Discover SAP
2nd Edition
Published on 26. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-1-59229-320-9 (ISBN)
Description
Discover what SAP is all about and learn how the new products and solutions can improve your business processes. In this completely updated edition, you'll find what you need to really understand where SAP can fit into your operations. Whether you're a decision-maker, consultant, or new SAP professional, this practical guide will take you on a complete journey - from the history of SAP to a detailed look at each solution and the technology that runs them. Everything from the newest solutions for sustainability and the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio to the tried-and-true solutions for small to midsize businesses, financials, CRM, HR, supply chain management, and more are covered.
1. Discover the Overall SAP Landscape
Get a "big-picture" perspective of SAP and how all of the components work together to give you a complete enterprise solution.
2. Explore the Core SAP Applications
Learn how you can benefit from the SAP applications, including SAP BusinessObjects, SAP ERP Financials, SAP CRM, SAP ERP HCM, SAP SCM, and the small to midsize Business offerings (Business All-in-One, Business One, and Business ByDesignT).
3. Learn How SAP Works in the Real World
Explore in-depth case studies for each core solution to find out how other companies have improved business processes and enhanced efficiency with SAP.
4. Understand the SAP Technology Platform
Find all the details you need to understand the SAP service-oriented architecture approach, and the technology that enables it - SAP NetWeaver.
5. Navigate as You Like
Go directly to the chapter that interests you, or read from cover to cover. And be sure to make use of the glossary and list of additional resources.
Discover these topics:
Business Suite 7
SAP BusinessObjects
Supply Chain Management
Financials
Human Capital Management
Customer Relationship Management
Supplier Relationship Management
Strategy for Small to Midsize Businesses
SAP Composite Applications
Duet, Alloy, and SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe
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Persons
Author
Nancy Muir, a professional author, has written over 50 books on technical and business topics covering e-commerce, distance learning, project management, enterprise computing, and SAP. Previously Nancy was a senior manager in the publishing industry and taught technical writing at the university level. Nancy holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Drew University and a certificate in Distance Learning from the University of Washington. She currently co-teaches a distance learning course on Internet Safety at Washington State University.
Ian Kimbell is a seasoned software professional with over 25 years' experience in IT. He is Vice President in charge of solution enablement for small and midsize enterprises for SAP and regularly presents at SAPPHIRE conferences. Ian's unique ability to present and demonstrate complex concepts so that they can be easily understood has earned him much respect, especially within the analyst community. Many of these principles have been applied while writing this book.
Content
... Preface ... 13
... ... Who Will Benefit from This Book ... 14
... ... What You'll Discover ... 14
... ... Navigational Tools for This Book ... 15
... ... What's in This Book ... 15
... Acknowledgments ... 21
1 ... SAP: The Company ... 25
... ... The Beginnings of SAP ... 25
... ... Examining the Growth of SAP ... 26
... ... SAP Today ... 30
... ... Conclusion ... 36
2 ... The SAP Approach to Enterprise Software ... 37
... ... Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ... 37
... ... Information Makes the World Go Round ... 38
... ... The Origins of Standard Business Software ... 40
