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SAP pushes HANA analytics for SMBs

SAP is rolling out high-speed analytics applications for small and midsize businesses.News | 13 Feb 2012

Two-tier ERP a growing trend among SAP shops, report says

Companies running SAP ERP at the corporate level that are considering running a second ERP instance at the subsidiary level are not alone, according to a new report.News | 14 Mar 2011

SAP seeks to simplify All-in-One with new user experience package

SAP is introducing a new package designed to make it easier to interface with and manage All-in-One applications.News | 28 Dec 2010

Two midmarket CIOs choose SAP over Oracle, others for ERP software

Joerns Healthcare and Saladino's, which both selected SAP Business All-in-One, share what to watch out for when choosing midmarket ERP software.Article | 06 Jan 2009

SAP offers finance help, SMB software discounts, new software packages

SAP yesterday rolled out a program to help SMBs with financing and new software packages for enterprise customers.Article | 30 Oct 2008

SAP teams with Intel for SMB appliance

SAP and Intel have teamed up to offer SAP All-in-One on Intel Xeon-based systems using SUSE Linux and SAP's MaxDB database.Article | 04 Mar 2008

SAP for the midmarket: Special Report

SAP continued its midmarket push in 2007 with the release of Business ByDesign. This SearchSAP.com Special Report provides news and analysis on SAP in the midmarket.Special Report

SAP All-in-One ushers in New Era

New Era ditched PeopleSoft in favor of SAP All-in-One to improve its interaction with customers and become more global.Article | 03 Dec 2007

SAP A1S gets a new name

SAP Business ByDesign is the new codename for SAP's on-demand ERP product for the midmarket.Article | 19 Sep 2007

SAP All-in-One gets improvements, customers

SAP All-in-One will offer 60 new best practices and recently secured its 10,000th customer.Article | 09 Aug 2007

SAP Financials OnDemand gets updates, questions

SAP announces new improvements to SAP Financials OnDemand amid low adoption numbers.News | 22 Mar 2013

Jon Reed dissects SAP's cloud strategy

Sapphire 2012 is in the books and, unsurprisingly cloud was a major topic. SAP mentor Jon Reed shares his thoughts on what SAP had to say about modular applications, PaaS and SuccesFactors in this video.Video

SuccessFactors now leading SAP cloud strategy, but questions remain

SAP has placed a huge bet on a new executive “born in the cloud” and on a company that will now guide both companies’ roadmap for existing products.Analysis | 16 May 2012

Cloud chief poses alternative to Business ByDesign

The attitude of SAP's newest executive board member toward Business ByDesign indicates a shift in strategy - and culture.Conference Coverage | 16 May 2012

SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage

SearchSAP is at SAP SAPPHIRENOW 2012 covering the latest news about SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more.Conference Coverage | 16 May 2012

SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage

Get SAPPHIRENOW updates on SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more.Conference Coverage

Yogurt chain, Dow subsidiary plug in SAP Business ByDesign

See how Safechem uses SAP Business ByDesign in a two-tier ERP approach and how Pinkberry uses the same application in a SaaS environment.Feature

Business applications cloud computing mega-guide

Learn about cloud computing with business applications, including SaaS, IaaS and PaaS, plus cloud storage, grid computing, cloud hosting, and private cloud.Mega-Guide

SAP acquires workforce performance software from datango AG

Today SAP announced its intention to acquire software and relevant assets from datango AG, provider of workforce performance software that companies can use for ERP training.News | 16 Jan 2012

SAP Business ByDesign takes on two-tier ERP

SAP is positioning its new SaaS-based SAP Business ByDesign environment as a two-tier ERP option for companies looking for more flexibility and faster time-to-deployment.News | 15 Dec 2011

SAP Business One and Beer: An entrepreneur's journey

With the help of SAP Business One, Ryan Hilliard went from being a flight instructor to founding and running his own brewery.Business Informers

SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage

SearchSAP is at SAP SAPPHIRENOW 2012 covering the latest news about SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more.Conference Coverage | 16 May 2012

SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage

Get SAPPHIRENOW updates on SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more.Conference Coverage

