Materials Management for SAP Business All-In-One Software

Inventory Management

SAP Business All-In-One ERP solution facilitates effective inventory management for midsize manufacturing and distribution businesses. The system helps track the quantity, movement, and value of stock accurately and efficiently for streamlined capacity planning. Powered by SAP HANA in-memory database, SAP Business All-In-One has the functionality to manage inventory across multiple warehouses and locations. All stock transactions update automatically into appropriate ledgers.

SAP Business All-In-One enterprise resource planning software integrates the following functionalities specific to manufacturing and distribution companies:

Inventory and Warehouse Management 

Manage receipts, picking and packing, physical stock transfers, and internal stock movement. Perform physical inventory and monitor the quantity and value of materials to help optimize all warehouse resources. Real-time monitoring of warehouse activities via radio frequency and barcode scanning assists to better manage workload planning. 

Transportation Management

Create optimal transportation plans and monitor shipments to deliver goods on time and within budget. Rule-based automation and collaborative order combination help to consolidate deliveries and reduce costs. Manage multiple reports and processes required for international transactions.

Inbound and Outbound Logistics

Manage the logistics of incoming and outgoing goods with multiple manufacturers and customers. Gain the ability to effectively monitor receipts, track external demand, and manage advanced shipping notifications. Track outbound processes, including delivery and distribution activities, and document proof of delivery.

Purchasing Processes

SAP Business All-In-One ERP system delivers a streamlined procure-to-pay process in one integrated solution. The purchasing process management module creates detailed and accurate records of every purchase, including price, quantity, and shipping details. Cut procurement costs, streamline sourcing and purchasing processes, and build supplier relationships. 

SAP Business All-In-One enterprise resource planning software gives manufacturing and distribution businesses the tools to integrate purchase orders with logistics processes. Optimize the entire supply cycle process from sourcing to delivery. Find the best suppliers, increase purchasing power, and decrease sourcing cycle times.

SAP Business All-In-One ERP system provides the following capabilities:

• Create purchase requirements manually or automatically based on material requirements planning (MRP).
• Source purchases automatically or assign suppliers via contracts.
• Coordinate inventory levels with data based on automatic updates in the general ledger via the goods receipt function.
• Automatic processing includes matching invoices against agreed-upon purchase prices and quantities delivered for improved production processes.
• Maintain vendor and item data in one central location for full visibility of the purchasing process.