In the automotive industry, timely and accurate delivery of goods is crucial to maintaining smooth production lines, meeting customer commitments, and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Delivery processing encompasses all activities related to the preparation, execution, and monitoring of goods delivery—from warehouse picking and packing to transportation and final receipt by the customer or production site.
SAP for Automotive offers comprehensive delivery processing capabilities that integrate logistics, warehouse management, and transportation to ensure efficient and transparent delivery operations tailored for the complexities of the automotive supply chain.
Delivery processing involves the end-to-end management of outbound logistics activities, including:
In automotive, delivery processing must align with Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) manufacturing principles, ensuring parts and components arrive exactly when needed.
SAP EWM handles detailed warehouse operations related to delivery processing, such as picking, packing, staging, and shipping. It supports complex automotive requirements like sequence picking for JIS deliveries.
SAP TM optimizes transportation planning and execution, manages carrier selection, freight cost calculation, and ensures compliance with shipping regulations. It integrates with delivery processing to provide visibility and control over shipment execution.
S/4HANA facilitates the creation and monitoring of delivery documents, goods issue postings, and inventory updates. It ensures integration between order management, warehouse, and transportation functions.
This platform enables collaboration with logistics service providers and carriers, providing real-time shipment status and electronic proof of delivery, enhancing transparency and responsiveness.
Best practices include leveraging automation in warehouse processes, using analytics for transportation optimization, and fostering collaboration across the supply chain through integrated SAP platforms.
Delivery processing is a vital component of the automotive supply chain, ensuring that goods are delivered accurately, on time, and in the correct sequence. SAP for Automotive offers integrated tools and solutions to streamline delivery operations, enhance visibility, and support complex logistics requirements. By optimizing delivery processing with SAP, automotive companies can reduce disruptions, lower costs, and improve customer satisfaction.