The implementation of TMS software to the logistics department of Kraton Chemical
Kaakinen, Johannes (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024052917690
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024052917690
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Companies operating their respective supply chains have shifted their attention from large do-it-all ERP software solutions to customizable standalone ERP modules like TMS. The standalone TMS module offers improved communication and information flow and improved supply chain visibility and supply chain control. This increased interest in supply chain management has brought two emerging trends to international supply chains: extensive centralization and automatization.
Kraton Chemical commissioned this thesis to examine the effects of TMS implementation to the logistics department of Kraton Chemical. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the effects of the implementation and how the implementation will change the operations and processes of the logistics department.
The research method for the thesis was qualitative research. The research data was collected via five semi-structured interviews of key personnel situated in the logistics department of Kraton Chemical. Namely, logistics coordinators, analysts, and logistics managers to gain their experience and insights regarding the implementation. The theory part of this thesis was collected through published books and articles written by supply chain management professionals and companies providing ERP solutions.
The research showed multiple benefits to the operations and processes of the logistics department and how the TMS system will be an improvement to standalone SAP ERP logistics solution currently utilized by Kraton Chemical. The study also identified approaches that Kraton Chemical could potentially utilize to gain more benefits from the TMS system. In the future, this thesis can be used to gain insights into global supply chain management and operations and for logistics departments of other companies to learn about what kind of possibilities the implementation of TMS could offer.
Kraton Chemical commissioned this thesis to examine the effects of TMS implementation to the logistics department of Kraton Chemical. The purpose of this thesis is to examine the effects of the implementation and how the implementation will change the operations and processes of the logistics department.
The research method for the thesis was qualitative research. The research data was collected via five semi-structured interviews of key personnel situated in the logistics department of Kraton Chemical. Namely, logistics coordinators, analysts, and logistics managers to gain their experience and insights regarding the implementation. The theory part of this thesis was collected through published books and articles written by supply chain management professionals and companies providing ERP solutions.
The research showed multiple benefits to the operations and processes of the logistics department and how the TMS system will be an improvement to standalone SAP ERP logistics solution currently utilized by Kraton Chemical. The study also identified approaches that Kraton Chemical could potentially utilize to gain more benefits from the TMS system. In the future, this thesis can be used to gain insights into global supply chain management and operations and for logistics departments of other companies to learn about what kind of possibilities the implementation of TMS could offer.