SAP plans to dominate mobility, database markets with SUP, in-memory

SAP says it’s moving on a range of fronts, from the further development of its HANA in-memory platform to new mobile partnerships and the acquisition of Syclo, a mobile application developer.News | 11 Apr 2012

SAP pushes HANA analytics for SMBs

SAP is rolling out high-speed analytics applications for small and midsize businesses.News | 13 Feb 2012

Firm goes mobile for faster Business All-in-One invoicing

Struggling for a simple way to reduce the time it takes to invoice its customers, one Swiss crane manufacturer found iPhones and a low-cost cloud solution were the answer.News | 03 Jun 2011

Two-tier ERP a growing trend among SAP shops, report says

Companies running SAP ERP at the corporate level that are considering running a second ERP instance at the subsidiary level are not alone, according to a new report.News | 14 Mar 2011

ERP for small business: What happened when a company replaced Infor with SAP

Plant distributor Bamboo Pipeline was using Infor. After a search of similar ERP software, it settled on SAP because of its ease of use and scalability.Article | 17 Feb 2009

A tale of two small businesses and their ERP software

Two small companies make different choices for SAP small business software, driving ERP spending.Article | 26 Aug 2008

SAP for the midmarket: Special Report

SAP continued its midmarket push in 2007 with the release of Business ByDesign. This SearchSAP.com Special Report provides news and analysis on SAP in the midmarket.Special Report

SAP User Groups gain easy access to SAP Customer Connection programme

SAP user groups have effected a change to the SAP Customer Connection programme, making it simpler to register to suggest product improvementsNews | 15 Apr 2013

SAP announces CRM on HANA

SAP announced the SAP 360 Customer package, a hyped-up version of SAP CRM that runs on SAP HANA, at the combined TechEd/Sapphire Now conference in Madrid.News | 15 Nov 2012

SAP introduces HANA-driven CRM deployment

SAP has tied its HANA in-memory database to its CRM software. Analyst Denis Pombriant hoped the offering would focus more on connections and less on speed.Opinion

EMC integrates M2M with Salesforce, Oracle and SAP dive in

Some large organizations have had success integrating machine to machine data with their enterprise apps, but there are hurdles, according to attendees at the Axeda conference.Blog | 07 Jun 2012

SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage

Get SAPPHIRENOW updates on SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more.Conference Coverage

SAP plans to dominate mobility, database markets with SUP, in-memory

SAP says it’s moving on a range of fronts, from the further development of its HANA in-memory platform to new mobile partnerships and the acquisition of Syclo, a mobile application developer.News | 11 Apr 2012

Shred-it goes small, choosing Sky Technologies for mobile SAP CRM

When it came time to mobilize its CRM service application, Shred-it chose Sky Technologies, a niche mobility vendor that specializes in SAP applications.News | 07 Mar 2012

Customer experience management must be built on trust, SAP exec says

Today’s companies have a range of tools and technology they can use to create a sense of trust with their customers, according to a new book on customer experience management (CEM).Q&A | 27 Dec 2011

SAP HCM market weighs in on SuccessFactors deal

SAP’s acquisition of SuccessFactors, a maker of on-demand human-resources apps, could bring a number of potential benefits and risks for SAP customers, according to analysts.News | 06 Dec 2011

SAP TechEd 2011 Special Report

The SAP TechEd 2011 IT conference guide highlights the latest news and events from the SAP TechEd conference in Las Vegas.Special Report | 12 Sep 2011

Deploy SAP Solution Manager software faster with content accelerators

Companies that don't take advantage of content accelerators when deploying SAP Solution Manager software are missing out, writes Tony de Thomasis.Feature

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.Feature

Building an SAP Solution Manager roadmap: Where to start?

