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★★ moderateSAP Business ByDesign Supply Chain
SAP Business ByDesign confirms 6 of the 24 supply chain capabilities we track, with a further 8 partially covered. Its deepest coverage is in Supply Chain Planning; it is thinnest on Transportation & Logistics.
SAP Business ByDesign provides solid supply chain functionality covering most mid-market requirements. It is not a core differentiator, but it handles standard workflows effectively.
- 6of 24
- Capabilities confirmed
- 325
- Documented features
- Supply Chain Planning
- Strongest area
- Transportation & Logistics
- Thinnest area
Capability coverage6 of 24 confirmed
How SAP Business ByDesign scores against the 24 supply chain capabilities we track across every ERP in our catalogue.
- Supply Chain Planning5 of 8
- Trade & Compliance1 of 8
- Transportation & Logistics0 of 8
Confirmed (6)Partial (8)Not documented (10)
“Not documented” means our research has not confirmed the capability either way — it is not a finding that SAP Business ByDesign lacks it. Coverage is scored against one shared capability list, so it is comparable between products.
What’s in it325 documented capabilities
The supply chain scope SAP Business ByDesign ships, grouped as the product itself organises it.
Product Development8
Manages the technical definition of products before they reach production, covering specifications, configurable models, properties, design versions, and mass processing of design changes.
Highlights
- Product SpecificationsDefines the technical attributes and configuration options that describe a specific product variant.
- Product ModelsRepresents configurable products with variant options that determine how each order is built.
- Product PropertiesStores the characteristics and attributes used to describe and differentiate products.
- Product DesignsLets engineering, manufacturing, and management teams track a product's design through development, from initial concept to an approved, production-ready version used in manufacturing.
- Product DesignsRecords the design details of a product as it moves through development toward release.
All 7 capabilities
- Product SpecificationsDefines the technical attributes and configuration options that describe a specific product variant.
- Product ModelsRepresents configurable products with variant options that determine how each order is built.
- Product PropertiesStores the characteristics and attributes used to describe and differentiate products.
- Product DesignsLets engineering, manufacturing, and management teams track a product's design through development, from initial concept to an approved, production-ready version used in manufacturing.
- Product DesignsRecords the design details of a product as it moves through development toward release.
- Automated ActionsSchedules mass data runs that check product design consistency and release approved design versions into production bills of material, cutting down on manual design housekeeping.
- Mass Data Runs (MDR)Runs background jobs that process large batches of product design records automatically on a schedule.
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Build my requirements →Supply Chain Setup Management56
Provides the master data foundation for modeling a company's supply chain, covering site and warehouse layouts, production and planning data, warehousing and logistics setup, and quality planning. Aimed at distribution and manufacturing businesses that need consistent supply chain master data.
Highlights
- Supply Chain Design Master DataHolds the master data used to model sites, warehouse layouts, resources, and transport networks that make up a company's physical supply chain.
- Locations and Location LayoutsDefines company sites and the internal warehouse or production layouts within them.
- Simple Location Layout CreationSets up a basic warehouse layout quickly using a simplified, guided creation process.
- Complex Location Layout CreationBuilds a detailed, multi-level warehouse layout for sites with more complex storage structures.
- Ship-From Determination and Shipment Scheduling for Customer DemandDetermines which site should ship a customer order and schedules the shipment accordingly.
All 55 capabilities
- Supply Chain Design Master DataHolds the master data used to model sites, warehouse layouts, resources, and transport networks that make up a company's physical supply chain.
- Locations and Location LayoutsDefines company sites and the internal warehouse or production layouts within them.
- Simple Location Layout CreationSets up a basic warehouse layout quickly using a simplified, guided creation process.
- Complex Location Layout CreationBuilds a detailed, multi-level warehouse layout for sites with more complex storage structures.
- Ship-From Determination and Shipment Scheduling for Customer DemandDetermines which site should ship a customer order and schedules the shipment accordingly.
- ResourcesDefines the equipment and labor resources available for production and logistics operations.
- LocationsMaintains master data for individual company sites used across supply chain processes.
- Storage Control ProfilesSets the rules that govern how products are stored and moved within logistics areas, including constraints for replenishing and removing stock at a given site.
- Non-Specified Identified Stock AllocationAssigns unspecified batches or lots of stock automatically when no specific identified stock is required.
- ResourcesLists the equipment and labor resources used for scheduling and capacity planning across sites.
- Resource Operating ProfilesSpecifies the working times and availability patterns that govern when a resource can be scheduled.
- Shift ProgramDefines shift patterns and working time schedules assigned to resources and sites.
- Transport ZonesGroups locations into transport zones used to plan and route shipments.
- Transport LanesDefines the transport routes and lead times between two locations in the supply chain.
- Product GroupsGroups related products together for reporting, planning, and analysis purposes.
- Planning and Production Master DataMaintains the master data needed to plan and manufacture products, including bills of material, bills of operation, production models, and engineering change control.
- Production ModelsCombines a bill of material and bill of operation into a single reusable production template.
- Synchronization of Notes and Attachments between Product Models and Product SpecificationsKeeps notes and attachments aligned automatically between related product models and product specifications.
- Production Bills of MaterialLists the input materials and quantities required to manufacture a specific output product.
- Production Bills of OperationDetails the manufacturing steps, sequence, and resources needed to produce an output product.
- Production ModelsBrings together a bill of operation and its assigned bill of material inputs into a single reusable production template, so companies define core manufacturing data once and reuse it across multiple production models.
