This document provides an overview and agenda for a training course on SAP Transportation Management (TM). The trainer has 10 years of experience implementing SAP solutions including TM for various industries. The course benefits include gaining SAP and TM certification, real-world business examples, and access to a TM system for hands-on practice. The current TM market remains fragmented, but SAP is focusing on renewing and advancing their TM product to provide more end-to-end transportation functionality and target multiple business models. The future market for TM solutions and experienced practitioners is expected to grow.
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Trainer Profile
• Ten years of SAP consulting experience
– Diverse industries: Financial Services, Pharma, Construction, Automotive,
Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Chemicals
– Diverse geographies: US, Europe, Asia Pacific
– Employers & Clients include IBM, Deloitte, SAP, Wipro, PwC, Dr. Reddy’s, TATA,
Hindware, Caterpillar, etc.
• SAP Transportation, Sales & Distribution, Materials Management, Logistics
Execution, Inventory & Warehouse Management with in-depth technical
knowledge
• SAP certified
– Sales & Distribution
– Transportation Management 9.0
• MBA from IIM Bangalore, B.Tech from J.N.T.U Hyderabad
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Course Benefits
• SAP Knowledge – TM solution hands-on and in-depth
• SAP Certification – Concepts useful for TM certification
• Business Knowledge – Real time examples of business processes,
requirements, solutions, etc.
• Consulting Experience – Typical client & project situations and how to apply
consulting skills & grow as a consulting professional
• Job Interviews – Understand what employers & clients need and align your
approach and thinking accordingly
• Course Material – Comprehensive course material in addition to
presentations on all TM topics
• Server Access – Access to TM system for hands-on practice
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Current & Future Outlook
• Market for TM Solutions has been traditionally fragmented – multiple
providers, narrowly defined solutions, niche products
• End to end transportation features – Order Management, Planning &
Optimization, Charge Calculation, Execution, Settlement, Track & Trace,
Strategic Freight Procurement, Carrier Collaboration, etc.
• Renewed Focus from SAP
• Rapid recent evolution from 8.0 to 9.2 and beyond
• Targeting multiple business models – shipper, LSP & carriers
• Current Market – 40 ramp up customers for TM 9.1, handful of
knowledgeable practitioners
• Future Market – Numerous TM opportunities, attractive billing rates for
contractors, practitioners specializing in specific TM areas