Oracle Fusion SCM (Supply Chain Management) is a complete suite of products that is designed to manage the flow of materials and information within an organization. Oracle Fusion SCM includes modules for procurement, order management, inventory management, manufacturing, logistics, and much more.

This beginner’s tutorial will cover the basics of Oracle Fusion SCM:

Step 1: Understanding the Basics of Oracle Fusion SCM

Before diving into using Oracle Fusion SCM, it’s crucial to understand the basics. Oracle Fusion SCM helps in automating the business process related to supply chain management. Key functionalities include:

• Product Management: Management of product data and integration of it across the organization.
• Procurement: Handling procurement needs from self-service procurement to supplier portal and sourcing.
• Order Orchestration: Managing orders from all channels in a single system.
• Inventory and Cost Management: Real-time visibility into product inventory and costing.
• Manufacturing: Offering comprehensive manufacturing solutions.
• Logistics: Handling global logistics operations.

Step 2: Logging in and Understanding the Interface

Oracle Fusion SCM is typically accessed via a web browser. After logging in, you’ll see a dashboard or home screen. Spend some time familiarizing yourself with the layout, the navigation menu, and the different functionalities available.

Step 3: Setting Up the System

Before you can use Oracle Fusion SCM, it needs to be set up to match the requirements of your organization. This typically involves:

• Define Organization: Define your organization, including legal entities, business units, warehouses, etc.
• Define Roles and Users: Set up roles and users, assign them appropriate responsibilities and access rights.
• Define Suppliers and Customers: You’ll need to set up your suppliers and customers in the system.
• Define Items: Set up the items that your organization deals with.

Step 4: Getting to Know the Modules

Oracle Fusion SCM consists of several modules, each catering to different aspects of supply chain management. Understanding each module’s functionality and how they interact with each other is crucial. 

• Order Management: This module handles all aspects of order entry, including pricing, item substitution, availability, and shipping.
• Inventory Management: It helps to keep track of inventory levels, manage the movement of goods, and perform other inventory-related tasks.
• Procurement: This module helps with all procurement-related processes, from creating purchase orders to managing suppliers and monitoring procurement performance.
• Logistics: It helps in planning and executing the movement of goods, managing transportation, and monitoring logistics performance.

Step 5: Performing Basic Tasks

The exact tasks you’ll perform with Oracle Fusion SCM will depend on your role, but some common tasks include:

• Creating a Purchase Order: You can create a new purchase order in the Procurement module, add items to the order, specify the supplier, and then send the order.
• Managing Inventory: You can monitor inventory levels, perform inventory transactions, and manage stock replenishments in the Inventory Management module.
• Creating a Sales Order: You can create a new sales order, add items, specify the customer, and then process the order for shipping in the Order Management module.

Step 6: Reporting and Analytics

Oracle Fusion SCM provides comprehensive reporting and analytics capabilities. You can generate various types of reports to get insights into your supply chain operations and make data-driven decisions.