SAPinsider Issue 3 2020

How to Turn Challenges into Structural Improvements with SAP S/4HANA Every Angle by Magnitude The end of mainstream maintenance for SAP ECC in 2027 (2030 for extended maintenance) is not the only reason to switch to SAP S/4HANA. The speed of the SAP HANA database is a significant advantage, and you can benefit even more by going a step further and making structural improvements. While these types of improvements can be more challenging than a more basic “technical transition,” they yield more value. This white paper describes steps you can take to benefit from these improvements. Case Study: How Tomlinson Group Keeps Workers Safe by Extending SAP SuccessFactors SAP and Sodales Solutions With workforce safety a core value of the Tomlinson Group — Eastern Canada’s leader in environmental, construction, and transportation infrastructure services — it needed an integrated approach to safety across its sites. In this webinar , you will see a demo and learn how Tomlinson selected, evaluated, and deployed an integrated safety solution for amobile workforce by extending SAP SuccessFactors with enterprise health and safety management software from Sodales. How Radian Logistics Enabled AP Automation for More Than 2 Million Invoices Annually xSuite An efficient accounts payable (AP) process can be a competitive advantage in fast-moving environments. Recognizing that opportunity, Radiant Logistics — a publicly traded, non-asset- based global transportation and supply chain management company — set out to automate its complicated manual workflow process in North America. This webinar includes a live demo and insight into how the company automated the processing of over 2 million invoices annually by integrating SAP software with xSuite. Mohawk’s Successful Migration to SAP S/4HANA Red Hat To deliver greater business value and support critical operations, carpeting and flooring company Mohawk Industries sought to expand its SAP HANA environment. To achieve this expansion, Mohawk sought a scalable, cost- effective, and supported platform to move all its systems from Oracle and Windows to SAP HANA and Red Hat. In this webinar , Mohawk, SAP, and Red Hat share their insight into how a migration to SAP S/4HANA can improve infrastructure performance, management, and costs. All the Right Moves: How to Avoid Tax Risks During a Migration to SAP S/4HANA Vertex As companies migrate from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, different parts of the organization — such as finance, tax, and IT teams — will need to work collaboratively to identify the requirements, scope, and cost of the transition to set the proper expectations. When overseeing a migration proj- ect, it is vital to communicate early and often with key stakeholders to successfully navigate the implementation process. In this white paper , you will learn best practices that will help you avoid tax risks during a migration to SAP S/4HANA. Case Study: How Crafco Enhances Its Order Management Processes SAP and DataXstream Optimal visibility into customer history and product availability is critical to efficient operations. To achieve these goals, Crafco — a leading wholesale supplier of road maintenance solutions and equipment and a division of Ergon — transformed its counter sales and customer service representative operations. In this webinar , you will hear how Crafco replaced a disconnected point-of-sale and order management system with SAP Cloud Platform and software from DataXstream. Guidance and Best Practices for SAP Customers 95 SAPinsiderOnline.com