Optimizing supply chains with the GIB Suite for SAP ECC 6.0

GIB Forecast

Optimized supply chain management starts with reliable sales planning

The GIB Forecast sales planning and forecasting tool is quick and easy to use. Reliable forecasting procedures facilitate rolling sales planning and allow you to focus on non-forecastable article and product groups. This allows you to optimize your planning in the long term. You also have the opportunity to implement your forecasting procedures promptly and thus increase your delivery capability and optimize your stocks.

Our service packages:

• Implementation and fine-tuning of GIB Forecast in the SAP system
• Optimization of sales planning through data-based forecasting models
• Integration of forecast data into operational planning and inventory control
• Development of forecast processes to increase the accuracy of forecasts
• Training courses and workshops on the effective use of GIB Forecast in day-to-day planning

Your benefit:

1. Specific forecast hierarchy
2. Individual forecast information
3. Automated outlier correction
4. Automated determination of the best forecast model
5. Simulation of various forecast models
6. Manual corrections
7. Improving the accuracy of forecasts

GIB Controlling

Control and optimize processes with intelligent key figures

GIB Controlling offers supply chain managers a powerful solution for the data-driven management of their supply chain. The focus is on the transparent analysis of logistics key figures, which enables a well-founded evaluation and optimization of inventories and processes. With the help of ABC and XYZ analyses, materials can be specifically classified and strategically managed. The range of coverage matrix shows excess or shortages at an early stage and supports demand-oriented planning. Simulations can be used to run through planning variants and evaluate their impact on delivery capability and storage costs. Dynamic MRP parameters and MRP profiles facilitate the maintenance of master data and ensure consistent settings. Flexible aggregation levels enable evaluations from the individual material to the overall view. Industry-specific sets of rules help to evaluate and control stocks automatically. Intuitive navigation quickly leads to relevant information and supports targeted decision-making. Thanks to full SAP integration, GIB Controlling is seamlessly integrated into existing systems, ensuring maximum efficiency without interface problems.

Our service packages:

• Analysis and visualization of logistics key figures with GIB Controlling
• Implementation of ABC/XYZ analyses for material classification
• Development of individual sets of rules for inventory valuation
• Optimization of range control and scheduling parameters
• Integration of GIB controlling in strategic supply chain decisions

Your benefit:

1. Quick-W into simple potential analysis
2. Material classification
3. Definition of disposition strategies
4. Evaluation of consequences and risks through simulation of scheduling parameters
5. Automatic updating of master data
6. Efficient, effective and sustainable portfolio optimization

GIB Operations

Handling day-to-day planning business with GIB Operations

GIB Operations is the central MRP cockpit for the operational management of the supply chain in SAP. With individually configurable user interfaces and selections, users always have an overview of requirements, stocks and production processes. The integrated MRP monitor detects critical situations such as missing parts at an early stage and enables rapid countermeasures to be taken. Safety and reorder levels are calculated automatically, while MRP parameters can be maintained dynamically using formulas. Dashboards visualize storage locations and material flows clearly and practically. The integration of adjacent modules from the GIB Suite extends the functionality and creates a holistic view of the supply chain. The maintenance of material master data is also simplified and made possible directly in the SAP system. Simulations help to run through various scenarios and make well-founded decisions. In this way, GIB Operations ensures maximum transparency, efficiency and certainty of action in day-to-day business – directly in SAP, without additional interfaces.

Our service packages:

• Process analysis and optimization of operational scheduling with GIB Operations
• Implementation and SAP customizing of the Dispocockpit for maximum transparency
• Introduction of disposition monitoring for early detection of bottlenecks
• Training and change management for the successful use of GIB Operations
• Integration of adjacent GIB modules for holistic supply chain management

Your benefit:

1. Fast alerting for daily tasks
2. Time-saving scheduling thanks to aggregated information
3. Cross-plant planning activities
4. Triggering MRP processes via just one cockpit (“Dispocockpit”, “Dispomonitor”)
5. Role-based work using an activity navigator