There's a method to creating an SAP Solution Manager roadmap, writes Tony De Thomasis in this three-part series that first looks at module sequence.Feature

Enterasys taps Coupa for SAP purchase order workflow

As part of a 'cloud first' strategy, Enterasys Networks uses Coupa software to control its SAP P.O. processes and radically cut approval time.Feature

Suppliers still the focus when it comes to SAP procurement, sourcing

Despite change alliances within the field of buyer and seller networks, companies should focus on where their suppliers are, analysts say.Feature

Improve Imports process in SAP Materials Management with a workaround

The Imports process in the SAP Materials Management procurement function is not as good as it should be. Here's how to fix it, writes Jawad Akhtar.Tip

Is having a mixed SAP environment worth the hassles?

Many companies are drawn to 'best of breed' applications to supplement their existing SAP environment. But that presents a whole new set of challenges.Feature

Getting the right team is critical for advancing SAP mobility

Getting the most out of an SAP mobile center of excellence depends on a range of factors, including who's on the team, writes Michael Bestvina.Feature

Middleware tools for integrating SAP, third-party software growing

Middleware options for integrating SAP and non-SAP software are increasing. Choosing the right one depends on a range of factors, say experts.News | 27 Mar 2013

Companies leveraging threat of third-party SAP support to cut costs

SAP customers are using third-party vendors to help cut support costs, even if they don't actually end up using them to manage their SAP software.News | 20 Mar 2013

SAP User Groups gain easy access to SAP Customer Connection programme

SAP user groups have effected a change to the SAP Customer Connection programme, making it simpler to register to suggest product improvementsNews | 15 Apr 2013

HR software takes the high road

This third issue of the industry insider e-zine Business Applications Digest highlights the launch of SearchFinancialApplications.com, a new website that provides IT and business professional with comprehensive information on financial accounting, human resources (HR), procurement, and other enterprise applications.E-Zine

Experts point to workforce analytics as integral to business strategy

Workforce planning and analytics help companies examine their workforce against key business trends, aiding in better decision making, industry observers say.Feature

SAP HR dashboards highlight HR analytics, but watch the data

HR analytics may be more accessible, but companies still need to identify the proper data sources, follow data quality initiatives and, most importantly, align with line of business.Feature

Building a case for HR analytics

New predictive capabilities and executive-level dashboards are helping companies make smarter HR decisions.Feature

SuccessFactors now leading SAP cloud strategy, but questions remain

SAP has placed a huge bet on a new executive “born in the cloud” and on a company that will now guide both companies’ roadmap for existing products.Analysis | 16 May 2012

SAP SapphireNow 2012: Special Conference Coverage

Get SAPPHIRENOW updates on SAP HANA, mobile, SAP BusinessObjects, Business ByDesign, analytics, SAP ERP Human Capital Management, SuccessFactors and more.Conference Coverage

It's a SaaS world for travel and expense management software

Automating this business process can help companies find cost savings, especially in Software as a Service options, but they also must consider the change management required.News | 12 Apr 2012

SAP plans to dominate mobility, database markets with SUP, in-memory

SAP says it’s moving on a range of fronts, from the further development of its HANA in-memory platform to new mobile partnerships and the acquisition of Syclo, a mobile application developer.News | 11 Apr 2012

Getting started with SAP HR payroll administration

In this SAP Press book chapter excerpt, find out how to complete standard payroll administration functions in SAP ERP HCM and make HR more efficient.Feature

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MM consultant seeks new skills in trendy SAP areas

I am an MM Consultant and have learnt a bit of PP too over the years and at career crossroads right now. I want to place myself in a (latest) technology that has demand right now in US market and with increasing demand in future and also where there are not many consultants/competition so that I stand out.Ask the Expert

What is the process of costing in SAP?

Axel Angeli explains about the process for costing in SAP.Ask the Expert

Division field in the Material Master Record

Sachin Sethi explains the meaning of this term.Ask the Expert

SAP helps Houston with a problem: replacing mainframe with ERP

When Houston, the fourth largest U.S. city, replaced a legacy system with mySAP ERP, a unique project management structure made its implementation a success.Article | 01 Nov 2006

MM tables within R/3

How to get a complete list of all tables of a particular module within SAP R/3 with a focus on MM.Ask the Expert

Careers in SAP Materials Management

I am a newbie and I've finished my MBA and Misc. Materials Technology in the U.K. Now I'm planning to pursue a career in SAP Materials Management. Please tell me the real opportunities for a fresher like me in this field.Ask the Expert