- Bills of OperationsDescribes the sequence of operations, resources, and durations needed to manufacture a product.
- Planning View of Bill of OperationsShows the planning-relevant details of a bill of operation for scheduling purposes.
- Production Order Based ReplenishmentTriggers new production orders automatically to replenish stock based on demand.
- Logistics Task FoldersGroups execution tasks — production, warehouse, or physical inventory — into folders so shop-floor and warehouse employees see only the work assigned to them.
- Logistics Task ManagementAssigns, reassigns, and tracks execution tasks through the logistics task folders employees work from.
- Engineering Change OrdersTracks and manages changes to product design and production data through a formal approval process.
- Product SpecificationsCaptures customer-specific requirements and product variants used to drive make-to-order production.
- Source DeterminationIdentifies which supplier, plant, or production process should fulfill a given demand.
- Product GroupsOrganizes products into groups for planning, forecasting, and master data maintenance.
- Automated ActionsSchedules background jobs that automate recurring planning and production master data tasks.
- Warehousing and Logistics Master DataMaintains the master data that supports warehouse and logistics execution, including logistics units, logistics models, identified stock, and task folders.
- Identified Stock ManagementManages batches, lots, and other identified stock used to track quantities of the same product separately.
- Logistics UnitsCreates and manages logistics units used for storage, movement, and packing across the warehouse, helping standardize how products are handled during putaway, picking, loading, and unloading.
- Logistics Unit ManagementCreates, edits, and changes the status of logistics units used in warehouse operations.
- Logistics ModelsDefines the end-to-end logistics process — covering inbound, outbound, and internal movements — using pre-configured or custom models that automate how warehouse operations run.
- Logistics ModelsConfigures a logistics model describing how a specific warehouse process should run.
- Working With Logistics ModelsApplies and adapts logistics models to fit a company's specific warehouse operations.
- Logistics Task FoldersOrganizes shop-floor, warehouse, and inventory-count tasks into folders so each employee's inbox only shows the work relevant to their site and task type.
- Logistics Task ManagementReviews, reassigns, and confirms tasks generated within a logistics task folder.
- Identified StockTags separate batches or lots of a single product with a unique identifier, supporting traceability back to the original production date and make-to-order manufacturing.
- Changing Identified Stock TypesSwitches an identified stock record between batch, lot, or specified stock types as needed.
- Product GroupsCategorizes products into groups used across warehousing and logistics master data.
- Identified Stock Maintenance RunRuns a scheduled background job that maintains and updates identified stock records in bulk.
- Quality PlanningSets up the inspection plans, sampling rules, and quality codes used to run quality checks across production and logistics processes.
- Inspection ProcessDefines the steps and criteria used to carry out a quality inspection.
- Sample ManagementManages the samples drawn during inspections, including their tracking and disposition.
- Integration of Quality Assurance and ProductionTriggers quality inspections automatically at defined points in the production process.
- Integration of Quality Assurance and LogisticsTriggers quality inspections automatically during inbound, outbound, or warehouse logistics activities.
- Inspection PlansStores the instructions, sampling procedures, and quality codes that quality inspections are built on, automatically matching the most specific plan available for a given product, site, or partner.
- Inspection PlansCreates and edits an inspection plan for a specific product, site, or inspection type.
- Quality Code CatalogsOrganizes quality codes — identifiers for defect types, causes, and corrective actions — into structured catalogs that inspection plans reference during quality checks.
- Quality Code CatalogsBuilds and maintains the hierarchy of quality codes within a catalog.
- Quality DocumentsStores and version-controls quality-related documents, such as quality agreements and inspection instructions, so teams can share and collaborate on the latest version.
- Quality DocumentsUploads and shares a quality document with version tracking enabled.
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Build my requirements →Supply Chain Planning and Control67
Manages demand and supply planning, exception-driven procurement and production planning, resource load, and delivery date confirmation across the supply chain. Blends automated forecasting with hands-on adjustments so both internal and external supply stay flexible.
Highlights
- Demand PlanningForecasts future customer demand to guide production and procurement decisions.
- ForecastingGenerates statistical forecasts of future product demand from historical sales data.
- Supply PlanningBalances supply against forecasted and actual demand to determine what to produce or purchase.
- Availability ChecksChecks whether enough stock or capacity exists to confirm a requested delivery date.
- Capacity PlanningPlans resource capacity against planned production loads to avoid overloading equipment or labor.
All 66 capabilities
Capabilities 1–50
- Demand PlanningForecasts future customer demand to guide production and procurement decisions.
- ForecastingGenerates statistical forecasts of future product demand from historical sales data.
- Supply PlanningBalances supply against forecasted and actual demand to determine what to produce or purchase.
- Availability ChecksChecks whether enough stock or capacity exists to confirm a requested delivery date.
- Capacity PlanningPlans resource capacity against planned production loads to avoid overloading equipment or labor.
- Stock OverviewDisplays current stock levels for a product across sites and storage locations.
- Consignment Stock OverviewShows the quantity of consignment stock held at a customer or supplier site.
- Consignment Serial Stock OverviewDisplays serial-numbered consignment stock held at a customer or supplier location.
- Trigger Production and PurchasingConverts confirmed planning proposals into production orders or purchase orders.
- Demand PlanningRuns the demand planning process end to end, from creating forecasts and demand plans to consuming forecasts against actual sales orders.
- Demand Planning ProcessWalks through the steps of building, reviewing, and releasing a demand plan.
- Demand Management and Forecast ConsumptionReduces the open forecast automatically as actual sales orders consume it.
