Unlocking Supply Chain Visibility with Intelligent Insights for SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace

In today’s fast-paced global supply chain, real-time visibility and predictive analytics are crucial for businesses striving to maintain efficiency and mitigate risks. SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace (SAP BN GTT) offers comprehensive tracking capabilities, but companies looking to maximize their data insights can benefit from the Intelligent Insights Add-on. This powerful extension enhances decision-making by providing advanced reporting and visualization capabilities.

Understanding the Intelligent Insights Add-On

The Intelligent Insights Add-on for SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace transforms raw tracking data into actionable intelligence. By leveraging advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, companies can optimize logistics, reduce disruptions, and improve customer satisfaction. It enables businesses to:

• Gain end-to-end shipment visibility with predictive estimated arrival times.
• Identify and address delays or disruptions before they impact the supply chain.
• Optimize resource allocation and reduce operational costs.
• Make data-driven decisions using advanced visualization tools.

Comprehensive Reporting Capabilities with Standard Dashboards

As part of the Intelligent Insights Add-on, SAP provides an array of pre-configured reporting dashboards that offer clear, real-time analytics for supply chain management. These dashboards are designed to provide deep visibility into logistics operations, ensuring stakeholders have the necessary information to make informed decisions. Key dashboards include:

1. Shipment Overview Dashboard

This dashboard offers a holistic view of all active shipments, providing real-time status updates, estimated arrival times, and deviations from planned schedules. Businesses can drill down into individual shipments to investigate delays or route changes.

2. Exception Management Dashboard

Designed to help businesses proactively manage disruptions, this dashboard highlights shipment exceptions such as delays, temperature breaches, damaged goods, or route deviations. It provides alerts and actionable insights to mitigate risks and ensure quick resolution.

3. On-Time Performance Dashboard

This dashboard tracks delivery performance against planned schedules, helping organizations analyse trends, identify recurring issues, and work towards improving logistics efficiency.

4. Carrier Performance Dashboard

A critical tool for vendor management, this dashboard provides a detailed breakdown of carrier performance, tracking key metrics such as on-time delivery rates, transit times, and deviations. It helps businesses evaluate carrier efficiency and make data-driven decisions for future contracts.

5. Lane Performance Dashboard

By analysing specific transportation lanes, this dashboard enables companies to identify bottlenecks, assess risk-prone routes, and optimize shipment paths. Organizations can leverage this data to refine supply chain planning and reduce unnecessary costs.

Setting Up Intelligent Insights for SAP BN GTT

To set up the Intelligent Insights Add-on in SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace, businesses must follow a series of configuration and enablement steps, ensuring seamless access to standard dashboards and analytics capabilities.

By following these setup steps, businesses can fully leverage Intelligent Insights for SAP BN GTT, unlocking enhanced visibility and actionable intelligence in their supply chain operations.

To integrate the Intelligent Insights Add-on, businesses need to follow a structured onboarding process:

1. Data Integration and Configuration

• Enable SAP Intelligent Insights add on entitlement on the same subaccount for SAP Business Network Global Track and Track on SAP BTP.
• Configure data ingestion from SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace to ensure seamless tracking data flow.

2. Enable Standard Reporting Dashboards

• Activate the pre-built dashboards in SAP Intelligent Insights.
• Configure user roles and permissions to allow controlled access to reporting features.

Conclusion:

Implementing and optimizing SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace with Intelligent Insights can be complex. ArchLynk, as a global leader in SAP digital supply chain solutions, can help organizations seamlessly onboard and maximize their investment in SAP Business Network. Our expertise includes:

• End-to-End Implementation: From initial setup to full-scale deployment, we ensure a smooth transition.
• Customization & Integration: Tailoring SAP BN GTT solutions to your specific logistics and business needs.
• Training & Change Management: Equipping teams with the knowledge to leverage Intelligent Insights effectively.

The Intelligent Insights Add-on for SAP Business Network Global Track and Trace is a game-changer for companies looking to enhance visibility, optimize logistics, and drive efficiency. With the right expertise and support from ArchLynk, businesses can navigate the complexities of SAP Business Network onboarding, ensuring they stay ahead in today’s competitive supply chain landscape.

Contact ArchLynk today to begin your transformation journey!