How do I optimize my Supply Chain with JD Edwards?

More and more supply chain departments are struggling with increasing pressure. Customer expectations continue to rise: faster delivery times, higher delivery reliability, and full transparency are becoming the norm rather than the exception. At the same time, raw material prices are volatile, global suppliers are less predictable, and internal processes are often fragmented across multiple systems and teams. This combination of external volatility and internal complexity makes it difficult to maintain control over the supply chain. For companies that truly want to take charge, a single centralized platform can make all the difference. JD Edwards offers a platform that connects processes, provides real-time insights, and scales with your operations.

JD Edwards ERP offers exactly that: one integrated solution that gives you control over the entire supply chain, from procurement to delivery. Whether you’re active in manufacturing, distribution, or wholesale, you’ll work more efficiently, keep costs under control, and consistently deliver on your customer promises.

One platform for the entire supply chain

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne is a powerful ERP solution from Oracle, designed for organizations with complex supply chains and multiple production sites. Instead of using separate modules and data silos, JD Edwards brings all core processes together in a single platform. From procurement, inventory management, and production planning to logistics, fulfillment, and financial processing – all data, workflows, and roles are integrated and aligned. This provides a complete view of your supply chain and enables immediate action on exceptions, KPIs, and customer demands without delays or misinterpretations.

From procurement to production: control at the source

The foundation of an efficient supply chain lies in procurement. JD Edwards provides an advanced, role-based environment where your buyers have real-time visibility into orders, supplier performance, inventory levels, and receiving statuses. Proactive alerts flag exceptions before they cause delays – for example, when a supplier fails to confirm an order on time or a status changes outside set tolerances. This enables exception-based management and timely course corrections.

JD Edwards also supports lean procurement processes like Kanban, supplier release scheduling, and vendor-managed inventory (VMI), leading to faster turnover, lower stock levels, and improved cash flow. In a single planning run, you can execute MRP, DRP, and MPS across multiple plants and distribution centers. Surpluses and shortages are prevented by factoring in not just inventory, but also production capacity, demand forecasts, and supplier delivery performance.

Smart inventory management and logistics without waste

In veel organisaties is het beheren van voorraden een continue strijd tussen beschikbaarheid, kostenbeheersing en nauwkeurigheid. JD Edwards Inventory Management biedt daarom een compleet inzicht in voorraadniveaus, locaties, lot- en serienummers en beschikbaarheid per eenheid van maat. Of het nu gaat om vloeistoffen, bulkgoederen of samengestelde artikelen, het systeem ondersteunt complexe logistieke realiteit in meerdere maten, vormen en locaties.

Belangrijke logistieke functies die volledig geïntegreerd zijn:

• Cross-docking
• Lotcontrole
• Landed cost-calculaties
• Vendor-managed inventory (VMI)
• Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN’s)
• Traceerbaarheid tot op batchniveau

JD Edwards 9.2 new functionality: goods management in transitSamen met Warehouse Management en Transportation Management biedt JD Edwards een logistieke backbone die verspilling tegengaat, doorlooptijden verkort en fulfilmentpercentages verhoogt.

Demand planning & S&OP: aligning across departments

An agile supply chain requires alignment between sales, production, and logistics. JD Edwards facilitates this with advanced capabilities for demand forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning. By linking forecasting data to operational capacity and production needs, you get a realistic, integrated planning picture. The Requirements Planning module processes everything in a single, automated run that includes capacity planning and just-in-time supplier scheduling. This enables all departments – from sales to supply chain – to work from a single plan based on a single source of truth.

Analytics & KPIs: managing with facts

Om grip te houden op je supply chain moet je kunnen sturen op feiten. Met JD Edwards heb je uitgebreide rapportagemogelijkheden en rolgebaseerde dashboards, afgestemd op de verantwoordelijkheden van bijvoorbeeld de inkoper, productiemanager of logistiek coördinator.

Voorbeelden van direct beschikbare KPI’s:

• OTIF (On Time In Full)
• Fill rate
• Voorraadrotatie
• Orderdoorlooptijden

Deze KPI’s worden realtime bijgewerkt vanuit de onderliggende transactiegegevens. Hierdoor kun je snel afwijkingen detecteren en direct acties uitzetten, zonder afhankelijk te zijn van batchrapportages of handmatige Excel-analyses.

Sustainability and circular supply chains

More and more companies are setting clear sustainability goals for their supply chain. JD Edwards supports this through its Sustainability Framework and Environmental Accounting and Reporting (EAR). This enables organizations to register emissions (in line with the GHG Protocol), link environmental data to procurement and logistics processes, and gain insight into energy consumption and waste flows. With features such as return logistics, lot traceability, and supplier management, JD Edwards helps reduce waste, optimize transport, and support circular supply chains – for example through refurbish and reuse processes.

The result: an efficient, scalable, and future-proof supply chain

JD Edwards ERP offers a unique combination of depth, scalability, and reliability. The platform is purpose-built for companies with complex operations, multiple sites, and strict requirements for compliance, traceability, and performance. Organizations choose JD Edwards because it gives them end-to-end visibility into their supply chain and enables smart, sustainable process automation.

Thanks to its robust planning capabilities and real-time data control, costs can be reduced by minimizing inventory and optimizing resource use. At the same time, the system enhances delivery reliability and improves customer satisfaction. And when your organization grows or expands internationally, JD Edwards scales with you – without compromising on visibility or control.