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• SAP sustainability chief sees IT as net plus for environment

  Sophia Mendelsohn talks about SAP's ambitions to both set an example of sustainability and be an enabler of it with products such as the vendor's new emissions calculator. Continue Reading

• SAP innovation wing aims to shape future of ERP technology

  Self-learning AI and analytics that are smart enough to launch dashboards and alerts are among the research projects that could someday become SAP products. Continue Reading

• Compare SAP greenfield vs. brownfield approach for S/4HANA

  Here's an explanation of the key differences between SAP greenfield vs. brownfield, what a third, hybrid approach can do for an S/4HANA migration and questions to help you decide. Continue Reading

• How SAP tools could help you move to continuous accounting

  SAP tools like SAP Business Planning and Consolidation can help companies switch from periodic closing to continuous accounting and planning. Learn more about how it works. Continue Reading

• How can SAP's Financial Closing Cockpit streamline closing?

  SAP's Financial Closing Cockpit and its next-generation cloud iteration could help companies manage their closing more efficiently. Learn more about the applications' capabilities. Continue Reading

• Rise with SAP will continue to evolve in 2022

  Experts see Rise with SAP as a mixed bag. The program has the tools to provide a path to S/4HANA, but SAP still needs to show the value of an S/4HANA cloud migration.Continue Reading

• How can SAP IBP help address supply chain challenges?

  As supply chain issues continue to affect companies, SAP's Integrated Business Planning could help improve users' supply chain management. Learn how.Continue Reading

• Should SAP users move from APO to IBP?

  SAP is emphasizing its Integrated Business Planning product and moving its Advanced Planning and Optimization tools out of the spotlight. Learn whether users should transition to IBP.Continue Reading

• What's next for SAP HANA 1.0 users

  SAP HANA 1.0 is now out of mainstream maintenance. Here's how that pertains to an SAP HANA 2.0 upgrade and what happens if users don't make the move.Continue Reading

• How does SAP intend to support a circular economy?

  SAP's circular economy efforts include its new software Responsible Design and Production. Learn how it can help producers take responsibility for their environmental impact.Continue Reading

• Sapphire 2021: Unlocking an intelligent business community

  Supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic enabled SAP to rethink business networks. Now its strategy is to reduce friction so businesses can work together as a community.Continue Reading

• Strategic advice for SAP ECC customers in 2021

  In 2021, current SAP customers will need to make a decision on whether to stay with ECC, migrate to S/4HANA or consider alternatives. Here's what to consider.Continue Reading

• How to create digital transformation with an S/4HANA implementation

  Moving off SAP's ECC software gives organizations the opportunity for true digital transformation. Here are some tips business leaders and CIOs can use to prepare for the change.Continue Reading

• How is SAP Climate 21 meant to reduce CO2 emissions?

  SAP released program to help companies go green and achieve better sustainability. Here's a look at Climate 21 and its Product Carbon Footprint Analytics.Continue Reading

• What do SAP leadership changes signify for company strategy?

  SAP recently announced that Jennifer Morgan was no longer co-CEO and that Christian Klein would take the helm. Learn what that means for the company's strategy.Continue Reading

• How can SAP Data Custodian boost public cloud data control?

  Public cloud technology has evolved, but business leaders still worry about its ability to manage and protect their data. Learn how Data Custodian may help.Continue Reading

• How can Employee Central boost localized COVID-19 compliance?

  The SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Localization is one of the systems' core benefits. Now, SAP has released COVID-19 legal changes monitoring.Continue Reading

• Floating the possibilities of SAP S/4HANA Cloud migration

  When weighing the advantages of abandoning legacy ERP systems for SAP S/4HANA Cloud, factors include implementation and support costs, functionality, flexibility and security.Continue Reading

• SAP S/4HANA migration: Critical advice for moving off ECC

  With the end of SAP ECC support looming in 2027, organizations must make some tough decisions. Here's a look at your choices.Continue Reading

• 5 tips for a successful S/4HANA Cloud implementation

  Moving to S/4HANA public cloud can help you save on IT maintenance and simplify real-time analysis. Here's a look at what you can do to make the migration as successful as possible.Continue Reading

• SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration: 4 essential issues

  The ERP landscape is transforming and SAP customers in particular are dealing with decision overload related to ECC to S/4HANA migration. Here's some top advice.Continue Reading

• 7 best practices for using SuccessFactors Talent Management

  With tools to cover the employee journey, SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management has a wealth of functionality. Here's how to make sure you get the most out of it.Continue Reading

• King's Hawaiian bakes transformation into S/4HANA implementation

  King's Hawaiian's aging Sage ERP couldn't handle growth, so the company is implementing SAP S/4HANA, which will improve processes and open new markets.Continue Reading

• What are your S/4HANA supply chain software integration options?

