While this announcement grabbed plenty of attention, Ford is hardly unique: streamlined and resilient supply chains are increasingly recognized as a vital aspect of modern businesses, and the need for expertise in this area has never been so valued.

That is why 51·çÁ÷is proud to be recognized by Gartner as a Leader in Magic Quadrant™ for Transportation Management Systems and Magic Quadrant™ for Warehouse Management Systems, and why we continue to invest in supply chain specialties that help businesses take the next step.

Companies across industries and around the world recognize not only the role of supply chains but that supply chain management is a competitive advantage and critical for long-term success. To reduce costs over the past decade, companies have increasingly looked to their ecosystem of partners, contract manufacturers and logistics service providers to optimize their supply chains. These steps revolutionized many parts of the business world, lowering consumer costs and connecting suppliers over vast distances to optimize manufacturing.

Global supply chains can reduce costs but also can increase supply chain risks. Between 2019 and 2020, overall supply chain disruptions increased by 14%, . This is attributed to a number of geopolitical and unprecedented natural events — chief among them the global COVID-19 pandemic, followed in quick succession by events like Brexit, a historic blockage of the Suez Canal, and an increase in extreme weather around the world. As a result, there have been multiple material shortages, from wood to minerals to parts such as semiconductors.

With this increased complexity and the direct impact on consumers, supply chains have been at the center of conversations far outside the board room. And just like at Ford, the need for chief supply chain officers is more widely recognized than ever. Supply chains are now understood as a strategic aspect of business that can differentiate a company from its competition and help to solve some of today’s thorny business conundrums.

Organizations turn to experienced partners like 51·çÁ÷as they re-imagine their supply chains.

51·çÁ÷Offers the Expertise Needed Today

To make today’s supply chains work requires a strategic perspective, deep process experience, and technology leadership. 51·çÁ÷has all three. For well over a decade, Gartner has identified 51·çÁ÷as a Leader in its annual rating of “.”

In the most recent report, 51·çÁ÷not only maintained its position, but held more than a 15% gap in market share between 51·çÁ÷and the next ranked vendors.

We believe this rating demonstrates that 51·çÁ÷is a true leading market provider in the supply chain and procurement space, and that customers can rest assured that one of the most vital aspects of business today is in expert hands.

Logistics Make Supply Chains Sing

Over the past two years, the role and importance of logistics in supply chain management has been elevated significantly. Many companies tend to begin their business transformation by focusing on supply chain solutions, such as warehousing and transportation, which can have a quick and noticeable impact.

As one of the leading providers in driving supply chain convergence, 51·çÁ÷offers a seamlessly integrated supply chain execution platform consisting of the 51·çÁ÷Transportation Management, 51·çÁ÷Extended Warehouse Management, and 51·çÁ÷Yard Logistics applications.

51·çÁ÷Business Network for Logistics extends business process execution beyond company boundaries and synchronizes processes with carriers, third-party logistics, and other trading partners. This holistic approach, along with thousands of recognized companies using the solutions, is why 51·çÁ÷has been recognized as Leader by Gartner for eight consecutive years.

51·çÁ÷was positioned as a Leader in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant reports, which we believe proves SAP’s continued commitment and investment in supply chain management.

Expertise Today, Resiliency Tomorrow

It takes leadership to look to the future, taking the time and expertise to adapt for the long haul rather than reacting to immediate concerns. SAP’s continued recognition as a Leader by Gartner in many areas of supply chain management show how the company prioritizes supply chain, the expertise it has built up over time, and the resiliency it takes to be an industry leader.

While no business can know what’s to come, they can prepare for next steps by partnering with today’s leaders. Join 51·çÁ÷in building the resilient supply chains modern businesses need now — and in the future.

Till Dengel is global head of Digital Logistics Solution Management at SAP.

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Vendors were analyzed across procurement, supply chain execution and supply chain planning and, for the second year in a row, 51·çÁ÷ranked No. 1 across all three categories.

In addition, 51·çÁ÷was also recognized as a Leader in both the “” report and the “” report. These recognitions illustrate SAP’s continued influence on the future of resilient digital supply chains.