- UoM-Based Rounding of Final Forecast FiguresRounds final forecast quantities to whole units based on the product's unit of measure.
- Demand PlansCreates and maintains demand plans that feed into supply and production planning.
- Automated ActionsSchedules background jobs that automate recurring demand planning tasks.
- Supply PlanningRuns material and capacity planning to match supply with demand, surfacing exceptions, product-level planning status, and resource load so planners can resolve shortages and overloads.
- Material PlanningCalculates net requirements and proposes purchase or production quantities for each material.
- Source Determination in PlanningSelects the appropriate supplier or production source for a planned requirement.
- Assign Source of SupplyAssigns a specific supplier or production source to a planning proposal.
- Assigning a Source of SupplyWalks through the process of linking a source of supply to a planned order.
- ExceptionsSurfaces planning issues — such as stock shortages or resource overloads — as prioritized exceptions so planners can quickly find and resolve the underlying problem.
- Exception-Based PlanningHighlights only the planning issues that need attention instead of every planned order.
- ProductsGives planners a single view of every product's current planning status, including demand, supply, safety stock, and days of supply, so imbalances can be spotted and addressed quickly.
- Material Planning SettingsConfigures the planning parameters, such as lot sizing and safety stock, used for a product.
- Material Planning RunRuns a scheduled material planning job that recalculates supply proposals for products.
- Resource LoadMonitors resource capacity utilization, flagging overloaded equipment or labor resources so planners can level the load or reassign work.
- Load LevelingRebalances scheduled work across time periods to smooth out an overloaded resource.
- Customer DemandConsolidates demand from sales, service, and stock transfer orders into a single view of availability, release, and delivery status, so teams can spot and resolve confirmation issues.
- Ship-From Determination and Shipment Scheduling for Customer DemandDetermines the shipping site and schedule for an individual customer demand line.
- Availability Checking Based on SchedulingChecks product availability against scheduled delivery dates before confirming an order.
- Complete Delivery OrdersEnsures an order ships only once all its line items can be delivered together.
- Availability Checks for Complete Delivery OrdersRuns an availability check across all items of an order flagged for complete delivery.
- Availability Checking with Replenishment Lead TimeFactors expected replenishment lead time into an availability check for a customer order.
- Availability Checking with Availability Check ScopeLimits an availability check to a defined scope of stock and locations.
- Availability Checking with Availability Check Scope and Availability Check HorizonCombines a defined check scope with a time horizon when confirming product availability.
- Availability Checking with Availability Check Scope, Availability Check Horizon, and Replenishment Lead TimeApplies check scope, time horizon, and replenishment lead time together in a single availability check.
- Confirmation Update RunRuns a background job that refreshes confirmation dates and quantities across open orders.
- Third-Party Order ProcessingRoutes an order directly from a supplier to the customer without passing through the company's own stock.
- Automated ActionsSchedules background jobs that automate recurring supply planning tasks.
- Supply ControlConverts approved planning proposals into production, purchasing, and stock transfer actions, and lets planners monitor requests and orders through to execution.
- Handover to ProductionPasses a confirmed production proposal from planning to the production execution team.
- Handover to PurchasingPasses a confirmed purchase proposal from planning to the purchasing team.
- Planning Stock TransfersPlans the movement of stock between company sites to meet demand.
- Third-Party Order ProcessingManages orders fulfilled by a supplier shipping directly to the customer instead of through internal stock.
- Process Production ProposalsReviews and converts planning-generated production proposals into released production orders.
- Monitor Production RequestsTracks open production requests and their status through to fulfillment.
- Process Purchase ProposalsReviews and converts planning-generated purchase proposals into purchase orders.
- Monitor Purchase RequestsTracks open purchase requests and their status through to order creation.
- Monitor Purchase OrdersTracks the status of purchase orders from creation through supplier delivery.
- Process Stock Transfer ProposalsReviews and converts planning-generated stock transfer proposals into stock transfer orders.
Capabilities 51–66
- Automated ActionsSchedules background jobs that automate recurring supply control tasks.
- Outbound Logistics ControlControls the release of confirmed customer demand into outbound logistics execution and lists deliveries that are due for shipment.
- Customer DemandGives a combined view of demand from sales, service, and stock transfer orders — including sales kits — with availability, release, and delivery status so outbound logistics teams know what is ready to ship.
- Ship-From Determination and Shipment Scheduling for Customer DemandSelects the shipping location and delivery schedule for an outbound customer order line.
- Availability Checking Based on SchedulingConfirms product availability against the delivery schedule before releasing an outbound order.
- Complete Delivery OrdersHolds an order until every line item is ready so it ships as one complete delivery.
- Kits Process FlowManages the components of a sales kit through availability checking and delivery as one unit.
- Availability Checks for Complete Delivery OrdersChecks availability across all components of an order marked for complete delivery.
- Availability Checking with Replenishment Lead TimeIncludes expected replenishment time when checking whether an outbound order can be confirmed.
- Availability Checking with Availability Check ScopeRestricts the outbound availability check to a specific defined scope of stock.
- Availability Checking with Availability Check Scope and Availability Check HorizonApplies a defined stock scope and time horizon together when checking outbound order availability.
- Availability Checking with Availability Check Scope, Availability Check Horizon, and Replenishment Lead TimeCombines scope, horizon, and replenishment lead time in one outbound availability check.
- Confirmation Update RunRuns a background job that refreshes delivery confirmations for outbound orders.
- Third-Party Order ProcessingHandles outbound orders that a supplier ships directly to the customer.
