SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

SAP Advanced Planning and Optimisation

SAP APO is structured into four modules that can be used and licensed separately:

1. Demand planning (DP) :

Comprehensive demand forecasting tool-set
Highly configurable planning books with macro functionality
Lifecycle, promotion, and collaborative demand planning

2.Supply network planning (SNP):

Integrate purchasing, manufacturing, distribution, and transportation
Product flow planning along the entire supply chain, with consideration for constraints and penalties
Planning for different levels of detail, including aggregated planning
Choice of heuristic-, rule-, or optimisation-based algorithm
Advanced safety stock planning algorithms

3.Production planning and detailed scheduling (PP/DS):

Multi-level production planning
Capable-to-promise (CTP)
Choice of existing or custom heuristics
Support for lot quantity calculations and sourcing
Support for: make-to-stock, make-to-order, make-to-order with order BOM, engineer-to-order, project
manufacturing,and flow manufacturing
Order pegging

4.Global available-to-promise (gATP):

Seamless integration with other SAP applications/components
Global availability checks on defined documents within a defined scope
Rules-based ATP using product or location substitution strategies
Product allocation for controlling commitments to key customers
Backorder processing
Multi-level ATP for triggering BOM explosion and performing component checks
Capable to promise (CTP) - call production planning (PP/DS)
 SAP Advanced Track and Trace for Pharmaceuticals

ERP system integration:

Integrate material, business partner, and location master data
Integrate ERP transactions including deliveries, production orders, and process orders
Leverage best-in-class batch traceability

Serial number management:

Define number format and ranges
Use tools for randomization
Assign ranges and serial number lists to consumers
Receive lists and ranges from partners
Import product master and serial numbers for China

Warehouse management system (WMS) integration:

Verify data in your repository in real time
Integrate with receiving, internal movement and goods issues, and cycle counting

Packaging line integration:

Request and receive serial number ranges and lists as well as status updates
Use either a product mark-up language (PML) or EPCIS capture interface

Repository:
Capture and store objects, events, and business transactions
Perform ad-hoc reporting with a repository browser
Deploy on SAP HANA or classic databases

Regulatory reporting / rules engine:

Harness a rules-based framework for regulatory reporting
Enable message mapping and handling
Import product master and serial numbers for China
Implement country packages for Turkey, China, Argentina, India, South Korea, and U.S. lot as well as U.S. item traceability

SAP Application Interface Framework:

Integrate with business partners, packaging lines, SAP ERP, WMS, reporting tools, and EPCIS capture interface
Manage and monitor messages between partners, alert business and technical teams of errors, and use a restart option in case of
transmission failure
 SAP Agricultural Contract Management

Summary:

The SAP Agricultural Contract Management application enables end-to-end processing and provides a
single source of truth for han-dling diverse types of commodities contracts and business scenarios
throughout their life-cycles. It supports agricultural-specific terms and conditions, market-based pricing, and
processes to effectively manage third-party stocks, as well as real-time, native integration between finance,
inventory, and riskmanagement.

Objectives :

Optimize agricultural contracts despite rapidly changing prices and regulations

Enable integration of management pro-cesses to keep data in sync throughout the contract lifecycle
Increase transparency into contractperformance

Solution:

Contract management across the entire lifecycle

Support for agricultural contract terms and market-based pricing
Automated contract application and settle-ment for standard and complex scenarios
End-to-end management of third-party stock scenarios
Real-time, native integration of contracts with inventory, finance, and riskmanagement

Benefits:

Flexible, dynamic management of com-modity contracts and commingled stock

Increased efficiency using high-volume processing and management by exception
Real-time visibility into contract perfor-mance, inventory, and risk

Learn more:

To find out more, call your SAP representative today or visit us online
 SAP Auto-ID and Item Serialisation

Act in real time, with real-world awareness, with auto-id and item serialisation software
from SAP
Reduce cost and enable real-world awareness in your supply chain with an SAP auto-identification (auto-ID)
and item serialisation software solution. Sense and respond to the presence and movements of objects in
real time and enjoy a world-class foundation for generating business value.
Automate data discovery including granular data and event processing
Improve accuracy and speed shipping, receiving, and handling processes
Comply with mandates dictated by government, trade associations, and business partners
Reduce down time with better tracking and tracing, maintenance, and asset utilisation
Lower risk by leveraging existing skill sets, infrastructure, systems, and enterprise software
Serve customers more efficiently and position your company as a leading-edge organisation
 SAP Business ByDesign

Why SAP Business ByDesign?

