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Connect, Collaborate, and Optimize with SAP Business Network for Logistics (BN4L)

Achieve End-to-End Visibility and Control with BN4L

Optimizing logistics operations is critical for success in today’s dynamic global market. SAP Business Network for Logistics (BN4L) provides a unified platform to connect with your logistics partners, gain real-time shipment visibility, and automate key processes. BN4L empowers you to build a more agile, efficient, and resilient supply chain. Eliminate information silos and foster seamless collaboration with a n-tier, multi-enterprise network.

BN4L allows you to share vital data, coordinate activities, and quickly resolve issues, resulting in enhanced service levels and lower costs. Achieve comprehensive visibility into your freight movements, from origin to destination, and proactively tackle potential disruptions.

BN4L Solution highlights

SAP Logistics Business Network (LBN) enables real-time, transparent, and efficient supply chain management by connecting logistics companies and business partners on a cloud-based platform.Companies and business partners exchange logistics data along the entire value creation chain simply and efficiently on the platform, which saves them time and money. 

It streamlines freight tenders, invoice checks, and warehouse gate reservations while integrating with SAP Transportation Management (TM) for seamless operations. With real-time data and scalability, SAP LBN enhances decision-making, optimizes costs, and improves overall efficiency across the supply chain.

SAP Transportation Management (TM) Consultants effectively tackle the logistics hurdles and enhance customer satisfaction through improved shipping visibility.

Freight Collaboration

SAP LBN enables collaboration with all logistics partners relevant to the necessary business processes. Transactions can be managed jointly, documents and insights into the process steps in question shared. This connection is flexible depending on the partner requirements and integrated natively into the underlying systems.

Global Track and Trace

A central requirement of the supply chain is transparency in real time and across all processes. Cloud-based tracking information can be recorded, processed, and saved with SAP LBN. For a better overview, it is possible to create rules that then trigger further automated actions. In addition, users can display relevant information in an app.

Material Traceability

Materials and products can be traced back across the entire production process. Companies thus have an excellent tool for fulfilling legal requirements and initiating root cause analyses.

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SAP Business Network for Logistics (BN4L) Core and Advanced Capabilities

BN4L offers a connected, efficient, and reliable platform to transform how you manage logistics. SAP BN4L empowers you to outsource freight management with greater efficiency, connecting you to a broad network of trusted partners. Streamline carrier selection, automate tendering processes, and ensure optimal capacity utilization, all within a unified digital platform.

Logistics Network Management for Optimized Connectivity

Efficiently manage your logistics network, partner relationships, and service offerings

Transportation Management for Transportation Efficiency

Precision planning, execution, and real-time shipment tracking

Warehouse Management for Storage and Fulfillment Efficiency

Optimize warehouse operations and inventory accuracy

Freight Audit and Payment to Improve Financial Control

Automate freight audit and payment processes with reduced errors

Supply Chain Visibility and Risk Mitigation

real-time monitoring and tracking of shipments and assets with IoT-enabled devices

Cloud-Based Infrastructure

Scalable and flexible for cost-effective logistics operations

Seamless Integration for a unified and streamlined logistics ecosystem

Integrate seamlessly with existing ERP, EWM, and TMS platforms

The BN4L Ecosystem Enabling Multi-Network and Partner Collaboration

The logistics ecosystem is characterized by a complex web of relationships between multiple stakeholders who must coordinate seamlessly to ensure efficient operations. BN4L isn’t simply a standalone application, it’s a dynamic network that connects shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics partners in a collaborative environment. This interconnected system acknowledges that logistics success depends on synchronized actions across the entire supply chain. When carriers update delivery statuses, this information immediately becomes available to shippers and end customers. When freight forwarders coordinate multi-modal transportation, they rely on real-time data from multiple carriers and terminals. The platform acknowledges that each participant significantly impacts others, creating interdependence, transparency, and reliable communication.

BN4L Ecosystem and End-to-End Logistics Execution

BN4L's Integrated Network and Digital Freight Collaboration Functionalities

The platform enables carriers to collaborate seamlessly with shippers, offering freight tendering, subcontracting, shipment tracking, and dock appointment scheduling features. Depending on their technical capabilities and preferences, carriers can integrate with the network using APIs or EDI. This integration allows for real-time data exchange, improving efficiency and reducing manual processes. Additionally, the platform supports invoice submission and dispute resolution, ensuring smooth financial transactions between carriers and shippers.

Seamless Partner Ecosystem Integration

Direct Shipper-Carrier Collaboration

Facilitate stronger partnerships working closely with your logistics stakeholders

Partner Content and Applications

Enhance operations with access to a diverse range of specialized applications.

Mode-Specific & Global Network Integration

Connect with mode-specific and regional logistics networks, including SAP Ariba, for broader reach

Digital Carrier Marketplace Access

Instant access to real-time pricing and subcontracting options like Uber Freight and Instafreight.

Advanced Shipment Visibility

Gain real-time updates with tools like project44, including expected time of arrival, milestones, and geo-tracking.

Digitized Freight Collaboration for Dynamic Logistics

Dock Appointment Scheduling

Supports both pre-booked and self-service dock appointments, streamlining the scheduling process

Invoice Collaboration

Simplifies financial transactions by enabling carrier invoice generation and efficient dispute resolution

Carrier-Operated Tracking

Milestone tracking is facilitated by carriers, with planned and unplanned event reporting

Load Tendering

Offer subcontracting-based tendering and RFQ or spot bid capabilities for flexible freight collaboration.

How SAP Business Network for Logistics Can Transform Your Business

Real-Time Visibility and Digital Collaboration

Real-time collaboration among supply chain stakeholders, and access to up-to-the-minute data.

Digital Freight Documentation

Replace paper-based processes, enabling seamless partner communication.

Smarter Logistics Decisions with Real-Time Insights

BN4L enables real-time tracking, monitoring, and quick responses to logistics disruptions.

Seamless Integration with ERP and Backend Systems

The platform integrates seamlessly with ERP and logistics systems for end-to-end efficiency.

B2B Integration

Collaborate effectively across the supply chain with digitized standards.

Network of Networks Approach

Multi-Network Collaboration creating an end-to-end logistics execution framework with extended partner reach.

Why Choose Stellium to Maximize Your Supply Chain Potential with SAP BN4L

Transform your logistics operations into a competitive advantage through seamless partner collaboration and end-to-end visibility. Utilizing spot market capacity enables your company to quickly find shipping when unexpected surges occur. Coupled with real-time tracking, this grants greater control over logistics operations.

 

Stellium’s expert implementation services help you leverage SAP BN4L’s robust ecosystem to streamline freight management, enhance carrier collaboration, and drive operational excellence.

 

Fast-track your digital transformation with accelerated implementation, seamlessly integrate BN4L with your existing systems, optimize workflows for efficiency and transparency, and drive successful adoption with change management.

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