SAP Business ByDesign

Supplier Relationship Management

Business ByDesign ERP system’s SRM module helps small- to medium-sized manufacturing and distribution businesses build and strengthen supplier relationships. SRM is a comprehensive method of managing interactions and effective communication with suppliers through more streamlined processes. The SRM module in the Business ByDesign enterprise resource planning solution integrates with other modules within the solution to aid in reducing costs and time while improving procurement processes. Built-in analytics provide the insights needed to find the best savings opportunities.

Business ByDesign SRM delivers the necessary tools needed for self-service procurement. Integrated analytics provide valuable insights into financial performance for better cost control and financial excellence. Centralized sourcing, procurement, and contract management permit businesses to interact with suppliers through multiple channels. Identify the best suppliers for services and materials. 

The SRM module integrates seamlessly with the following SAP ERP modules: Compliance Management, Customer Relationship Management, Human Resources, Finance, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. 

Business ByDesign SRM enhances both sourcing and purchasing processes with the following features:

Sourcing

• Build and maintain a centralized database of suppliers and product information for improved contract negotiations.
• Find the best supply sources and manage the entire contract lifecycle.
• Track and monitor supplier performance.
• Bundle multiple purchase requests to gain pricing advantages via quantity discounts.

Purchasing

• Streamline purchasing activities with electronic purchase orders and invoice verification.
• Monitor company-wide spending with robust analytics.
• Provide efficient invoice processing and supplier payments.
• Reduce employee workload with self-service procurement capabilities.

Supply Chain Management

SAP ERP delivers robust supply chain management (SCM) functionality to small- and medium-sized manufacturing and distribution businesses. Gain the ability to plan, manage, and control production-related processes for more effective collaboration with suppliers and customers. The SCM module helps to close the gap between supply chain planning and supply chain execution via enhanced integration within the centralized data platform. Real-time analytics provide complete transparency into the SCM functionality for a more unified warehouse environment. 

A key advantage of the SCM module in SAP ByDesign is its quality assurance (QA) functionality that provides end-to-end capabilities and helps to promote quality engineering directly into product design and processes. Track QA from design through production to the warehouse. Document integration of supply chain processes such as QA agreements, graphical instructions, specifications, and inspection results foster company-wide collaboration. 

SAP ByDesign enterprise resource planning solution offers the following benefits and features in its SCM module:

• Product development accelerates time to market and assures that product design meets customer specifications.
• Planning and control help to control material flow with an exception-driven approach.
• Mobile support improves the efficiency of manufacturing and warehousing processes.
• Integrated, real-time views of operations help to optimize processes and shrink costs.
• Demand forecasting aids in reducing inventory costs and increasing profitability.