Apr 26, 2022
•3 minute read
Analyst Insights
Analyst Insights are written by SAPinsider’s research team. Based on information gleaned from surveys of the SAPinsider Community, conversations with experts, SAP employees, vendors, and SAPinsiders, Analyst Insights provide a thoughtful analysis of critical topics, technologies, and challenges that SAP customers face today.
The Art of ForecastingWhat is Demand Sensing? Demand sensing is new to most organizations. It is a forecasting method that uses real-time information and mathematical techniques to create an accurate forecast of demand; based on current supply chain realities. The objective is to overcome latency issues, allowing planners to better anticipate short-term changes in demand. If “art” can […]
Apr 26, 2022
•5 minute read
Process Automation as a Strategic ToolAs organizations grapple with increasing business complexities and disruptions, the importance of business processes that form the core of how enterprises run, has increased as well. Executives have realized that to build an agile enterprise, they need to run best-in-class processes and have robust visibility and control over these processes. In our recently published SAPinsider CIO agenda report, process efficiency and visibility emerged as the number one imperative on the agenda of CIOs, as shown in figure 1 . And that translates into a need to invest in tools and solutions that can help build best-in-class processes and process visibility. This article discusses the trends from previous years' SAPinsider process automation benchmark research that highlights how process automation is evolving into a strategic tool.
Apr 22, 2022
•3 minute read
Infuse Accuracy and Speed into your Supply Chain PlanningSupply chains remain vulnerable to shocks and disruptions, making planning and execution challenging. Demand is difficult to forecast as the bullwhip effect continues for those contending with supply side shortages and logistic capacity constraints. Consumer expectations are driving increased pressure for end-to-end planning solutions to improve supply chain performance. Companies are working hard to build […]
Apr 20, 2022
•4 minute read
Empower Planners with Response and Supply PlanningWhy is response and supply planning so important today? While companies are still facing challenges from an ongoing pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war only adds to the disruptive landscape. Supply chain disruptions will continue to occur as part of our global new normal. Traditional planning approaches relied on monthly planning cycles with frozen planning horizons – […]
Apr 14, 2022
•3 minute read
Test Data Automation – A Key Lever for Rapid Application StrategyCreating production-quality test data with referential integrity is critical for high quality testing, especially with cloud and hybrid applications. But compliance requirements make it challenging, especially when testing is done by external consultants. Automation tools simplify the process.
Apr 6, 2022
•4 minute read
Synergizing Data Science and Software Engineering TeamsDue to the nature of their role, data scientists need to collaborate with many different stakeholders and departments. Recently, there has been a lot of focus on the need for data scientists to collaborate with business functions that will leverage the solutions designed by data scientists. While this collaboration aspect is certainly important, a critical collaboration aspect that is overlooked is the collaboration of data science teams with software engineering. This article focuses on the areas of opportunities. Specifically, the article will help answer questions like:
• What are the areas of opportunities for data scientists and developers to collaborate?
• What are the benefits of collaborations?
• How can SAPinsiders enhance this collaboration?
Apr 1, 2022
•6 minute read
Russia Ukraine War Brings Increased Complexity to Supply ChainsRussia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, is adding to existing challenges in global supply chains. Tensions continue to rise as new sanctions are levied. Industry experts predict long-term supply chain impacts from this geopolitical conflict. For supply chains, it is yet another global event requiring their companies to pivot in the face of adversity. The […]
Mar 31, 2022
•3 minute read
Cloud Data Compliance – Common Questions to ConsiderCompliance, like security, is a non-negotiable goal, and one that is increasingly complex. Cloud computing has clearly compounded this challenge with additional requirements such as encryption, auditing, data location, and data separation rules. While several factors are involved, organizations can increase confidence in their IT staff by addressing these common questions and avoid common pitfalls.
Jan 14, 2022
•3 minute read
Optimizing Ecommerce Customer Experience with Digital River By Ogo Nwanyanwu, Research Director, SAPinsider Key Takeaways Organizations executing ecommerce transactions are subject to complex cross-border compliance requirements that can vary by each local destination. Outsourcing back-office infrastructure using a merchant of record partner can help to simplify these responsibilities and protect organizations from compliance risks and penalties. Digital River’s Payments, Tax, Fraud & Compliance Management app in the SAP store integrates with SAP’s commerce cloud to support compliant global ecommerce transactions that align […]
Dec 27, 2021
•5 minute read
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