Increase Supply Chain Visibility For Agile And More-Sustainable Operations 

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  1. Run Setup Jobs in Parallel and Minimize Production Downtime When Using the Logistics Extraction Cockpit

    Reading time: 24 mins

    Running a setup job through the Logistics Extraction Cockpit requires that you to turn off your logistics application. It is therefore important that the job run as quickly as possible. The fastest way to complete the setup job is to break it up into parts and run those parts in parallel. The authors show how…...…
  2. Improve Customer Service by Enhancing the Integration of CRM and ECC Logistics and Billing

    Reading time: 11 mins

    Most companies have established their logistics and billing processes in their SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) systems. Since understanding customers better has become a key strategy, many organizations are now also using SAP CRM to improve and analyze customer experience, interaction, and satisfaction. Integrating the two systems gives companies the option to maintain their solid…...…
  3. An Introduction to HANA Live for Logistics Operational Reporting

    Reading time: 10 mins

    Companies running SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC) or other Business Suite applications on SAP HANA can use HANA Live virtual data models for BusinessObjects-based operational reporting without SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (SAP NetWeaver BW). In addition, you can analyze data based on Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) data to provide a full logistics picture…...…
  4. How to Integrate and Configure a Packing Station in the SAP Logistics Execution System

    Reading time: 15 mins

    Learn about the integration of a packing station in the process of delivery of goods output and settings in the SAP Logistics Execution System. Key Concept In the SAP Logistics Execution System, there may be a packing process in which dynamic packing processes are based on manual or automated criteria. These processes are managed by…...…
  5. Three Steps to Exchange Instructions with Logistics Partners

    Reading time: 10 mins

    You can transfer instructions between documents in an SAP system through text copy configuration and IDocs. Learn how the system passes them through the supply chain cycle via a simple three-step approach. Key Concept IDocs are standard formats provided by SAP to exchange data electronically with business partners. Text exchange with logistics partners (shippers, forwarders,…...…
  6. 10 Best Practices for Enforcing Data Security, Control, and Consistency in the Software Logistics Process

    Reading time: 17 mins

    Learn important best practices, tips, and guidelines that are invaluable for ensuring that the process of making changes and transporting changed data in the SAP ABAP system is well secured against possible security threats and risks. Key Concept In an attempt to define, reengineer, and optimize business processes via customization, development, and corrective activities in…...…
  7. How SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services Improves Compliance Checks on Logistics Documents

    Reading time: 6 mins

    Learn about functionality that enhances the transactions and document processing of export and import compliance and declarations. Understand the new plug-in that allows you to manage an SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services-specific implementation or upgrade independent of other functions or modules. In addition, see how to perform shipment consolidation for better management and cost savings…....…
  8. Leverage Transportation Analytics to Solve the Logistics Puzzle

    Reading time: 2 mins

    Transportation organizations face pressure to develop lean operations to stand out among a crowded field of competitors, and are continually looking at more efficient ways to keep up with evolving customer demands while providing clear insights into all transportation processes. Keep up with how many organizations are modernizing transportation processes, including leveraging analytics for significant…
  9. Logistics

    Logistics Cyber Resiliency Lessons from NOTAM Disruption

    Reading time: 5 mins

    It is beyond doubt that logistics, specifically transportation, acts as the backbone of supply chains in many industries. And often, in the corporate world, we forget that some of the largest logistics and transportation networks are run by federal agencies. And in many cases, there are best practices that these public organizations have developed that…
  10. Customize Your Logistics and Finance Processes by Changing Production Master Data with ECM

    Reading time: 14 mins

    Engineering Change Management (ECM) is a central function in logistics that you can use to change various aspects of production master data (e.g., bills of material, routings, and materials) with history (using effectivity dates) or depending on specific conditions. Understand the purpose of ECM using SAP ERP Central Component 6.0 and how you can use…...…