Transportation Management with SAP TM 9 [electronic resource] : A Hands-on Guide to Configuring, Implementing, and Optimizing SAP TM /
Daithankar, Jayant.author.
Pandit, Tejkumar.author.
The implementation of a TMS solution is a highly complex and mission critical project. If executed correctly a good TMS can deliver a number of benefits to the organization in terms of optimization, greater efficiency, reduced errors and improved revenue through accurate invoicing. However a number of projects fail to realize these benefits for a host of reasons such as an incorrect product selection, over customization of the system and lack of detailed processes. The evaluation and selection of the right transportation management system  is a very critical step in the successful implementation of a TMS product as well as ensuring that the organization is able to realize the benefits expected from the system. Transportation Management with SAP TM 9 is a guide for CIO/CXOs evaluating options for various transportation management solutions available in the market and helps inappropriate decision making before committing investment. A proven evaluation framework and guidance provided in the book can help decision makers with product selection and help to create a business case for management approval and design a future roadmap for the organization. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of what SAP transportation management is and is useful for teams involved in TM Implementation and roll outs to ensure preparedness. The book explains end-to-end freight life cycle processes, functional system landscape, implementation challenges and post go-live precautions required to optimize investments in SAP TM. Transportation Management with SAP TM 9 also acts as a step by step implementation guide with details of configuration required to set up a TM9 system. This book also covers the upgrade of SAP TM8 to SAP TM9 which will be useful for existing clients who are on TM 8. Nonavailability of SAP TM skilled resources is a major challenge faced by organizations and the book provides a detailed competency building plan along with skill set requirements to create a competent and trained workforce to manage-transformation.The current book available in the market on SAP TM is  based on  Version 6 release  which does not cover air freight processes. Our book covers end-to-end  air freight configuration scenarios for logistic companies.
Contents at a Glance; Introduction; Chapter 1: Transportation Industry Overview: 3PL Perspective; Summary; Chapter 2: The Need for TMS: Challenges, IT Landscape; Summary; Chapter 3: TMS Product Landscape: Vendors, Product Overview, Plans, and Comparison; Key Trends in the TMS Market Affecting 3PLs; TMS Product Vendors; Summary; Chapter 4: SAP TM: Overview, Architecture, Road Map; SAP TM 7.0; SAP TM 8.0; SAP TM 8.1; SAP TM 9.0; SAP TM Road Map; Summary; Chapter 5: TMS Selection Framework; Business Functionality; TMS Product Selection Framework; Summary
Chapter 6: Industry Best Practices for Implementation, Rollout, and Maintenance of SAP TMPreparatory Phase; Obtain executive commitment (directly proportional to success); Build a business case for positive return on investment; Set goals, manage by objectives; Build the scenario-engage people in your dream; Create a task force -your ambassadors of change; Train the selection committee; Ensure resource commitment -nothing in life comes for free; Manage change management; Do not expect everything will change-set expectations; Manage risk early on
Build a global process repository -include local requirementsHave clear interface requirements; Identify events; Identify workflow; Use reports, key performance indicators, dashboards; Clean the master data; Role-based access control (RBAC)-one who creates cannot approve; Validate the solution against architecture guiding principles; Decide on an implementation strategy-manageable, in stages; Select a product (if you haven't already); Learn from previous experience; Inventory systems to be replaced; Identify SI partners; Select the implementation team; Establish project teams; Implementation
Discovery and PlanningDesign and Configuration; Development; Testing; Deployment; Functional Releases and Ongoing Support; Rollout; Release Management; Project Organization and Locations; Summary; Chapter 7: Team Composition and Skill Matrix Required for TM Engagement: How to Build Competency in TM; Team Composition for Implementation; Corporate-Level Roles; Program-Level Roles; Team Composition for Rollout and Release Management; Rollout Team; Release Management Team; Team Composition for Support; SAP TM Team Ramp-Up and Competency-Building Plan; Foundation-E1; Basic-E2; Advanced-E3
Retention of TM ConsultantsSummary; Chapter 8: Transformation Impact of SAP TM Implementation; SAP TM Transformational Impact; Processes; People; Systems; Summary; Chapter 9: New Dimension Products: HANA, Mobility, and Analytics-Their Impact on Transportation Management; SAP HANA Solutions; Fleet Operators (Surface Transportation); Rail Operators; Airlines (Air Transportation); Mobility; Social Media Integration; Analytics; Summary; Chapter 10: Process Mapping End-to-End Freight Life Cycle Scenarios; Setting Up a Customer Account; Receiving a Shipment Booking
Sending a Notification of a Customer's Order
Includes index.
The implementation of a TMS solution is a highly complex and mission critical project. If executed correctly a good TMS can deliver a number of benefits to the organization in terms of optimization, greater efficiency, reduced errors and improved revenue through accurate invoicing. However a number of projects fail to realize these benefits for a host of reasons such as an incorrect product selection, over customization of the system and lack of detailed processes. The evaluation and selection of the right transportation management system  is a very critical step in the successful implementation of a TMS product as well as ensuring that the organization is able to realize the benefits expected from the system. Transportation Management with SAP TM 9 is a guide for CIO/CXOs evaluating options for various transportation management solutions available in the market and helps inappropriate decision making before committing investment. A proven evaluation framework and guidance provided in the book can help decision makers with product selection and help to create a business case for management approval and design a future roadmap for the organization. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of what SAP transportation management is and is useful for teams involved in TM Implementation and roll outs to ensure preparedness. The book explains end-to-end freight life cycle processes, functional system landscape, implementation challenges and post go-live precautions required to optimize investments in SAP TM. Transportation Management with SAP TM 9 also acts as a step by step implementation guide with details of configuration required to set up a TM9 system. This book also covers the upgrade of SAP TM8 to SAP TM9 which will be useful for existing clients who are on TM 8. Nonavailability of SAP TM skilled resources is a major challenge faced by organizations and the book provides a detailed competency building plan along with skill set requirements to create a competent and trained workforce to manage-transformation.The current book available in the market on SAP TM is  based on  Version 6 release  which does not cover air freight processes. Our book covers end-to-end  air freight configuration scenarios for logistic companies.
SAP transportation management.
Application software.
Computer organization.
Computer Applications.
Computer Systems Organization and Communication Networks.