Transportation Management with SAP TM 9 A Hands-on Guide to Configuring, Implementing, and Optimizing SAP TM
The implementation of a TMS solution is a highly complex and mission critical project. If executed correctly a good TMS can deliver a number of benefits to the organization in terms of optimization, greater efficiency, reduced errors and improved revenue through accurate invoicing. However a number...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Berkeley, CA :
Apress
2014.
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| Edición: | 1st ed. 2014. |
| Colección: | Expert's voice in information technology.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629423806719 |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Contents at a Glance; Introduction; Chapter 1: Transportation Industry Overview: 3PL Perspective; Summary; Chapter 2: The Need for TMS: Challenges, IT Landscape; Summary; Chapter 3: TMS Product Landscape: Vendors, Product Overview, Plans, and Comparison; Key Trends in the TMS Market Affecting 3PLs; TMS Product Vendors; Summary; Chapter 4: SAP TM: Overview, Architecture, Road Map; SAP TM 7.0; SAP TM 8.0; SAP TM 8.1; SAP TM 9.0; SAP TM Road Map; Summary; Chapter 5: TMS Selection Framework; Business Functionality; TMS Product Selection Framework; Summary
- Chapter 6: Industry Best Practices for Implementation, Rollout, and Maintenance of SAP TMPreparatory Phase; Obtain executive commitment (directly proportional to success); Build a business case for positive return on investment; Set goals, manage by objectives; Build the scenario-engage people in your dream; Create a task force -your ambassadors of change; Train the selection committee; Ensure resource commitment -nothing in life comes for free; Manage change management; Do not expect everything will change-set expectations; Manage risk early on
- Build a global process repository -include local requirementsHave clear interface requirements; Identify events; Identify workflow; Use reports, key performance indicators, dashboards; Clean the master data; Role-based access control (RBAC)-one who creates cannot approve; Validate the solution against architecture guiding principles; Decide on an implementation strategy-manageable, in stages; Select a product (if you haven't already); Learn from previous experience; Inventory systems to be replaced; Identify SI partners; Select the implementation team; Establish project teams; Implementation
- Discovery and PlanningDesign and Configuration; Development; Testing; Deployment; Functional Releases and Ongoing Support; Rollout; Release Management; Project Organization and Locations; Summary; Chapter 7: Team Composition and Skill Matrix Required for TM Engagement: How to Build Competency in TM; Team Composition for Implementation; Corporate-Level Roles; Program-Level Roles; Team Composition for Rollout and Release Management; Rollout Team; Release Management Team; Team Composition for Support; SAP TM Team Ramp-Up and Competency-Building Plan; Foundation-E1; Basic-E2; Advanced-E3
- Retention of TM ConsultantsSummary; Chapter 8: Transformation Impact of SAP TM Implementation; SAP TM Transformational Impact; Processes; People; Systems; Summary; Chapter 9: New Dimension Products: HANA, Mobility, and Analytics-Their Impact on Transportation Management; SAP HANA Solutions; Fleet Operators (Surface Transportation); Rail Operators; Airlines (Air Transportation); Mobility; Social Media Integration; Analytics; Summary; Chapter 10: Process Mapping End-to-End Freight Life Cycle Scenarios; Setting Up a Customer Account; Receiving a Shipment Booking
- Sending a Notification of a Customer's Order
