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Whether you want to know more about SAP solutions, customs problems or JIS processes: We'll give you the answers here! You will regularly find up-to-date information on important topics in this section.
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ASN - These problems arise with shipping notifications with SAP
JIS processes can hardly do without software support: The requirements for transparency, automation and digitalization are high. Companies can rely on special software solutions that have been developed precisely for such processes. In this article, we look at who such systems are suitable for and which alternatives you can use.
Special features of the automotive industry
The automotive industry is of particular economic importance in Germany. But that's not the only thing that makes this industry special. Here we list the seven biggest features that characterize the automotive industry.
Business analytics with SAP - these solutions are available
With the help of business analytics, you can analyze your existing data, answer important questions and make data-based decisions. For companies with SAP, there are several ways to implement business analytics. In this article, we explain which solutions these are and which solution suits your requirements.
The SAP project process - what you need to expect 1
Whether you want to introduce a new system, map a new process or use a new function: You need to carry out an SAP project. Regardless of the scope of your project, there are established process models that can be used to plan and manage any project. We describe the most important steps in this article.
JIS delivery causes these problems for the supplier
Much of what you read about JIS processes is written from the customer's perspective: As a result, it is often claimed that JIS supply is such an efficient concept that it can reduce warehousing and save time and money. From the suppliers' perspective, however, things look different. This type of delivery is often dictated to them by customers and they have to implement it - with all the disadvantages. In this article, we therefore take a detailed look at the problems that suppliers face when starting or already working with JIS delivery.
Use IIoT data sensibly with an MES
If the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is the technological future of production, do you still need traditional systems such as an MES? We explain what use both technologies have, what the differences are and why you benefit most from a combination of both.
Mapping JIS processes with special software
JIS processes can hardly do without software support: The requirements for transparency, automation and digitalization are high. Companies can rely on special software solutions that have been developed precisely for such processes. In this article, we look at who such systems are suitable for and which alternatives you can use.
Delivery call-offs and SAP - What you should consider during processing
In some industries, delivery call-offs are preferred to individual orders or purchase orders. This involves long-term agreements on purchase quantities. In this article, you can find out what suppliers need to bear in mind with this type of delivery and what problems SAP systems cause here.
Avoiding supply bottlenecks - the main causes and what you can do about them 1
Delivery bottlenecks are among the worst problems a company can have. If you can't deliver, you have to reckon with lost customers, declining profitability and, in the long term, employee turnover. What are the causes of delivery bottlenecks and how can they be avoided?
S/4HANA transformation: What you need to consider as an automotive supplier
With SAP S/4HANA, SAP has created the successor to SAP ECC. The end of maintenance in 2027 (or 2030 with extended maintenance) makes the change necessary for all SAP users. Automotive suppliers that have to map special OEM requirements must be particularly careful during the transformation.
SAP GTS edition for HANA - What you need to know before migration
SAP GTS 11.0 has its official end of maintenance in 2025. Companies that use the SAP system for their customs and foreign trade processes will have to consider migrating to its successor, SAP GTS edition for HANA. Here we clarify the most important questions about the new system and the migration.
SAP LE-TRA and SAP TM - What users should know during migration
Under SAP ECC, many companies work with the transportation module LE-TRA. The successor solution for SAP S/4HANA is called SAP Transportation Management, or SAP TM for short. We examine which TM variant suits your requirements and how TM differs from LE-TRA. We also provide general tips for migrating your transportation processes and SAP add-ons.
SAP solutions for customs and foreign trade - all solutions in comparison
Delivery bottlenecks are among the worst problems a company can have. If you can't deliver, you have to reckon with lost customers, declining profitability and, in the long term, employee turnover. What are the causes of delivery bottlenecks and how can they be avoided?
SAP systems: Develop extensions yourself or standard solution?
How do you deal with the functional limits of SAP? Do you rely on extensions developed in-house or do you look for existing solutions? We examine the various options and give you tips on how to implement such projects.
Poor delivery reliability? You must expect these consequences 1
Delivery reliability is one of the key performance indicators for trading and manufacturing companies: Only if you supply your customers on time and in the right quantity will they be satisfied. What happens if you fail to do this? And how can you avoid the consequences? We explain this in this article.
Software for JIS processes
is one of the most challenging forms of delivery. These requirements can only be met smoothly if the processes are supported by a software solution. Here we present the most important options and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages.
VDA recommendations - What you need to know as a supplier
You have certainly come across suppliers who supply German automakers: VDA recommendations. They serve the purpose of standardization and are particularly relevant for suppliers when it comes to data exchange and documents accompanying goods.
Where SAP systems reach their limits
SAP is one of the market leaders in ERP systems. The solutions from Walldorf are particularly widespread among German companies. At the same time, users of the software are often dissatisfied. Where do SAP systems reach their limits, what do users need and how can the problems be solved?
