DSC
SAP LBN - Logistics Business Network
Tomasz Pudelski
SAP Transportation (TM) Consultant
About the service
SAP LBN - Logistics Business Network
SAP Business Network for Logistics is a cloud platform connecting partners' systems into a single ecosystem. Digitalizing processes from request to freight settlement ensures transparency and lower costs.
Benefits
Service benefits
Faster time to market
Smooth partner onboarding
Lower operating costs
Automated data exchange
SAP LBN capabilities
Collaboration with carriers and partners: freight, documents, tracking
Freight and transport
- Digital freight offers - automatic selection of the best transport offers
- Slot scheduling - online dock time-slot booking
Documents and settlement
- Electronic waybill - digital exchange of key documents
- Settlement collaboration - electronic handling of invoices and disputes
- Dispute management - fast resolution of cost discrepancies
Network and integration
- Partner ecosystem - access to a global network of freight forwarders
- Full integration with SAP TM - direct connection to ERP processes
Multimodal and analytics
- Multimodal support - handling road and ocean transport
- Performance analysis - assessing the quality of your carriers' services
Implementation
We deliver SAP LBN implementation in stages - from analyzing partner collaboration processes, through configuration and system integration, to onboarding carriers and expanding the network. This approach reduces risk and quickly delivers operational value.
Analysis
We analyze logistics processes, partner collaboration and documents exchanged across the supply chain to define the implementation scope.
Configuration
We configure SAP LBN, define collaboration scenarios, document workflows and rules tailored to your organization.
Integration
We connect the platform with SAP systems, including TM and ERP, ensuring a consistent flow of cargo and document data.
Partner onboarding
We onboard carriers and freight forwarders to the network and test collaboration and document exchange on real orders.
Rollout
We extend SAP LBN to further processes and partners and support the development of collaboration across the network.
Digital Supply Chain
What is DSC?
Digital Supply Chain is an integrated ecosystem of processes, systems and technologies that enables intelligent planning, execution and real-time monitoring of the flow of materials, goods and data.
By leveraging solutions such as SAP S/4HANA, EWM, TM, IBP and integrations with automation, IoT and artificial intelligence, Digital Supply Chain enables companies to increase operational flexibility, respond faster to market changes and improve the efficiency of the entire supply chain - from planning through to delivery.
