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.

June 04, 2021 04 Jun'21
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.
December 08, 2020 08 Dec'20
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.
October 21, 2020 21 Oct'20
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.
May 29, 2020 29 May'20
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.

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supplier relationship management (SRM)

Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the systematic approach to evaluating vendors that supply goods, materials and services to an organization, determining each supplier's contribution to success and developing strategies to improve their ... Continue Reading
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
SAP Fiori

SAP Fiori is a design language and user experience approach developed by SAP for use by SAP, its customers and its partners in business applications. Continue Reading

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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
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
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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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
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
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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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
How do you ensure stock visibility during a subcontracting process?

Subcontracting can help you manage non-core or bottlenecked production processes effectively. Continue Reading
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