On June 22, Maersk announced the launch of its independently developed intelligent supply chain planning engine MAPS (Maersk Advanced Planning System) version 3.0. MAPS was conceived, designed, and implemented by Maersk’s Greater China Digital Products and Innovation team. It can be used independently or integrated with the Maersk Supply Chain Platform (SCP) to further enhance collaboration and visibility across the entire supply chain. In terms of efficiency, MAPS can complete planning tasks in hours that would take weeks manually, significantly improving response speed.
Against the backdrop of a volatile global trade environment and the globalization and complexity of corporate supply chains, companies are increasingly demanding higher supply chain planning capabilities, collaborative efficiency, and response speed. MAPS leverages mathematical models, digital modeling, and AI capabilities to efficiently generate logistics and supply chain planning solutions by integrating business needs and various operational factors, helping companies maintain operational stability and flexibility in a fluctuating environment.
It is understood that since its launch in 2023, MAPS has undergone continuous iteration and has evolved into an intelligent platform integrating container loading optimization, supply chain operational collaboration, and integrated logistics planning.
In terms of container loading optimization, MAPS can automatically generate loading plans based on cargo stowage requirements using digital modeling and algorithms. It presents multi-angle 3D visual simulations of cargo arrangements inside containers, helping customers optimize loading plans to achieve higher space utilization, faster loading efficiency, and lower operational costs—especially suitable for goods with strict placement requirements and LCL (Less than Container Load) scenarios.
For supply chain operational collaboration, based on production schedules and sales plans, MAPS can coordinate the pace of logistics transportation by leveraging visibility across various logistics stages, meeting product launch requirements, maintaining reasonable inventory levels, and providing references for production planning.
Integrated logistics planning is a new feature in MAPS version 3.0. It can design integrated transportation plans based on a company’s transport contracts, mode preferences, and logistics network conditions, improving planning efficiency and responsiveness.