Problem sending unique keys with Material number

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MM Purchasing reports in ALV

Learn how to access standard MM Purchasing reports (eg. ME2L, ME2M) in ALV instead of in the "multi-line" report.Tip

Opportunities in MM

I have a BE in Automobile and four years hands-on experience in CAD/CAM working as design engineer in the aerospace and automotive fields. I would like to switch to SAP. Should I go for functional module (MM) or technical module (ABAP)? Ihave no experience in materials handling or procedures. My expertise is in modeling and design modification. How do you foresee the opportunities for MM?Ask the Expert

SAP User Groups gain easy access to SAP Customer Connection programme

SAP user groups have effected a change to the SAP Customer Connection programme, making it simpler to register to suggest product improvementsNews | 15 Apr 2013

Enhancing supply chain visibility to achieve compliance

Facing an increasing sea of regulations around environmental and trade practices, manufacturers are enhancing supply chain visibility as a way to achieve compliance.Article | 19 Apr 2010

PLM ERP integration essential to accessing product data

Integrating product lifecycle management (PLM) software with an ERP system is the key to getting the most out PLM's data accessing capabilities. PLM ERP integration gives manufacturers insight into all stages of production.Article | 05 Nov 2009

SAP extends enhancement packages across suite with Business Suite 7

SAP released Business Suite 7 today, which it hopes will make upgrades cheaper and simpler by allowing customers to download modules as they like.Article | 04 Feb 2009

Chapter 8: 'Performance'

This book provides administrators with essential information on Oracle databases as well as their interaction with SAP systems.Book Chapter

Spending to increase on supply chain execution

A new report projects an increase in spending on supply chain execution systems pushed by global competition and shorter product lifecycles.Article | 30 Nov 2005

Reduce shipment costing with SAP or third-party solution?

We have two measurements we use in our shipping -- we either ship each item, or a truckload of items. We'd like to find a way to reduce the costs of our mistakes. Is there some way to set a limit, to say, five truckloads maximum?Ask the Expert

Bakery samples ERP flavors

When updating its stale IT system, Tasty Baking Co. weighed Oracle against SAP.Article | 27 May 2005

SAP broadens 'safe passage' for retailers

SAP is broadening its Safe Passage program, extending incentives to retail customers running Retek software. Oracle Corp. is melding newly acquired Retek into its business suite.Article | 25 May 2005

Starting out in SAP PLM

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Plant Management (PM) rising

According to expert Jon Reed, the SAP PM module is gaining traction. Learn why PM took so long to be recognized and the reasons for the new demand for PM consultants.Ask the Expert

The history and future of the PP module

Jon Reed discusses the balancing act SAP plays with PP and what is in store for the future.Ask the Expert

Copies of the same transport going into the Project Cost Distribution Records (PRD) system

Jay Narayanan discusses if multiple copies of the same transport should be sent to a PRD system.Ask the Expert

SAP HR data structures in PM and OM modules

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How important is in-depth configuration experience for PMs?

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Creating Plant Material reports

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Advice to new project managers

As someone who has been a functional team member for five years, what advice do you have now that I'm moving into project management? What resources are available to make me more successful?Ask the Expert

Enterasys taps Coupa for SAP purchase order workflow

As part of a 'cloud first' strategy, Enterasys Networks uses Coupa software to control its SAP P.O. processes and radically cut approval time.Feature

Suppliers still the focus when it comes to SAP procurement, sourcing

Despite change alliances within the field of buyer and seller networks, companies should focus on where their suppliers are, analysts say.Feature

Improve Imports process in SAP Materials Management with a workaround

The Imports process in the SAP Materials Management procurement function is not as good as it should be. Here's how to fix it, writes Jawad Akhtar.Tip

Use SAP Classification to bring sanity to SAP master data

Managing SAP master data can be a headache, but it doesn't have to be, writes Jawad Akhtar.Tip

Will SAP's purchase of SmartOps' inventory optimization software deliver?

