SAP offers proven methodologies, advanced software tools, and best practices to get your SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SAP SRM) solution up and running quickly. We'll work with you to develop a focused implementation strategy, and we'll create an implementation plan that enables you to manage project scope and evaluate progress along the way.

Your implementation of SAP SRM can include the following components:

• SAP R/3 -- The foundation of SAP Business Suite, SAP R/3 is the leading software for enterprise resource planning (ERP). The software is currently in release 4.6C.
• SAP Enterprise Portal -- SAP Enterprise Portal 5.0 enables organizations to manage enterprise data -- including applications, databases, and Internet information -- and deliver content based on user roles.
• SAP Advanced Planner and Optimizer (SAP APO) -- SAP APO 3.0 is a planning and scheduling tool that enables real-time decision support and network optimization across the extended supply chain.
• SAP Business Information Warehouse (SAP BW) -- SAP BW 2.1C goes beyond traditional data warehousing to provide a complete solution for enterprisewide information capture and evaluation.
• SAP Enterprise Buyer -- SAP Enterprise Buyer enables organizations to connect to e-marketplaces, streamline purchasing, and address a broad range of e-procurement needs.
• SAP Bidding Engine -- SAP Bidding Engine provides dynamic pricing mechanisms, such as reverse auctions and requests for quotations. A decision support tool helps identify winning suppliers and stipulate follow-up processes.
• SAP Supplier Self-Services (SAP SUS) -- SAP SUS provides hosted order and content management capabilities for small and midsize suppliers.
• SAP Knowledge Warehouse (SAP KW) -- SAP KW 5.1 enables organizations to create and manage an enterprise-specific knowledge base for training and documentation.

SAP SRM leverages the powerful capabilities of SAP NetWeaver to integrate seamlessly with both third-party and SAP solutions, including SAP Product Lifecyle Management (SAP PLM) and SAP Global Trade Services (SAP GTS). As a result, you'll be able to:

• Reduce buffer inventory by integrating with systems for supply chain management, enabling plan-driven procurement
• Accelerate product development cycles by integrating with design and PLM systems to facilitate supplier selection for engineered goods and materials
• Synchronize back-office functions by integrating with corporate finance and ERP systems
• Increase the efficiency of buy-sell transactions via direct integration with e-selling solutions from your suppliers

Business Success Through Education and Services

To ensure that the implementation of your SAP Business Suite solution delivers business success and rapid ROI, SAP offers an extensive program of user education and knowledge management tools, along with a range of services and support.