An Approach to supply chain Risk management based on SAP Event Management

Table of Contents

• INTRODUCTION
• PROBLEM
• RELEVANCE OF THE SUBJECT
• PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THESIS
• METHOD OF THESIS
• THE STRUCTURE OF THE THESIS
• WHAT IS SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT?
• DEFINITION OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE EFFICIENCY OF MODERN SUPPLY CHAINS
• CURRENT TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• SUPPLY CHAIN VISIBILITY
• IMPORTANCE OF VISIBILITY IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• RISK CONCEPT AND SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT
• RISK
• TYPES OF SUPPLY CHAIN RISKS
• REASONS FOR VULNERABILITY IN MODERN SUPPLY CHAINS
• BUSINESS PROCESSES AS DRIVERS OF SUPPLY CHAIN RISK
• SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT
• FUNCTIONS AND TASKS OF SCRM
• OBJECTIVES OF SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT
• THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT
• THE SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESS AND THE PHASES OF THE INTER-ORGANIZATION SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT
• INTER-RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SCRM, SCEM AND SAP EM
• SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT
• EXPLANATION OF SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT
• GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT
• FUNCTIONS OF SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT
• BENEFITS OF SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT
• NECESSARY COMPONENTS FOR SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT
• PROPERTIES OF SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT
• CONSTITUENTS OF SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT
• TYPES OF EVENTS IN SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT
• APPLICATION SPECTRUM OF SUPPLY CHAIN EVENT MANAGEMENT IN COMPANIES
• SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
• SAP
• SAP BUSINESS SUITE
• SAP SCM
• THE STRUCTURE OF SAP SCM
• IMPORTANT COMPONENTS WITH WHICH SAP SCM COMPLEMENTS SAP ERP
• FUNCTIONS OF SAP SCM
• OVERVIEW OF MY SAP SCM
• SAP EM
• DEFINITIVE EXPLANATION OF SAP EVENT MANAGEMENT
• HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF SAP EVENT MANAGEMENT
• BASIC TERMS USED RELATED TO SAP EVENT MANAGEMENT
• MODES OF USAGE FOR SAP EVENT MANAGEMENT
• SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE OF SAP EVENT MANAGEMENT
• OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF SAP EM
• VISUAL BUSINESS
• SYSTEM LANDSCAPE
• BUSINESS PROCESSES OF SAP EVENT MANAGEMENT
• CASE STUDY OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SAP EM AT BASF COMPANY
• BRIEF COMPANY OVERVIEW
• INITIAL SITUATION: HOW BASF USED SAP EM TO HANDLE RISK IN ITS SUPPLY CHAIN
• SCENARIO DESCRIPTION
• CHALLENGE FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
• CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAP EVENT MANAGEMENT AT BASF
• CASE STUDY IMPLEMENTATION OF SAP EM AT DELAVAL
• BRIEF COMPANY OVERVIEW
• INITIAL SITUATION
• OBJECTIVE FOR THE SAP EM IMPLEMENTATION
• RESULTS OF SAP EM IMPLEMENTATION AT DELAVAL
• BENEFITS DELAVAL ACHIEVED AFTER THE SAP EM IMPLEMENTATION
• CHALLENGES FACED BY DAIRY FARMER MANUFACTURERS AND THE CUSTOMER-ORIENTED GOALS THAT DELAVAL STRIVES TO ACHIEVE WITH THEIR SERVICES
• CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SAP EM IMPLEMENTATION AT DELAVAL
• HOW SAP EM HANDLES THE SC CHALLENGES IN TODAY'S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
• POTENTIAL BENEFIT OF SAP EM IN MITIGATING RISK IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
• A CONTRAST OF THE CHARACTERISTICS FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS OF SAP EM AND TRACK AND TRACE SYSTEM
• S.W.O.T ANALYSIS OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAP EM AT A COMPANY

Objectives and Key Themes

This thesis explores the use of SAP Event Management (SAP EM) as a tool for managing risk in supply chain management. It aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of SAP EM in mitigating risk, highlighting its benefits and challenges. The work focuses on understanding the importance of supply chain risk management (SCRM) and the role of SAP EM in achieving this. It analyzes case studies of SAP EM implementation in the chemical industry (BASF) and dairy industry (DELAVAL), providing insights into the practical application of the technology.

• The importance of supply chain risk management (SCRM) in modern business environments.
• The role of SAP Event Management (SAP EM) in mitigating risk in supply chains.
• The benefits and challenges of implementing SAP EM in different industries.
• The effectiveness of SAP EM in handling supply chain challenges in today's business environment.
• The potential benefits of SAP EM in mitigating risk in supply chain management.

Chapter Summaries

The introductory chapter sets the stage by outlining the problem, relevance, purpose, methodology, and structure of the thesis. Chapter 2 defines supply chain management, explores its goals, and highlights factors influencing its efficiency. It also discusses current trends and opportunities in logistics and supply chain management, emphasizing the importance of supply chain visibility.

Chapter 3 delves into the concept of risk and its implications in supply chains. It classifies different types of supply chain risks and explores the factors that contribute to supply chain vulnerability. This chapter also discusses the key principles of SCRM, its objectives, and the process involved.

Chapter 4 provides a comprehensive overview of supply chain event management (SCEM). It examines its goals, functions, benefits, and necessary components. The chapter analyzes different types of events in SCEM and highlights its application in various business contexts.

Chapter 5 delves into the world of supply chain management software, focusing specifically on SAP. It outlines the structure of SAP SCM and its key components. The chapter also examines the functions and benefits of SAP SCM.

Chapter 6 offers a detailed exploration of SAP Event Management. It provides a definitive explanation, traces its historical development, and defines key terms related to the technology. The chapter also outlines different usage modes, explores the system architecture of SAP EM, and analyzes its functions.

Chapter 7 presents a case study of SAP EM implementation at BASF. The chapter provides an overview of the company, details the initial situation, describes the scenario, and analyzes the challenges faced by the chemical industry. It offers a critical analysis of SAP EM's implementation and its effectiveness.

Chapter 8 focuses on the implementation of SAP EM at DELAVAL. It outlines the company, presents the initial situation, and explains the objectives of the implementation. The chapter analyzes the results and benefits achieved after the implementation. It also examines the challenges faced by the dairy industry and DELAVAL's customer-oriented goals.

Chapter 9 examines how SAP EM can be used to address the challenges faced by supply chains in the current business environment.

Keywords

The key terms and concepts explored in this thesis include supply chain risk management (SCRM), supply chain event management (SCEM), SAP Event Management (SAP EM), risk mitigation, supply chain visibility, business process analysis, case study, implementation analysis, and industry-specific applications.