Tips

Tips

• In a hybrid world, SAP support services face challenges

  The increase in mobile and cloud apps means companies are re-evaluating their approach to SAP support. Experts discuss current options, when to consider third-party support and how HANA affects support plans.  Continue Reading

• 10 desirable traits of an SAP consultant

  Working with a competent SAP consultant can go a long way toward ensuring a smooth SAP implementation. Here are professional traits to look for.  Continue Reading

• Inside SAP Simple Finance and the HANA technology that powers it

  In this chapter from 'SAP Simple Finance: An Introduction,' SAP provides an inside look at Simple Finance and how HANA technology helps the system remove redundantly stored data.  Continue Reading

• Employee Central: The answer to an outdated HR system?

  Organizations looking for a new HR system might want to take a closer look at the features and functionality in SuccessFactors' Employee Central.  Continue Reading

• Strategies for a smoother SAP business intelligence upgrade

  When upgrading SAP BI, companies often give short shrift to project management and capacity testing. Here are tips for managing those tasks more easily.  Continue Reading

• Supply chain analytics may find a home with SAP HANA

  SAP HANA offers many analytics tools that can benefit a company's supply chain -- but choose carefully when considering supply chain analytics options.  Continue Reading

• Use SAP MRP to effectively plan production and procurement

  SAP material requirements planning brings efficiency and optimization to production and procurement plans.  Continue Reading

• How does SAP ERP forecasting help predict material consumption?

  To help you prepare realistic sales, production and procurement plans, try leveraging SAP ERP forecasting to calculate your materials needs.  Continue Reading

• How can SAP ERP validate services procurement?

  Procured services like building maintenance can be more difficult to define and validate than procured materials. Here's how SAP ERP helps take the guesswork out of managing services procurement.  Continue Reading

• With the release of HANA SPS 09, SAP continues to innovate

  With the release of SPS 09, SAP HANA is cementing itself as the in-memory benchmark for other database vendors to compare themselves against.  Continue Reading

• If you want a successful BI implementation, know your users

  For a successful BI deployment, you must understand how people will use the BI tools. With this knowledge, you can add the necessary functionality and update business processes accordingly.  Continue Reading

• Expert tips for moving to SuccessFactors Employee Central

  Moving your core HRIS to the cloud with SuccessFactors Employee Central can transform and add value to your HR function. Here are tips for making the move.  Continue Reading

• Planning a SuccessFactors HCM suite implementation

  To implement SuccessFactors HCM, you need a roadmap that provides maximum value with minimal rework. An expert explains how to plan an implementation that suits your needs.  Continue Reading

• Choose the right tools to develop SAP HANA applications

  Developing SAP HANA applications can be challenging. This article describes tools that can ease HANA Web app development.  Continue Reading

• Is your business intelligence platform paying off?

  You've deployed the SAP BusinessObjects business intelligence platform. To ensure that your investment in analytics isn't wasted, track certain metrics to learn if the platform is being used effectively.  Continue Reading