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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?

Upgrading from SAP Process Integration to SAP Process Orchestration is possible, but learn why many companies are opting for a side-by-side migration from PI to PO and some of the steps involved. 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 the most important features of SAP SRM-MDM Catalog?

SAP Supplier Relationship Management-Master Data Management Catalog offers a number of features to help simplify cataloging tasks required to excel in today's complicated supply chains. Here's a look at six of them. Continue Reading
What are my options for SAP support services?

Learn about the many other online resources -- both inside SAP and in the broader tech community -- for finding answers to your questions before starting a support ticket. Continue Reading
What are best practices for SAP Supply Chain Management?

Using available planning tools in SAP SCM and taking on a demand-driven mindset will help companies more adequately address modern customers' demands. Here's a look. Continue Reading
What data should you migrate from SAP HCM to Employee Central?

Replication goes far if you still need SAP HCM for some things. If migration is inevitable, you must choose what to move, how to move it and what happens to the data left behind. Continue Reading

What KPIs can assess demand-driven MRP when using SAP ERP?

Setting up demand-driven metrics and using analytics to monitor them can provide benefits such as helping to reduce working capital commitments and improving service levels. Continue Reading
How is the recurring inspection process in SAP QM activated?

The recurring inspection functionality available in the SAP Quality Management component can help effectively maintain materials that are managed in batches and have expiration dates. Continue Reading
How do I get data from the SAP HCM module to Employee Central?

When it comes time to move data from the SAP HCM module to SuccessFactors Employee Central, there are four main options. Here's how they differ. Continue Reading
How can the SAP CRM system help foster customer service success?

A logical extension of the Sales and Distribution component, and part of Business Suite, SAP CRM has components to tackle sales, marketing, service and more. Here's a look. Continue Reading