IBM Returnable Container Management Application for IBM InfoSphere Traceability Server

Analytical application enabling organizations gain visibility of their container and other reusable asset inventory.

Returnable Container Management tracks the what, where, when and why of reusable assets like containers enabling full visibility across the total supply chain. This visibility enables companies to reduce costs, improve business insight, reduce risk and thereby gain competitive advantage.

• Reduce costs: Reduce returnable container inventory by as much as 30%. Eliminate between 10 - 15% of container safety stock. Sharply reduce substitution costs of one-time use containers by ensuring container availability. Reduce inventory carrying costs associated with excess returnable containers such as Capital, Labor, Facility, and Insurance.

• Increase Operational Efficiency and Reduce Supply Chain Operating Costs: Eliminate potential shutdowns by ensuring the availability of returnable containers throughout the manufacturing process. Provide advanced visibility to receipts and shipments of containers through trading partner collaboration. Reduce container ‘shrinkage’ due to theft and loss. Manage and improve supplier Performance.

• Reduce Risk: Reduce counterfeiting of containers and products and protect investment in containers.

• Operating systems supported: AIX, Linux, Solaris (Sun microsystems)

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