LoMaS^®...A SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM THAT INTEGRATES
THE METALS SUPPLY CHAIN

LoMaS®, a supply chain management system, is a supply chain management integration software designed specifically for the metals industry.  Developed internally to provide systems control for ADS warehousing and distribution services divisions, LoMaS® is now offered to metals industry focused companies through an Application Service Provider (ASP) arrangement.

Overview

• LoMaS^® is a logistics transaction execution technology solution, integrating the metals supply chain.  It can be operated independent of, or be intimately integrated with the customer's existing technology platform.
• LoMaS^® provides Connectivity between all participants in a relevant supply chain and Visibility to both inventory and transactions from point of production, to intermediate processor, to warehousing, to consuming end-user. 
• LoMaS^® provides the tool to control supply chain activities and results in cost reductions, including inventory carrying costs, while providing visibility to the product piece through transport, intermediate processing and warehousing operations. 
• LoMaS^® helps companies cut costs and achieve control of inventory and transportation spend.
• LoMaS^® provides a product that surpasses the functionality of generic supply chain software and ERP product distribution functionality. 
• LoMaS^® is designed for flexible, easy integration with legacy, ERP, and accounting systems.
• Because LoMaS^® is provided to customers on an ASP basis, customers access the system (software and hardware) over a communication line or the Web from their personal computer.  The customer does not have the cost or responsibility associated with software, hardware or the maintenance of same.

System Features

LoMaS^® modules work together or can operate independently, and include:

• Transportation Management
• Warehouse Management
• Electronic Date Interchange
• Logistics Management
• Multi-modal Management

Functional Highlights include:

• Billing and Freight Payment System
• Customs Documents / Interface (SED)
• Dispatch and Scheduling (all modes)
• EDI
• Equipment Management
• Freight Cost Allocation
• Load Aggregation
• Load Confirmation
• Load Tender
• Margin Reporting
• Performance and Inventory Demand Metrics
• Product / Load Tracking
• Proof of Delivery (POD)
• Rates (all modes)
• Truck Carrier Management

System Benefits

LoMaS^® controls distribution dollars.  ERP and other production control systems typically do not provide complete visibility and control to managers responsibile for distribution and product management once the product is produced or changes hands.  LoMaS^® offers management the tool it needs to control product from ready-to-ship through delivery.  This includes control through processors, warehouses and all modes of transportation, thus providing management the ability to manage the critical costs of distribution including inventory carrying costs and administrative costs.

LoMaS^® enables savings.  Distribution is fully controlled by management decisions in setting program parameters using planning tools.  Savings are achieved throughout the supply chain.  This control and efficiency results in manpower savings as well, allowing the customer to reassign resources to manage the process and deal with expectatons rather than assemble data.

LoMaS^® provides total visibility.  With its extensive data capture and report capabilities, LoMaS^® provides total visibility to product from the metals supplier / manufacturer, in the processor's facility, to point-of-delivery at the ultimate customer.  Data can be downloaded to spreadsheets should the customer have need for individualized analysis from time-to-time.

LoMaS^® provides fixed-cost benefits.  Since LoMaS^® is provided on an "ASP" basis, customers access the system over a communication line or the Web from their personal computer. No capital investment for software and hardware, and no dedicated I/T human resources are required.

LoMaS^® provides tangible benefits, as well. 

• Short time-to-benefit from decision, through implementation to functioning system
• Increased inventory accuracy and control, with potential for substantial inventory reductions
• Single source for data
• Control of transportation costs "outside the gate"
• Reduced traffic management (exception based)
• Allows for automatic mill dispatch control by lane, customer, priority, carrier, quantity
• Single interface to "outside" physical network
  •  Work orders, material releases, ASNs
  • All members of supply chain, and users of data access same database, but with flexibility of method (web, dial-up, direct connect)
•  Performance statistics by carrier, processor, warehouse, and consumer  

For more information about LoMaS^®, contact:  ggustafson@adslogistics.com