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Brüggen Leverages Old with New for Forecast Optimization

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H. & J. Brüggen KG (Brüggen), a family-owned, privately held company in Lübeck, Germany, that produces private label cereals and muesli bars, underwent a supply chain management transformation that began in 2008 and continues to evolve as the company expands its product offerings and global reach. Martin Gries, Head of Supply Chain for Brüggen, says…
Members Who Inspire | Akash Kumar

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Name: Akash Kumar Job Position: Solution Architect Company: HCL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akashkumar1987/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/akashkumar1987 How did you first hear about SAPinsider? I first came across SAPinsider at the SAPinsider booth in the 2018 SAP SAPPHIRENOW Conference, which was my first ever SAPPHIRE event and have been a member since. If you had four more hours in your day,…
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SAP Cloud Identity Access Governance (IAG) – A Primer

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SAP Cloud Identity Access Governance (IAG) is a cloud-driven solution designed to facilitate organizations in controlling access to vital business software and data. It forms a component of the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), offering a multitude of cloud services and solutions adaptable to businesses of different scales. With SAP Cloud IAG, companies can efficiently…
SAPinsider Invests in Strategic Leadership, Dynamic Boston Headquarters

BOSTON, Mass., September 9, 2019 – SAPinsider, the world’s largest and fastest-growing independent membership organization of SAP professionals with more than 350,000 members, announced strategic investments that will improve the already industry-leading value it provides to the SAP community. Tom LeBlanc has joined the company as its new Managing Editor, John Sellazzo as President of…
Composite Designer and SAP NetWeaver Business Process Management Minimize Composite Application Development Efforts

With the introduction of the Composite Designer as part of SAP enhancement package 1 for SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment 7.1, a composite is treated as one entity for the first time. Learn how to work with the Composite Designer as your central cockpit for developing composite applications. See how to start with a skeleton of…...…
Troubleshoot the Three SAPSprint Root Error Categories for Server-Based Printing on Windows

A failed printout can delay or disrupt important meetings or cause you to miss deadlines. See how to avoid printer failures when using SAPSprint by analyzing the three most common types of errors. Also find answers to common SAPSprint issues in the SAPSprint FAQs. Key Concept Processing in SAPSprint involves generating print data via the…...…
Flow Rulesets: Take Control Over Your Rule’s Execution Sequence

With the introduction of SAP NetWeaver Business Rules Management (SAP NetWeaver BRM) as part of SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment (SAP NetWeaver CE), you can increase your flexibility by externalizing frequently changing rules into a rules management system. See how you can use flow rulesets to manage your rules. Key Concept Business rules management systems allow…...…
Define Test Requirements and Create and Execute Testing Components as Part of Your Automated Testing Solution

ManagerLearn a step-by-step procedure for defining and transferring test requirements from SAP Solution Manager to SAP Quality Center by HP. Create test components in SAP Test Acceleration and Optimization and execute the test cases in SAP Quality Center. Key Concept The business process testing model supports the workflow of the user interface design that allows…...…
Understanding Service Level Agreements in Service Desk

Manager See how the configuration of Service Level Agreements (SLA) works in SAP Solution Manager, with a specific focus on how information moves among configuration objects. Knowing how the objects involved interact allows you to not only perform more effective configuration but also solve problems should anything go wrong. Key Concept SAP Solution Manager’s Service…...…
8 Steps to Verify Your Root Cause Analysis Is Correct

ManagerSetting up Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in complex SAP landscapes can be a daunting task. Follow a checklist for building RCA in your SAP Solution Manager system in a stable, correct manner. Key Concept Root Cause Analysis (RCA) helps troubleshoot complex issues in SAP landscapes. Because system performance and operational data are preserved in SAP…...…