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Solution Summary
SAP® Supply Network Collaboration (SAP SNC) rapid-deployment solution for supplier collaboration
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SAP SNC rapid-deployment solution for supplier collaborationOverview
Supplier Collaboration
Synchronize the flow of information between your company and its suppliers via a web-based application
Directly process purchase orders and scheduling agreement releases with integration into your SAP ERP
Establish a close supplier managed inventory (SMI) relationship and delegate responsibility for replenishment planning of purchased components and raw materials to your suppliers
Improve shipping accuracy by exchanging advanced shipping notifications (ASN) and proof-of-deliveries
SAP Rapid Deployment Solution
Service
Software
Enablement
Content
RAPID DEPLOYMENT
SOLUTIONS
>> Fast and reliable deployment of a Best Practice solution
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SAP SNC rapid-deployment solution for supplier collaborationBusiness benefits
The solution helps …
large and midsize companies in discrete and process manufacturing industries
SAP ERP 6.0 customers
to improve accuracy in order promising and shipping
to quickly anticipate supply delays and demand changes
to increase cash flow by reduced inventory and faster order-cycle times
to delegate replenishment responsibility to suppliers
>> Increased efficiency and visibility of supplier collaboration
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SAP SNC rapid-deployment solution for supplier collaborationValue Proposition
Advantages of a fixed scope solution
Best Practice approach to realize common customer requirements
Preconfigured software and standardized service reduces implementation time and effort
Proven deployment method at fixed time and fixed price
Reliable solution with a predictable success
Market leading SAP SCM application with full integration into your SAP landscape
Flexibility to extend the use of the SAP SNC application after deployment
>> Fast deployment of the solution in 10 weeks!
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SAP SNC rapid-deployment solution for supplier collaborationBusiness process scope: Purchase Order Processing
Legend:
Business partner
Business process step or action
Business object
Customer Supplier
Receive POPO
PO confirmation
ASN
PO confirmationConfirmation update
Create or change PO
Create ASNReceive ASN
ASN updatePoD
Goods receipt
PO: Purchase Order
ASN: Advanced Shipping Notification
PoD: Proof of Delivery
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SAP SNC rapid-deployment solution for supplier collaborationBusiness process scope: Release Processing
Legend:
Business partner
Business process step or action
Business object
Customer Supplier
Receive releaseRelease
ASN
Create release
Create ASNReceive ASN
ASN updatePoD
Goods receipt
ASN: Advanced Shipping Notification
PoD: Proof of Delivery
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SAP SNC rapid-deployment solution for supplier collaborationBusiness process scope: Supplier Managed Inventory
Legend:
Business partner
Business process step or action
Business object
Customer Supplier
Receive forecast and stock
Forecast and inventory
Planned Receipts
ASN
Create replenishment planReceive Planned Receipts
Send forecast and stock
Create ASNReceive ASN
ASN updatePoD
Goods receipt
ASN: Advanced Shipping Notification
PoD: Proof of Delivery
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What’s included – Service scope
SAP SNC rapid-deployment solution for supplier collaborationGo live in as little as 10 weeks
• Initial scoping and option selection workshop
• Installation check
• Project-related documentation, including: Work breakdown structure (WBS), project schedule, test scripts, and scoping questionnaire
• Application configuration
• Key-user training
• Functionality of SAP SNC: Exception management, purchase order processing, release processing, supplier managed inventory, ASN processing, file transfer (down- and upload)
• One week of support for going liveA special step-by-step guide describes each activity during the deployment
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SAP SNC rapid-deployment solution for supplier collaboration System landscape
ERP ServerERP Server PI ServerPI Server
SAP ERP 6.0SAP ERP 6.0
XI Content for SNC, SNC IC, SAP_APPLXI Content for SNC, SNC IC, SAP_APPL
SAP NetWeaver 7.0 usage type PI
SAP NetWeaver 7.0 usage type PI
SNC ServerSNC Server
SAP NetWeaver 7.0 EHP 3
SAP NetWeaver 7.0 EHP 3
SAP SCM Basis 7.0 EHP 2
SAP SCM Basis 7.0 EHP 2
SAP SNC 7.0 EHP 2
SAP SNC 7.0 EHP 2
We recommend to use the latest version of SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (PI), currently 7.3.
Advanced Adapter Engine Extended (AEX) is supported as PI Server. AEX is a cost-saving option compared to a full installation of SAP Netweaver PI. AEX is available with SAP NetWeaver Process Integration 7.3.
SNC Server can be alternatively deployed as part of a SAP SCM 7.0 Server EHP 2 installation.
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