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SAP Business One for Automotive Industry

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Efficient supply chain for OEMs in the automotive industry

According to the KPMG Global Automotive Executive Survey, nearly four-fifths of automotive industry decision-makers identify the growing adoption of IT platforms and the standardization of software modules as key market trends. As a result, mid-sized OEMs are seeking an ERP system that is efficient, agile, and capable of addressing the sector’s evolving demands while strengthening supply chain management (SCM) with greater operational control.

From manufacturing, sales, and shipping to purchasing, goods receipt, and communications management, the need for centralized, transparent, and fully integrated SCM across every process and data format in the automotive industry continues to grow. The KPMG study also reveals that almost 90 percent of automotive suppliers plan to increase their investments in module and platform strategies.

One solution for all applications

SAP Business One is enhanced to address the specific operational requirements of automotive manufacturers. The solution supports the full range of logistics-driven business processes that automotive suppliers rely on every day, from complex bills of materials and production routing in manufacturing to sales and procurement logistics with framework agreements, scheduling, and progress monitoring.

The system also integrates essential industry functions such as EDI, shipping labels, container management, and consignment warehouse processes. With these capabilities in one industry-specific ERP solution, automotive businesses can manage daily operations with greater efficiency, accuracy, and control.

Functional Overview

The solution provides a comprehensive set of functions designed specifically for automotive supply chain and logistics processes, helping businesses manage communication standards, delivery workflows, container handling, and documentation requirements with greater efficiency.

  • BMW – VDA 4933 (new delivery notification)
  • VW – VDA 4987 (new delivery note / transport data)
  • Container management
  • VW – NLK (New Logistics Concept)
  • Reservation of delivery notes and packages
  • Repetition and reversal processes
  • No runtime application required
  • No additional SAP or database licenses required
  • LAB, FAB, PAB, LST, ASN, RNG, and GUT for Odette, EDIFACT, and ANSI X.12
  • VDA 4984, 4985, and 4986 (LAB, FAB, PAB)
  • Progress figures calculation
  • Goods tag 4902 – KLT, GLT, GTL, TSB generator
  • Goods accompanying document VDA 4912
  • Forwarding order VDA 4922
  • Credit note processing
  • CORN and consignment handling
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Channels for SCM Automotive

SCM Automotive is not limited to a single industry and can be implemented by companies with in-house production, as well as by service providers specializing in finishing and logistics. The solution is designed primarily for small and medium-sized enterprises engaged in serial production and facing demanding logistics requirements.

Deliveries can be managed either manually or electronically through delivery schedules based on outline agreements. Within SAP Business One, these processes are fully mapped through progress numbers, material and production releases, container management, demand planning, and partial deliveries, with complete integration into material management processes, ERP modules, and reporting tools.

APLIKO SCM structures the logistics cycle across the following sectors and their respective operational contexts within diverse industrial application areas:

  • Automotive suppliers (Tier 0.5 and 1)
  • Lower-tier automotive suppliers (Tier 2, Tier 3)
  • Manufacturers of trailers / superstructures
  • All other supply chain industries (see SCM Industry)

Advantages of the Solution

The solution is designed to meet the operational and compliance demands of automotive businesses by connecting supply chain processes, industry-specific standards, and ERP functionality within one reliable platform.

  • Clear visibility across the entire supply chain, from suppliers to customers, including forecasts, delivery schedules and call-offs, MRP, MRP II, production, container management, goods tags with the required barcode version, loading lists, and deliveries
  • Support for and secure exchange of all common business processes used by automotive manufacturers based on VDA, Odette, EDIFACT, and ANSI X.12 standards, with additional support for specialized EANCOM processes
  • Reliable mapping of customer requirements and implementation of various logistics concepts used in the automotive industry, such as TSB and NLK
  • Functional ISO compliance through quality assurance across the entire supply chain
  • Comprehensive documentation covering versions, revisions, drawings, batch numbers, and serial numbers
  • Simple integration of subsystems such as CAD/PLM, machines (PLC), cutting optimization tools, and related systems
  • High-performance ERP software designed for small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Fast and cost-efficient implementation
  • Global availability and support
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We also provide features for Extended production (PPS)

In addition to supply chain capabilities, we also provide advanced features for Extended Production (PPS). Designed for small and medium-sized enterprises using SAP Business One, these production planning and control extensions offer greater visibility, flexibility, and precision across the manufacturing process. By supporting Industry 4.0 strategies and aligning closely with the customer’s actual production environment, the solution enables businesses to plan, manage, and optimize operations with exactly the level of control they need—no more and no less.

These PPS extensions are built to strengthen production planning, control, and execution while maintaining operational efficiency and adaptability. The primary focus remains on the customer’s production process, ensuring a practical and scalable approach to modern manufacturing management.

Performance Features

  • Production processing
  • Capacity planning
  • Pre-calculation
  • Post-calculation
  • External processing
  • Quality assurance
  • Industry 4.0 enablement
  • Version control
  • Batch tracking
  • MRP I / II strategies
  • Operating data entry
  • Staff time recording
  • Fine planning (Gantt diagram)
  • Product configurator
  • Project management
  • Maintenance and service
  • Web and mobile solutions
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAP Business One for Automotive Industry?

SAP Business One for Automotive Industry is an industry-specific ERP solution that extends the core capabilities of SAP Business One to support automotive supply chain, logistics, production planning, EDI communication, and compliance requirements.
Ingold Solutions, together with APLIKO, delivers a specialized ERP and supply chain solution tailored to automotive manufacturers and suppliers. The solution helps manage critical processes in one integrated digital environment, improving operational control and efficiency.

The solution is primarily designed for small and medium-sized enterprises involved in serial production, including automotive suppliers, lower-tier suppliers, trailer and superstructure manufacturers, and other supply chain-driven industries with demanding logistics requirements.

The solution supports manufacturing, sales, shipping, purchasing, goods receipt, communications management, delivery schedules, container management, demand planning, partial deliveries, and reporting, all within one centralized system.
Yes. The system supports major automotive communication and logistics standards such as VDA, Odette, EDIFACT, and ANSI X.12. It also includes specific functions like BMW VDA 4933, VW VDA 4987, VDA 4984, 4985, 4986, and related documentation processes.
Yes. The solution is designed to help businesses comply with OEM requirements by supporting structured logistics concepts, quality assurance, documentation, delivery processes, and industry-standard communication formats.
Key advantages include complete supply chain visibility, support for common automotive business processes, reliable mapping of customer requirements, ISO-oriented quality assurance, detailed documentation control, subsystem integration, fast implementation, and global support.
No. According to the content, no additional SAP or database licenses are required, and no runtime application is needed for the listed functional capabilities.
In addition to SCM functions, the solution offers Extended Production (PPS) features such as capacity planning, pre- and post-calculation, external processing, quality assurance, Industry 4.0 enablement, version control, batch tracking, fine planning, product configuration, project management, and maintenance support.
Automotive companies should choose Ingold Solutions because it offers a scalable, cost-efficient, and industry-focused ERP solution that combines SAP Business One expertise with automotive-specific SCM and production capabilities, helping businesses improve transparency, efficiency, and response times.

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