Enhancing Supplier Relationship Management Using SAP SRM

Book excerpt: This completely updated and expanded new edition is a detailed and practical guide to the essentials of SAP SRM 5.0 and 7.0, including a functionality overview, new product enhancements, and best practices for optimizing your business processes. Throughout the book, you'll find tips and tricks, practical examples, expert analysis of the changes in SAP SRM 7.0, and information on how SRM integrates with core SAP ERP components. This is the one resource you need to get the most out of SAP SRM. Supplier Relationship Management Overview Discover how supplier relationship management can provide tangible benefits and enhanced visibility for your business. Implementation Strategies and Methodologies Learn about the capabilities in SAP SRM, and implementation strategies to enhance your existing supply chain. SAP SRM Integration Master the integration of SAP SRM with core SAP software, including Materials Management, SAP ERP Financials, and SAP ERP Human Capital Management. Real-World Examples Throughout Find expert advice and insight provided throughout to help you understand and use SAP SRM, and learn from successful customer case studies on implementing SAP SRM.