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Transport Management in SAP: Processes, Challenges & Best Practices
Transport logistics faces major challenges: supply chains are becoming more complex, customers expect ever-shorter delivery times, and companies must cope with rising transport costs. At the same time, the number of available transport service providers is growing. In this article, you will learn what modern transport management in SAP looks like, what role SAP systems play in managing transport processes, and how companies benefit from integrating their transport service providers.
CPSC eFiling 2026: Companies need to be aware of these new US import requirements now
Starting July 8, 2026, the process for importing consumer goods into the U.S. will change: New CPSC eFiling requirements stipulate that companies must no longer merely maintain compliance data but must actively submit it electronically. This has a direct impact on processes, systems, and data quality.
EU-Mexico Trade Agreement 2026: Opportunities businesses should seize now
Geopolitical conflicts, rising costs and dependence on individual markets are forcing many companies to redefine their sales markets and supply chains. Global supply chains are under pressure, and nearshoring is coming into focus. The modernised trade agreement between the EU and Mexico creates new opportunities. New markets are opening up for companies.
End of Support for SAP LE-TRA in 2030
With the transition to SAP S/4HANA, the SAP Logistics Execution – Transport (LE-TRA) module will no longer be supported. Although LE-TRA can still be used at present, its use is legally required to end on December 31, 2030. After that date, no further productive use will be permitted.
EU Deforestation Regulation postponed again: How to get your SAP transport and logistics processes ready for the end of 2026
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) has been the subject of debate for months. Now it's official: the mandatory application date has been postponed again. For companies, this does not mean the all-clear, but it does present a valuable opportunity to thoroughly prepare processes and IT systems now.
Seamless logistics in the SAP sales process: Why 3PL integration is crucial now
PEP lists are increasingly becoming the focus of regulatory authorities, and not just in the financial sector. PEP checks are also becoming increasingly important for SAP user companies with international business relationships or public sector clients. But what does this mean in concrete terms for compliance processes? And how can such audit obligations be efficiently integrated into SAP systems?
May we introduce? M.SmartLogistics Multi Carrier Sphere.
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.
ESG reporting in transport logistics - with EmissionTrack for M.SmartLogistics
It could hardly be clearer: This year's DSAG Annual Congress (15 - 17 October 2024 in Leipzig) has a special focus on reporting on sustainable corporate practices. The agenda1 covers topics such as ‘Sustainable Supply Chain Management’ and ‘Innovative Solutions for Emissions Reduction in SAP ERP and S/4HANA’. This focus underlines an important development in corporate management: sustainability is increasingly becoming a hard fact that needs to be reported and organised using figures. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting has now clearly become an issue that companies need to take seriously. What impact does this topic have on supply chain management in the context of 3PL logistics?
ESG reporting in 3PL logistics: how sustainability is finding its way into the hard facts of reporting
It could hardly be clearer: This year's DSAG Annual Congress (15 - 17 October 2024 in Leipzig) has a special focus on reporting on sustainable corporate practices. The agenda1 covers topics such as ‘Sustainable Supply Chain Management’ and ‘Innovative Solutions for Emissions Reduction in SAP ERP and S/4HANA’. This focus underlines an important development in corporate management: sustainability is increasingly becoming a hard fact that needs to be reported and organised using figures. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting has now clearly become an issue that companies need to take seriously. What impact does this topic have on supply chain management in the context of 3PL logistics?
Qualified loading: The advantages of an SAP-integrated solution
Qualified loading: The advantages of an SAP-integrated solution In outbound logistics, qualified loading is the starting point for the success of the entire delivery process. Incorrect loading can lead to late, incorrect or missing deliveries, which has a negative impact on customer satisfaction and operational logistics costs. If your shipping volume is high and different transport service providers are used, it is particularly important to control the loading process. SAP-integrated loading control helps to realise qualified loading without system and media discontinuity. How can it be implemented?