... ... The Challenge of Integration ... 41
... ... Overview of SAP NetWeaver ... 42
... ... Service-Oriented Architectures ... 46
... ... SAP Support for Business Processes ... 48
... ... Where Is SAP Headed ... 51
... ... Benefits Offered by SAP ... 57
... ... Conclusion ... 59
3 ... Business Suite 7 Overview ... 61
... ... Overview of Business Suite Solutions ... 62
... ... Business Suite 7 Benefits ... 67
... ... Conclusion ... 69
4 ... SAP ERP Financials ... 73
... ... How SAP ERP Financials Fits in an Enterprise ... 73
... ... A Closer Look at SAP ERP Financials ... 79
... ... SAP ERP Financials Case Study 1 ... 83
... ... SAP ERP Financials Case Study 2 ... 87
... ... Conclusion ... 88
5 ... SAP ERP Human Capital Management ... 91
... ... How SAP ERP HCM Fits in an Enterprise ... 92
... ... A Closer Look at SAP ERP HCM ... 95
... ... SAP ERP HCM Case Study 1 ... 101
... ... SAP ERP HCM Case Study 2 ... 103
... ... Conclusion ... 105
6 ... SAP ERP Operations ... 107
... ... SAP ERP Operations Overview ... 108
... ... A Closer Look at SAP ERP Operations ... 112
... ... SAP ERP Operations Case Study 1 ... 121
... ... SAP ERP Operations Case Study 2 ... 122
... ... Conclusion ... 124
7 ... SAP Customer Relationship Management ... 125
... ... How SAP CRM Fits in an Enterprise ... 126
... ... A Closer Look at SAP CRM ... 128
... ... SAP CRM Case Study 1 ... 141
... ... SAP CRM Case Study 2 ... 143
... ... Conclusion ... 145
8 ... SAP Supplier Relationship Management ... 147
... ... How SAP SRM Fits into an Enterprise ... 147
... ... A Closer Look at SAP SRM ... 151
... ... SAP SRM Case Study 1 ... 157
... ... SAP SRM Case Study 2 ... 158
... ... SAP SRM Customer Fast Facts ... 160
... ... Conclusion ... 161
9 ... SAP Product Lifecycle Management ... 163
... ... How SAP PLM Fits in an Enterprise ... 163
... ... A Closer Look at SAP PLM ... 165
... ... SAP PLM Case Study 1 ... 173
... ... SAP PLM Case Study 2 ... 175
... ... Conclusion ... 176
10 ... SAP Supply Chain Management ... 177
... ... How SAP SCM Fits in an Enterprise ... 177
... ... A Closer Look at SAP SCM ... 183
... ... SAP SCM Case Study 1 ... 190
... ... SAP SCM Case Study 2 ... 192
... ... Conclusion ... 194
11 ... The SAP Strategy for Small to Midsize Enterprises ... 195
... ... SAP's Support of the Small Business and Midsize Company Market ... 196
... ... The Challenges Facing Small to Midsize Companies ... 196
... ... Bringing Enterprise Computing to Smaller Companies ... 197
... ... How SAP Business One Works for Smaller Businesses ... 200
... ... SAP Business All-In-One ... 209
... ... SAP Business ByDesign ... 214
... ... SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI ... 218
... ... Small Business and Midsize Company Case Studies ... 220
... ... Conclusion ... 222
12 ... The SAP BusinessObjects Portfolio ... 225
... ... What Is Business Intelligence ... 226
... ... Understanding Business Intelligence Tools ... 227
... ... SAP for Public Sector Solutions to Manage Stimulus Funds ... 233
... ... SAP BusinessObjects Information Management Solutions ... 234
... ... Understanding Enterprise Performance Management ... 237
... ... The Current Need for GRC ... 239
... ... The Role of GRC in an Enterprise ... 240
... ... SAP BusinessObjects Solutions for GRC ... 242
... ... SAP BusinessObjects Case Study 1 ... 247
... ... SAP BusinessObjects GRC Case Study 2 ... 248
... ... Conclusion ... 250
13 ... Understanding SAP Composite Applications ... 255
... ... Understanding Composite Applications ... 255
... ... SAP Composite Applications ... 258
... ... Conclusion ... 263
... ... Who Will Benefit from This Book ... 14
... ... What You'll Discover ... 14
... ... Navigational Tools for This Book ... 15
... ... What's in This Book ... 15
... Acknowledgments ... 21
1 ... SAP: The Company ... 25
... ... The Beginnings of SAP ... 25
... ... Examining the Growth of SAP ... 26