SAP's SmartOps purchase makes sense on a number of levels, expert Ann Grackin writes. But how well will SAP be able to integrate it into its portfolio?Opinion

Photo firm ups sales by delving deeper into Ariba supplier network

One of the nation's largest seller of photo and video equipment turned to the Ariba supplier network to connect with buyers it was missing out on before.Case Study

Improve ROI with SAP Process Management, Execution Steps

SAP Process Management and Execution Steps (XSteps) can boost ROI even before production control systems are integrated.Tip

Looking ahead with SAP Long Term Planning simulations

Use SAP Long Term Planning simulation scenarios to make better decisions about procurement, production, resource planning and warehouse storage.Tip

Despite challenges, SAP supplier network aims to ease compliance woes

One manufacturer is using SAP's Product Stewardship Network to manage information from its supply chain needed for hazardous materials reporting.Feature

Help prevent supply chain problems with SAP EWS

The often-overlooked SAP Early Warning System module alerts companies before supply chain problems arise, writes SAP expert Jawad Akhtar.Tip

Pitfalls in SAP sales order management common to many

Struggling with SAP sales order management? You’re probably not alone. It’s a complicated system, but some careful planning can help avoid mistakes.News | 01 Jun 2011

Consistent data key for optimal SAP sales order management, experts say

The range of purchasing channels today makes life easy for the consumer, but it can mean headaches for companies that don’t do enough to make sure data is consistent across those channels.News | 26 May 2011

Using standard SAP extractors to load SD data

I am trying to use the standard SAP extractors to load SD data. Do you know if transaction OLI7BW allows selection by date?Ask the Expert

Chapter 3: 'Key Techniques in Sales and Distribution'

This chapter examines the most popular techniques used in Sales and Distribution. You will become familiar with condition techniques as they are used in pricing, and you'll learn the basics of some of the powerful determination techniques with partner function and text. Last but not least, you will learn about data transfer to the subsequent document from the preceding document.Book Excerpt

What is the process of costing in SAP?

Axel Angeli explains about the process for costing in SAP.Ask the Expert

Datasource SD vs. the SD module

Defining and differentiating datasource SD and the SAP SD module.Ask the Expert

Persuing a career as a functional SD consultant

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Sales and Distribution (SD) books

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Getting going with SAP SD

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Getting into SD functional consulting

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Enterasys taps Coupa for SAP purchase order workflow

As part of a 'cloud first' strategy, Enterasys Networks uses Coupa software to control its SAP P.O. processes and radically cut approval time.Feature

Is having a mixed SAP environment worth the hassles?

Many companies are drawn to 'best of breed' applications to supplement their existing SAP environment. But that presents a whole new set of challenges.Feature

Middleware tools for integrating SAP, third-party software growing

Middleware options for integrating SAP and non-SAP software are increasing. Choosing the right one depends on a range of factors, say experts.News | 27 Mar 2013

SAP Financials OnDemand gets updates, questions

SAP announces new improvements to SAP Financials OnDemand amid low adoption numbers.News | 22 Mar 2013

In a wild, BYOD world, companies need to lay down the law

HCM software’s future is looking up to the cloud

Tackling operational planning, reporting, CPM software grows diverse

SAP Financials OnDemand debuts

SAP announced it is finally wading into the Software as a Service, or SaaS financials market with its new SAP Financials OnDemand.News | 12 Nov 2012

Integrate SAP governance and financial apps for improved compliance

Companies dealing with stiff financial regulations should consider integrating SAP Financials with SAP governance, risk and compliance software.Expert Advice

HR software takes the high road

This third issue of the industry insider e-zine Business Applications Digest highlights the launch of SearchFinancialApplications.com, a new website that provides IT and business professional with comprehensive information on financial accounting, human resources (HR), procurement, and other enterprise applications.E-Zine

SAP cloud to get boost with acquisition of Ariba

SAP is buying Ariba and its on-demand B2B commerce network for $4.3 billion, part of its effort to dominate the enterprise cloud market.News | 23 May 2012

