Purpose
This position paper presents Syensqo’s strategic vision to harmonize its Transport Management (TM) landscape by consolidating multiple fragmented freight collaboration tools into a single, globally integrated solution—BN4L. The goal is to streamline operations, enhance carrier collaboration, and support Syensqo’s mission of advancing humanity through scientific breakthroughs and operational excellence.
Vision
The simplification of the multiple fragmented and not integrated freight tools to one Global integrated platform (BN4L).
Scope
The scope of this initiative covers the transition from several regional and mode-specific TM tools to one unified platform. Specifically, it includes:
- Replacing Transwide (Europe) with BN4L, providing global coverage for all transport modes.
- Upgrading BluJay to TMS4S, with a limited scope for road transport in the US and Canada.
- Expanding BN4L to cover carrier collaboration for ocean and air in the US and Canada, and to provide global coverage for all modes, including regions currently not integrated with any collaboration tool.
- Harmonizing middleware from four separate systems to a single middleware (CPI), simplifying integration and data management.
As-Is Landscape
To- Be Landscape
Comparative Analysis As-Is vs To-Be
Improvements
➔ Transwide(Europe) replaced by BN4L with Global Coverage for all Modes
➔ BluJay upgraded to TMS4S IT in flight project)
➔ BN4L to cover Carrier Collaboration for Ocean & Air in the USA and Canada, and cover all modes globally which currently is not integrated with any collaboration tool
➔ Middleware simplification and standardization from four middlewares to One middleware (CPI)
Abbreviations
SAP TM | SAP Transportation Management |
SAP BN4L | SAP Business Network for Logistics |
FC | Freight Collaboration Module of BN4L |
GTT | Global Track and Trace Module of BN4L |
P44 | Project 44 |
TMS4S | E2Open Transportation Management for Shippers |
CASS | Cass Information Systems for Freight Audit and Payment |
CPI | SAP Cloud Platform Integration ( SAP Integration Suite) |
SAP PI | SAP Process Integration |
FCL | Full Container Load |
LE - TRA | Logistics Execution (Transportation) |
Conclusion
Syensqo’s commitment to harmonizing its TM landscape through the adoption of BN4L and a single middleware platform marks a significant step toward operational excellence. This initiative will deliver improved efficiency, visibility, and collaboration, positioning Syensqo to better serve its customers and partners globally. Continued focus on this transformation will ensure Syensqo remains agile, competitive, and aligned with its mission to advance humanity through scientific exploration.