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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SAP SCM News
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December 08, 2020
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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.
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October 21, 2020
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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.
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May 29, 2020
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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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May 08, 2020
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May'20
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.
SAP SCM Get Started
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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
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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
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
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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