Eight most popular HANA in-memory stories

From use cases and running ERP systems on HANA to predictive analytics and new applications for SMBs, here’s a rundown of SearchSAP.com’s most popular stories on the HANA in-memory platform.News | 13 Apr 2012

SAP plans to dominate mobility, database markets with SUP, in-memory

SAP says it’s moving on a range of fronts, from the further development of its HANA in-memory platform to new mobile partnerships and the acquisition of Syclo, a mobile application developer.News | 11 Apr 2012

SAP BusinessObjects plays Moneyball

Major League Baseball is using customized SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 applications to pinpoint anything from what type of injury a player is most likely to experience to a pitcher's release point.News | 23 Mar 2012

Novus uses SAP Supply Chain Performance Management to jazz up dashboards

One company is deploying SAP Supply Chain Performance Management for a better understanding of what’s going on across its sprawling global network.News | 21 Mar 2012

Bookseller picks SAP extended warehouse management, despite cons

Canada’s version of Amazon.com opted for SAP’s Extended Warehouse Management system even though that meant giving up on some functionality, and having to make the system more retail-friendly.News | 13 Mar 2012

Indigo CIO talks about customizing their SAP Extended Warehouse Management system

When Canada’s largest book retailer decided to ditch its troubled warehouse management system, it decided to go with SAP Extended Warehouse Management over best of breed vendors, even though it meant significant customization.Video

SAP-SuccessFactors roadmap takes shape

Just months after SAP purchased SuccessFactors, the company is shedding light on what its new human capital management roadmap will look like.News | 22 Feb 2012

Customers express hopes for, concerns about SAP BusinessObjects 4.0

Some SAP users say they’re either using BusinessObjects 4.0 or are looking into it. Others are content with the BEx tools they’ve been using for years.News | 21 Nov 2011

Video analytics: Are BOBJ 4.0 customers watching you?

Some SAP BusinessObjects 4.0 retail customers are experimenting with video analytics, an area that SAP says is ripe with potential for those interested in consumer behavior.News | 16 Nov 2011

Suppliers still the focus when it comes to SAP procurement, sourcing

Despite change alliances within the field of buyer and seller networks, companies should focus on where their suppliers are, analysts say.Feature

Getting the right team is critical for advancing SAP mobility

Getting the most out of an SAP mobile center of excellence depends on a range of factors, including who's on the team, writes Michael Bestvina.Feature

Middleware tools for integrating SAP, third-party software growing

Middleware options for integrating SAP and non-SAP software are increasing. Choosing the right one depends on a range of factors, say experts.News | 27 Mar 2013

49ers scout for better football players with SAP analytics

At least one NFL team is looking to improve its draft-day decisions with new SAP analytics software.News | 01 Mar 2013

SAP mobile strategy starts with a center of excellence

Coming up with an SAP mobile center of excellence can help companies move forward with a more cohesive mobile strategy, Michael Bestvina writes.Feature

Going mobile on SAP: Where to begin

As mobile computing becomes increasingly popular throughout today's IT landscape, companies that use SAP are struggling to get their processes running on smartphones and tablets. Fortunately, with the right planning and the proper tools, a mobile strategy can yield an impressive array of benefits - and save you time and money. Check out this expert handbook to learn more!E-Handbook

SAP's BI stack and third-party tools: How does it all measure up?

The SAP BI stack has lost ground to third-party competitors over the years, but that doesn't mean companies should ditch it, writes Ethan Jewett.Feature

Despite challenges, SAP supplier network aims to ease compliance woes

One manufacturer is using SAP's Product Stewardship Network to manage information from its supply chain needed for hazardous materials reporting.Feature

Top SAP 2012 news -- from the Ariba Network buy to developer outreach

From the Ariba acquisition, to the growth of SuccessFactors, to third-party developer initiatives, SearchSAP looks at the biggest stories of 2012.Feature

Mobile SAP EPM apps an easy way to adopt HANA in-memory, cloud

Financial groups looking to adopt SAP's new mobile EPM apps have many alternatives, including a cloud-based strategy and in-memory option.Feature

SAP cloud to get boost with acquisition of Ariba

SAP is buying Ariba and its on-demand B2B commerce network for $4.3 billion, part of its effort to dominate the enterprise cloud market.News | 23 May 2012

