SAP for Automotive empowers OEMs in a broad range of critical business activities, including:

• Enterprise management and support – Gain control of all your corporate functions, including finance, HR, product development, and facilities management.
• Build-to-order manufacturing – Replenish line-side inventory, manage complex scheduling and vehicle-sequencing challenges, and cost-effectively optimize plant performance.
• Operational procurement and inbound logistics – Collaborate with suppliers and third parties, schedule and manage just-in-time deliveries, and receive advance-shipment notifications.
• New product development and introduction – Define product strategy, manage sourcing, engineer and develop products, and manage product changes and launch requirements.
• Strategic sourcing – Strategically manage your global supply base, with spend and commodity analysis. Extend capabilities for quotations, bid processing, contract negotiation, and quality assurance and readiness.