Event

After-Sales Spare Parts Planning with SAP eSPP.

Insights into eSPP and how it can enable end-to-end after-sales planning.

June 23, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:45 PM | Tankturm, Heidelberg
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Discover the functionalities offered by the SAP planning tool eSPP and how integrated end-to-end spare parts planning across sales, service, and after-sales enables true transparency and better decisions. Learn how SAP solutions like eSPP seamlessly interact with TMS, EWM, and IBP to simplify processes, optimally plan parts inventories, and sustainably improve customer experiences.

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Highlights.

  • Introduction to SAP eSPP
  • Outlook on further upcoming eSPP functionalities in the roadmap
  • Fast enablement package for existing S/4HANA systems
Overview of eSPP functionalities and their application possibilities
Outlook on future possibilities and functions of eSPP
Deployment options for existing systems
Possible integration scenarios with other modules

Agenda.

12:00

Networking & Lunch
Arrival, networking, and initial exchange with experts and participants.

13:00

Welcome & Event Kick-off
  • Presentation of objectives
  • Overview of the day
  • Why eSPP is strategically important now
Beatrice Hulde | SAP
Markus Ly | Practice Director Planning, Westernacher Consulting

13:15

Introduction to SAP eSPP: Functions & Processes
  • Forecasting Models & Planning Processes
  • End-to-End presentation of a typical planning cycle
  • Forecast optimization, planning runs, inventory strategies
Frank Rohde | Senior Consultant Planning, Westernacher Consulting

14:00

Customer Reference: “Spare Parts Planning in Live Operations at GEA”
  • Initial situation & Pain Points
  • Project approach and Lessons Learned
  • Achieved results: Inventory, delivery capability, efficiency
  • Q&A

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14:30

Coffee Break

14:45

Fast Enablement Package: “SAP eSPP on your existing S/4HANA in record time”
  • Introduction to application possibilities
  • Deployment options for the Fast enablement package
Frank Rohde | Senior Consultant Planning, Westernacher Consulting

15:15

Exchange of Experiences & Lessons Learned

16:00

Coffee Break

16:15

Outlook SAP eSPP: Roadmap & Innovations
Outlook on new features and planned further developments.
SAP Product Expert

16:45

SAP eSPP in action with SAP IBP, SAP TM & SAP EWM
Live Demo on:
  • Integration of IBP as long-term forecast
  • Integration of alerts from TM into eSPP
  • Phase-out planning of spare parts
  • Dealing with unforeseen events
  • Transfer forecast data from eSPP to EWM
  • Dealing with demand uncertainties
Ute Messmer | Supply Chain Consultant – Business Unit Planning & Analytics, Westernacher Consulting
Raffael Murupa | SAP Junior Consultant eSPP/IBP, Westernacher Consulting

17:30

Summary & Key Takeaways
  • Key insights of the day
  • Practical recommendations for your own eSPP projects
  • Next steps & Support offerings
Markus Ly | Practice Director Planning, Westernacher Consulting

The experts.

Beatrice Hulde
Beatrice
Hulde
Beatrice has been in Supply Chain Planning at SAP for over 10 years. In her last role, she was the global Solution Owner for spare parts planning with eSPP and inventory optimization with SAP IBP. She is now a Business Development Manager focusing on tactical & strategic SC planning across all industries.
Business Development Lead Supply Chain Planning in Central and Eastern Europe, SAP
Frank Globisch
Frank
Globisch
Frank has over 25 years of experience leading, consulting, implementing, and developing supply chain processes and solutions worldwide, with more than half of that time focused on after-sales spare parts planning. He currently works in SAP’s Automotive business unit with numerous automotive customers on new innovations and solutions from the SAP portfolio.
Lead Service Parts Planning, Industry Business Unit Automotive, SAP SE
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Markus
Ly
Markus is an experienced and certified supply chain expert with a track record in healthcare, luxury goods, and jewelry. He possesses in-depth expertise in global sourcing, supply planning, and procurement. With additional strengths in production planning and master data management/control, Markus combines strategic insights with practical operational excellence. With a cross-industry perspective, he enables leaders to manage complexity and measurably increase supply chain performance.
Practice Director Planning, Westernacher Consulting
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Ute
Messmer
Ute has over 20 years of experience in designing and implementing SAP-driven supply chain processes. She has led numerous SAP IBP and Service Parts Management initiatives, achieving measurable improvements in planning performance. As an experienced test and training manager, she ensures smooth execution and strong user engagement in supply chain processes.
Supply Chain Consultant – Business Unit Planning & Analytics,
Westernacher Consulting
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Rafael
Murupa
Rafael brings a solid background in supply chain management and is an expert in SAP Service Parts Planning. After supporting clients in an automotive project, he is now implementing planning functions and drawing on his knowledge of SAP IBP. With combined experience in eSPP/SPP and IBP, he possesses valuable expertise in supply chain planning.
SAP Junior Consultant eSPP/IBP, Westernacher Consulting
Frank Rohde
Frank
Rohde
Frank is a results-oriented, experienced professional with a background in implementing integrated system solutions in supply chain management. His focus is on SPP/eSPP, and he has contributed to several projects in supply chain planning areas.
Solution Architect Spare Parts Planning,
Westernacher Consulting
At a glance.
June 23, 2026
12:00 PM – 5:45 PM

Tankturm Heidelberg Eppelheimer Straße 46,
69115 Heidelberg
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