Supply chain and procurement teams are critical contributors to meeting customer demand, efficiently and effectively, while optimizing the company’s materials and production management. According to ASUG research, the single biggest goal of supply chain and procurement professionals in 2019 is to make process improvements. But where can they start and what options are available?

ASUG News asked the authors of “Logistics with SAP S/4HANA: An Introduction” from SAP Press to understand what enhancements SAP S/4HANA brings to the supply chain. Vadhi Narasimhamurti, principal in Deloitte’s SAP consulting practice and Chaitanaya Desai, senior technology leader on the forefront of developing supply chain solutions on SAP S/4HANA, talked to us about what SAP S/4HANA offers manufacturing, warehousing, and procurement. They also discussed how SAP Fiori applications and emerging technologies that enhance the user experience fit within the supply chain.

Sharon: What unique benefits does SAP S/4HANA bring to the supply chain?

Vadhi: SAP S/4HANA offers an integrated and enhanced end-to-end view. In comparison with SAP ECC, which requires stand-alone applications, SAP S/4HANA is integrated with applications for the warehouse environment, production planning and detailed scheduling, inventory management, quality management, MRP Live, and much more.