SAP SCM
Supply chain management (SCM) and execution is critical in today's increasingly complex, global and disruptive world. Our experts share strategy and technical information on how SAP SCM modules and tools can help manage such issues via supply chain planning and logistics functions, sophisticated quality controls, reports and alerts, and demand-driven SCM functions.
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28 Jan 2022
SAP reports strong Q4 earnings; acquires Taulia
SAP Q4 2021 cloud earnings were strong, and the company added to its portfolio by acquiring Taulia for cash management and investing in intelligent contract firm Icertis. Continue Reading
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19 Jan 2022
What SAP product supports project-based teams?
SAP's SuccessFactors Dynamic Teams could help support project-based teams in the workplace and solve associated challenges. Learn more about the new capabilities. Continue Reading
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10 Jan 2022
How can SAP IBP help address supply chain challenges?
As supply chain issues continue to affect companies, SAP's Integrated Business Planning could help improve users' supply chain management. Learn how. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2021
Should SAP users move from APO to IBP?
SAP is emphasizing its Integrated Business Planning product and moving its Advanced Planning and Optimization tools out of the spotlight. Learn whether users should transition to IBP. Continue Reading
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23 Dec 2021
How can SAP's predictive analytics improve SCM?
SAP's predictive analytics could help users with their supply chain management as supply chain problems persist. Learn more about how these capabilities could benefit users. Continue Reading
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04 Jun 2021
SAP Business Network major focus at Sapphire Now 2021
SAP announced new initiatives such as the SAP Business Network to help companies become intelligent enterprises. Experts described the messaging as impressive but lacking in detail. Continue Reading
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08 Dec 2020
SAP Intelligent Spend Management shows where the money goes
In this Q&A, SAP's John Wookey explains the current makeup of the SAP Intelligent Spend Management and Business Network group and how it helps companies track their spending. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2020
Partnerships add more supply chain visibility to SAP LBN
New SAP Logistics Business Network partnerships provide users with key logistics data on shipment location and estimated arrival times for road, freight and ocean shipments. Continue Reading
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29 May 2020
SAP, InstaFreight partner to reduce freight costs, complexity
The SAP Logistics Business Network integration with InstaFreight is aimed at reducing the cost and complexity of finding carriers and shipping goods throughout Europe. Continue Reading
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08 May 2020
SAP App Center a bridge between ISVs and customers
SAP customers and ISV application developers describe how they use the SAP App Center to find and deploy useful, integrated and technically validated SAP apps. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2019
Demand-driven replenishment added to SAP IBP
New demand-driven planning methodology in SAP Integrated Business Planning helps organizations create better supply chain forecasts based on real customer sales orders. Continue Reading
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06 May 2019
SAP and Uber Freight partnership boosts digital supply chain
A new partnership integrating the SAP Logistics Business Network with Uber Freight may help shippers and carriers optimize freight transportation processes. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2019
SAP CEO talks Qualtrics acquisition, says experience data is critical
At the Qualtrics X4 Summit, SAP CEO Bill McDermott argues that experience data is now central to business success. He promised to build the capability to merge operational and experience data. Continue Reading
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08 Oct 2018
S/4HANA supply chain trends: More visibility, complex integration
The need for digital supply chain transformation is clear. SAP has the right platform, but implementation is a challenge for companies, according to some analysts. Continue Reading
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21 Aug 2018
What are your S/4HANA supply chain software integration options?
Starting with S/4HANA supply chain software and adding additional capabilities through components such as Ariba and C/4HANA can solve some of the thorniest supply chain issues. Continue Reading
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01 May 2018
What are the best strategies for managing demand variability?
One of the main challenges for manufacturers, supply chain managers and materials planners is demand variability. Here are 10 strategies for gaining control. Continue Reading
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27 Mar 2018
Which SAP IBP implementation methodology is best?
When it comes to SAP Integrated Business Planning, it's important to consider which methodology most closely matches the scope of the SAP IBP implementation. Continue Reading
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07 Mar 2018
What are three ways SAP Material Ledger improves product costing?
Implementing SAP Material Ledger in a manufacturing environment expedites the month-end financial closing process through inventory valuation at actual costs. Here's how. Continue Reading
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15 Feb 2018
Which supply chain optimization techniques can SAP ECC support?
Connecting scientific approaches to supply chain management with the technology tool of SAP ECC can help ensure a smoother flow of information and material. Continue Reading
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22 Dec 2017
What are the most important features of SAP SRM-MDM Catalog?
SAP Supplier Relationship Management-Master Data Management Catalog offers a number of features to help simplify cataloging tasks required to excel in today's complicated supply chains. Here's a look at six of them. Continue Reading
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20 Nov 2017
What KPIs can assess demand-driven MRP when using SAP ERP?
