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This book describes Supply Chain Management (SCM) using a pyramidal framework and relates it to the SAP SCM Solution Map. It formulates desired features of IT support for SCM and shows the extent to which SAP systems provide these features.

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Since SAP is emphasizing recent developments in operations management in its SCM initiative, this book describes the methodological background from the viewpoint of a company using SAP systems. It describes order processing both in an intra- and interorganizational perspective, as well as future developments and system enhancements.

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The Scope of Supply Chain Management.- Processes of SCM Covered by mySAP SCM 5.0.- SAP Systems for Supply Chain Management.- Supply Chain Management Case Studies.- Supply Chain Management in Midsize Companies, Based on the New Hosted Solution SAP Business ByDesign .

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