Because the cloud-based business management software support everything from
finance to CRM and is available anytime, anywhere, on almost any device. It helps
medium-sized businesses seize new opportunities and accelerate growth and it
helps subsidiaries take advantage of head office resources, while keeping their
flexibility.
Streamline end-to-end processes and maximise efficiency across your
organisation
Gain timely business insights with integrated analytics and reporting powered by
SAP HANA
Manage your business from anywhere, at any time, with built-in mobile apps
Rely on highly secure data centres that are managed, monitored, and maintained
by SAP experts
 SAP Business One

Need more than accounting tools? Manage every aspect of your small or midsize
business with SAP Business One
Gain greater control over your SME or subsidiary with SAP Business One, business
management software designed to grow with you. Trusted by over 55,000 companies in 150
countries, this single solution streamlines your key processes from accounting and CRM to
supply chain management and purchasing.
Capture all of your business information in a single, scalable system
Get answers to your most pressing questions with integrated business intelligence
Give employees on-the-go access to the software via an intuitive mobile app
Deploy on premise or in the cloud in as little as 2 to 8 weeks*
 SAP Demand Signal Management

Respond to market signals in real time with SAP Demand Signal Management

Demand signal repository

Manage, harmonise, validate, and store huge volumes of demand data in a centralised repository. Get quick
and easy access to up-to-date market, retail POS, and master data.

Advanced demand sensing

Leverage advanced analytics, intuitive UIs, and powerful in-memory processing to get a real-time view of
demand signals as well as a comprehensive view of the overall market.

Data logistics
Plan the arrival and monitor the availability of data. Automate the entire data logistic process, from monitoring
file systems to analytics and push into consuming applications to reduce lag.

Data validation
Check external data for completeness, consistency, correctness, and plausibility before it can cause time-
consuming problems.

Product harmonisation and integration

Identify similar products delivered from different sources, and patch them against your own portfolio.
Integrate competitor products into your companys internal structures.

Location harmonisation and integration

Find similar locations in diverse data types (distributor, POS, etc.) to better manage customer succession and
multi-source deliveries.
 SAP Direct Store Delivery

Deliver better service and drive higher sales with SAP Direct Store Delivery
Help your field personnel sales, pre-sales, and delivery van sales work more productively
and effectively. This comprehensive mobile solution simplifies complex DSD processes, and
integrates the back office with customer facing activities to empower route reps and their
managers to make real-time decisions on-the-spot.
Plan and schedule store visits and deliveries more efficiently
Access key information about customers, orders, and deliveries in real time from
anywhere
Share pricing, promotions and discounts
Verify product returns, process orders, and settle bills all in-store
Improve product placement and in-stock levels
 SAP Enterprise Inventory and Service-Level Optimisation

Fine tune inventory management and optimise service with powerful software from SAP

Dynamically link customer service goals with inventory investments across your multistage supply chain
with our inventory management and service-level optimisation software. Balance inventory levels, analyse
crucial inputs and signals, and model the impact of decisions on global stock.
Ensure goods are consistently available at the right time and place for higher sales
Reduce inventory and increase working capital with deeper insight into your supply chain
Improve demand planning and decrease safety stock levels to cut costs
Use enhanced supplier intelligence to minimise out-of-stock situations
Enable SAP ERP to recommend specific actions that balance profitable service and inventory
 SAP Event Management

Why SAP Event Management?

Because you need to be able to quickly recognise and react to events in your supply chain network.
SAP Event Management provides best-in-class tools for monitoring, adjusting, and measuring your
supply chain activitiessending notifications when exceptions occur.
Get out-of-the-box integration with SAP ERP and SAP SCM
Monitor supply chain logistics and all relevant business process events
Leverage a robust user interface with authorisation and filtering capabilities
Provide role-based, stakeholder-specific views and exception notification alerts
Run real-time reporting and supply chain analytics for fast insight-into-action and risk
mitigation
Automatically transfer data to SAP BI once processes and milestones are completedand
measure KPIs
 SAP Extended Warehouse Management

Why SAP Extended Warehouse Management?

