Moving away from a manual and mundane supply chain to a digitalised one is an incredibly beneficial transformation, that can improve the state of your business and your employees. Your supply chain might be working perfectly fine, however, could it be even better? A digital supply chain has many benefits, including an increase in productivity, efficiency, and stock management.
Numerous industries and companies utilise SAP, which is one of the world’s leading producers of software for business processes. The aim of an SAP supply chain is to centralise data management, in a way that is easy to access and offers real-time insights into warehouse management. Through many years of development, SAP has improved and improved, offering SAP Warehouse Management, SAP Extended Warehouse Management, SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, and more. All of which provide functionalities and complex systems to streamline warehouse operations using digital platforms and software. SAP technologies may include the use of mobile devices, barcode scanners, artificial intelligence, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and so on.
Well-known brands, manufacturers, banks, and entertainment companies use SAP software to create a functional and productive workforce. These include big names such as PayPal, NBA, The Post Office, BMW, and Levi’s, to name only a few! A digital supply chain offers agility, innovation, real-time insights, simplicity, and so much more, which is why so many companies have implemented SAP and warehouse automation into their business operations.
SAP Supply Chain Mobility
The Config Team is a company that specialises in everything to do with SAP and supply chains. They have an expert team of specialists, that acquire a high level of knowledge to support and give advice to their customers that have a digitalised supply chain.
One of their biggest achievements and contributions to the SAP supply chain is their innovative software development, PreBilt™. The Config Team has designed PreBilt™ with the end user in mind, allowing all employees to navigate around their supply chain easily. The idea of PreBilt™ is that it can complete supply chain transactions on any mobile device. The software is compatible with SAP ECC and S/4HANA, so if you’re already utilising these in your supply chain, then PreBilt™ can easily be integrated.
Benefits of PreBilt™ To Digitalise Your Supply Chain
- The adoption of PreBilt™ will help to reduce downtime, as the need for manual input is reduced. This also helps to reduce the number of human errors, which would usually take up precious time.
- The Config Team have designed PreBilt™ with a simple configuration and user-friendly interface, so training on the integration is kept to a minimum.
- PreBilt™ will connect directly to SAP if it is already used in the supply chain, offering real-time data insights, that all employees can access.
- They have ensured that the deployment of PreBilt™ is quick, so the effect on working hours is kept to a minimum. The team can have the software implemented in just a few days, which is fast for a full digital warehouse transformation.
- It is compatible with any mobile device used in warehouse operations, providing all businesses with the opportunity to migrate to SAP supply chain mobility. You can deploy PreBilt™ on Windows, Android, and iOS.
- Both productivity and efficiency are increased, as PreBilt™ offers enhance scanning possibilities, real-time data visibility, and quick task allocation.
- PreBilt™ is cost-effective, saving companies a range of expenses, including simple issues such as buying and printing paper and more complex matters like operation costs.
PreBilt™ can be used for SAP Inventory Management (IM), SAP WM, Proof of Delivery (POD), and Plant Maintenance (PM). If you are interested in improving efficiencies in any of these sectors, then make sure to check out The Config Team’s website.
One of their customers, Sunseeker, deployed PreBilt™ into their supply chain, stating ‘The implementation of PreBilt has transformed our supply chain operation, we can now clearly see accurate, live inventory data and have an audit trial for complete traceability.’
There are numerous ways in which you can digitalise your supply chain, with results that you cannot achieve with manual and physical input. A digital transformation can help you reach more opportunities and possibilities. Warehouse management systems not only improve productivity but also staff mentality, as task competition is reduced, and employees can take their time on prioritised work.
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