SAP SCM delivers a complete set of features and functions for building adaptive supply chain networks. The application enables:

• Supply chain planning and collaboration – With SAP SCM, you can model your existing supply chain; set goals; and forecast, optimize, and schedule time, materials, and other resources. Supply chain planning functionality enables you to maximize return on assets and ensure a profitable match of supply and demand. In addition, the SAP Sales and Operations Planning application supports an integrated sales and operations planning process, enabling you to establish a single, unified plan that drives business operations.
• Supply chain execution – SAP SCM enables you to carry out supply chain planning and generate high efficiency at the lowest possible cost. You can sense and respond to demand through an adaptive supply chain network in which distribution, transportation, and logistics are integrated into real-time planning processes.
• Supply chain visibility design and analytics – SAP SCM gives you networkwide visibility across your extended supply chain to perform strategic as well as day-to-day planning. The application also enables collaboration and analytics, so you can monitor and analyze the performance of your extended supply chain using predefined key performance indicators (KPIs).