May we introduce? M.SmartLogistics Multi Carrier Sphere

The smart CEP integration in SAP TM for SAP S/4HANA AnyPremise

More and more companies are preparing for the migration to SAP S/4HANA and are planning their roadmap until 2027 - because from then on, SAP ERP will only be maintained to a limited extent. The focus is also shifting to outbound logistics, as support for the LE-TRA module (Logistics Execution - Transportation) has been discontinued. The logical successor: SAP Transportation Management (TM). SAP TM under S/4HANA impresses with its seamless integration and comprehensive range of functions, which offers companies with their own fleets in particular new opportunities to organise their transport processes more efficiently.

Mercoline brings a breath of fresh air with Multi Carrier Sphere for S/4HANA: A solution that complements the seamless integration of CEPs (courier, express and parcel services) as 3PL providers in SAP TM and rounds off the process experience with SAP TM.

Challenges in CEP integration in SAP

Collaboration with different logistics service providers brings flexibility, but also challenges. Without integrated solutions, media disruptions and inefficient processes arise. Manual recording of consignments, label printing and tracking increase the workload and susceptibility to errors. This is where Multi Carrier Sphere comes in, offering a fully SAP-integrated solution that automates all relevant CEP management processes in conjunction with SAP TM.

Multi Carrier Sphere: The solution for smart CEP integration in SAP TM

Mercoline's solution enables companies to integrate CEP service providers directly into their SAP TM processes and automate the entire transport handling process. Multi Carrier Sphere supports a large number of CEP service providers as well as special services such as shipment consolidation and the transmission of customs-relevant documents (e.g. paperless trade from DHL Express).

Key features at a glance:

  • Automated shipment registration: Shipping processes are automatically triggered and completed based on defined criteria - e.g. based on event handling in the TM freight unit.
  • Label and document printing: Fully integrated printing of shipping labels and accompanying freight documents, including the option to transfer export documents.
  • Tracking and monitoring: Consignments can be tracked seamlessly and status changes monitored in real time. In addition, comprehensive, cross-CEP monitoring makes it easy to keep track of all current and previous shipping processes.
  • Complete SAP integration: Multi Carrier Sphere is fully SAP-integrated and enables the processing of transport data from SAP TM - whether embedded or standalone.

Seamless SAP integration: Your outbound process - our solution

With Multi Carrier Sphere, you get a solution that firmly anchors and automates CEP integration in SAP TM. The flexible integration into various document chains and statuses allows you to optimise your shipping processes - without having to turn existing outbound processes upside down. Full compatibility with SAP TM ensures support for centralised documents such as freight units and freight orders.

Pure flexibility: Cloud and on-premise ready

Multi Carrier Sphere was developed to accompany companies on their S/4HANA journey and can therefore be used flexibly as an add-on for all current S/4HANA operating models. Thanks to this AnyPremise approach, Multi Carrier Sphere supports:

  • SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud Edition
  • SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud Edition
  • SAP S/4HANA OnPremise

Multi Carrier Sphere is also ready for use in the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). The solution is based entirely on the proven SAP Fiori technology: The intuitive user interface ensures a high level of user-friendliness, while the deep SAP process integration ensures maximum efficiency and transparency in CEP integration.

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M.SmartLogistics: Logistics On IT’s Way!

Multi Carrier Sphere rounds off the tried-and-tested M.SmartLogistics solutions for carrier integration, freight cost management and packaging and adds an important building block with CEP support for SAP TM in S/4HANA AnyPremise. Companies that use Multi Carrier Sphere benefit from a solution that not only automates their outbound processes, but also prepares them for the requirements of tomorrow.

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