Strong Program Management Office for a Successful SAP S/4HANA Migration
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Boost Project Clarity and Flexibility with a PMO
Management Projects that are governed in ad hoc fashion or hatched in chaotic environments have lower success rates. These failures can often be attributed to bureaucratic wrangling, or because established methods and procedures have not been fully adopted by all project team members. It’s a lesson Sam Gorham has learned well. An IT professional with...…
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Strong Program Management Office for a Successful SAP S/4HANA Migration
In SAP S/4HANA migration projects, maintaining a broader perspective can be challenging due to the fast-paced nature and frequent emergence of new challenges. A structured risk management approach and a strong Program Management Office (PMO) are critical for project success. The PMO should focus on managing budget, timeline, and scope by implementing a coherent methodology,…
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How to Automate an Internal Control for Missing Bank Statements
In today’s world, financial transactions are becoming virtualized and bank-related transaction flows are essential for organizations’ financial systems. Banks periodically (usually daily) send electronic bank statements to an organization that are imported into the system and processed to do reconciliations with the financial system. This process creates the need for tracking whether or not the...…
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What Every Cutover Manager Should Know to Ensure a Smooth SAP Implementation
ManagementCutover is one of the final steps for a successful implementation of any SAP project — and one of the most complex and critical components. A clear understanding of the processes, communication plan, staffing plan, resource requirements, execution steps, and expectations can help drive a successful cutover. Learn what is entailed in this process, what...…
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8 Steps to Document Controls for Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
As an operational specialist, you might not have as much experience documenting internal controls as your counterparts in finance. The author of this article provides a step-by-step approach for the operational side of the business and explains the differences among the different types of controls. Public companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...…
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Realize Special Requirements for Revenue Recognition
Revenue recognition is the main accounting principle affecting an organization’s financial statements. There are various rules and regulations governing this aspect and meeting those is necessary from both a legal point of view and a logical point of view. Learn about special International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) requirements for revenue recognition and how they can...…
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Tracking SAP Implementation Metrics with the Earned Value Management (EVM) Methodology
ManagementEarned Value Management (EVM) is a method for calculating overall project progress in a single metric. See how an SAP consulting team is applying EVM to track project progress during a large banking implementation. The famous business adage holds that you cannot manage what you cannot measure. It’s a lesson that resonates with experienced SAP...…
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5 Best Practices for Building a Successful Relationship with Your Systems Integrator
ManagementYour systems integrator (SI) is a key partner in your mission to build and maintain a successful SAP implementation. Your relationship with that SI must be cultivated and managed carefully in order to maximize your investment. Greg Brown of Black & Veatch shares five best practices for building a successful relationship with your SI. Managing...…
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Six Keys to Achieving the “Flawless Launch”
ManagementIn the manufacturing world, a flawless launch is one in which a new product is brought through the 90-day start of production phase with no defects or delays. It is an elusive ideal, since manufacturers must — among other things — keep development costs on target, secure production part approvals, deliver samples on time, ensure...…
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