GIB Buying

Optimal order processing with GIB Buying

GIB Buying brings structure and efficiency to operational purchasing. The module enables intelligent order bundling in which minimum order quantities, transport volumes and delivery restrictions are automatically taken into account. Range-oriented procurement ensures that materials are ordered economically and in line with demand without unnecessary stock build-up. The automatic adjustment of order bundles ensures that changes to individual items are implemented consistently and in accordance with the rules. At the same time, GIB Buying optimizes the utilization of means of transport and thus reduces delivery and transport costs. Restriction-based procurement takes supplier agreements and logistical specifications into account, increasing planning reliability. Transparent material requirements planning provides all relevant information at a glance and supports fast, well-founded decisions.

Our service packages:

• Advice on the introduction and configuration of GIB Buying
• Process optimization in operational purchasing with GIB Buying
• Integration of GIB Buying into existing SAP system landscapes
• Training and enablement for purchasing teams in dealing with GIB Buying
• Analysis and optimization of order strategies including order bundling and coverage logic

Your benefit:

1. Overcoming supplier restrictions
2. Save costs through range-optimized order processing
3. Transport cost optimization
4. Optimization of load carriers
5. Increasing the ability to deliver
6. Create intelligent order bundling

GIB Planning

Plan capacities accurately with GIB Planning for production planning

Planning-relevant capacities usually belong to different production and responsibility areas. For this purpose, your production areas are divided into planning and information areas in GIB Planning.

GIB Planning provides you with a tabular planning board for optimum capacity and sequence planning for production, process and planned orders or for production scheduling in the series production environment. Using drag and drop, orders that have not yet been scheduled can be planned in a simulation mode and checked for feasibility in a graphical representation of the capacity situation before implementation. Necessary capacity adjustments, e.g. due to breakdowns, plant vacations or special shifts, can be implemented quickly and easily.

Traditional application functions in the areas of production, process and planned order processing are also integrated. This means that topics such as implementation, release and printing of planned orders, scheduling, feedback, exception reports, missing parts situation, global availability, COGI processing, etc. can be recognized, used and processed without any problems. Integration in SAP means that the data is always up-to-date and online.

Our service packages:

• Optimization of scheduling processes with GIB Planning
• Implementation and customizing of the module in SAP S/4HANA
• Analysis and improvement of demand planning and range management
• Development of disposition profiles and formulas for dynamic parameter maintenance
• Training courses and workshops on the efficient use of GIB Planning in day-to-day business

Your benefit:

1. Direct initiation of necessary measures in critical situations
2. Slot, rough, two-step planning
3. Capacitive sequence control
4. Adjustment of the set-up time
5. Multi-planning set
6. Eagle-eye Dashboard
7. GANTT diagram and visualization

GIB Vendor Managed Inventory

Conserving resources through intelligent supplier integration

GIB VMI enables an intelligent, digital connection of suppliers to the SAP system and thus creates the basis for modern, collaborative inventory management. In the VMI model, the supplier assumes responsibility for operational replenishment control based on actual consumption and current warehouse data. This significantly reduces the burden on material planning on the buyer’s side, while the supplier gains more transparency and flexibility in production and delivery planning. Deliveries are made according to demand, which leads to a reduction in stock levels, transportation costs and planning costs. At the same time, planning reliability and adherence to delivery dates are increased. GIB VMI offers a web front-end for simple communication and coordination between suppliers and customers, including alert and order monitors. Both sides benefit from greater security of supply, optimized batch sizes and lower administrative costs. The solution is fully integrated into SAP and supports both single and multi-sourcing scenarios for a lean, transparent and future-proof supply chain.

Our service packages:

• Introduction and implementation of GIB VMI
• Process design for VMI strategies
• Integration into existing supply chain structures
• Monitoring and KPI definition
• Change management and training

Your benefit:

1. Transfer of operational scheduling to the supplier
2. Save costs through range-optimized order processing as well as more responsibility and more room for manoeuvre for the supplier
3. Conversion to consumption-controlled replenishment