... ... SAP Today ... 30
... ... Conclusion ... 36
2 ... The SAP Approach to Enterprise Software ... 37
... ... Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) ... 37
... ... Information Makes the World Go Round ... 38
... ... The Origins of Standard Business Software ... 40
... ... The Challenge of Integration ... 41
... ... Overview of SAP NetWeaver ... 42
... ... Service-Oriented Architectures ... 46
... ... SAP Support for Business Processes ... 48
... ... Where Is SAP Headed ... 51
... ... Benefits Offered by SAP ... 57
... ... Conclusion ... 59
3 ... Business Suite 7 Overview ... 61
... ... Overview of Business Suite Solutions ... 62
... ... Business Suite 7 Benefits ... 67
... ... Conclusion ... 69
4 ... SAP ERP Financials ... 73
... ... How SAP ERP Financials Fits in an Enterprise ... 73
... ... A Closer Look at SAP ERP Financials ... 79
... ... SAP ERP Financials Case Study 1 ... 83
... ... SAP ERP Financials Case Study 2 ... 87
... ... Conclusion ... 88
5 ... SAP ERP Human Capital Management ... 91
... ... How SAP ERP HCM Fits in an Enterprise ... 92
... ... A Closer Look at SAP ERP HCM ... 95
... ... SAP ERP HCM Case Study 1 ... 101
... ... SAP ERP HCM Case Study 2 ... 103
... ... Conclusion ... 105
6 ... SAP ERP Operations ... 107
... ... SAP ERP Operations Overview ... 108
... ... A Closer Look at SAP ERP Operations ... 112
... ... SAP ERP Operations Case Study 1 ... 121
... ... SAP ERP Operations Case Study 2 ... 122
... ... Conclusion ... 124
7 ... SAP Customer Relationship Management ... 125
... ... How SAP CRM Fits in an Enterprise ... 126
... ... A Closer Look at SAP CRM ... 128
... ... SAP CRM Case Study 1 ... 141
... ... SAP CRM Case Study 2 ... 143
... ... Conclusion ... 145
8 ... SAP Supplier Relationship Management ... 147
... ... How SAP SRM Fits into an Enterprise ... 147
... ... A Closer Look at SAP SRM ... 151
... ... SAP SRM Case Study 1 ... 157
... ... SAP SRM Case Study 2 ... 158
... ... SAP SRM Customer Fast Facts ... 160
... ... Conclusion ... 161
9 ... SAP Product Lifecycle Management ... 163
... ... How SAP PLM Fits in an Enterprise ... 163
... ... A Closer Look at SAP PLM ... 165
... ... SAP PLM Case Study 1 ... 173
... ... SAP PLM Case Study 2 ... 175
... ... Conclusion ... 176
10 ... SAP Supply Chain Management ... 177
... ... How SAP SCM Fits in an Enterprise ... 177
... ... A Closer Look at SAP SCM ... 183
... ... SAP SCM Case Study 1 ... 190
... ... SAP SCM Case Study 2 ... 192
... ... Conclusion ... 194
11 ... The SAP Strategy for Small to Midsize Enterprises ... 195
... ... SAP's Support of the Small Business and Midsize Company Market ... 196
... ... The Challenges Facing Small to Midsize Companies ... 196
... ... Bringing Enterprise Computing to Smaller Companies ... 197
... ... How SAP Business One Works for Smaller Businesses ... 200
... ... SAP Business All-In-One ... 209
... ... SAP Business ByDesign ... 214
... ... SAP BusinessObjects Edge BI ... 218
... ... Small Business and Midsize Company Case Studies ... 220
... ... Conclusion ... 222
12 ... The SAP BusinessObjects Portfolio ... 225
... ... What Is Business Intelligence ... 226
... ... Understanding Business Intelligence Tools ... 227
... ... SAP for Public Sector Solutions to Manage Stimulus Funds ... 233
... ... SAP BusinessObjects Information Management Solutions ... 234
... ... Understanding Enterprise Performance Management ... 237
... ... The Current Need for GRC ... 239
... ... The Role of GRC in an Enterprise ... 240
... ... SAP BusinessObjects Solutions for GRC ... 242
... ... SAP BusinessObjects Case Study 1 ... 247
... ... SAP BusinessObjects GRC Case Study 2 ... 248
... ... Conclusion ... 250
13 ... Understanding SAP Composite Applications ... 255
... ... Understanding Composite Applications ... 255
... ... SAP Composite Applications ... 258
... ... Conclusion ... 263