  Starting with S/4HANA supply chain software and adding additional capabilities through components such as Ariba and C/4HANA can solve some of the thorniest supply chain issues.Continue Reading

• SAP users tell why they are building an intelligent enterprise

  Four SAP customers from a variety of industries explained why their companies are building intelligent enterprise systems. Reasons include responding to business and data growth.Continue Reading

• Deployment options -- SAP S/4HANA Cloud vs. on-premises vs. hybrid

  Are you confused about the implementation options of S/4HANA? If so, learn about the various choices and their associated pros and cons.Continue Reading

• Practical info on tap at SAP Sapphire Now 2018

  At Sapphire Now 2018, SAP needs to combine high-level conceptual information with practical examples of how its technology helps businesses solve real business problems.Continue Reading

• SAP partner program delivers applications for SMB market

  SAP partners are optimistic that a new program for qualifying their applications and making them available on the cloud will drive new business in the SMB market.Continue Reading

• What order-to-cash cycle controls in SAP ensure compliance?

  SAP Sales and Distribution, a component of SAP ECC, has a number of available functions to help create a better order-to-cash cycle. Here's a look at 10.Continue Reading

• What are the options for SAP Ariba integration with SAP ECC?

  Your company's current SAP ERP landscape is critical in choosing how to integrate Ariba and ERP Central Component. Here's a look at what you need and the three options you'll have.Continue Reading

• Why is the ASAP implementation methodology critical for ECC?

  Unlike the Agile approach of project management with its shorter timelines, the Waterfall approach of project management for SAP ECC takes a longer approach to ensure success.Continue Reading

• What ensures audit compliance in the procure-to-pay cycle in SAP?

  Creating certain business controls -- such as configuring payment tolerances and using source determination only -- in SAP ERP Central Component can help ensure audit compliance.Continue Reading

• What KPIs can assess demand-driven MRP when using SAP ERP?

  Setting up demand-driven metrics and using analytics to monitor them can provide benefits such as helping to reduce working capital commitments and improving service levels.Continue Reading

• Start preparing infrastructure now for SAP S/4HANA migration

  SAP has set 2025 as the date it will no longer support its Business Suite ERP system, and some infrastructure service providers believe customers should begin to plan now.Continue Reading

• What kitting process functionalities does SAP EWM offer?

  The kitting process can be triggered either from SAP ECC or SAP EWM in kit-to-stock and kit-to-order business scenarios, and reverse kitting is available in EWM. Here's a look.Continue Reading

• What inventory valuation methods does SAP's MM offer?

  Here's a look at five SAP inventory valuation reporting methods, how they can boost your inventory management efforts and why the financial account team should be involved.Continue Reading

• What inventory KPIs are available in SAP MRP Monitor?

  MRP Monitor fills the inventory reporting and analyses gap that exists in SAP ECC, with analyses that enable materials planning success. Here's a look.Continue Reading

• What core components are included in an SAP APO overview?

  SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization enables companies to better sense market demand, quickly react with timely supply, and meet and maintain higher service levels.Continue Reading

• What core components does the SAP ERP system include?

  The SAP ERP system -- also known as ECC -- is the foundation for many companies' ERP implementations. Here's a look at its core components and what each one does.Continue Reading

• How does ECC handle SAP Vendor Evaluation for services?

  In SAP ECC, Vendor Evaluation gives you an easy way to evaluate vendor performance for services such as equipment maintenance or building maintenance. Here's a look.Continue Reading

• Choose the implementation order of SAP SuccessFactors modules

  Once you have your core HR and talent management priorities straight, you can figure out which SuccessFactors modules will deliver on those goals. Here are some common scenarios.Continue Reading

• How can SAP CTM in SAP ATO improve supply chain management?

  Capable-to-Match is a subcomponent of SAP APO that enables better demand and supply controls by balancing production constraints, supplier lead time and transportation lead time.Continue Reading

• What are the inventory KPIs that can be measured in SAP ECC?

  Being able to measure inventory performance through regular monitoring provides the necessary visibility to improve them. Here's what you should know.Continue Reading

• How does intent-based navigation work in SAP Fiori Launchpad?

  Read these tips to understand the underlying architecture and programming rules for customizing the SAP Fiori Launchpad for specific users and their roles.Continue Reading

• What can a materials planner do to better manage inventory?

  Creating material groupings, assigning replenishment strategies and ensuring timely monitoring for changes are some important keys to effective materials planning.Continue Reading

• How does SAP Pool Asset Management improve the use of shared assets?

  The Pool Asset Management tool enables easier scheduling and cost allocation of resources that employees share, such as vehicles. Here's a look at how it works.Continue Reading

• Use Fiori Elements and smart controls for custom Fiori apps

  Fiori Elements can save development time and provide a consistent user experience across SAP Fiori apps, if you know a bit about what's under the hood.Continue Reading

• S/4HANA leads Sabre's digital business transformation

  Sabre Corp. selected SAP S/4HANA as the platform for changing the very nature of its business. Here are some lessons from the vice president who led the transition.Continue Reading

• What are key features in discrete manufacturing production type?

