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The SAP Business Network for Supply Chain enables Industrial Manufacturing companies to build agile, transparent, and collaborative supply ecosystems that are essential for managing the complexity, scale, and global nature of today’s manufacturing operations. 1. Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility Across Multi-Tier Networks Industrial manufacturers depend on multi-tier, global supply chains for parts, raw materials, and assemblies. SAP Business Network delivers end-to-end visibility into supply and demand—allowing manufacturers to detect disruptions early, reduce lead time variability, and increase on-time production readiness. 2. Seamless Collaboration with Suppliers and Partners The network facilitates direct, real-time collaboration with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and logistics providers. This ensures aligned production schedules, faster change order management, and reduced miscommunication—critical in engineer-to-order or just-in-sequence manufacturing environments. 3. Greater Agility in Response to Supply Chain Disruptions Whether it’s geopolitical instability, raw material shortages, or regulatory changes, industrial manufacturers need resilient supply chains. SAP Business Network supports dynamic re-planning and supplier substitution, enabling companies to quickly adapt without halting production or violating contracts. 4. Automation and Efficiency in Supply Chain Transactions The network standardizes and automates POs, ASNs, quality notifications, and invoicing—reducing manual work, cycle times, and errors across the source-to-pay process. This frees up procurement and supply chain teams to focus on value-added activities like supplier development and innovation. 5. Traceability and Compliance Across Materials and Suppliers In highly regulated industries like automotive and aerospace, traceability is non-negotiable. SAP Business Network allows manufacturers to track components, batches, and suppliers from origin to assembly—supporting regulatory compliance, warranty claims, and quality control. 6. Integrated Sustainability and ESG Performance Monitoring With increasing pressure to decarbonize and source responsibly, the network enables tracking of supplier sustainability data, Scope 3 emissions, and regulatory certifications. This allows manufacturers to make ESG-informed sourcing decisions and meet both compliance and customer demands. 7. Scalable Across Regions, Plants, and Product Lines SAP Business Network supports global supply chain operations with standardized processes and multilingual, multi-currency capabilities—making it ideal for complex organizations with hundreds of suppliers, plants, and contract manufacturing sites.
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