[ SAP Bus... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-network/reviews) [ SAP Bus... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-business-network/reviews) # SAP Business Network Features ##### ## Analytics (10) Demand Forecasting Forecast customer demand using historical insights and simulations Asset Tracking - Supply Chain Planning Monitors and tracks the physical status of goods and materials Data Collection - Supply Chain Planning Aggregates and centralizes data regarding product movement, materials management, and financial information Business Reporting - Supply Chain Planning Generates reports that identify KPIs and other relevant metrics Status Tracking Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Real-Time Data Receive data and information in real time Dashboards Deliver dashboards that display KPIs and live data. Performance Analyze performance for individual assets, by category or location. Forecasting Predict future trends and risks that may impact asset performance. Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Show More ##### ## Warehouse Management (24) Sales and Operations Planning - Supply Chain Planning Provides comprehensive visibility and oversight into supply chain operations Production Planning - Supply Chain Planning Provides inventory scheduling and inventory management functionalities Workforce Management - Supply Chain Planning Provides employee scheduling and employee management functionalities Process Automation - Supply Chain Planning Automates the tracking and recording of activities within the entire supply chain lifecycle Audit Trail A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc. Procurement Management Organize and manage all processes/procedures involved in purchasing goods and/or services Supplier Management Manage all supplier data and operations Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Purchase Order Management Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses Audit Management Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws Invoice Management Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes Multi-Channel Management Manage inventory, communication, marketing, orders & more across warehouses, stores and online channels Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks User Management Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks Logistics Management Management of the flow of things between point of origin and point of consumption. Returns Management Track and facilitate returns of products sold Order Management Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Warehouse Management Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses Sourcing Management Negotiate best prices and choose the right vendor for various purchases Import/Export Management Management of inbound and outbound shipments in the context of international trade Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Shipping Management Manage and track orders being shipped to customers Transportation Management Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another Show More ##### ## Delivery (4) Flows Track products to determine when they are shipped, in transit, or delivered. Alerts Allow users to re-route and reschedule shipments based on standard or custom criteria. Inventory Optimize inventory to improve fulfillment and increase customer satisfaction. Modes Manage multiple delivery modes such as truckload, less than truckload, rail, parcel, and ocean. Show More ##### ## Performance (3) Financial Analytics Identify the financial impact of deliveries based on costs and revenues. KPIs Provide performance metrics such as delivery performance, on-time arrival performance, and compliance. Benchmarking Use supply chain data to identify trends and their impact on performance. Show More ##### ## Carrier Management (3) Carrier Information Manage details about carriers such as the types of services they offer and pricing. Evaluation Provide criteria to evaluate carriers such as on-time delivery or quality of service. Performance Monitor carrier performance using historical data. Show More ##### ## Freight Modes (4) Definitions Define multiple types of freight such as air, road, or sea. Pricing Track pricing per freight mode and carrier. Selection Choose the optimal freight mode based on price and customer requirements. Route Optimization Finding the most optimal routes for drivers based on various factors and constraints Show More ##### ## Customer Management (3) Customer Portal Deliver an online portal where customers can monitor shipments. Quotes Create and manage personalized quotes for freight services. Documents Provide customers with transportation documents required for shipping. Show More ##### ## Monitoring (4) Use Monitor asset use across multiple locations and keep history. Reliability Track asset reliability data such as downtime or idle time. Risk Identify various types of risks such as non-compliance or safety violations. Alerts/Notifications Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges Show More ##### ## Visibility (7) Compliance Ability to track components across the supply chain to identify the causes of non-compliance. Search Provide a search engine to find items and where they are in the supply chain. Temperature Alerts Ability to identify and document exceptions for perishable goods and temperature-controlled environments. Shipment Tracking Ability to track inbound products to determine when they are shipped, in transit, or delivered. Order-Level Visibility Ability to track and search for the location of shipments by PO or SKU ETA Ability to use historical tracking data and machine learning in order to accurately predict ETAs Geofencing Ability to establish geofences to determine precise and accurate arrivals Show More ##### ## Workflow Automation (4) Rating Access up to date rates from carriers, including spot market Dispatch and Tender Ability to request a bid from multiple carriers and directly book shipments Invoice Management Ability to manage and automate invoices Digital Document Reconciliation Ability to utilize paperless documents to automate reconciliation process including bills of lading, proofs of delivery, and weight certificates Show More ##### ## Network Management (2) Geographic Optionality Ability to access full coverage of required geographies Automated Onboarding Ability to efficiently onboard new carriers during network implementation Show More ##### ## Platform (3) Data quality Ability to access data enrichment, sources, & normalization to serve up actionable and clean data Languages Provide support for multiple languages Configurable Notifications Provide rule-based notifications to empower real-time collaboration at key milestones and quickly resolve issues. Show More ##### ## Supplier Collaboration - Supply Chain