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.

November 24, 2021 24 Nov'21
Vendors position ERP as heart of circular economy model

ERP vendors SAP and IFS are positioning themselves at the forefront of enterprise sustainability efforts just as businesses focus on reducing waste and prepare for new regulations.
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.

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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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How can SAP SuccessFactors Dynamic Teams help companies?

SAP's SuccessFactors Dynamic Teams could help support dynamic teams in the workplace and solve associated challenges. Learn more about the new capabilities. Continue Reading
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
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 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
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
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
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