Eli Lilly and Company has appointed oTMS as the Transport Management System (TMS) of choice to allow for real-time upstream and downstream connectivity of multiple parties and systems.
This digitalization initiative will allow for end-to-end control of Lilly’s omni-channel logistics.
About Lilly
Lilly is a leading global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving healthcare through innovation.
Founded in 1876, its products are sold in more than 120 countries and regions. Lilly China is the second largest manufacturing and distribution hub for Lilly with more than 3,400 employees serving more than 400 Chinese cities.
Lilly understands the importance of transportation in its supply chain and in accordance with its value of continuously innovating has decided to adopt oTMS to help with enhancing the logistics technology infrastructure.
oTMS Solution
As Asia’s leading Enterprise SaaS Transport Management System (TMS), oTMS is dedicated to continuously enhancing our product to provide connectivity and intelligence.
oTMS has a large clientele in the pharmaceutical distribution vertical with specific use-cases unique to the industry, this is also one of the core reasons for the Lilly partnership.
Lilly will be utilizing the oTMS Tendering and Network Optimization (Smart Distribution and Transport Network, SDTN),
Tendering & Network Optimization (oTMS SDTN)
The oTMS Network Optimization (SDTN) takes in multiple data points such as:
- Historical inbound, outbound, distribution data
- Current network, location of factory, warehouses, customers
- Carrier rate cards
and suggests the best scenarios that optimize both cost and service.
Logistics experts recommend that2 historically most of our customers run their Network Optimization study on a regular basis to keep up with the dynamic shift in demand and supply network.
Connectivity & Digitization of Information and Workflow
Connecting all parties from suppliers, manufacturers, 3PL, carriers and consignees onto a single platform. Ensuring structured information flow throughout different parties within the logistics chain.
Auto-rating and Consolidated Billing
Auto-rating of all freight upon ePOD, scheduled weekly/ monthly consolidated billing. Maintain a depository of updated rates. All billing rectification is done on the platform with actual information of shipment executed.
Actionable Insights for more Strategic Business Decision Making.
The customized dashboards and reports will be able to provide actionable insights to manage costs better, while plugging all operational gaps.
Inline with Lilly’s core value to pursue excellence, the partnership with oTMS is a testament from Lilly to continuously strive to be better in a dynamic world and industry.