Business Networks (4) Onboarding Streamlines the process of onboarding new suppliers to a network Order Tracking Provides visibility into the movement of goods/products Quotes Enables users to acquire and evaluate quotes for services Performance Analysis Provides an overview of supplier performance and actions to take to mitigate risks Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Asset Performance Management (2) Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (89) Access Controls/Permissions Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems Cost Tracking Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project Resource Management Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects Compliance Tracking Track and report regulatory data to either internal management or external stakeholders KPI Monitoring Tracking the status of previously identified performance measurements Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Business Process Control Define and maintain business rules that determine workflow capabilities and criteria Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Loss Tracking Track and/or analyze losses caused by asset downtime, process slowdowns, and other operational factors Maintenance Scheduling Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests Downtime Tracking Track unplanned equipment or network failures Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Barcode/Ticket Scanning Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking Mobile Access Access software remotely via mobile devices AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Benchmarking Compare key metrics for the business against prominent players in the industry Real-Time Monitoring Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks Productivity Analysis Statistical data that helps identify improvement areas, delays or interruptions, and output of an employee Real-Time Analytics Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time Work Order Management Creating, assign, and track jobs and/or tasks for work orders Asset Lifecycle Management Manage assets throughout their lifecycle to optimize profit Root Cause Analysis Identify and analyse the reasons behind accidents Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Historical Trend Analysis Review data from past periods to reveal recurring tendencies Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks Manufacturing Inventory Management Software specialized for manufacturers to track work orders, bills of materials, and manufacture orders to help streamline operations Data Capture and Transfer Import, collect, and capture data from multiple sources Traceability Track and document the history, application, or location of an item or activity Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Status Tracking Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction Quality Management Focuses on improving processes by collecting data and spotting bottlenecks or other challenges. Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Utilization Reporting Track the frequency of asset usage API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Local Forwarders Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo domestically with specialized knowledge of local logistics services Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns EDI Transfer of data from one computer system to another Shipping Labels Generate or print labels that contain shipping information for packages Rate Management Track/optimize rates in relation to usage Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Invoice Management Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Waybills Official shipping document that identifies origin and destination of the shipment, weight, freight, and other details of goods LTL/Shared Truckload Trucks that do not reach full load and can be shared For Freight Operations Intended to be used by freight brokers and logistics companies Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Delivery Tracking Track item deliveries through dispatch notifications, status and location tracking, and ETA updates Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Shipping Management Manage and track orders being shipped to customers Accounting Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. International Forwarders Freight forwarder/forwarding agent that transports cargo internationally with knowledge of customs, and international boundaries, etc. Warehouse Management Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses Shipment Tracking The software will assign a tracking number associated to the order number to track the physical progress of the package in delivery. 3PL Management Outsource and manage third party logistics Dispatch Management Manage sending personnel and resources to a site as needed Transportation Management Organize and track the physical movement of goods from one location to another Fleet Management Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Real-Time Notifications Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Truckload Management Track and manage transportation of large cargo that fills an entire trailer/truck Scheduling Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources Customer Management Store and organize information about customers and previous interactions Import/Export Management Management of inbound and outbound shipments in the context of international trade Quotes/Estimates Generate quotes or estimates for customers Order Management Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Customer Database A collection of customer information such as contact details, demographics, previous interactions, etc. Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Barcode/Ticket Scanning Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking Order Fulfillment Manage the process of receiving, preparing, and delivering orders for goods/products API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Collaboration Tools Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together Purchasing & Receiving Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity Reporting/Analytics View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Bills of Material Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs Accounting Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc. Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes EDI Transfer of data from one computer system to another Inventory Optimization Maintain and control the stock level of inventory Multi-Location Manage and support multiple locations Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Customizable Reports Alter the layout and content of reports AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals 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