This book describes the potential for cooperation in supply networks as well as the use of SAP solutions in an inter-organizational context. The focus of attention lies on application from the fields of XML/EDI, Data Warehousing, Supply Chain Management, and Electronic Markets. In addition, five case studies from the automotive industry (Bosch, Goodyear, Schenker, Porsche and SupplyOn) give the reader a detailed view of how SAP solutions can be successfully put into practice. The second edition has been totally revised and updated according to the new releases of SAP software solutions and includes recent developments in the management of inter-organizational cooperation.