global Logistics Engine

About This Project

gLE provides a solution for enabling total visibility of in-bound material and replenishment signals between buyers, complex multiple hubs and suppliers. The gLE technology consists of three elements: the central buyer hub element, the 3PL (Third Party Logistics) element and the supplier element.

The central element handles the receipt of Advanced Shipment Notifications (ASNs) from suppliers to the hub, the pull signals to the various hubs and the reconciliation of pull signals and good receipts. The system provides a complete view of all inventory on a global basis.

The second element is the 3PL solution, which takes input from the 3PL’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) and propagates receipt of goods to the supplier and the buyer. It also propagates the GRN (Goods Receipt Notification) and POD (Proof of Delivery) from the buyer side to the supplier, as well as the consumption of goods from the hub in real-time.

The third element of the solution is at the supplier site where all inventory movement is visible. An inventory management system is provided so the supplier can view inventory on a global basis by hub, by part number or by in-transit inventory and make the necessary arrangements.