SMB solution for Automotive Suppliers

[Former Member]

Hi, I am a product manager for an SAP Business One partner. Recently, we decided to move to the supplier microvertical solution, but in order to do that we need to address which modules need to be included in the project scope. I reviewed the processes for the R3 solution map for suppliers.Does anyone know where I can find more info related (detailed) to this industry?. We need expert judment on this in order to define the product boundaries, so if any of you wants to work on this....it would be great!!

Thanks in advanced

Lucas Ritondale

[jochen_strobel]

Dear Lucas,

answering your question is not easy and the standard answer would be "it depends".

However I would say a SAP B1 company in automotive would first need to manage automotive processes on the customer facing side. Processes like the following will most likely be needed:

Receiving Forecast and JIT releases from the customer (scheduling agreement processing)

Manage Self Billing Process

Manage Handling Units/Packaging and Labelling (Handling Unit Management and Returnables)

evtl. Prio 2:

Receiving Just-In-Sequence Calls

Hope this helps.

Best regards,

Jochen Strobel

IBU Automotive

SAP AG

[Former Member]

Hi Jochen , thanks for the info. We are trying to come up with a vertical solution for SMB automotive suppliers to integrate to R3, since most of the suppliers need integration. We will be taking care of the most importan modules but I need to see what procesess are missing on SB1 (I know nost of them).

Thanks again

[Former Member]

Hi Jochen, thanks for the info provided, it was really helpful. Besides R3 integration , is there another process that just-in-sequence or forecast are received by suppliers?. Do you think integrations with xml - formatted files is needed??

Thanks again. I will put the business process toghether and will send it over so you can see it.

Regards

[former_member1343765]

Hello Lucas,

I wish to know if you have a document about the SAP Automotive supplier process like

handling OEM forecasts,JIT delivery schedules, sending ASN, AIAG (NA Automotive Industry Action Group) labeling standards etc.

I am looking for the SAP modules or applications that support an Automotive supplier business model. Any information will be helpful.

Please advise.