Dominik Mark Metzger

“With SAP Business Network for Logistics release 2511, SAP harmonizes freight execution tracking across SAP Business Network Freight Collaboration (FC) and SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace (GTT),” writes my colleague Corinna Kramer. “This article outlines the new, harmonized tracking experience and the role of the shared Web UI for manual event reporting – the ‘Manage Freight Execution’ app – which provides a consistent look for role-appropriate views by shippers and carriers, and ties events to a central tracking table accessible from both Freight Collaboration (FC) and Global Track and Trace (GTT).” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSM4YZZz #SAPBusinessNetwork #logistics #supplychain #procurement #assetcollaboration #artificialintelligence SAP Supply Chain Management

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ERP programs don’t fail because of technology – they fail because they lose sight of value. In private equity, speed and measurable results are what count. Together with Michael Harnisch, I explore this further in ManagerWISSEN, a special in Harvard Business manager 11/2025. This edition will also feature perspectives from Nicolas Monnier, Tobias Guenthoer, Carl-Magnus Hallberg, and Bala Narayanaswamy. 👉  Take an exclusive look online (in German):  https://lnkd.in/ebxjY-Cm #PrivateEquity #ERP #Innovation #BCG #SAP #EQT #Infosys #Stada

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Unlock the most comprehensive view of SAP salaries and hiring trends across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with Whitehall’s 2025 DACH SAP Salary Guide. Built on verified data and real-world insights, this guide is your go-to tool for navigating the competitive SAP talent market. Inside you'll find: - Salary benchmarks for key SAP roles, from consultants to programme directors - Regional breakdowns for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland - Contract and day rate insights by country and skillset - Predictions for the most in-demand SAP skills over the next 3-5 years With S/4HANA migrations accelerating and demand for German-speaking consultants rising, hiring the right talent has never been more critical. Whether expanding your team or reviewing compensation, this guide helps you hire smarter and plan with confidence. Download the DACH SAP Salary Guide today. https://lnkd.in/e_AnhCRB #SAP #S4HANA #WhitehallDACH #SalaryGuide

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Happy and proud to share that now also INOVIA Solutions, as an organization, is a Catena-X qualified Advisory Provider and we are part of the Catena-X Booster Program to get supply chain participants integrated into Catena-X. This is something very specific to a company, as business process and digital landscapes are different and the whole enterprise is impacted by technologies like Data Spaces and the associated Digital Twins. This also means you should not jump straight into the implementation of a Catena-X Certified Solution, but first identify and design how the new world of Data Spaces, Digital Twins and Digital Product Passport fit into you business strategy, enterprise architecture and digital landscape. The introduction of the Catena-X Booster Program shows that the creators and shapers for Catena-X and the X-Initiatives more generally understood that adoption does not only require digital solutions, but advisory around strategy and architecture. #SupplyChains #Industry40 #DigitalTwins #DataSpaces #EnterpriseArchitecture

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The SAP S/4HANA Transformation is at the Center of many customers - but what are the details for warehousing? Gunther Sanchez created a very interesting blog post to collect details on LE-WM, Stock room management, EWM on netweaver as well as on our stategy with regards to SAP S/4HANA EWM. We hope that helps you to plan your transformation in the warehousing space! https://lnkd.in/eV6bssd4

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The biggest risk in today's uncertain world? Not a bad outcome, but organizational paralysis.    Following our keynote at #SAPConnect, Professor Ulrike Malmendier and I discussed the antidote: making bold "no-regret moves." For any leader, the ultimate no-regret move is creating the utmost data transparency. This is the foundation that breaks down silos, empowering organizations to act with speed and turn uncertainty into an agility advantage. It provides the real-time visibility needed to guide an enterprise through turbulence with confidence, much like a pilot navigating from the cockpit.    It was a pleasure to dive deeper into this crucial topic. Thank you, Ulrike, for the sharp insights. See our full discussion below.

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Time for a mONDAY morning SAP fundamental! ☕ Ever wondered how SAP knows the difference between your factory in Hamburg and your distribution center in Frankfurt? Or how it keeps financial data for your French and German companies completely separate? The answer lies in the most critical foundation of any SAP system: the Enterprise Structure. Think of it as the digital blueprint or skeleton of your entire company. Before you can process a single sale or purchase a single screw, this framework must be built. It’s the map that tells the system how your business is organized. So, why is this blueprint so important? It’s the backbone for everything: 🔐 Data Control: It creates digital walls, ensuring financial data for one legal entity (Company Code) never mixes with another. 📊 Powerful Reporting: It allows you to get reports on performance at any level—from a specific Storage Location to an entire global Sales Organization. ⚙️ Process Flow: It defines the pathway for all your core business cycles, like Order-to-Cash or Procure-to-Pay. ✅ Compliance: It maps your legal entities, helping you meet financial and regulatory requirements effortlessly. A Quick "Who's Who" of the Key Players:  🏢 Company Code (Société): The big boss. Your independent legal entity, where the main financial statements live. (e.g., `1000`)  🏭 Plant (Division): The heart of logistics. Where you produce goods, store inventory, or distribute products. (e.g., `1000` - Production, `1100` - Distribution)  📈 Sales Organization (Org. commerciale): The revenue engine. Responsible for selling and distributing your products. (e.g., `1000` - National, `1100` - Export)  📦 Storage Location (Magasin): The specific shelf in the warehouse. The most granular level of inventory management. (e.g., `1020` - Workshop, `1130` - Shipping) See it in Action: A Simple Sales Order A customer places an order. The Enterprise Structure makes it happen: 1. The Sales Organization (`1100`) for export sales takes the order. 2. It’s fulfilled by the Plant (`1100`) designated as the distribution center. 3. The goods are picked from a specific Storage Location (`1130`) within that plant. 4. Finally, the package leaves from a dedicated Shipping Point (`1100`). Every step is guided by this pre-defined structure. Getting it right from the start is the key to a successful implementation. --- For the experienced SAP consultants and architects out there: What's the most common mistake you've seen companies make when designing their Enterprise Structure? Share your wisdom in the comments! 👇 #SAP #S4HANA #EnterpriseStructure #SAPFICO #SAPSD #SAPMM #ERP #DigitalTransformation #SAPImplementation #Consulting

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