What is supplier back-end product in SAP SCM-ICH - Supply Network Collaboration?

SAP Term: supplier back-end product

• Component: SCM-ICH

• Component Name: Supply Network Collaboration

• Description: Product the supplier uses to execute shipping in the back-end system for SAP SAP SNC. A supplier distinguishes between planning-relevant products and supplier back-end products. The supplier uses the planning-relevant product for planning purposes, whereas the supplier back-end product represents the actual product being shipped. The supplier is not interested in product details such as weight and volume for forecasting and planning. The specific attributes such as weight and volume of the supplier back-end product have to be considered during shipment planning only. An example would be the special situation that a product has varying characteristics such as weight and volume, due to the season or during a promotion. The supplier must take this into consideration when shipping the product. In this case, the supplier creates for a product such as a tissue several supplier back-end products such as thick and thin tissues in the back-end s

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• Key Concepts: 
  Supplier back-end product is a component of SAP's Supply Chain Management - Inventory Collaboration Hub (SCM-ICH). It is a tool that enables suppliers to collaborate with their customers in order to manage their inventory and supply chain processes. It allows suppliers to view and manage their inventory, as well as track orders and shipments. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Supplier back-end product can be used by suppliers to view and manage their inventory, track orders and shipments, and collaborate with their customers. It also allows suppliers to access customer data, such as order history, delivery status, and payment information. Additionally, it provides suppliers with the ability to create and manage purchase orders, invoices, and other documents. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the supplier back-end product, it is important to ensure that all data is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all documents are properly formatted and that all customer information is kept secure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The supplier back-end product is part of SAP's SCM-ICH solution. Other components of this solution include the customer front-end product, the supplier front-end product, the inventory management system, and the supply chain analytics system. Additionally, SAP offers a range of other solutions for managing supply chains, such as the Supply Chain Execution suite.