In 2024, the supply chain planning market shows enhanced integration between planning and execution, bolstered by seamless integrations across planning, logistics, and warehouse systems. Vendors have significantly improved user experiences by integrating generative AI, machine learning, and optimization capabilities, empowering conversational AI agents to interact with organizational data conversationally, field queries, and generate instant reports.
According to Senior Analyst Charles Brennan, Nucleus Research noted a notable decrease in the deployment time of SCP platforms. Previously averaging a year and a half or more, recent conversations indicate a reduced implementation period of approximately nine and a half months. This reduction, coupled with refined data gathering and change management strategies, has democratized SCP technology, making it more accessible and practical for businesses.
SCP vendors are increasingly prioritizing integration with execution systems. They have formed partnerships with Transportation Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) providers, or enhanced integrations within their SCM suites. In 2024, vendors continue to offer SCP platforms with microservices and modular architectures, enabling customers to independently develop, deploy, and scale components tailored to their specific requirements.
Leaders featured in this year’s Value Matrix include Blue Yonder, e2open, Infor, John Galt Solutions, Kinaxis, One Network Enterprises, and Wolters Kluwer CCH Tagetik. These leaders provide advanced functionality while maintaining ease-of-use at scale.
Experts in the Value Matrix are distinguished for delivering tailored solutions to complex use cases with deep functionality and industry-specific capabilities. This category includes Dassault Systems, FuturMaster, o9 Solutions, OMP, and ToolsGroup.
Accelerators in the Value Matrix excel in ease of use and rapid implementation, benefiting organizations seeking quick deployment. Anaplan, Blue Ridge, GAINSystems, Logility, and RELEX Solutions feature prominently in this category.
Core Providers in the Value Matrix offer essential capabilities with streamlined adoption processes. Board International, Coupa, Epicor, and QAD are recognized as Core Providers in 2024.
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