  Discrete manufacturers reap greater business benefits when they ensure planning, procurement, inventory, capacity and quality management are integral parts of their SAP ECC implementation.Continue Reading

• What business benefits does SAP S/4HANA Finance offer CFOs?

  SAP S/4HANA Finance's intuitive interface, coupled with real-time information, is answering the needs of enterprise CFOs. Here's a look at seven of its features.Continue Reading

• Implementing modern practices in an ABAP development shop

  You don't have to wait for SAP to provide modern tools for automated testing, continuous integration and other key processes. Try these five steps first.Continue Reading

• Is SAP NetWeaver 7.5 a new foundation for an old brand?

  SAP's venerable NetWeaver seems to be fading out of sight, but it forms the basis of the HANA Cloud Platform and a new version, SAP NetWeaver 7.5, indicates that it's here to stay.Continue Reading

• How can SAP Missing Parts improve the production planning process?

  The SAP Missing Parts Information System can help prevent production or maintenance disruptions by alerting planners to impending material or component shortages.Continue Reading

• What are the benefits of using SAP capacity requirements planning?

  An expert explains how companies can integrate SAP's capacity requirements planning functionality to optimize production when demand for products exceeds supply.Continue Reading

• What are the benefits of using Release Strategy in SAP MM?

  Making SAP MM's Release Strategy feature part of procurement processes can provide better business controls and reduce typical procurement headaches.Continue Reading

• How does SAP ERP forecasting help predict material consumption?

  To help you prepare realistic sales, production and procurement plans, try leveraging SAP ERP forecasting to calculate your materials needs.Continue Reading

• Create SuccessFactors Metadata Framework objects, rules with ease

  Looking at extending SuccessFactors software? Consultant Luke Marson lays out best practices for using the SuccessFactors Metadata Framework to make it happen.Continue Reading

• The business case for integrating Hadoop with SAP HANA

  Adobe tracks everything its users do and dumps the data into Hadoop. How did the company make the business case for integration with SAP HANA?Continue Reading

• Beer maker dishes on challenges, advantages of SAP BW on HANA

  Molson Coors' trek to running SAP BW on HANA began with a frustrated finance department.Continue Reading

• Attach documents to an SAP object without having to use SAP DMS

  With SAP Services for Object, users can attach information to an SAP object without using the SAP Document Management System, writes Jawad Akhtar.Continue Reading

• Five critical factors to integrating SAP SuccessFactors with SAP HCM

  There are five critical aspects to integrating SAP SuccessFactors with SAP HCM software or other technologies, writes HCM expert Luke Marson.Continue Reading

• Book excerpt: Production Planning and Control with SAP ERP

  Read a chapter from a book by Jawad Akhtar that provides a step-by-step approach to creating different production types in SAP ERP.Continue Reading

• SAP NLS app, new HANA updates changing the data management equation

  Developments including an SAP Near Line Storage application and new SAP HANA features are helping solve big data bottlenecks, writes Ethan Jewett.Continue Reading

• Tips for creating an SAP Business Blueprint for Solution Manager deployment

  In this second part on building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, expert Tony de Thomasis looks at creating a Business Blueprint.Continue Reading

• How SAP BW and HANA will merge over time -- and why it matters

  The differences between SAP HANA and Business Warehouse will melt away, says expert Ethan Jewett in this second of a two-part series.Continue Reading

• HANA or Business Warehouse? Choice depends on SAP data management needs

  Do companies need SAP Business Warehouse or HANA? It depends on SAP data management needs, says expert Ethan Jewett in this first of a two-part series.Continue Reading

• Asset accounting in SAP ERP Financials

  In this SAP Press book chapter, learn the basics of asset accounting in SAP ERP Financials, including implementation, integration, and configuration.Continue Reading

• Understanding master data types in SAP materials management

  In this SAP Press book chapter excerpt, find introductions to material master data and vendor master data types used in SAP materials management.Continue Reading

• Introduction to SAP ABAP internal tables

  In this SAP Press book chapter download, find an overview of SAP ABAP internal tables. Learn about the different ABAP table types available.Continue Reading

• Advanced ABAP operations with elementary data types

  In this book chapter excerpt, discover some ABAP advanced operations that can be performed using elementary data. You'll also learn how to use these features in your ABAP programs.Continue Reading

• SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade planning and strategy

  Designing an SAP upgrade stategy is critical to the success of your SAP ERP/ECC 6.0 upgrade project. Find out how to decide whether you want a technical upgrade, a functional upgrade or strategic upgrade, as well as how to measure the success of ...Continue Reading