All Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Articles

Reporting ERP Financials EhP3 - Map of Technical Objects - Online Version Presentation(PDF 425 KB)

This document lists the technical content objects (such as queries, InfoProviders, DataSources, etc.) delivered for Simplified Reporting Financials with SAP enhancement package 3 for SAP ERP 6.0. This document has been optimized for display purposes (not for printout).12 Nov 2007

Reporting ERP Financials EhP3 - Map of Technical Objects - Printout Version Presentation(PDF 486 KB)

This document lists the technical content objects (such as queries, InfoProviders, DataSources, etc.) delivered for Simplified Reporting Financials with SAP enhancement package 3 for SAP ERP 6.0. This document has been optimized for printout purposes (not for online display).12 Nov 2007

The Wolf Organization - Business Transformation Study Article(PDF 586 KB)

Learn how the Wolf Organization, a building supply wholesaler, built a virtual collaborative network - streamlining budgeting and forecasting processes.01 Nov 2007

The Renewed Finance Function - Extending Performance Management Beyond Finance Article(PDF 665 KB)

As CFOs and their finance organizations play a more strategic role in their organizations, they are inreasingly interacting with line managers to help them better understand how they can leverage financial metrics to improve overall company performance.01 Nov 2007

Wilson Tool: Going Lean with SAP Solutions at the World's Largest Independent Tooling Systems Manufacturer (SAP Customer Success Story) Article(PDF 126 KB)

Every day, Wilson Tool meets the growing global demands of customers with its strategic locations, worldwide network of sales engineers, and a highly trained sales desk supporting eight languages. Thus they implemented lean manufacturing solutions to meet rising global demand and competition.01 Nov 2007

Contract Lifecycle Management Article(PDF 311 KB)

Contracts are one of the most important documents in an enterprise. Contracts are used for many different purposes from procurement to sales to employment and real estate. Your company's contracts are significant to the daily operations, because they represent all the business relationships throughout the enterprise. The article is the first in a series of articles about contract lifecycle management. It explains the basics of the contract lifecycle management process and customer pain points. It also discusses implementation strategies, and it introduces SAP Contract Lifecycle Management (xCLM).08 Oct 2007

Start with the Why — Not the How — When You Upgrade to SAP ERP 6.0 Article(PDF 154 KB)

Taking the steps to determine precisely why you are upgrading to SAP ERP 6.0 is not a task to be taken lightly. Knowing exactly why you are upgrading establishes the long-term vision of ERP in your organization, and the resulting business case and roadmap are essential to maximizing your ERP investment. This article was published in the (Oct, Nov, Dec 2007) issue of SAP Insider and appears here with permission of the publisher, WIS, www.WISpubs.com.01 Oct 2007

Turn the Internet into a Strategic Sales and Interaction Channel Article(PDF 213 KB)

With the emergence of the Internet, the business environment has changed for many organizations and will change to an even greater extent in the future. What had started with a few innovative companies has become a fertile ground to attract and serve customers across all industries. There's no way around it: in an increasingly dynamic and global environment, the Web has become an important source of competitive differentiation for companies of all sizes.01 Oct 2007

Mining: Best Practices for All Sizes Article(PDF 81 KB)

In June 2007 the SAP Best Practices for Mining was launched to the market. It covers the main processes of a typical mining company of any size.01 Oct 2007

Guiding Principles for Reshaping Your SAP ERP Landscape Article(PDF 177 KB)

This SAP Insider article highlights key issues for ensuring stability and retaining flexibility in SAP ERP landscapes. It focuses in particular on two large developments — the new SAP NetWeaver capabilities and the evolution of ABAP and Java application servers — and traces their potential impact on what runs where, and why.01 Oct 2007

Thrifty Food Business Transformation Study Article(PDF 541 KB)

Learn how this leading grocery retailer implemented SAP ERP Financials and used SAP support for best practices to replace outdated legacy software. The firm now closes its period-end financials faster, pays less in bank charges, and manages the financials of its stores more efficiently.21 Sep 2007

Freescale Semiconductor Business Transformation Study Article(PDF 228 KB)

See how Freescale Semiconductor used the SAP HCM application to expand globally and keep its competitive edge.12 Sep 2007

New Era for HR Shared Services Article(PDF 236 KB)

An exclusive report from BusinessWeek Research Services shows that centralizing benefits, payroll and other human resources functions not only saves money and improves customer service, it also frees HR professionals to provide more strategic support.03 Sep 2007

Montefiore Medical Center (SAP Business Transformation Study) Article(PDF 591 KB)

Take a look at how one of New York City's major hospitals has countered economic pressures and remained profitable by making dramatic changes in its purchasing culture - with support from SAP software. The results: over US$80 million in savings and business processes reduced to hours.01 Sep 2007

Old Dominion Freight Line Business Transformation Study Article(PDF 707 KB)

Get rolling with Old Dominion as it sets its sights on becoming an international logistics provider and selects SAP ERP, enabling it to jump generations of technology and transform itself by significantly speeding up audits and reducing interview-to-hire cycle time.17 Aug 2007

Time Evaluation RPTIME00 Report: Prerequisites, Process Flow and Storing Results on Cluster B2 Article(PDF 74 KB)

This document helps users to understand different types of Time Evaluation and important infotypes required as pre-requisite to implement the same. The internal process flow during Time Evaluation run is explained which is followed by details of internal and cluster B2 tables to store the results.06 Aug 2007

U.S. FDA Title 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Assessment of SAP Collaboration Folders Article(PDF 44 KB)

Read how the FDA Title 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Assessment of SAP Collaboration Folders demonstrates technical compliance with U.S. FDA requirements - through background information and examples of electronic records and signatures.31 Jul 2007

San Luis Obispo County Business Transformation Study Article(PDF 829 KB)

Read how San Luis Obispo County used the SAP ERP applciation to accommodate an economic boom and mitigate the impact on county services and operations.10 Jul 2007

Setup SAP ERP 2005 SR2 IDES on CentOS Linux with MAXDB Article(PDF 1 MB)

IDES demo landscapes are preconfigured installations of mySAP Business Suite components, populated with the data and business processes of a fictional enterprise. This SAP solution is appropriated for the purposes of a university that wants to transfer SAP knowledge and skills to its students.02 Jul 2007

5 Ways to Handle Sales Orders in IC WebClient: Which Is Best for You? Article(PDF 1 MB)

Learn about the five different sales entry options in Interaction Center WebClient, and determine which is the right choice for your organization.01 Jul 2007

Register Now

  • Join SDN, BPX, BusinessObjects, or the University Alliances community for exclusive content. Update your profile to join another community and sign up for the newsletter.

Additional ERP Resources