- Delivery Due ListLists the outbound deliveries that are due for shipment.
- Automated ActionsSchedules background jobs that automate recurring outbound logistics control tasks.
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Build my requirements →Manufacturing, Warehousing, and Logistics171
Configures and executes day-to-day warehouse and manufacturing operations, including physical inventory, stock transfers, supplier deliveries, customer and supplier returns, and quality checks embedded in production. Aimed at companies running manufacturing or warehousing operations that need inbound, outbound, and internal logistics automated end to end.
Highlights
- Customer ConsignmentManages consignment stock that a company places at a customer's site while retaining ownership until the customer consumes or resells it, covering fill-up, issue and invoicing, returns, and stock adjustments.
- Customer Consignment in DetailExplains how consignment stock ownership, usage, and invoicing work in detail.
- Consignment Fill-up ProcessShips stock to a customer site under consignment terms without transferring ownership.
- Consignment Issue and Invoicing ProcessInvoices a customer once they consume or resell consignment stock held at their site.
- Consignment Return ProcessReturns unused consignment stock from a customer site back to the company.
All 170 capabilities
Capabilities 1–50
- Customer ConsignmentManages consignment stock that a company places at a customer's site while retaining ownership until the customer consumes or resells it, covering fill-up, issue and invoicing, returns, and stock adjustments.
- Customer Consignment in DetailExplains how consignment stock ownership, usage, and invoicing work in detail.
- Consignment Fill-up ProcessShips stock to a customer site under consignment terms without transferring ownership.
- Consignment Issue and Invoicing ProcessInvoices a customer once they consume or resell consignment stock held at their site.
- Consignment Return ProcessReturns unused consignment stock from a customer site back to the company.
- Consignment Stock AdjustmentsCorrects consignment stock quantities held at a customer site to match actual counts.
- Inventory PostingsRecords inventory movements and value changes as goods move through the warehouse.
- Logistics Source and Destination ServicesDetermines the source and destination locations for a logistics movement automatically.
- LabelsPrints labels used to identify products, batches, or logistics units during warehouse tasks.
- Inventory Receipt and Issue Validations of Serial NumbersValidates serial numbers when goods are received into or issued from inventory.
- Inventory NotificationsSends notifications when inventory levels or stock events require attention.
- Externally-Owned Stock ManagementTracks stock owned by a business partner but physically held at the company's site.
- ExecutionProvides the shop-floor and warehouse worker's view of assigned tasks, covering inbound, outbound, internal, production, and physical inventory count work, plus label-based task confirmation.
- Logistics Task ManagementDisplays and manages the tasks assigned to an individual worker's task folder.
- Working with Warehouse TasksGuides a warehouse worker through viewing, starting, and confirming a warehouse task.
- Using Labels to Confirm Warehouse TasksConfirms a warehouse task by scanning a printed label instead of manual entry.
- Working with Supply Tasks in ProductionGuides a worker through supplying input materials to a production work center.
- Working With Make Tasks in ProductionGuides a worker through completing the manufacturing steps of a production task.
- Working with Check Tasks in ProductionGuides a worker through performing a quality check task within production.
- Using Labels to Confirm Production TasksConfirms a production task by scanning a printed label instead of manual entry.
- My Task FoldersShows the task folders an individual worker is registered to and responsible for.
- Inbound TasksLists the inbound warehouse tasks assigned to a worker, such as putaway.
- Internal TasksLists internal warehouse tasks assigned to a worker, such as replenishment or removal.
- Outbound TasksLists outbound warehouse tasks assigned to a worker, such as picking and loading.
- Production TasksGives shop-floor workers a task list of all production work, complete with product details, quantities, and instructions, and lets them confirm completed work to automatically update the related production lot and order.
- Production TasksLists all production tasks created for the shop floor, regardless of assignment.
- Production ConfirmationsRecords completed quantities and durations against a production task.
- Integration of Quality Assurance and ProductionTriggers a quality check automatically at a defined point within a production task.
- Count TasksServes as the central place to monitor and process physical inventory count tasks, helping warehouse managers keep book inventory and actual stock counts aligned and up to date.
- Physical InventoryManages the physical inventory count process for a warehouse or storage location.
- Physical Inventory CountingRecords the counted quantities for a physical inventory count document.
- Working with Count TasksGuides a worker through completing an assigned physical inventory count task.
- Inbound LogisticsManages every type of goods receipt into the warehouse — supplier deliveries, customer returns, spare parts returns, and intracompany transfers — and gives warehouse teams the tools to schedule, execute, and monitor receiving.
- Inbound Delivery ProcessingProcesses goods received into the warehouse from a supplier delivery.
- Supplier Delivery ProcessingManages the receipt of a supplier delivery through to putaway.
- Customer Return Processing (in Inbound Logistics)Processes goods returned by a customer back into warehouse stock.
- Third-Party Order Processing — Customer ReturnHandles a customer return for an order that a third-party supplier originally fulfilled.
- Spare Parts Return ProcessingProcesses the return of spare parts back into inventory.
- Intracompany Stock Transfer ProcessingReceives stock transferred in from another site within the same company.
- Delivery Schedules with Multiple Schedule Lines (in Inbound Logistics)Splits an inbound delivery across multiple scheduled receipt dates and quantities.
- Logistics Task ManagementManages the inbound warehouse tasks generated for goods receipt.
- Logistics Source and Destination ListLists the source and destination locations used for inbound warehouse movements.
- Working with Warehouse TasksGuides a worker through executing an inbound warehouse task.
