SAP Business Network Features

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project

Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects

Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders

Tracking the status of previously identified performance measurements

A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc.

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Define and maintain business rules that determine workflow capabilities and criteria

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Track and/or analyze losses caused by asset downtime, process slowdowns, and other operational factors

Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests

Track unplanned equipment or network failures

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking

Access software remotely via mobile devices

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Compare key metrics for the business against prominent players in the industry

Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks

Statistical data that helps identify improvement areas, delays or interruptions, and output of an employee

Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time

Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders

Manage assets throughout their lifecycle to optimize profit

Identify and analyse the reasons behind accidents

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies

Alter the layout and content of reports

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Software specialized for manufacturers to track work orders, bills of materials, and manufacture orders to help streamline operations

Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources

Track and document the history, application, or location of an item or activity

Import and export data to and from software applications

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

Focuses on improving processes by collecting data and spotting bottlenecks or other challenges.

Graphical representation of data

Track the frequency of asset usage

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo domestically with specialized knowledge of local logistics services

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Transfer of data from one computer system to another

Generate or print labels that contain shipping information for packages

Track/optimize rates in relation to usage

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Official shipping document that identifies origin and destination of the shipment, weight, freight, and other details of goods

Trucks that do not reach full load and can be shared

Intended to be used by freight brokers and logistics companies

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Manage and track orders being shipped to customers

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo internationally with knowledge of customs, and international boundaries, etc.

Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses

The software will assign a tracking number associated to the order number to track the physical progress of the package in delivery.

Outsource and manage third party logistics

Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed

Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another

Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs

Track and manage transportation of large cargo that fills an entire trailer/truck

Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources

Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions

Management of inbound and outbound shipments in the context of international trade

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc.

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria

Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking

Manage the process of receiving, preparing, and delivering orders for goods/products

Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases

Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together

Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

Transfer of data from one computer system to another

Maintain and control the stock level of inventory

Manage and support multiple locations

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Alter the layout and content of reports

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Ability to access full coverage of required geographies

Ability to efficiently onboard new carriers during network implementation

Identify the financial impact of deliveries based on costs and revenues.

Provide performance metrics such as delivery performance, on-time arrival performance, and compliance.

Use supply chain data to identify trends and their impact on performance.

Manage details about carriers such as the types of services they offer and pricing.

Provide criteria to evaluate carriers such as on-time delivery or quality of service.

Monitor carrier performance using historical data.

Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting

Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives

Access up to date rates from carriers, including spot market

Ability to request a bid from multiple carriers and directly book shipments

Ability to manage and automate invoices

Ability to utilize paperless documents to automate reconciliation process including bills of lading, proofs of delivery, and weight certificates

Define multiple types of freight such as air, road, or sea.

Track pricing per freight mode and carrier.

Choose the optimal freight mode based on price and customer requirements.

Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints

Track products to determine when they are shipped, in transit, or delivered.

Allow users to re-route and reschedule shipments based on standard or custom criteria.

Optimize inventory to improve fulfillment and increase customer satisfaction.

Manage multiple delivery modes such as truckload, less than truckload, rail, parcel, and ocean.

Deliver dashboards that display KPIs and live data.

Analyze performance for individual assets, by category or location.

Predict future trends and risks that may impact asset performance.

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Forecast customer demand using historical insights and simulations

Monitors and tracks the physical status of goods and materials

Aggregates and centralizes data regarding product movement, materials management, and financial information

Generates reports that identify KPIs and other relevant metrics

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

Receive data and information in real time

Streamlines the process of onboarding new suppliers to a network

Provides visibility into the movement of goods/products

Enables users to acquire and evaluate quotes for services

Provides an overview of supplier performance and actions to take to mitigate risks

Ability to track components across the supply chain to identify the causes of non-compliance.

Provide a search engine to find items and where they are in the supply chain.

Ability to identify and document exceptions for perishable goods and temperature-controlled environments.

Ability to track inbound products to determine when they are shipped, in transit, or delivered.

Ability to track and search for the location of shipments by PO or SKU

Ability to use historical tracking data and machine learning in order to accurately predict ETAs

Ability to establish geofences to determine precise and accurate arrivals

Ability to access data enrichment, sources, & normalization to serve up actionable and clean data

Provide support for multiple languages

Provide rule-based notifications to empower real-time collaboration at key milestones and quickly resolve issues.

Monitor asset use across multiple locations and keep history.

Track asset reliability data such as downtime or idle time.

Identify various types of risks such as non-compliance or safety violations.

Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges

Deliver an online portal where customers can monitor shipments.

Create and manage personalized quotes for freight services.

Provide customers with transportation documents required for shipping.

Provides comprehensive visibility and oversight into supply chain operations

Provides inventory scheduling and inventory management functionalities

Provides employee scheduling and employee management functionalities

Automates the tracking and recording of activities within the entire supply chain lifecycle

A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.

Organize and manage all processes/procedures involved in purchasing goods and/or services

Manage all supplier data and operations

Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws

Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes

Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels

Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks

Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks

Management of the flow of things between point of origin and point of consumption.

Track and facilitate returns of products sold

Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases

Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses

Negotiate best prices and choose the right vendor for various purchases

Management of inbound and outbound shipments in the context of international trade

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

Manage and track orders being shipped to customers

Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another