SAP S/4HANA for Wholesale Distribution
SAP S/4HANA is an intelligent, integrated ERP and the key solution in the RISE with SAP package. It addresses industry-specific requirements with proven best practices for all verticals and enables new business models as markets evolve. SAP S/4HANA revolutionizes business processes with intelligent automation, supported by artificial intelligence and robotic process automation. It helps users make better decisions faster with embedded analytics, a conversational interface, and digital assistants.
Leading wholesale distributors are transforming their businesses to provide customer-specific solutions that differentiate their companies from peers in the marketplace. Leaders focus on these four strategic priorities:
THE VALUE-ADDED SERVICES DISTRIBUTOR
Provide customers with a menu of options and take value-added services to the next level to increase revenue and bottom-line profitability.
Understand service-market fit and fine-tune current processes for higher efficiency.
Tailor existing value-added services to meet the needs of the right customer group for optimal impact and retention.
Identify new services that add incremental value for particular customer groups, resulting in increased customer loyalty.
THE “ANYTHING, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME” DISTRIBUTOR
Transform traditional linear supply chain into a responsive digital supply network supporting all aspects in the order-to-delivery value chain.
Identify efficiency issues and cut slack out of existing processes.
Standardize and simplify to become more responsive along the supply chain from procurement to delivery.
Leverage intelligent technologies to automate the handling of material-related data, inventory optimization, and logistics capacity management.
THE SOLUTION-ORIENTED DISTRIBUTOR
Deliver the products and services that establish distributor as a long-term, valuable part of the customer’s success.
Bid and manage customer projects: handle required bill-of-materials items, including third-party service providers; optimize margins; and drive customer engagement
Provide a comprehensive offering for customers, with the ability to plan and manage the entire lifecycle of a product or project.
Use insights from employees and customers to develop subscription-based service and maintenance programs.
EMPOWERMENT OF THE MODERN EMPLOYEE
Focus employee time on higher-value tasks with real-time insights and automation.
Optimize current processes and improve employee experiences with easier access to real-time insights.
Identify and realize automation opportunities to eliminate repetitive tasks and enable employees to spend time on higher-value tasks.
Empower employees with intelligent technologies and modern user experiences that support their daily work.
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