What is the primary objective of SAP Responsible Design and Production?

SAP Responsible Design and Production is designed to promote sustainable product development and manufacturing, with a focus on circular economy principles. The correct answer is “Support circular economy strategies,” as this is the primary objective of the solution.

SAP documentation states: “SAP Responsible Design and Production helps companies design and produce products sustainably by supporting circular economy strategies. It enables organizations to optimize resource use, reduce waste, and integrate sustainability into product lifecycles.” This solution supports “tracking material flows, assessing environmental impacts, and ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations,” enabling companies to adopt practices like recycling and reuse. For example, it helps manufacturers “design products with end-of-life recycling in mind,” aligning with circular economy goals.

The incorrect options are unrelated to SAP Responsible Design and Production. Automating payroll processing is an HR function, typically handled by SAP SuccessFactors. Enhancing customer relationship management is a marketing function, not related to product design. Managing employee benefits is also an HR task. SAP Responsible Design and Production’s focus on sustainability, as part of SAP’s sustainability portfolio, confirms its role in supporting circular economy strategies.