Kuehne + Nagel’s new comprehensive supply chain management platform, KN ESP, offers a modular architecture to connect international supply chain customers with their vendors, buyers, and sellers, Kuehne + Nagel’s physical assets and experts, and their cargo flows.

Improvements in supplier reliability and product availability will be enabled through control of the full product life cycle, from sourcing, quality control, purchase order negotiation and management, to commercial invoice release, buyer’s consolidation, transportation and delivery. With predictive analytics and artificial intelligence, KN ESP optimises orders and prioritises transportation decisions based on a set of customer’s defined business rules, cost and service options.

It is an addition to the KN technology suite for medium to large customers providing them with the most comprehensive response to complex supply chain needs. This includes an ongoing strategic partnership with GT Nexus.

“KN ESP unique features provide a synchronised, transparent and collaborative supply chain platform that eliminates communication frictions no matter how many systems or players are involved,” said Otto Schacht, member of the managing board of Kuehne + Nagel International AG, responsible for seafreight. “It is part of our digital strategy to become a data-driven value chain provider. The implementation of KN ESP strengthens our position in the international supply chain business and supports our customers to achieve long-term competitive edge.”

The Kuehne + Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics companies with approximately 76,000 employees at more than 1,300 locations in over 100 countries. It provides seafreight, airfreight, contract logistics, and overland transportation services, with clear focus on providing IT-based integrated logistics solutions.