Tasks and Duties
Task Objective
This task requires you to analyze the procurement strategy in an automotive supply chain environment using SAP MM concepts. You will simulate a scenario where you are responsible for improving the procurement process. The objective is to evaluate and propose strategic improvements for vendor selection, order processing, and inventory replenishment, specifically using SAP MM modules.
Expected Deliverables
- A comprehensive DOC file report (minimum 2000 words).
- A clearly outlined procurement strategy analysis, including current challenges and proposed improvements.
- Illustrations, flow diagrams, and process charts where relevant.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Conduct a detailed literature review on SAP MM procurement processes, using publicly available resources and case studies in the automotive sector.
- Map out the current procurement flow and identify bottlenecks with a focus on vendor evaluation, purchase order processing, and materials planning.
- Analyze identification of areas for process improvements and define actionable strategies based on SAP MM best practices.
- Draft a detailed explanation of each proposed strategy and illustrate how these strategies resolve identified inefficiencies.
- Compile your findings and recommendations in a DOC file with proper headings, sub-headings, diagrams, and references.
Evaluation Criteria
Your report will be evaluated based on the clarity of your analysis, depth of research, quality of proposed strategic improvements, overall structure and coherence of your DOC submission, and your effective application of SAP MM course concepts in the analysis.
Task Objective
This week, you are tasked with delving into the analysis and optimization of inventory management within an automotive supply chain. Using SAP MM module principles, your goal is to comprehend demand forecasting, safety stock calculations, and lead time management, and propose enhancements to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Expected Deliverables
- A detailed DOC file report containing sections on analysis, planning, and recommended inventory optimization strategies (at least 2000 words).
- Data flow diagrams and inventory management models created using available diagrammatic tools.
- A section dedicated to risk mitigation strategies related to inventory shortages or overstocks.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Review SAP MM functionalities related to inventory management, particularly focusing on system-based forecasting and stock management.
- Design a model simulating current inventory management challenges in an automotive supply chain. Utilize publicly available information to assess demand uncertainties.
- Analyze inventory performance metrics and propose strategies using safety stock and reorder point calculations.
- Explain additional process improvements such as material master data management and reporting functionalities on SAP MM.
- Compile your findings in a structured DOC file, providing comprehensive insight and actionable strategies backed by diagrams and charts.
Evaluation Criteria
The submission will be assessed based on the depth of analytical work, clarity in proposed models and strategies, effective integration of SAP MM course concepts, document structure and presentation, and the overall feasibility of the recommended solutions.
Task Objective
This assignment challenges you to explore and evaluate supplier relationships and contract management within the context of the automotive industry using SAP MM. You will simulate a critical review of vendor performance, contract negotiation terms, and risk management in supplier partnerships.
Expected Deliverables
- A DOC file report (minimum 2000 words) analyzing supplier relationship management strategies.
- Case studies and examples of supplier evaluation criteria.
- Flowcharts and diagrams illustrating supplier selection, contract approval processes, and performance benchmarking.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Research available literature and SAP MM functionalities that relate to supplier relationship management, emphasizing evaluation metrics and performance monitoring.
- Outline the supplier onboarding process, performance measurement, and periodic contract review cycles.
- Develop a simulated supplier scorecard, detailing critical parameters such as delivery timeliness, quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
- Assess risks associated with poor supplier performance and propose detailed mitigation strategies anchored in SAP’s materials management processes.
- Draft a comprehensive DOC report, integrating theoretical insights with practical proposals and reference diagrams that clearly depict the processes and evaluation criteria.
Evaluation Criteria
Your evaluation will focus on the logical structure of your analysis, robustness of the scorecard, quality of risk management strategies, clarity in documentation, and the integration of SAP MM principles into the proposed supplier management framework.
Task Objective
This task centers on the planning and optimization of logistics and distribution in the automotive supply chain while integrating SAP MM capabilities. Your aim is to evaluate current logistics strategies and propose innovative solutions that can streamline transportation, warehousing, and distribution management.
Expected Deliverables
- A comprehensive DOC file report (at least 2000 words) detailing your analysis and proposed logistics improvements using SAP MM insights.
- Diagrams and flowcharts that depict logistics processes and distribution strategies.
- A discussion of potential cost savings and efficiency improvements.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Investigate the SAP MM module’s functionalities that support logistics planning, transportation, and warehouse management.
- Conduct a theoretical assessment of an automotive supply chain’s current logistics operations using publicly available data.
- Identify critical inefficiencies and develop strategies to optimize transportation routes, warehouse management, and distribution networks.
- Prepare detailed process diagrams and flowcharts that illustrate both the existing challenges and the proposed improvements.
- Document your findings in a well-structured DOC file, ensuring that every section is clearly defined and backed by SAP MM application insights.
Evaluation Criteria
The submitted report will be evaluated based on the clarity and depth of the logistics analysis, the practicality and innovativeness of the proposed improvements, effective use of SAP MM concepts, the quality and clarity of the process diagrams, and overall document organization.
Task Objective
This task invites you to perform a thorough risk assessment and performance evaluation of an automotive supply chain with focus on SAP MM processes. You will assess potential risks—ranging from supplier disruptions to inventory mismanagement—and propose performance evaluation metrics to monitor and mitigate these risks effectively.
Expected Deliverables
- A detailed DOC file report (minimum 2000 words) that includes your risk assessment, performance evaluation framework, and improvement strategies.
- Risk matrices, performance scorecards, and detailed process diagrams.
- An action plan highlighting short-term and long-term strategies to address identified risks.
Key Steps to Complete the Task
- Begin with a comprehensive review of the SAP MM module relating to risk management, quality control, and performance measurement in supply chains.
- Identify and analyze key risk factors inherent in the automotive supply chain, using theoretical scenarios and publicly available data.
- Develop performance metrics and a risk evaluation framework that incorporates SAP MM guidelines.
- Create risk matrices and a detailed action plan addressing both immediate and systemic risks.
- Compile your analysis, recommendations, and diagrams into a well-organized DOC file report, ensuring clarity and depth in each section.
Evaluation Criteria
Your submission will be assessed based on the comprehensiveness and clarity of your risk assessment, the feasibility of your performance evaluation framework, effective integration of SAP MM course concepts, the quality of visual aids and diagrams, and overall document structure and presentation.