Setting up demand-driven metrics and using analytics to monitor them can provide benefits such as helping to reduce working capital commitments and improving service levels. Continue Reading
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14 Nov 2017
How is the recurring inspection process in SAP QM activated?
The recurring inspection functionality available in the SAP Quality Management component can help effectively maintain materials that are managed in batches and have expiration dates. Continue Reading
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13 Sep 2017
What kitting process functionalities does SAP EWM offer?
The kitting process can be triggered either from SAP ECC or SAP EWM in kit-to-stock and kit-to-order business scenarios, and reverse kitting is available in EWM. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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18 Aug 2017
What features does the SAP Sourcing component of SRM offer?
The Sourcing component in SAP Supplier Relationship Management is meant to offer end-to-end procurement for globalized and complex procurement processes. Here's what to know. Continue Reading
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04 Aug 2017
What are the core components of SAP IBP?
SAP IBP is a meant to ensure strategic, tactical and operational planning, provide comprehensive analytics and ensure complete business controls, all in an integrated environment. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2017
What inventory KPIs are available in SAP MRP Monitor?
MRP Monitor fills the inventory reporting and analyses gap that exists in SAP ECC, with analyses that enable materials planning success. Here's a look. Continue Reading
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06 Jul 2017
Will SAP EWM-QM integration improve the quality inspection process?
Integrating SAP Extended Warehouse Management and Quality Management requires taking the time to allocate resources to carry out a successful project. Here are four areas on which to focus. Continue Reading
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03 Jul 2017
What core components are included in an SAP APO overview?
SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization enables companies to better sense market demand, quickly react with timely supply, and meet and maintain higher service levels. Continue Reading
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26 Apr 2017
How can SAP CTM in SAP ATO improve supply chain management?
Capable-to-Match is a subcomponent of SAP APO that enables better demand and supply controls by balancing production constraints, supplier lead time and transportation lead time. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2015
How can SAP Missing Parts improve the production planning process?
The SAP Missing Parts Information System can help prevent production or maintenance disruptions by alerting planners to impending material or component shortages. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2015
What are the benefits of using SAP capacity requirements planning?
An expert explains how companies can integrate SAP's capacity requirements planning functionality to optimize production when demand for products exceeds supply. Continue Reading
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26 Jun 2015
How does Batch Information Cockpit support batch traceability?
An expert explains how SAP ERP Batch Information Cockpit traces material batches to help planners more efficiently manage defective materials and products. Continue Reading
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03 Apr 2015
How does SAP ERP handle free goods procurement processes?
Learn how to handle business processes involving free samples or goods with no commercial value in SAP ERP. Continue Reading
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29 Jan 2015
Use SAP MRP to effectively plan production and procurement
SAP material requirements planning brings efficiency and optimization to production and procurement plans. Continue Reading
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06 Jun 2014
Why The Charmer Sunbelt Group Is Sticking with SAP WM
Although alcohol wholesaler The Charmer Sunbelt Group has considered some parts of EWM, find out why it feels EWM isn't a good fit for its industry. Continue Reading
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Opinion
13 May 2014
SAP and Ariba find synergies in mobility, analytics
It's less than two years since Ariba joined SAP, but users will soon see benefits: HANA analytics, social UIs and expanded supply chain data. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Feb 2014
Attach documents to an SAP object without having to use SAP DMS
With SAP Services for Object, users can attach information to an SAP object without using the SAP Document Management System, writes Jawad Akhtar. Continue Reading
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06 Dec 2013
Use SAP Backflush functionality to automate production processes
Companies save themselves headaches by automating production processes using SAP Backflush and Automatic Goods Receipt functions, writes Jawad Akhtar. Continue Reading
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12 Aug 2013
Cut inspection costs with the SAP QM module's DMR functionality
Save time and money inspecting the quality of procured or produced materials with the SAP Dynamic Modification Rule (DMR), writes expert Jawad Akhtar. Continue Reading
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Opinion
15 Aug 2012
Integrate SAP Quality Management for a more efficient supply chain
Applying SAP Quality Management to supply chain management saves time and money by cutting down on wasted stock. Consultant Jawad Akhtar explains how. Continue Reading
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15 Aug 2012
Integrate SAP Quality Management for a more efficient supply chain
Applying SAP Quality Management to supply chain management saves time and money by cutting down on wasted stock. Consultant Jawad Akhtar explains how. Continue Reading
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05 Dec 2007
Adding a navigational attribute to an existing InfoObject
We have a scenario where we would like to add one additional navigational attribute to an existing InfoObject (currently there are already two navigation attributes). My question is what needs to be done to the Planning Object Structure in APO DP 5.0? Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2005
UK retailer addresses supply chain woes
UK retailer MFI overcame implementation problems with a high-profile supply chain project that involved an SAP deployment. Continue Reading