With
Simple Finance, the first suite built on SAP HANA, we are already seeing how it
is possible to run simple in the digital economy due to the innovation that the
SAP HANA platform brings. With the release of Simple Logistics later this year,
what can we expect these innovations to bring to business, and how will they
facilitate the move from delivering products to delivering
outcomes. Ever since S/4 HANA was announced there was mention about SAP Simple Finance and Simple
Logistics. After Simple Finance release by SAP there is fair amount of documentation
around key data model simplification and thereby leading to performance optimization,
but hardly any details on Simple Logistics is available in public domain. At
the same time from business standpoint Finance and Logistics go hand in hand
and surely consultants / partners / customers are waiting to understand how
Logistics will be "Simplified". Drawing parallel from Simple Finance
the expectation was to have key data model simplification and some key
functional improvements in Logistics area. To compound the problem Logistics in
core ERP is quite a broad functional area covering MM, SD, SAP PP module and lot of sub modules. In reality there is lot of
expectation with the mention of "Simple Logistics".
Why SAP S/4HANA?
SAP S/4HANA
is the platform that will enable businesses to operate in a proactive and
collaborative way both with customers and suppliers, whilst internally, users
are provided with the real time data they require to focus on problem solving
and taking corrective actions. Simple Logistics is the catalyst to
breaking down the barriers between departments and lines of business. Its
simplified data model will increase throughput, whilst the new user interface
will provide collaboration and simulation capabilities, ensuring users have the
correct insight to make the correct decisions. It is simply matter of time when
what's exactly in Simple Logistics would be clear when it gets formally
released but meanwhile we can hope all these expectations are fulfilled either
in short term or near future. Only then can S/4 HANA realize the end game of
true single integrated Business Process Platform having multitude of
capabilities across business functions of Supply Chain Planning &
Logistics, Order Management & Fulfilment, Procurement, and Finance. (Learn
from SAP Simple Logistics training
by SAP Trainings Online).
Simple Logistics
Logistics
in ERP was designed for the purpose of recording transactional data, and
focused on making transactional processing more efficient. This allowed
users to identify issues within their process and take corrective action, but a
high degree of knowledge and expertise was required to analyze the issues and
evaluate potential solutions. Often, a sub-optimal solution is settled for, as
users do not have enough time or real-time data to make the right decisions.
Simple
Logistics in S/4 HANA transforms logistics from a “System of Record” approach
to a “Decision Support System” by utilizing data in a much more proactive and
intelligent way. This is made possible by the innovation that the HANA
platform brings. Additionally, the integrated scope of Simple Logistics, which
sits alongside the core ERP functions, is complemented by the capabilities from
SCM, CRM, PLM, SRM as well as support for technologies and concepts of value
chain organization.
Simple Logistics Uses
In
the past customers were happy to place an order and receive the goods. It may
sound simple enough for any business to achieve this, but the complexity of the
supply chain, lack of real time data and the communication barriers across
business functions all make this seemingly simple process much more difficult
to achieve.
Unfortunately,
business processes that have been built around long running batch processes are
very limited and do not deliver what is needed to succeed into today’s digital
world. When organizations that are limited to daily or weekly production
planning, order fulfilment and delivery, their ability to adapt and change is
compromised. More importantly, their ability to provide what their customers
truly want is reduced.
Now,
digital technology and analytical tools are becoming more sophisticated,
meaning we have a wealth of new data sources and information at our
fingertips. How we use this data to identify and define customer
expectations is crucial to business success as it will lead to delivering
successful customer outcomes that increase loyalty and deliver appealing
revenue-producing products. Smart customer interaction is the
driving force in understanding customer expectations and therefore analysis is
needed to understand:
What
are customer goals?
How
can customer goals achieved?
Once
this is understood organizations can optimize this to differentiate themselves
from their competition. The capacity of S/4HANA to facilitate business
process innovation, thanks to its speed, simplicity, agility and usability,
will allow organizations to increase their flexibility. In turn, organizations
will be better equipped to meet customer needs and offer the service that
customers expect in this digitized world. So let’s look at some of the
features and benefits that SAP Simple Logistics will deliver.
Transforming business and user experience
The SAP FIORI user interface will bring
together the most relevant data and information required for a user to perform
in their role. Gone is the need for users to remember numerous
transactions, as the cockpit with its tile-based apps is a simple and
easy-to-use interface available on all devices. The idea is to ensure the
needs of each business role are met by bringing together all the relevant information
required to carry out that role (and nothing superfluous). For example, in
Sales Order Fulfilment, as well as being notified of a shortage alert, the user
will be provided with relevant data and information from finance, logistics,
procurement and production in real time. This data will enable them to identify
the optimum solution from the system proposed solutions. With the
click of a button a user can see the predicted impact of fulfilling a more
recent, more profitable order by simulating the proposed solutions.
Effective collaboration
Customers
are our bread and butter and we need to listen to them in order to understand
where we need to be. By incorporating social media data, real-time sentiment
analysis can be performed to gauge what customers are sharing about the products,
promotions, availability, and more. In addition, this information can then be
shared via SAP JAM to facilitate collaboration and connect customers, partners,
and employees with key information, accelerating the process of solving
business-critical problems and driving rapid results in an effective
collaborative way. Imagine how your core customers will feel when you
include their input in your future product design and offerings whilst
increasing your speed to market.
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beginners, consultants so that they can meet all the challenges in their
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