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What are key features in discrete manufacturing production type?

Discrete manufacturers reap greater business benefits when they ensure planning, procurement, inventory, capacity and quality management are integral parts of their SAP ECC implementation. Continue Reading
How does SAP sizing affect SAP HANA pricing?

Whether you are opting for HANA on premises or cloud, database server main memory size will affect your pricing. Here are some basics to understand as your start your research. Continue Reading
What business benefits does SAP S/4HANA Finance offer CFOs?

SAP S/4HANA Finance's intuitive interface, coupled with real-time information, is answering the needs of enterprise CFOs. Here's a look at seven of its features. Continue Reading
How does procurement software SAP Ariba integrate with ECC?

Your procurement planners may lobby for Ariba's faster sourcing and procurement functions, but you'll want to consider whether you'll integrate the cloud software with ECC. Continue Reading
How can CIOs make a business case for a new ERP system?

CIOs can boost the likelihood of buy-in for a new ERP system if they focus on two factors involved in leadership's decision making. Here's a look at what those are. Continue Reading

How does SAP Lumira support four critical supply chain KPIs?

Gaining visibility tops the list of supply chain management challenges. Here's a look at how the Lumira's dashboard of key performance indicators can help. Continue Reading
How can CIOs best transition from SAP APO to SAP IBP?

Powered by HANA, SAP IBP can help companies gain faster sales and operations planning. Here's what CIOs need to know to implement IBP successfully. Continue Reading
How can retailers improve logistics and supply chain processes?

Retail companies looking to improve the efficiency of their supply chain and logistics functions should consider SAP Planner Workbench. Here's a look at how it can support business-critical functions. Continue Reading
What issues does SAP Asset Intelligence Network on HANA solve?

SAP Asset Intelligence Network on HANA brings together companies, manufacturers and service providers to collaborate on the upkeep of process manufacturers' assets. Continue Reading
What HANA cloud migration strategy will help ensure success?

Migrating to SAP HANA cloud requires a well-defined migration roadmap and establishing steps for building, deploying and sustaining the cloud. Here's what you need to know. Continue Reading
What key components help ensure SAP APO upgrade success?

If an SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization upgrade is in your company's future, you'll want to make sure you incorporate these key elements of project success. Continue Reading

How can CIOs lower SAP licensing costs?

Just because you have to pay SAP licensing fees, doesn't mean you need to accept paying too much. Here are three ways to keep your costs low. Continue Reading
How can I improve my supplier lifecycle management?

SAP Supplier Relationship Management can help you improve procurement processes by automating the way in which you choose suppliers. Here's how it works. Continue Reading
What are some digital transformation examples using HANA?

SAP HANA is helping recruiters, insurance industry professionals and others create digital transformation within their companies. Here's a look at just a few examples. Continue Reading
How does MM Vendor Evaluation support procurement?

Within the SAP Materials Management system, the Vendor Evaluation component can help evaluate which vendors are performing well -- and which ones are not. Continue Reading