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SCENARIO EXPLORER Introduction

Product Catalog Management. SCENARIO EXPLORER Introduction. Close Introduction. The Scenario Explorer provides you with comprehensive information about the various aspects of a scenario. Use the navigation pane to learn more about the following:

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SCENARIO EXPLORER Introduction

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  1. ProductCatalog Management SCENARIO EXPLORERIntroduction Close Introduction • The Scenario Explorer provides you with comprehensive information about the various aspects of a scenario. Use the navigation pane to learn more about the following: • Scenario and Processes (details about the scenario, processes, and process steps – click here) • Business Areas (details about where in the system you perform specific tasks – click here) • Business Value(details about the major benefits of using the SAP Business ByDesign solution for the scenario – click here) • Scenario Flow(graphic depicting the entire scenario flow – click here) • The Scenario Explorer is highly interactive – you are able to focus on the topics you are most interested in, navigate to related documents (such as process demos), or display mouse-over information for specific elements. Basic Design Scenario Graphic Navigation Pane Content Area • Interactive Design • Use the navigation pane to select major topics • Click chevrons for process details • Click area icons to focus on specific areas • Use the Info buttons for more information Handling Service Slide 1Requests

  2. Product Catalog Management Scenario Overview Click process chevrons for details Authoring Product Catalog Publishing Product Catalog Scenario Description Scenario Explorer Scenario & Processes The Product Catalog Management business scenario allows your company to use catalogs to centrally manage non-stock materials that are required for use such as office materials, engineering sample materials, computer systems, or machines. The scenario is not for products to be held on stock since they can be procured directly for an account assignment. A catalog can be managed by buyers, who create their own internal catalogs and access external catalogs provided by suppliers using the open catalog interface (OCI). It also allows your company to specify the default suppliers and product categories for the catalogs. Published catalogs can be used in other procurement scenarios. Business Areas Business Value Scenario Flow The following business roles are involved in this scenario: Strategic Buyer

  3. Product Catalog Management Process Details: Initiating Demand Planning - Standard X Authoring Product Catalog Click process chevrons for details Publishing Product Catalog Define a product catalog Create a data file Import a catalog Edit a catalog Process Description Scenario Explorer Further Information The Authoring Product Catalog business process enables you as a buyer to use product catalogs to effectively communicate product information about non-stock materials and services as well as to manage the structure and content of all catalogs. It is also possible to check the quality of the catalog content to ensure that all information is correct and up-to-date. You can also optionally link to external supplier-managed catalogs that are not involved in your authoring process. Scenario & Processes Performed by Strategic Buyer Business Areas Business Value In the Work Center Product Portfolio Scenario Flow

  4. Product Catalog Management Process Details: Publishing Product Catalog - Standard X Publishing Product Catalog Click process chevrons for details Authoring Product Catalog Define a catalog default Publish a catalog Make a catalog available for search Process Description Scenario Explorer Further Information The Publishing Product Catalog business scenario allows you to publish your catalog for use within the purchasing process once the catalog authoring process has been completed, and the content is correct. The catalog is then available for the target groups, who can then request products. Scenario & Processes Performed by Strategic Buyer Business Areas Business Value In the Work Center Product Portfolio Scenario Flow

  5. Product Catalog Management Business Areas Click area pictograms for details Authoring Product Catalog Publishing Product Catalog Business Areas Scenario Explorer Business Area Description • Build and maintain a comprehensive portfolio of supplier and product information, which serves as a central base for all your supplier-related information. The SAP Business ByDesign solution enables you to automate many of your sourcing activities, so employees can concentrate on finding the best suppliers – and the best prices. You can also use the software to: • Find, negotiate, and document the best sources of supply and manage the complete contract lifecycle • Track and monitor the performance of your suppliers and leverage the solution’s reporting functionality to identify the top performers • Gain pricing advantages through quantity discounts by bundling several purchase request automatically into a single order Sourcing Scenario & Processes Business Areas Business Value Scenario Flow

  6. Product Catalog Management Business Value Define Import Publish Create New Product Catalog Update Existing Catalog Create Own Data File Receive Supplier Data File Import Catalog Data Publish Catalog Search Catalog Overview Scenario Explorer Key Benefits • Provides faster access to product information and make a large number of products available to users • Supports self services and empowering employees to make smarter purchases • Increases automation in purchasing, including setting catalog defaults for frequently purchased items • Reduces workload for professional buyers, since employees can browse the catalogs themselves • Enables the professional buyers to define company-wide sources of supply and ensures that employees stick to the defined sources of supply • Helps to lower prices with a higher purchasing volume • Enhances catalog content with elements such as pictures and technical documents that make it easy to quickly identify the right product This scenario allows midsize companies to leverage standardized supplier data that can be used in product catalogs. It enables you to become more efficient by using products from authorized product catalogs. SAP Business ByDesign helps you to efficiently manage your product catalag throughout the entire cycle - from setting up catalogs with your own or your supplier’s data, through to publishing them and using them in purchase orders, shopping carts, quotation requests, or goods and service receipts. Scenario & Processes Business Areas Business Value Scenario Flow

  7. Product Catalog Management Scenario Flow Variant: Default Product portfolio ProductCatalogAuthoring Product CatalogPublishing Scenario Explorer Scenario & Processes Business Areas Business Value Scenario Flow Legend & Variants Process mainly driven by the user Work center in which process is performed Work center Business document flow

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