Authored By: Stellium’s Supply Chain Planning & Business Consulting Team, Verified by Anirban Majumdar . The automotive industry is at an inflection point. Shifting consumer demand, the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and global supply chain disruptions are rewriting the rules of production and distribution. For OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
The Plant Yard Logistics Challenge Plant yard logistics remains one of the most complex and under-optimized areas of the supply chain. Inefficiencies such as manual gate checks, floating weighment slips, dock delays, and traffic congestion create persistent bottlenecks. These inefficiencies not only drive-up operational costs but also frustrate teams and
Authored By: Stellium’s Supply Chain Planning & Business Consulting Team, Anirban Majumdar, and Divesh Bali The SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning) 2508 release delivers innovations that streamline planning, embed intelligence, and enhance collaboration across the digital supply chain. This update introduces new capabilities across harmonized planning, AI-driven insights, lifecycle visibility,
For most customers, the latest milestone is end‑2027 for broad mainstream support. EHP0-5 (Enhancement Package) users face an earlier expiration in 2025. Extended support is available only until 2030, with a narrow transition‑option window to stretch to 2033, but only under RISE with SAP Private Edition. Your migration isn’t just about
SAP Digital Manufacturing’s 2508 release is here, bringing a wave of enhancements designed to push production agility, operational visibility, and manufacturing intelligence to the next level. From machine learning model training for visual inspection to expanded automation capabilities, these updates empower manufacturers to integrate smarter, move faster, and deliver better
Supply chain disruption is the new normal. Leaders know that incremental improvements are no longer enough strategic transformation is required to stay competitive. That’s why SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is in the spotlight for organizations ready to shape the future of planning. As supply chain advisors, we constantly ask:
Why Can’t Warehouse Automation Wait…Manual tasks consume half of daily work hoursLabor shortages remain criticalSpace constraints hinder growthThe automation wave is gaining groundRobots are joining the team Warehouse automation is transforming supply chains worldwide, delivering new levels of efficiency, visibility, and agility. For CIOs, CXOs and CTOs in supply chain
Authored By: Stellium’s Supply Chain Planning & Business Consulting Team, Verified by Anirban Majumdar and Divesh Bali Why Use Characteristic-Based Planning (CBP) in SAP IBP? Characteristic-Based Planning (CBP) in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is a flexible planning approach that allows planning at any level of detail defined by user-specific
Authored By: Stellium's Supply Chain Planning & Business Consulting Team, Verified by Anirban Majumdar and Vishnu Raj Varma A global consumer goods company operating in over 80 countries recently rethought its approach to demand planning. Like many businesses, it relied on traditional forecasting to plan weeks and months using historical
"In the relentless pursuit of speed and accuracy, RFID isn't just tracking items; it's transforming warehouses into dynamic decision-making hubs when paired with SAP Extended Warehouse Management. This isn't just an upgrade, it's the strategic imperative for competitive advantage." This article explores how RFID integrates with SAP EWM to power
