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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Popular Among Your Peers: S/4HANA Migration: What You Need to Know
SAP hopes to transition everyone off the legacy ERP platforms, with end support likely slated for 2025. So as you ponder this move and start planning that SAP S/4HANA migration, let this expert guide help you identify which deployment option would be best for you, how to get your infrastructure ready now for the migration, and much more.
SAP SCM News
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June 06, 2019
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Jun'19
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.
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May 06, 2019
06
May'19
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.
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March 07, 2019
07
Mar'19
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.
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March 30, 2016
30
Mar'16
SAP Ariba growth may come through SAP Business Network
In an interview at Ariba Live, analyst Joshua Greenbaum discussed SAP Ariba's biggest challenges and opportunities in integrating with SAP technology and the SAP Business Network.
SAP SCM Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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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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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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supplier relationship management (SRM)
Supplier relationship management (SRM) is the systematic approach of assessing suppliers' contributions and influence on success, determining tactics to maximize suppliers' performance and developing the strategic approach for executing on these ... Continue Reading
Evaluate SAP SCM Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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
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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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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
Manage SAP SCM
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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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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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
Problem Solve SAP SCM Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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
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How do you ensure stock visibility during a subcontracting process?
Subcontracting can help you manage non-core or bottlenecked production processes effectively. Continue Reading
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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