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SAP SCM

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Definition

SAP SCM is SAP's Supply Chain Management solution designed to manage and optimize supply chain processes.

Detailed Description

SAP Supply Chain Management (SAP SCM) is a comprehensive solution that helps organizations manage and optimize their supply chain activities. It provides tools for supply chain planning, coordination, and execution across the network. SAP SCM supports processes such as demand planning, supply planning, production planning, transportation management, and warehouse management. By integrating these processes, SAP SCM enables companies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase responsiveness to market changes.

Key Features

  • Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO)
  • Demand Planning
  • Event Management
  • Global Available-to-Promise (global ATP)
  • Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling
  • Supply Chain Collaboration
  • Supply Network Planning
  • Transportation Management
  • Warehouse Management

Common Modules

SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO)

Provides advanced planning and optimization functionalities for forecasting, demand planning, and supply network planning.

SAP Event Management (EM)

Provides real-time monitoring and management of supply chain events.

SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)

Manages complex warehouse operations, optimizing inventory management and warehouse processes.

SAP Supply Network Collaboration (SNC)

Facilitates collaboration with suppliers and partners through shared information and processes.

SAP Transportation Management (TM)

Supports planning, execution, and optimization of transportation processes.