- Kits Process FlowManages the receipt and handling of sales kit components as a single unit.
- Stock OverviewShows current stock levels across inbound receiving locations.
- Serial Inventory OverviewDisplays serial-numbered inventory received into the warehouse.
- Projected Material FlowProjects expected inbound material movements based on open deliveries and orders.
- Working with Serial NumbersAssigns and tracks serial numbers for products received into inventory.
- Consignment Stock OverviewShows consignment stock received from a supplier and held at the company's site.
- Consignment Serial Stock OverviewDisplays serial-numbered consignment stock received from a supplier.
Capabilities 51–100
- Purchase OrdersDisplays open purchase orders relevant to inbound goods receipt.
- Inbound Delivery NotificationsReceives advance notice of an inbound delivery before it physically arrives.
- Warehouse RequestsLists the warehouse requests driving inbound receiving activity.
- Task ControlGives warehouse managers a central view of inbound tasks by priority, resource, and due date, letting them assign workers and confirm task completion.
- Using Labels to Confirm Warehouse TasksConfirms an inbound warehouse task by scanning a printed label.
- MonitoringTracks the status and progress of inbound logistics activity in real time.
- Inbound DeliveriesLists all inbound deliveries currently in process at the warehouse.
- Automated ActionsSchedules background jobs that automate recurring inbound logistics tasks.
- Outbound LogisticsManages goods shipped out of the warehouse, covering standard sales order shipments, goods returned to a supplier, and intracompany and intercompany stock transfers, with tools to schedule, execute, and monitor outbound deliveries.
- Outbound Delivery ProcessingProcesses an outbound delivery from release through to goods issue.
- Standard Outbound Delivery Processing for Sales Orders — Standard ShippingShips a standard sales order delivery using the company's default shipping process.
- Return to Supplier Processing — Goods Return ShippingShips goods back to a supplier as a return shipment.
- Intracompany Stock Transfer ProcessingShips stock out to another site within the same company.
- Intercompany Stock TransferShips stock from one legal entity to another within the same corporate group.
- Cancel the Outbound Delivery ProcessCancels an outbound delivery that has already been created or released.
- LabelsPrints shipping labels used to identify outbound packages and logistics units.
- Logistics Source and Destination ListLists the source and destination locations used for outbound warehouse movements.
- Kits Process FlowManages the picking and shipping of sales kit components as a single delivery.
- Working with Warehouse TasksGuides a worker through executing an outbound warehouse task.
- Logistics Task ManagementManages the outbound warehouse tasks generated for a shipment.
- Ship-From Determination and Shipment Scheduling for Customer DemandDetermines the shipping site and schedule for an outbound sales order.
- Stock OverviewShows current stock levels available for outbound shipment.
- Projected Material FlowProjects expected outbound material movements based on open deliveries.
- Working with Serial NumbersAssigns and tracks serial numbers for products shipped from the warehouse.
- Consignment Stock OverviewShows consignment stock shipped to and held at a customer site.
- Consignment Serial Stock OverviewDisplays serial-numbered consignment stock shipped to a customer site.
- Delivery ControlMonitors and controls the status of outbound deliveries through to shipment.
- Warehouse RequestsLists the warehouse requests driving outbound shipping activity.
- Task ControlGives warehouse managers a central view of outbound tasks by priority, resource, and due date, letting them assign workers and confirm completed shipping work.
- Using Labels to Confirm Warehouse TasksConfirms an outbound warehouse task by scanning a printed label.
- MonitoringTracks the status and progress of outbound logistics activity in real time.
- Outbound DeliveriesLists all outbound deliveries currently in process at the warehouse.
- ShipmentsGroups one or more outbound deliveries into a shipment for a carrier or freight forwarder.
- Automated ActionsRuns and monitors scheduled batch jobs that ready, carry out, and dispatch warehouse requests without manual intervention, keeping outbound shipments moving on schedule.
- Mass Data Runs (MDR)Runs a scheduled background job that processes a batch of warehouse requests automatically.
- Third-Party Order FulfillmentManages orders that a supplier ships directly to the customer on the company's behalf, covering purchase orders, delivery notifications, availability checks, and returns for these fulfillment scenarios.
- Third-Party Order ProcessingProcesses an order fulfilled by a supplier shipping directly to the customer.
- Third-Party Order Processing — Customer ReturnHandles a customer return for an order that a supplier fulfilled directly.
- Availability Checking in Third-Party Order Processing ScenariosChecks supplier availability before confirming a third-party fulfilled order.
- Delivery Schedules with Multiple Schedule Lines (in Inbound Logistics)Splits a third-party inbound delivery across multiple scheduled receipt dates.
- Third-Party Purchase OrdersCreates the purchase order sent to a supplier that ships directly to the customer.
- Third-Party Delivery NotificationsReceives advance notice from a supplier that a third-party order has shipped.
- Third-Party Inbound DeliveriesTracks the inbound delivery record created for a third-party fulfilled order.
- Third-Party Outbound DeliveriesTracks the outbound delivery record created for a third-party fulfilled order.
- Third-Party LogisticsManages warehouse operations run by an external third-party logistics provider, covering inbound and outbound delivery processing, stock transfers, and process settings specific to a 3PL relationship.
- Maintain 3PL Process SettingsConfigures the process settings governing how a third-party logistics provider's warehouse operates.
- Inbound Delivery Processing in Third-Party LogisticsProcesses goods received into a warehouse operated by a third-party logistics provider.
