The Community spans the design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of the movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption using both traditional SAP Business Suite and S/4HANA. Meetings are attended by a wide range of users from the Supply Chain community; from practitioners and implementation experts, to SAP support users and those simply curious as to what is available using the latest technologies.
Probably the most diverse of Communities, covering the widest range of subjects within SAP. Some people are simply interested in a helicopter view of their Supply Chain processes via a dashboard, while others are really interested in the minute detail of say warehouse locations.
Discover how other members perceive direct procurement, also referred to as direct spend, which involves the acquisition of goods or materials directly linked to the production of manufactured goods. Topics of interest may include SAP Business Network Supply Chain Collaboration, Global Trade Services, ECC, and S/4MM, among others
This Focus Group concentrates on topics like Ariba, Fieldglass, Global Trade Services, ECC, S/4MM, and Source-to-Pay, aiming to facilitate members in sharing their experiences and strategies regarding indirect procurement
Engage with fellow members in this group to explore how they manage inventory optimisation effectively. This involves maintaining an appropriate level of inventory to fulfil demand, minimise logistics expenses, and mitigate common inventory challenges like stockouts, overstocking, and backorders. Topics of interest may include IBP inventory management and Design-to-Operate methodologies
Participate in discussions within the group to review the manufacturing process within the supply chain and exchange insights with other members who are navigating similar journeys. Topics covered may include ECC and S/4 Production Planning and PP/DW, SAP MII, SAP Digital Manufacturing Cloud, Global Trade Services, as well as ECC and S/4 Quality Management, and Design-to-Operate methodologies
Engage in discussions about the Order to Cash process and strategies to complete it effectively. Explore the steps involved in the process and share best practices for each stage. Additionally, consider additional topics such as ECC and S/4 Sales & Distribution (SD), Source-to-Pay, and SAP Transportation Management to gain a comprehensive understanding of how these elements integrate with the Order to Cash process and contribute to its efficiency. By exchanging insights and experiences, members can enhance their knowledge and optimise their Order to Cash operations
Learn about how others approach the forward-looking process of coordinating assets to optimise the delivery of goods, services, and information from suppliers to customers. This involves balancing supply and demand and encompasses Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Demand-Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP), and other relevant topics such as Design-to-Operate
Collaborate with fellow members to explore how organisations leverage Supply Chain Analytics and related tools and processes. Discuss how these tools combine and analyse data from various systems to provide insights into procurement, processing, and distribution of goods. By sharing experiences and best practices, members can enhance their understanding and utilisation of analytics to optimise their supply chain operations
Examine the integration of ethical and environmentally responsible practices into a competitive and successful model within your supply chain. Explore solutions like Green Ledger, Plan-to-Fulfil, and Design-to-Operate, among others, to promote sustainability and responsible practices throughout the supply chain lifecycle
Engage in discussions to rationalise and streamline logistics planning, focusing on the role of warehouses in the supply chain. Explore strategies to reduce costs and enhance inventory accuracy. Topics for discussion may include ECC Warehouse Management (WM), S/4 Stockroom Management, Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and SAP Yard Logistics. By exchanging insights and best practices, members can optimise warehouse operations and improve overall supply chain efficiency
