Many purchasing teams still waste hours chasing supplier emails, comparing quotations in spreadsheets, and updating purchase data manually. I have seen this happen in companies that already use SAP MM.
One problem appears in almost every warehouse. A material runs out even though the planning team thought enough stock was available. I have seen this happen during busy production weeks when even a small delay stopped an entire manufacturing line.
Effective material management forms the crux of every successful organisation. It can be a manufacturer that sources raw materials, a retailer that manages inventory, or a pharmaceutical company that monitors its stock level.