- Outbound Delivery Processing in Third-Party LogisticsProcesses goods shipped from a warehouse operated by a third-party logistics provider.
- Delivery Processing in Third-Party Logistics — Prerequisites and FeaturesExplains the setup requirements and capabilities needed to process 3PL deliveries.
- Intracompany Stock Transfer Processing in Third-Party LogisticsTransfers stock between company sites through a third-party logistics provider's warehouse.
Capabilities 101–150
- Cancel a Released Outbound Delivery in Third-Party LogisticsCancels an outbound delivery already released to a third-party logistics provider.
- 3PL InboundProvides the working views used to manage inbound activity at a 3PL warehouse.
- 3PL Outbound ViewsProvides the working views used to manage outbound activity at a 3PL warehouse.
- 3PL Inventory Management ViewsProvides the working views used to manage inventory at a 3PL warehouse.
- Automated Actions ViewsProvides the views used to schedule and monitor automated jobs for 3PL processes.
- Reports ViewsProvides reporting views for tracking activity and confirmations within third-party logistics operations.
- Confirmation JournalLogs task confirmations recorded during third-party logistics operations.
- Internal LogisticsManages stock movements within a warehouse, including replenishment, removal, and internal transfers between storage locations.
- Logistics Source and Destination ListLists the source and destination locations used for internal warehouse movements.
- Replenishment and RemovalMoves stock between storage locations to replenish picking areas or remove excess inventory.
- Working with Warehouse TasksGuides a worker through executing an internal warehouse movement task.
- Logistics Task ManagementManages the internal warehouse tasks generated for stock movements.
- Kits Process FlowManages internal movement of sales kit components as a single unit.
- Stock OverviewShows current stock levels across internal warehouse storage locations.
- Projected Material FlowProjects expected internal material movements based on open replenishment and removal requests.
- Consignment Stock OverviewShows consignment stock movements handled within internal logistics.
- Consignment Serial Stock OverviewDisplays serial-numbered consignment stock movements within internal logistics.
- Warehouse RequestsLists the warehouse requests driving internal stock movement activity.
- Task ControlGives warehouse managers a central view of internal movement tasks by priority, resource, and due date, letting them assign workers and confirm completed work.
- Using Labels to Confirm Warehouse TasksConfirms an internal warehouse task by scanning a printed label.
- MonitoringTracks the status and progress of internal logistics activity in real time.
- Automated ActionsSchedules and runs automated replenishment and removal jobs that check stock levels against predefined rules and create replenishment or removal requests as needed.
- Inventory Level Adjustment RunRuns a scheduled background job that adjusts inventory levels to meet replenishment rules.
- Physical InventoryManages the physical inventory counting process, keeping book inventory aligned with actual counted stock through counting, valuation, and adjustment tools.
- Physical InventorySets up and runs a physical inventory count for a storage location.
- Physical Inventory CountingRecords counted quantities during a physical inventory count.
- Working with Count TasksGuides a worker through completing an assigned inventory count task.
- Stock OverviewShows current book stock levels ahead of a physical inventory count.
- Valuated Stock OverviewDisplays stock quantities together with their inventory valuation.
- Consignment Stock OverviewShows consignment stock levels included in a physical inventory count.
- Consignment Serial Stock OverviewDisplays serial-numbered consignment stock included in a physical inventory count.
- Valuated Consignment Stock OverviewDisplays consignment stock quantities together with their inventory valuation.
- Externally-Owned Stock AdjustmentAdjusts quantities of externally owned stock following a physical inventory count.
- Task ControlGives warehouse managers one place to monitor physical inventory count tasks, helping ensure counts are completed accurately and on time.
- Logistics Task ManagementManages the physical inventory count tasks assigned within the Task Control view.
- MonitoringTracks the status and progress of physical inventory counts in real time.
- Automated ActionsSchedules background jobs that automate recurring physical inventory tasks.
- Production ControlExecutes and monitors production orders on the shop floor, from releasing production requests and orders through to confirming completed work and tracking material flow.
- Logistics Source and Destination ListLists the source and destination locations used for production material movements.
- Integrated Supply to ProductionSupplies input materials directly to a production work center as part of an integrated process.
- Production LotsTracks a batch of production tasks grouped together as a single production lot.
- Production ConfirmationsRecords completed quantities, durations, and consumed materials against a production order.
- Production Order ExecutionExecutes a released production order on the shop floor through to completion.
- Adjustment of Production Request due to Production Order ChangesUpdates a production request automatically when its linked production order changes.
- Stock OverviewShows current stock levels relevant to a production order's material requirements.
- Projected Material FlowProjects expected material movements tied to open production orders.
- Consignment Stock OverviewShows consignment stock available for consumption in a production order.
- Consignment Serial Stock OverviewDisplays serial-numbered consignment stock available for a production order.
- Production RequestsGives production planners one place to review open production requests by status, quantity, and due date, so they can decide which requests to fulfill first and how many production orders each one needs.
- Production RequestsCreates a request to produce a specific quantity of a product by a due date.
Capabilities 151–170
- Production OrdersProvides an overview of production orders by header status and by resource-scheduled operations, so planners can decide which orders to release first and check resource workload for the week ahead.
- Production OrdersCreates and releases a production order to manufacture a specific quantity of a product.
- Scheduling Production OrdersSchedules the start and end dates of operations within a production order.
- Stock and Demand Overview in Production OrdersShows the stock and demand situation relevant to a specific production order.
- Task ControlLets production controllers track and organize tasks generated once a production order is released, including bundling and splitting tasks, and confirming completed quantities, components, and time.
