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How do the various SAP Fiori Launchpad versions differ?

The way Launchpad versions relate to each other and to SAPUI5 versions isn't intuitive, and both affect app compatibility and access to newer features, like Fiori Elements templates. Continue Reading
How does design thinking with SAP help Fiori development?

SAP Fiori is more than a new UI for SAP applications; it's a comprehensive UX development platform. Gavin Quinn tells why design thinking enables you to build great Fiori apps. Continue Reading
What functions does SAP Flexible Real Estate Management offer?

The need for dedicated and completely integrated real estate management software is more important than ever as the drive for urbanization and development sweeps the globe. Continue Reading
How does SAP S/4HANA digital core enable digital transformation?

The S/4HANA digital core is an initiative of SAP to help companies turn big data emanating from various sources, such as sensors, into actionable insights. Here's a look. Continue Reading
Which SAP C/4HANA deployment options create great customer experience?

Companies looking to SAP to help them create great customer experience should understand C/4HANA deployment options and which is best for them. Continue Reading

How can I use the V-Model with SAP Product Lifecycle Management?

The V-Model combines three highly interconnected components of product development: mechanics, electronics and informatics. Here are the steps for using it with SAP PLM. Continue Reading
What are SAPUI5 libraries, and how should developers use them?

If you want to get more serious about developing UI5 apps, you need to know how the libraries fit into the broader architecture, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. Continue Reading
What are the best strategies for managing demand variability?

One of the main challenges for manufacturers, supply chain managers and materials planners is demand variability. Here are 10 strategies for gaining control. 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 steps for configuring SAP EWM slotting?

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 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

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
What are three ways SAP Material Ledger improves 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