SAP Supply Chain Management
Build a resilient and sustainable supply chain.
Overview
SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a portfolio of solutions designed to help companies manage their entire supply chain process. It is tightly integrated with SAP's core ERP system (S/4HANA). The suite includes tools for supply chain planning (Integrated Business Planning - IBP), logistics (Transportation Management, Warehouse Management), manufacturing execution, and asset management. SAP SCM aims to create a resilient, sustainable, and customer-centric supply chain by connecting processes and providing real-time insights.
✨ Key Features
- Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for demand, supply, and inventory planning
- Transportation Management (TM)
- Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
- Supply Chain Analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Tight integration with core ERP business processes (finance, sales, etc.)
- Comprehensive, end-to-end portfolio of solutions
- Industry-specific solutions and best practices
Unique Value: Provides a deeply integrated suite of supply chain applications that connect planning and execution with core enterprise processes like finance and sales.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Creating a single, integrated plan for the entire business
- Optimizing global logistics and fulfillment
- Improving manufacturing efficiency and quality
- Gaining end-to-end visibility across the supply chain
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Quick, standalone deployment for a single logistics function in non-SAP environments
- Best-of-breed real-time visibility (often requires partners)
🏆 Alternatives
The primary advantage is the seamless integration for companies already running on SAP's ERP, creating a single source of truth across the enterprise.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
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