
- Multi-tier order tracking.
- Supplier collaboration tools.
- Value: Simplified purchasing and better spend visibility.
Supplier relationship management
- Analytics-based supplier pre-qualification.
- Template-based sourcing event creation (e-tenders, e-auctions).
- Collaboration on supplier selection.
- Supplier performance analytics and compliance checks.
- Supplier portal for capacity planning.
- Automated alerts for expiring supplier data.
- Value: Lower compliance risks, better supplier engagement, and optimized sourcing strategies.
Order management
Benefits of Digital Supply Chain Management
Increased precision of demand forecasting and eliminated stockouts and overstocking
Full visibility into an extended supply chain and high efficiency of risk management activities
Enhanced accuracy of inventory planning and lower inventory carrying costs
Optimized resource utilization (labor, transportation, etc.)
Streamlined fulfillment of sales orders
Improved collaboration with suppliers
SCM software integrations we implement
To introduce a cohesive supply chain automation environment, our supply chain development company helps integrate SCM software with the following systems:
Our SCM Software Development Service Scope
Supply chain management software consulting
We design an optimal technical solution for your SCM needs, offer expert cost optimization advice, and develop a detailed implementation plan to minimize risks.
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End-to-end supply chain management software development
We design and develop your SCM solution, integrate it with necessary systems, and perform comprehensive QA. Additionally, we offer user training and post-launch software support.
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Why Trust SCM Software Development to Edylinn
- Over 35 years in IT, with 750+ professionals on our team.
- Specialized in supply chain software development since 2012.
- Expertise across 30+ industries, including manufacturing, retail, healthcare, construction, and energy.
- Proficient in advanced technologies like AI, big data, IoT, AR/VR, and blockchain.
- In-house project management office to handle large-scale supply chain digital transformation projects.
- Quality-focused with an ISO 9001-certified quality management system.
- Strong security practices backed by ISO 27001 certification.
- Three-time member of the Global Outsourcing 100, recognized by IAOP for trusted outsourcing services.
How to Develop Supply Chain Software
Below, Edylinn describes key steps that our teams perform to introduce reliable, future-ready supply chain software:
Business analysis and requirements engineering
- Analyze supply chain strategy and its alignment with business goals.
- Evaluate current tech support and identify areas for improvement.
- Define software requirements with subject-matter experts.
- Present solution vision, scope, and discovery estimates.
SCM software design
For custom software:
- Develop an optimal feature set for your SCM solution.
- Design software architecture to meet performance, scalability, security, and compliance requirements.
- Choose an appropriate technology stack.
- Create UX/UI mockups.
- Plan integrations with required systems.
For platform-based software:
- Select the most suitable products.
- Prepare configuration and integration specifications.
Development and QA
- Implement IT automation (CI/CD pipelines, cloud automation) to streamline development, testing, integration, and releases.
- Develop a custom SCM solution or select and configure off-the-shelf software.
- Conduct system testing (functional, performance, usability, security) alongside development.
- Migrate necessary data from existing SCM systems.
Integration and deployment
- Integrate the SCM solution with required software and hardware systems.
- Configure the software infrastructure and implement robust security mechanisms.
- Deploy the solution to the production environment.
- Provide comprehensive software documentation (source code, maintenance guide, end-user tutorials).
- Conduct user training in the preferred format.
Support and evolution
- Monitor SCM software performance and address operational issues.
- Provide L1–L3 user support.
- Scale the software to handle increasing supply chain data volume.
- Conduct regular security and compliance audits, delivering detailed reports.
- Upgrade the software with new features to meet evolving needs.
Edylinn’s Practices to Drive SCM Software Development Success
In our supply chain management (SCM) projects, we ensure the delivery of the required functional scope while adhering to timeline and budget constraints. We effectively prevent scope creep and flexibly adapt to feasible changes. If you'd like to learn more about how our approach can benefit your SCM initiative or wish to receive a customized package of project descriptions and client references tailored to your needs, feel free to reach out to our consultants.
Resource planning
Explore our methodology for defining project tasks, allocating the appropriate resources to execute them efficiently, and providing a detailed breakdown of development costs, complete with sample estimates.
Collaboration
Review the steps we follow to ensure consistent collaboration in outsourced projects. Additionally, discover our strategies for managing changes and mitigating project risks effectively.
Quality controls
Learn about our ISO 9001-certified quality management procedures implemented at every stage of software development. Explore the key performance indicators (KPIs) we use to assess software quality and project health, along with sample KPI-based reports for reference.
Knowledge management
Gain insight into our processes for knowledge creation, transfer, and maintenance, along with how we share responsibilities in these activities. Explore examples of the documentation we provide at each stage of the software development life cycle (SDLC).
Security management
Learn how we safeguard our clients’ assets and discover the ISO 27001-approved security principles we follow to foster security in SCM development projects.
Post-launch support
We tailor software warranty terms to meet the specific needs of each project. Discover the typical scope of our post-launch support activities and review the details of warranty exclusions.
Supply Chain Software Development Costs
To estimate the cost of supply chain management solutions, Edylinn takes into account the following factors:
- The number and complexity of SCM functional modules.
- The extent and complexity of integrations with required software systems.
- Data volume for analytics, including the need for implementing machine learning algorithms and their level of complexity.
- Required application types—web, mobile, or desktop—and the number of platforms supported (for mobile applications).
- Non-functional requirements such as availability, performance, scalability, security, and compliance.
How we optimize the cost of supply chain software implementation
- Identify the optimal SCM functionality based on real business needs, ensuring no unnecessary features incur additional costs.
- Adopt an iterative development approach to prioritize essential functionality, enabling quicker returns on software implementation.
- Leverage proven frameworks and pre-built components whenever possible to accelerate development and ensure high-quality software.
- Set distinct targets for availability and performance for each module, aligning them with the criticality of the business processes they support.