Book excerpt: Whether you’re a consultant who wants to familiarize yourself with materials management (MM) customization, or an end user interested in learning about MM business processes, this book is for you. You’ll gain a thorough understanding of the strategies and key processes for materials management, and learn how SAP ERP can be customized to support your business. Practical examples and dozens of timesaving tips are provided throughout to explain the why and how of configuring and customizing MM with SAP ERP Operations. Your Business Needs: Learn how MM fits into various business processes, including procurement, inventory management, invoicing, and more. Step-by-Step Configuration: Master the steps needed to customize key MM processes in SAP ERP Operations to meet specific business requirements. Easy-to-Follow Tips: Use the practical tips included throughout to apply proven, field-tested techniques to your own customization projects. Real-World Scenarios and Best Practices: Find numerous examples of how MM with SAP ERP Operations is applied to real-life business scenarios. Business Overview Diagrams: Understand the ins and outs of materials management through the practical diagrams included throughout.