- Logistics Task ManagementManages the production tasks assigned within the Task Control view.
- Production TasksLists production tasks generated by a released production order.
- Working with Supply Tasks in ProductionGuides a worker through supplying input materials to a production work center.
- Working With Make Tasks in ProductionGuides a worker through completing the manufacturing steps of a production task.
- Working with Check Tasks in ProductionGuides a worker through performing a quality check task within production.
- Using Labels to Confirm Production TasksConfirms a production task by scanning a printed label instead of manual entry.
- MonitoringTracks the status and progress of production control activity in real time.
- Automated ActionsSchedules background jobs that automate recurring production control tasks.
- Quality ControlRuns quality inspections embedded within production and logistics processes, from sample management to final checks before goods move on.
- Inspection ProcessCarries out a quality inspection based on a defined inspection plan.
- Integration of Quality Assurance and ProductionTriggers a quality inspection automatically at a defined point within production.
- Integration of Quality Assurance and LogisticsTriggers a quality inspection automatically during logistics activities such as receiving.
- Sample ManagementManages samples drawn for inspection during production or logistics quality checks.
- Working with Check Tasks in ProductionGuides a worker through performing a quality check task on the shop floor.
- MonitoringTracks the status and progress of quality control activity in real time.
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Submits periodic Intrastat declarations reporting the movement of goods between EU member states to national statistical authorities. Country-specific declaration support covers Germany, Great Britain, Austria, France, and Italy, with Italy limited to a Microsoft Excel® export.
Highlights
- Intrastat Item WorklistLists the goods movement line items eligible for inclusion in an Intrastat declaration.
- Intrastat Declaration ProcessingCompiles and submits an Intrastat declaration for a reporting period.
- Commodity ClassificationsClassifies materials against commodity codes uploaded or created in a commodity catalog, which must be activated for a usable-from date before it can be applied. Supports both Intrastat reporting and general product classification.
- Commodity CatalogsUploads or creates a commodity catalog used to classify materials by commodity code.
- Intrastat ArrangementsDefines the reporting arrangements a company uses for its Intrastat declarations.
All 7 capabilities
- Intrastat Item WorklistLists the goods movement line items eligible for inclusion in an Intrastat declaration.
- Intrastat Declaration ProcessingCompiles and submits an Intrastat declaration for a reporting period.
- Commodity ClassificationsClassifies materials against commodity codes uploaded or created in a commodity catalog, which must be activated for a usable-from date before it can be applied. Supports both Intrastat reporting and general product classification.
- Commodity CatalogsUploads or creates a commodity catalog used to classify materials by commodity code.
- Intrastat ArrangementsDefines the reporting arrangements a company uses for its Intrastat declarations.
- Intrastat Declaration RunsSchedules a background run to generate Intrastat declarations for a reporting period.
- Special Cases in IntrastatCovers exceptional goods movement scenarios that need special handling in Intrastat reporting.
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Capabilities
- Sales PlanningSets and monitors sales targets, forecasts, and revenue plans, replacing spreadsheet-based planning with a collaborative tool that keeps planning data consistent and lets users drill into different dimensions.
- Sales PlanningCreates and tracks a sales target plan against actual performance.
- Blocking Usage for Business Partners in Supply Chain ManagementPrevents a blocked business partner from being selected in new supply chain documents.
- Service AgentsMaintains records for the individual service agents who deliver work on behalf of a supplier, including contact details, the supplier they work for, and their role. Agents can be given system access for tasks like recording their own time.
- Maintenance of Suppliers and Service AgentsCreates and updates service agent records, including their affiliated supplier and job details.
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- Buyer's guide (PDF): SAP Business ByDesign independently assessed — where it is strong, where it is not, and what it actually costs
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- Built to work with the 24 supply chain capabilities scored on this page
- The questions to put to the vendor and to implementation partners
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How it compares
Supply Chain coverage across the systems most often shortlisted alongside it, scored against the same capability list.
| Area |  | |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Planning | 5+1/8 | 4+2/8 |
| Trade & Compliance | 1+3/8 | 3+3/8 |
| Transportation & Logistics | 0+4/8 | 6+2/8 |
ConfirmedPartialNot documented— not scored in this area
Each cell reads confirmed+partial/scored. Grey reflects capabilities our research has not confirmed either way — it is not a finding that a product lacks them.
Supply Chain — strength by vendor
| Vendor | Strength | Best for | Starting price | Implementation | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★ strong | Large, complex enterprises needing deep customisation and controlled upgrades | Custom | 6–18 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Fast-growing mid-market companies wanting unified cloud ERP | $99/user/mo | 4–9 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Large enterprises moving from on-premise Oracle to cloud | Custom | 9–18 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Mid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem | $50/user/mo | 6–14 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Discrete and mixed-mode manufacturers | $100/user/mo | 5–10 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Midsize process manufacturers and distributors | $100/user/mo | 4–9 months | |
 | ★★★ strong | Large enterprises wanting industry-specific cloud ERP | Custom | 9–18 months | |
| ★★★ strong | Process manufacturers (food, chemicals, pharma) needing batch/formula control | Custom | 8–15 months |
Evaluating supply chain on SAP Business ByDesign
What to put in front of the vendor before you commit.
- 1Demand forecasting accuracy and methods
- 2Multi-site planning capabilities
- 3Supplier collaboration and portal features
- 4Integration with logistics and 3PL providers
- 5Real-time supply chain visibility
SAP Business ByDesign starts at $120/user/mo with a typical total cost of $100K–$400K and a 4–8 months implementation.
