SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE THROUGH INTEGRATED SAP PRODUCTION PLANNING – PROCUREMENT SYNCHRONIZATION

Abstract

Supply chain disruptions have intensified dramatically in recent years, exposing critical vulnerabilities in traditional procurement and production planning systems. Organizations increasingly recognize that isolated, siloed enterprise resource planning modules cannot adequately respond to volatile demand patterns, supplier uncertainties, and operational complexities. This research examines how integrated synchronization between SAP Production Planning (PP) and Procurement modules enhances supply chain resilience through improved visibility, coordinated decision-making, and adaptive responses to disruptions. Through a mixed-methods study involving implementation analysis at five manufacturing organizations and quantitative assessment of key performance indicators over 18 months, this research demonstrates that integrated SAP PP-Procurement synchronization reduces stockout incidents by 42%, decreases emergency procurement costs by 38%, and improves on-time delivery performance by 31% compared to traditional siloed approaches. The study develops a comprehensive integration framework encompassing master data harmonization, real-time information exchange, collaborative planning processes, and exception management protocols. Findings reveal that successful integration requires not only technical configuration but also organizational change management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous process refinement. The research identifies critical success factors including executive sponsorship, clear data governance, standardized workflows, and balanced automation with human oversight. This work contributes both a validated integration methodology for SAP PP-Procurement synchronization and empirical evidence of its impact on supply chain resilience, providing practical guidance for organizations seeking to strengthen their operational capabilities against disruptions.