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Classification, product groups and articles

The SC-Manager maps a wide range of classification criteria and helps you to segment your suppliers appropriately. It supports product group management and article management.

Classification:

  • Classes via algorithms, manual entry or ERP system
  • Classifications from key figures and evaluations
  • Manual entry option for strategic classes
  • Classifications can be adjusted independently by key users
  • Dashboards visualise the classifications

Product groups:

The SC-Manager provides a complete overview and management of your product groups and their detailed data

  • Overview with allocation of articles, suppliers and orders
  • Key figures per product group and delivery statistics
  • Traffic light system with trend displays
  • Documents, certificates per product group
  • Automatic validity monitoring of documents
  • Maintenance of product group strategies and risk profiles
  • Detailed product group dashboards with drill-down

Articles:

The SC-Manager provides a complete overview and management of your product groups and their detailed data

  • Overview with allocation of articles, suppliers and orders
  • Key figures per product group and delivery statistics
  • Traffic light system with trend displays
  • Documents, certificates per product group
  • Automatic validity monitoring of documents
  • Maintenance of product group strategies and risk profiles
  • Detailed product group dashboards with drill-down

Supplier Classification, Product Category Management, and Item Management with SC-Manager

SC-Manager offers companies a comprehensive solution for supplier classification, product category management, and item management, bringing transparency and efficiency to supplier and purchasing processes. With intelligent tools for segmenting suppliers and items, it supports purchasing in the strategic management of the supply chain and optimal collaboration with suppliers.

Classification: Strategic supplier segmentation

SC-Manager allows for flexible and precise classification of suppliers based on strategic criteria. This is achieved through data-based algorithms or manual entry to effectively segment suppliers based on metrics and evaluations.

  • Classes via algorithms or ERP data: Automatic classification based on performance metrics or import from existing ERP systems.
  • Strategic classification: Key users can manually create and adjust strategic supplier classes to meet long-term needs.
  • Visualization: Detailed dashboards offer a clear representation of classifications, providing a quick overview of the supplier structure.

Product category management: Administration and analysis

SC-Manager provides a comprehensive overview of all the company's product categories and supports detailed management of the associated items, suppliers, and orders, optimizing strategic purchasing management.

  • Centralized product category overview: Assignment of items, suppliers, and orders to have all relevant information in one place.
  • Metrics and trends: Product category-related metrics and delivery statistics are transparently visualized on dashboards, while a traffic light system with trend indicators highlights potential risks.
  • Document management: Assignment and automatic monitoring of the validity of documents and certificates for each product category, increasing compliance and minimizing risks.
  • Product category strategies: Maintenance of product category strategies and risk profiles to improve control over purchasing processes.

Item management: Transparency and compliance

SC-Manager’s item management provides clarity over the entire inventory, storage locations, disposition parameters such as minimum stock levels, and item-related compliance. Companies can efficiently manage and analyze all information regarding their items.

  • Item overview: Transparent representation of inventories, storage locations, disposition parameters, and item-related information to maintain a clear overview.
  • Documents and certificates: Management of all item-related documents and certificates, including CBAM information and Reach & Roh certificates, to ensure compliance.
  • Metrics and KPIs: Comprehensive item-related metrics and KPIs provide valuable insights into inventory and delivery structures.
  • Traffic light system and dashboards: A traffic light system shows trends and deviations, while informative item dashboards provide deep insights into inventory development and compliance.

Conclusion: Efficiency and transparency in purchasing

SC-Manager supports companies in the strategic management of their supply chain with flexible classification tools, efficient product category management, and transparent item management. This way, companies always have control over their suppliers, product categories, and items—supported by automated processes and intelligent dashboards.

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