To transform a supply chain system into a responsive supply network, you need to excel at supply chain management – responding faster and smarter to changes in demand and supply, exceeding service targets while reducing inventories and total supply chain costs, and sustaining cost savings while maintaining the flexibility to serve dynamic demand.

SAP for Consumer Products supports key supply chain management processes, including:

• Collaborative demand and supply planning – Synchronize demand and supply with improved demand visibility and responsiveness across the supply network to drive up in-stock rates while increasing efficiency and outpacing the competition.
• Integrated sourcing and procurement – Close the loop between sourcing and procurement to deliver sustainable cost savings – improving compliance with contracts and policies to ensure the roll out of negotiated savings, and reducing operational costs across the organization.
• Logistics and fulfillment – Drive up in-stock rates and balance supply and profit risk while reducing inventory and transport costs across your supply network.

Supply chain management is enabled with applications and packages such as:

• SAP ERP
• SAP Demand an d Supply Planning for Consumer Products
• Duet
• SAP Account and Trade Promotion Management for Consumer Products
• SAP Supply Network Collaboration for Consumer Products
• SAP Extended Sourcing for Consumer Products
• SAP Invoice Management by Open Text
• SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services

To find out how these applications support your goals for a responsive supply network, please complete the "Contact SAP" form and request information about industry solutions.