ERP vs. best-of-breed software in global trade and logistics

November 24, 2017

“Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a category of business management software – typically a suite of integrated applications – that an organization can use to collect, store, manage, and interpret data from many business activities.” This broad definition from Wikipedia gives you an idea of what to expect: ERP software is often a jack of all trades.

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Brown Integrated Logistics, through its subsidiaries Brown Logistics Services, West Logistics, Brown Fleet Services and Brown Trucking provides a suite of world-class services including third party logistics, brokerage, warehousing, fleet maintenance and dedicated trucking. With a legacy dating back to 1946, the Brown Integrated Logistics group of companies continues to grow, with more than 1,200 employees, a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, more than 1,100 Commercial Vehicle Operators, 75 shop and mobile technicians, over 200 warehousing specialists, and more than 5,000 trailers. Brown now offers a comprehensive menu of logistics services, including dedicated and regional truckload transportation, truck and intermodal freight brokerage, dedicated warehousing and warehouse management, and fleet management and leasing services.

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