Because it offers flexible, automated support for warehouse and distribution logistics as well as inventory
tracking and management. With the SAP Extended Warehouse Management system you can:
Maximise visibility and control in high-volume warehouses
Support a full range of warehouse processes
Optimise warehouse resource and asset utilisation
Manage item movement within warehouses from goods receipt to issue
Run on SAP HANA to handle throughput of up to one million items per day
Leverage sophisticated features that can scale as you grow
 SAP Global Batch Traceability

Why SAP Global Batch Traceability?

Because it gives you real-time batch and product traceability across your global supply chain. In the event of
a recall or withdrawal, the software ensures compliance with legal reporting timelines and can help you
minimise costs and corporate risk exposure. With SAP Global Batch Traceability (SAP GBT) you can:
Minimise the impact a product recall may have on your customers and their customers
Use batch analytics and graphical tools to investigate product issues and understand root causes
Track and trace individually identified objects across SAP and non-SAP systems
Get a complete, real-time view of your product supply chain
Enhance data quality by managing broken traceability links across
 SAP Integrated Business Planning

Why SAP Integrated Business Planning?

Because to keep up with complex, fast-moving markets, you need world-class supply chain planning
capabilities that engage and connect stakeholders across your organisation. With SAP Integrated Business
Planning, you can:
Integrate sales and operations planning (S&OP), demand planning and sensing, response and supply
planning, and inventory optimisation.
Use social collaboration capabilities to rapidly refine forecasting and demand management
Get end-to-end supply chain visibility and run powerful predictive analytics on SAP HANA
Create what-if simulations to evaluate different plans and understand the potential impact of decisions
 SAP Networked Logistics Hub

Logistics Network Solutions

Connect and collaborate with your logistics network to maximise the distribution strategy and comply with
regulations

Maximise your distribution strategy and increase transparency across your logistics network. SAP solutions
can help you:

Investigate rates and negotiate the best freight contracts

Connect all participants of the logistics network
Track shipments, assets, and serialised items
Increase throughput of goods
Make better use of transportation assets
 SAP Supply Network Collaboration

Why SAP Supply Network Collaboration?

Because the software lets you collaborate with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and customers in real time.
Break down information barriers and delays and run a truly demand-driven supply chain. With SAP SNC
you can:
Streamline collaboration with your suppliers, contract manufacturers, and customers
Significantly decrease procurement, sales, and inventory costs
Enhance supply chain visibility and increase overall speed, accuracy, and adaptability of your supply
network
Reduce inventory levels while managing variations in supply and demand
Improve communications and reduces errors and processing costs
 SAP Transportation Management

Why SAP Transportation Management?

Because it dramatically reduces transportation complexity and integrates business and logistics throughout
your network. With SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) you can:
Use the latest technologies to streamline and integrate your transportation management processes
Provide executable transportation plans that are cost efficient and compliant with customer
requirements
Consolidate and optimise all shipments inbound, outbound, domestic, and international
Strategically purchase or sell freight capacity with centralised order management
Improve transportation logistics to boost on-time deliveries and customer service levels
Handle large volumes of transportation and logistics data for state-of-the-art analysis and planning
 SAP Transportation Resource Planning

SAP Transportation Resource Planning

Enhance transportation resource planning and dramatically cut costs

Get real-time visibility into your transportation resources and fulfill your customer demands at minimal cost.
Our transportation resource planning software provides visualisation, simulation, planning, monitoring, and
analysis tools to help you ensure the right resources are available at the right place and time.
Accurately forecast and monitor resource supply and demand
Optimise the locations and dates for resource pick-up and return
Avoid or optimise the repositioning of empty resources
Integrate with a central logistics system, such as SAP Transportation Management
Access detailed data and KPIs about shipping containers and other resources
 SAP Yard Logistics

SAP Yard Logistics

Run more efficient and profitable yard operations with our yard logistics system

Simplify and streamline transportation yard operations with SAP Yard Logistics. This yard management
system maximises visibility into all yard processes and lets you preview planned workloads. Take advantage
of yard visualisation and reporting tools, optimise resource use and support planning, execution, and billing
in a single system.
Create automatic processes and tracking scenarios using Internet of Things (IoT) services
Reduce bottlenecks at gates and doors by planning transports with dock appointment scheduling
Increase visibility into different types of inbound and outbound transports and show alerts and
exceptions
Use an intuitive UI and mobile apps to improve efficiency for dispatchers, drivers, and security
personnel
Seamlessly integrate with SAP Transportation Management and SAP Extended Warehouse
Management