Q: Why do I need SAP IBP when SAP S/4HANA seems to meet my needs of demand and supply planning? I need no AI/ML/IoT. In principle I have no constraints in Production, handling and storage. A: If that is the case you do not need IBP. As long as you can live with basic product...
Q: How do you really teach ‘Internet of Things’ to a supply chain guy? Without losing them at “Smart” and “Connected”? A: Beyond generalities, it does not mean much to a ‘Supply Chain Guy’. As in a functional consultant or manager or a planner. To him it simply means some ‘information’ coming from somewhere and...
Q: My ‘Group’ has multiple wholly owned ‘Subsidiaries’. Each with their own ERPs of different make and vintage incl. some on SAP ECC. How can I ‘consolidate’ them all into SAP S/4HANA? A: Tall Order. A multiyear project. First ‘consolidate’ is not the right word here. Perhaps standardization of ERPs is a better word. The...