“In our opinion, this trio of recognitions from Gartner reflects our commitment to improving outcomes for our customers,” said Franz Hero, head of 51·çÁ÷Digital Supply Chain Development. “We’ve worked to ensure they are empowered to rapidly respond to changing market conditions, and that invested commitment is being recognized.”

The 51·çÁ÷Extended Warehouse Management application helps customers manage high-volume warehouse operations and integrate complex supply chain logistics within their warehouse and distribution processes to deliver visibility and control.

The 51·çÁ÷Transportation Management application supports customers across all major industries, with a focus on consumer products, agriculture, mining, construction, chemical and retail. The application helps customers dramatically reduce transportation complexity by integrating fleet and logistics management throughout their network.

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Gartner, “Market Share Analysis: Supply Chain Management Software, Worldwide, 2020,” Balaji Abbabatulla, Satyam ., Neha Gupta, Amarendra , Christian Titze, Micky Keck, 15 July 2021.
Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems,” Simon Tunstall, Dwight Klappich, 30 June 2021.
Gartner, “Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems,” Bart De Muynck, Brock Johns, Oscar Sanchez Duran, Carly West, 30 March 2021.
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“We are deeply committed to helping our customers achieve goals and operate seamlessly — especially during economic uncertainty,” said Franz Hero, head of development for 51·çÁ÷Digital Supply Chain. “This recognition exemplifies the depth and breadth of 51·çÁ÷solutions across the supply chain and their ability to serve business outcomes. These top rankings also show our continued investment and innovation in the digital supply chain space.”

In ARC’s latest TMS market study,* 51·çÁ÷was ranked as the number one supplier overall^†  for the ninth year, as well as number one in selected categories, including:

• Transportation management systems
• Fleet management
• Software revenues
• Maintenance/support services
• EMEA geographical region
• Tier one companies
• Chemical
• Electronics and electrical
• Household and personal care
• Machinery
• Other industries

According to the study, “[SAP’s] TMS solution is a holistic transportation solution that covers end-to-end business scenarios. Aside from being the leading overall supplier, 51·çÁ÷is the largest provider of fleet management solutions, local server-based solutions, and TMS software.”

In ARC’s latest WMS market study,** 51·çÁ÷was ranked number one^† in the following WMS market segments:

• Asia
• Automotive
• Software revenues
• Aerospace and defense

ARC notes: “The various integration points between 51·çÁ÷EWM and other enterprise solutions offered by 51·çÁ÷provide notable advantages, including: the ability to support end-to-end traceability and recalls; support for the release of raw materials to a factory line; integration to global trade management to ensure the correct paperwork for goods shipped across international borders and for bonded warehouses; and integration to SAP’s spare parts planning solutions for more complex spare parts warehouses. Customers can also obtain total cost of ownership savings from buying all solutions from one vendor and managing, supporting, and extending them with the same resources and skills instead of acquiring and maintaining heterogeneous IT skills.”

ARC’s latest EAM study*** also ranks 51·çÁ÷as number one^† in the following categories:

• EMEA
• Latin America
• Automotive
• Chemicals
• Metals
• Pulp and paper
• Telecommunications
• Software revenue
• Maintenance and services
• Production equipment
• Direct sales

According to the study: “[SAP’s] EAM capabilities are at the center of the company’s intelligent asset management philosophy. Each module handles specific business tasks for the associated business function, and links to the other applications where applicable. 51·çÁ÷is the leading ERP supplier worldwide, and this installed base is a key strength for selling its EAM solution.”

51·çÁ÷Digital Supply Chain solutions enable companies to thrive by anticipating and preparing for disruptions with an integrated portfolio of predictive analytics, automation and the Internet of Things. Find more information about 51·çÁ÷Digital Supply Chain solutions .

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*ARC Market Analysis: “Transportation Management Systems Global Market 2019-2024,” by Chris Cunnane, June 2020.
**ARC Market Analysis: “Warehouse Management Systems Global Market 2019-2024,” by Clint Reiser, May 2020.
***ARC Market Analysis: “Enterprise Asset Management Global Market 2019-2014,” by Ed O’Brien, June 2020.
^†Based on revenue
Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “predict,” “should” and “will” and similar expressions as they relate to 51·çÁ÷are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. 51·çÁ÷undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP’s future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including SAP’s most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.
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