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ATLAS procedure (customs)
With the IT procedure ATLAS, the German customs administration is digitizing and automating its processes. Documents that were previously paper-based, such as export declarations, are now replaced by electronic...
Manufacturing data acquisition (PDA) and machine data acquisition (MDC)
To remain competitive in the long term, companies must continuously improve the efficiency of their production. To do this, however, they first need an overview of the current state of their...
Business Analytics (BA) & Business Intelligence (BI) - Definition and Differences
Every day, large amounts of different data are generated in companies and their environment. Capturing this data and converting it into usable business insights creates a significant...
Automate efficient replenishment
In trade, in logistics companies, but also in production, it must be ensured that goods or materials are always available in sufficient quantities. Time and again...
Receipt
Deliveries of goods from Germany to another EU country are intra-Community deliveries. Such deliveries within the EU are taxable according to § 4 of the...
Just in Sequence (JIS) Production
The Just-in-Sequence (JIS) principle is a special form of procurement logistics and is a further development of the Just-in-Time (JIT) principle. What exactly does the JIS approach refer to, for whom does it come
Just in Time (JIT) Production - Definition, Process and Benefits
The term Just in Time refers to a production and delivery strategy in which suppliers deliver the right products in the correct quantities at the right time to...
Kanban and eKanban in Manufacturing & Logistics
Kanban describes an approach to process control that follows the pull principle. To this end, the method is oriented to on-site demand and reduces inventories. Properly implemented...
key figures in production
Key performance indicators (KPIs) can be used to monitor a company's production. Transparency is created with regard to performance, weak points and potential for improvement. Some key figures are important for
KPIs in Logistics
Key figures are of great importance in all areas of a company. They create the basis for decisions, generate transparency, and are essential for making target/actual comparisons and position...
Lean Production - definition, goals and benefits of the concept
Lean production has been of great importance in industry for many years. Numerous companies use the organizational approach to become more competitive. Properly implemented, it leads to...
Supplier declaration
The European Union has concluded preferential agreements with a large number of countries and groups of countries. These preferential agreements strengthen trade relations and the exchange of goods between the participating...
Determine on-time delivery and reliability with OTIF
Promises are nice, reliability is better. High delivery reliability is crucial for the success and reputation of a company, but what exactly is considered...
lot size 1
The term batch size 1 describes the production of individual customer-specific items. However, to achieve this high level of customer orientation and flexibility, production must...
MES - Manufacturing Execution System
Definition: What is an MES? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES), also called a production control system in German, is a software that is mainly used in manufacturing companies.
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Long operating times do not necessarily mean high productivity. To determine how productive a production is in relation to the respective operating time, there is the...
Packaging in logistics - types and functions
To ensure that clothing, electronics, technology or industrial goods are not damaged during shipping and arrive safely at the customer, reliable and damage-free transport is required. A
Poka Yoke in production
How can errors in production be avoided, costs reduced and product quality increased? A method originating in Japan called Poka Yoke...
Preference calculation - made easy
Preferential pricing allows companies to benefit financially from tariff preferences. But implementation is not easy. How it can still be done and what to pay particular attention to.
Predictive Analytics with SAP
Predictive analytics makes developments predictable and lets users make better or at least data-based decisions. With SAP Predictive Analytics and the SAP Analytics Cloud,...
Properly optimize production planning and control
Until a product is ready, it usually goes through a number of more or less complex processes. Production planning and control are intended to ensure a smooth process.
Sanctions list check
Companies may not do business with individuals, groups, organizations, and companies that have a history of supporting or financing terrorist organizations or...
SAP Analysis for Microsoft Office
In the business intelligence environment, there is a clear trend towards self-service analyses that business users can perform without the help of the IT department. With the help of SAP Analysis for MS...
SAP Analytics Cloud
Transforming existing data into usable knowledge, answering economic questions, recognizing correlations and making precise forecasts: Those who succeed in doing so gain clear competitive advantages. An innovative...
SAP Embedded Analytics
Business requirements for reporting and analytics have changed significantly in recent years. Business departments increasingly want ad hoc insight into real-time data from
SAP GTS - Global Trade Services from SAP
SAP Global Trade Services (or SAP GTS for short) is a transparent end-to-end solution for global trade. It offers all functions in the areas of customs and...
SAP Smart Forms
With SAP Smart Forms, companies create forms for printing or output via the Internet, e-mail, and fax. In 2007, SAP Smart...
Shopfloor Management
Industrial companies use various methods and approaches to optimize their production. Elements from lean management in particular have proven their worth here, including...
Smart Factory
A factory that organizes itself and produces autonomously. - Dreams of the future? Not necessarily. However, in order to realize such a production environment, a number of state-of-the-art...
Traceability: Complete traceability in production
Traceability has been legally binding for the production of food and animal feed since 2005. But customers in other industries are now also demanding...
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