Customers express hopes for, concerns about SAP BusinessObjects 4.0

Some SAP users say they’re either using BusinessObjects 4.0 or are looking into it. Others are content with the BEx tools they’ve been using for years.News | 21 Nov 2011

Forrester analyst weighs SAP SRM's strengths, weaknesses

While SAP SRM is a solid portfolio of procurement tools for manufacturers, it’s not as strong as some competitors in areas like services and the workflow flexibility, according to one analyst.News | 24 Oct 2011

Manufacturer locks out errors, reduces inventory with SAP SNC

Sauer-Danfoss originally deployed SAP Supply Network Collaboration as a way to communicate with its suppliers but has since used the portal for additional advantages.News | 02 Aug 2011

Manufacturer explains the benefits of SAP SNC

At the recent SAP Supply Chain Management Summit, Sauer-Danfoss shares how the SAP Supply Network Collaboration (SNC) portal is reducing lead times and inventory discrepancies.Video

Best practices for sales order processing and management

In this podcast for business or IT-focused SAP professionals, learn more about how sales order management technology works and the available deployment options.Podcast

Benefits and tradeoffs of on-demand SAP SRM

Most companies that deploy SAP SRM on-demand reap savings, but they face reconfiguring challenges as well as the risk of delegating responsibility for strategic supplier management processes to a third party.Article | 04 Nov 2009

SAP SRM 7.0 bolsters firms' procurement processes

As companies look for faster returns from their procurement systems, SAP SRM 7.0 is one of the few application modules that can bring quick ROI. FInd out how SAP SRM 7.0 can bolster firms' procurement-to-pay processes.Article | 23 Oct 2009

The benefits of SAP supplier relationship management (SRM)

Find out how SAP supplier relationship management (SRM) is used with with other SAP enterprise applications, learn about the evolution of SAP SRM, and discover the benefits of SAP SRM from a business perspective.Misc

Implementing SAP Enterprise Buyer and other SAP supply components

SAP components are the underlying technologies that enable the SAP business scenarios. In this section, learn to define SAP SRM by key SAP components, such as SAP Business Information Warehouse (SAP BW), SAP Exchange Infrastructure (SAP XI), SAP Enterprise Portal (SAP EP).Misc

Moving from SAP xMII to another SAP area

Advice on moving from SAP xMII to another SAP area, such as PI or ABAP.Ask the Expert

SAP applications demo: BP's key mapping

In this screencast of a composite application shown at TechEd, BP demonstrates a key mapping services using NetWeaver.Screencast

SAP applications demo: Interactive Edge

This screencast demonstration, unveiled at SAP TechEd, shows how Interactive Edge has created a composite application to translate keys between systems in SAP.Screencast

SAP exec talks partners, platforms and the SAP economy

Learn SAP partner ecosystem trends. SAP's Zia Yusuf discusses the developer network, NetWeaver development fund usage, and why he thinks SAP's model beats Salesforce.com's.Article | 17 Mar 2008

NetWeaver

NetWeaver is an application builder from SAP for integrating business processes and databases from a number of sources while exploiting the leading Web services technologies.Definition

Using virtual servers for communication between xMII servers

Did you know that the SAP xMII Virtual Server Connector can help you to query a remote xMII server without a direct connection to the data source? This tip explains how.Tip

A composite application cookbook

This blog post discusses how to use the CAF/GP to model an application with two enterprise services and one external Web service with minimal coding.Tip

Generic Web service interface

Andre Truong clarifies a past response with further information on the interface for a generic Web service.Ask the Expert

Getting started with Dynamic Graphics in xMII 11.5

Are you intimidated by SVG/Dynamic Graphics in SAP xMII? Never fear, this SDN tip will give you a step-by-step tutorial to help you get started.Tip

How to integrate SAP xMII with SAP ERP

You can accomplish communication between ERP and xMII in several ways. This tip from SAP Developer Network walks through all the major methods, including using a BLS transaction as a Web service or HTTP service, sending IDocs, and more.Tip