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Firms with proven SAP Business ByDesign delivery experience — start here rather than an open RFP.
delaware
PlatinumLondon, United Kingdom
SAP Platinum Partner and Platinum Reseller. 2024 SAP Pinnacle Award winner for SAP BTP customer value. SAP's leading Digital Supply Chain partner in EMEA. Present in 19 countries.
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Products: SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud, SAP S/4HANA On-Premise
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Birchman
PlatinumBracknell, United Kingdom
Birchman is a UK founded business transformation and IT consultancy specialising in SAP and ERP solutions. We're a Global SAP Platinum Partner and the primary UK member of United VARs, the world's largest alliance of SAP solution providers, giving us access to local expertise and delivery capability in 80+ countries. We help organisations plan, migrate to and thrive on SAP Cloud ERP (S/4HANA), whether that's moving off legacy ECC6, running a phased cloud migration or optimising an existing SAP landscape. Our services cover the full transformation lifecycle: strategy and target operating model design, ERP implementation, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, application development, and IT governance. We back this with industry specific accelerator packages for Mining, CPG, and Professional Services, drawing on 20+ years of sector experience. Over that time, we've built a reputation not just for delivering transformation projects but for steadying them. Brought in when a project needs a safe pair of hands to see it through to a successful outcome. It's why so many customers trust us with their most critical digital transformation and SAP work. We measure our success by our customers', helping them get the most out of their SAP investment, not just at go-live but for years afterwards. Our Application Management Services and ongoing consultancy keep that relationship going, with continuous improvement built in as standard. We're big enough to lead complex, global transformation projects and boutique enough to still care about every client we work with.
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Products: SAP Cloud ERP (S/4HANA) Public & Private, Business Technology Platform, Implementation
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TEKROI PRIVATE LIMITED
PlatinumHyderabad, India
TEKROI Private Limited is a Hyderabad-based SAP Business One partner operating under SAP PartnerEdge (Sell & Service). Founded in 2020 by Venkata Siva Reddy Polu and Anitha Vennapusa, the firm rests on a founding team whose first SAP Business One go-lives date back to 2005 — more than 20 years of practice and over 350 implementations delivered across roughly 30 countries, spanning India, Nepal, East and Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Africa, the UK and Europe, and the Americas. A team of 60+ consultants, developers and support engineers works from the company's Innovation Hub in Bowenpally, Hyderabad, with a second office in Kathmandu, Nepal. Services cover new SAP Business One implementations on both SQL Server and HANA, SQL-to-HANA migration, cloud subscriptions, post go-live support and AMC, analytics, and IoT integration. Delivery is organised into 32 industry-specific solutions — 25 of them manufacturing verticals — including pharmaceutical API and formulation, chemicals and blending, food and confectionery, cement, steel and natural stone, cables and LED, automotive and two-wheeler CKD assembly, aerospace and defence components, medical devices, pre-engineered buildings, construction and EPC projects, trading and distribution, retail, healthcare services, agri warehousing and logistics, and technology services. TEKROI also develops TEKAI, an AI layer that connects assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT and Perplexity to live SAP Business One data. SAP featured TEKAI in its global AI Partner Innovations playbook as one of only four Generative AI solutions for SAP Business One worldwide, and the only one from an Asia-based partner. The company name captures its approach: TEK for technology, ROI for return on investment.
ResellerImplementerConsulting
Products: SAP Business One, SAP Business One AI MCP Connector, SAP Business One on HANA
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LeverX
PlatinumMiami, United States
LeverX is an SAP Gold Partner with SAP as its core area of expertise. Since 2003, we have grown alongside SAP through every major technology shift, from ERP modernization and in-memory computing to Cloud ERP, data-driven architectures, and enterprise AI. Today, our team of 2,200+ professionals has delivered more than 1,500 SAP projects worldwide. We support the full SAP lifecycle, from advisory and implementation to product engineering, managed services, and continuous innovation, across SAP Cloud ERP, SAP Business AI Platform, and other SAP solutions. We contribute to the SAP ecosystem through proprietary accelerators, including SAP IPS, SAP IPD Formulation, BMAX, and LeverX Data Management Platform. AI is embedded throughout our delivery, combining SAP Business AI, Joule, and leading enterprise AI platforms under a governed framework.
ConsultingImplementerSell
Products: SAP Cloud ERP, SAP Cloud ERP Private, SAP Business AI Platform
View profile →SAP Business ByDesign Supply Chain FAQ
Does ByDesign support formal demand planning, or just reorder points?
Demand planning is a distinct capability that feeds supply planning and supply control, going beyond simple reorder points to project future demand from sales history and forecasts. Supply chain is rated moderate — capable for a midsize operation, not built for high-complexity multi-echelon networks.
Can intercompany stock transfers move between ByDesign entities?
Yes — intracompany stock transfer moves inventory between sites within the same legal entity, and where multiple companies are set up, transfers can cross entity lines with the appropriate intercompany accounting posted automatically.
Is trade compliance (customs, restricted parties) handled here?
Trade & compliance covers commodity classifications and Intrastat reporting for EU cross-border movement, plus general compliance management. It's built for standard EU/international trade reporting rather than full restricted-party screening, which larger enterprises often add separately.
How are third-party logistics providers integrated into the supply chain?
Third-party logistics is a supported model for outbound fulfillment, where an external provider executes the shipment while ByDesign retains visibility and control over the order-to-cash process end to end.
Other SAP Business ByDesign modules
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