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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 best practices for the SAP EWM slotting process?

Slotting in SAP Extended Warehouse Management ensures that products are placed using the correct physical and storage conditions, and picked according to the right parameters. Continue Reading
What SAP Ariba integration with SAP ECC options exist?

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
How can I tell if I have the right SAPUI5 version?

You'll understand the different innovation and maintenance versions, the role of ABAP delivery stacks and how long to count on support once you know SAP's numbering scheme. Continue Reading
Which SAP IBP implementation methodology is best?

When it comes to SAP Integrated Business Planning, it's important to consider which methodology most closely matches the scope of the SAP IBP implementation. 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
How does SAP Material Ledger improve product costing?

Implementing SAP Material Ledger in a manufacturing environment expedites the month-end financial closing process through inventory valuation at actual costs. Here's how. Continue Reading
How does SAP PLM support the product validation process?

Checking and validating each step of product development helps ensure greater success and detects potential failure. Here's a look at how SAP PLM supports that process. Continue Reading
Which supply chain optimization techniques can SAP ECC support?

Connecting scientific approaches to supply chain management with the technology tool of SAP ECC can help ensure a smoother flow of information and material. 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
How does SAP Payroll Control Center improve efficiency?

The SAP SuccessFactors payroll front end can vastly improve efficiency and accuracy. It can also save time -- and your sanity -- by eliminating crunch-time surprises. Here's how. Continue Reading

What does a smooth, post-acquisition ERP transition entail?

Continuing to use existing ERP systems and enlisting ERP services support are just two key areas that CIOs must focus on after a company is acquired. Here's more. Continue Reading
What is the best way to upgrade to SAP Process Orchestration?

While an in-place upgrade from SAP Process Integration to SAP Process Orchestration is possible, companies are often opting for side-by-side migration from PI to PO. Continue Reading
What can employees do with the SuccessFactors mobile app?

Self-service SuccessFactors features for employees and managers are numerous, and learning tools, including online course downloading, will run on some Android and iOS devices. Continue Reading
What are some important features of SAP SRM-MDM Catalog?

SAP Supplier Relationship Management-Master Data Management Catalog can help simplify cataloging tasks required to excel in today's complicated supply chains. Here's a look. Continue Reading