Product Catalog Management Scenario Overview Click process chevrons for details Authoring Product Catalog Publishing Product Catalog Scenario Explorer Scenario Description Open Legend The Product Catalog Management business scenario allows your company to use catalogs to centrally manage non-stock materials that are required for use such as office materials, engineering sample materials, computer systems, or machines. The scenario is not for products to be held on stock since they can be procured directly for an account assignment. A catalog can be managed by buyers, who create their own internal catalogs and access external catalogs provided by suppliers using the open catalog interface (OCI). It also allows your company to specify the default suppliers and product categories for the catalogs. Published catalogs can be used in other procurement scenarios. Scenario/Processes Business Value Scenario Flow Further Information The following business roles are involved in this scenario: Strategic Buyer

Product Catalog Management Scenario Overview Click process chevrons for details Authoring Product Catalog Publishing Product Catalog Scenario Explorer Scenario Description Legend Open Legend Close Legend The Product Catalog Management business scenario allows your company to use catalogs to centrally manage non-stock materials that are required for use such as office materials, engineering sample materials, computer systems, or machines. The scenario is not for products to be held on stock since they can be procured directly for an account assignment. A catalog can be managed by buyers, who create their own internal catalogs and access external catalogs provided by suppliers using the open catalog interface (OCI). It also allows your company to specify the default suppliers and product categories for the catalogs. Published catalogs can be used in other procurement scenarios. Process mainly driven by the user Process mainly driven by the system Manual process not supported by the system Process that communicates with third-party software (mouse-over for details) Process with relevance to Financials Related scenario Info button with more information Scenario/Processes Business Value Scenario Flow Further Information The following business roles are involved in this scenario: Strategic Buyer <Role Name> <Role Name> <Role Name>

Product Catalog Management Process Details: Initiating Demand Planning - Standard Click process chevrons for details X Authoring Product Catalog Publishing Product Catalog Define a product catalog Create a data file Import a catalog Edit a catalog i i i i Scenario Explorer Process Description Further Information The Authoring Product Catalog business process enables you as a buyer to use product catalogs to effectively communicate product information about non-stock materials and services as well as to manage the structure and content of all catalogs. It is also possible to check the quality of the catalog content to ensure that all information is correct and up-to- date. You can also optionally link to external supplier-managed catalogs that are not involved in your authoring process. Scenario/Processes Performed by Strategic Buyer Business Value In the Work Center Product Portfolio Scenario Flow Further Information See also Catalogs Overview

Product Catalog Management Process Details: Publishing Product Catalog - Standard Click process chevrons for details Publishing Product Catalog X Authoring Product Catalog Publish a catalog Make a catalog available for search Define a catalog default i i i Scenario Explorer Process Description Further Information The Publishing Product Catalog business scenario allows you to publish your catalog for use within the purchasing process once the catalog authoring process has been completed, and the content is correct. The catalog is then available for the target groups, who can then request products. Scenario/Processes Performed by Strategic Buyer Business Value In the Work Center Product Portfolio Scenario Flow Further Information See also Catalogs Quick Guide Internal Catalog Processing

Product Catalog Management Business Value Define Import Publish Create New Product Catalog Update Existing Catalog Create Own Data File Receive Supplier Data File Import Catalog Data Publish Catalog Search Catalog Scenario Explorer Overview Key Benefits Provides faster access to product information and make a large number of products available to users Supports self services and empowering employees to make smarter purchases Increases automation in purchasing, including setting catalog defaults for frequently purchased items Reduces workload for professional buyers, since employees can browse the catalogs themselves Enables the professional buyers to define company-wide sources of supply and ensures that employees stick to the defined sources of supply Helps to lower prices with a higher purchasing volume Enhances catalog content with elements such as pictures and technical documents that make it easy to quickly identify the right product This scenario allows midsize companies to leverage standardized supplier data that can be used in product catalogs. It enables you to become more efficient by using products from authorized product catalogs. SAP Business ByDesign helps you to efficiently manage your product catalag throughout the entire cycle - from setting up catalogs with your own or your supplier’s data, through to publishing them and using them in purchase orders, shopping carts, quotation requests, or goods and service receipts. Scenario/Processes Business Value Scenario Flow Further Information

Product Catalog Management Scenario Flow Variant: Default portfolio Product Catalog Authoring Product Catalog Publishing Scenario Explorer Scenario/Processes Business Value Scenario Flow Legend Further Information Process mainly driven by the user Work center in which process is performed Work Center Business document flow

Product Catalog Management Further Information Scenario Explorer Do you want to try it out? Do you need more information? Do you want to discuss with others? Self-Enablement Systems If you want to try out the business scenario, click here.* More Details SAP provides a complete product documentation, covering all aspects of the business scenario. For more details, click here. Forum Get in touch with experts to discuss your specific requirements. To enter the community, click here.* Scenario/Processes Business Value Scenario Flow V WIKI In addition to the product documentation, SAP provides Wikis that describe additional aspects of SAP Business ByDesign. To access the WIKI, click here.* Further Information * Note that to access the links above you need to have a user in SAP Business Center. If you cannot access the page directly and if you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer®, please check http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890474.