Spend Management Solutions
The SAP Business Network for Logistics delivers strategic advantages to Consumer Products companies by enabling real-time logistics collaboration, enhanced transportation visibility, and streamlined execution across a highly dynamic and distribution-intensive supply chain. 1. End-to-End Transportation Visibility In the CP industry, where time-to-shelf and on-time delivery are critical, SAP BN4L enables real-time tracking of shipments across carriers, regions, and modes. This improves delivery reliability, enhances customer satisfaction, and helps avoid costly disruptions like missed retail windows or spoiled perishable goods. 2. Seamless Collaboration with Carriers and 3PLs The platform connects CP companies with a global network of freight forwarders, carriers, and third-party logistics providers. This fosters real-time collaboration on bookings, documentation, and shipment updates—reducing manual processes and accelerating decision-making across the logistics ecosystem. 3. Improved Responsiveness to Consumer Demand With retail channels evolving rapidly (e.g., e-commerce, DTC, omnichannel), CP companies must adapt quickly. SAP BN4L supports agile fulfillment strategies by providing logistics flexibility and enabling fast re-routing or mode-switching in response to real-time demand or disruptions. 4. Streamlined Freight Settlement and Dispute Resolution Accurate freight cost calculation and faster dispute resolution are essential in a low-margin industry like CP. BN4L automates freight invoicing, validations, and payment processes—cutting admin time and reducing errors while building trust with logistics partners. 5. Sustainability Through Efficient Logistics Consumer brands are under growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions. SAP BN4L enables companies to monitor transportation emissions, optimize routing, and consolidate shipments—contributing to sustainability goals while also improving cost-efficiency. 6. Rapid Carrier Onboarding and Compliance As CP companies expand into new markets or launch new product lines, they must onboard logistics partners quickly. BN4L simplifies this by providing a standardized digital platform for onboarding and compliance, reducing time-to-market and ensuring global logistics alignment.
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