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SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management)

Harish Narayanan, Years 2007-2008

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  • Moving to APO or SCM consulting from PP consulting

    Ask the Expert - Factors influencing an SAP career move from APO or SCM consulting to PP consulting 14 August 2008

  • Moving to SAP SCM

    Ask the Expert - Expert Harish Narayanan explains how to break into SAP SCM 22 July 2008

  • Worthwhile to move from EDI to a web based UI?

    Ask the Expert - We are currently using SAP R/3 ECC 6.0 and APO. Most of our suppliers and customers are connected to us via EDI. We are considering implementing SAP ICH. Is it worthwhile to move from EDI to a web based UI? 05 December 2007

  • Guidelines for an SCM 4.0 to 5.0 upgrade

    Ask the Expert - I am upgrading SCM 4.0 to SCM 5.0. Can you tell me the guidelines for making a technical and functional assessment for the upgrade? How do I find the areas in which I can face problems while upgrading? 05 December 2007

  • Adding a navigational attribute to an existing InfoObject

    Ask the Expert - We have a scenario where we would like to add one additional navigational attribute to an existing InfoObject (currently there are already two navigation attributes). My question is what needs to be done to the Planning Object Structure in APO DP 5.0? 05 December 2007

  • Getting an error message in SNP optimizer

    Ask the Expert - I am working with SNP optimizer. The scheduled planning run failed, it is showing the error message "SNP505". Please if possible, what are the possible error codes in SNP optimizer and their explanations? 15 November 2007

  • Becoming an SCM consultant

    Ask the Expert - I recently started SAP SCM training. It's a five week course (10 hours a week). After finishing the class, the company will help me improve my resume and will try to get me my first contract as well. I will have to work through them in the first year if they get me the job. How much should I expect as an hourly rate? Also, any other words of advice for someone brand new in SAP SCM would be appreciated. 15 November 2007

  • An MBA getting started in the SAP market

    Ask the Expert - I have an MBA and seven years of experience in quality management. I excel in MM configuration, but have no SAP experience. How should I step into the SAP market? 15 November 2007

  • Should I give up my current job for SAP SCM?

    Ask the Expert - I am currently working on mainframes and have been doing so for the past three years. I have insurance domain knowledge which I gained through work experience. I want to start a career in SAP SCM, although I honestly do not know much about SAP. Is it advisable for me to shift at this point, leaving an onsite offer? Please tell me about the career prospects of SAP, and your advice on what module of SAP would suit me. 15 November 2007

  • The difference between APO and SCM

    Ask the Expert - What is the difference between APO and SCM? 24 July 2007