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  1. SAP

    Safety Stock Planning – Part 3: SAP Add-on Simulation of Safety Stock, Calculating & Simulating Safety Stock

    Reading time: 10 mins

    SAP offers consulting solutions to enable the first step in demand-driven planning, the strategic inventory positioning. For this you can use the consulting solution MRP Monitor to detect which of your materials should be buffered. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here

  2. From DX to AX: Why the Future of AI Depends on Agent Experience and Open Standards Like MCP

    Reading time: 4 mins

    As AI agents gain autonomy and integration into workflows, the concepts of Agent Experience (AX) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) are revolutionizing software design by prioritizing the agent’s interaction within systems, ensuring clarity, trust, and effective functionality.

  3. Rumble in the Jungle Round 2: Using Google Gemini to Automate SAP SAC Script Code

    Reading time: 9 mins

    In Round 2 of the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ SAP Hackathon, Google Gemini was tested against the task of improving SAP SAC JavaScript code but ultimately failed to produce a functional solution, complicating the code beyond necessity and highlighting its inefficiency compared to ChatGPT.

  4. IBM Power

    Get Started Early with A New Path to RISE with SAP for IBM Power Users

    Reading time: 4 mins

    The transition to SAP S/4HANA presents a significant opportunity for C-Suite executives to innovate and transform their businesses, requiring CIOs to strategically manage the migration to cloud ERP solutions like RISE with SAP while addressing technical debt, ensuring business continuity, and leveraging IBM Power Systems for a streamlined and efficient migration process.

  5. Handling Analysis Process Designer (APD) in BW/4HANA Conversion

    Reading time: 5 mins

    The article outlines the conversion process of Analysis Process Designers (APD) to process chains during the BW/4HANA migration, emphasizing the use of the APD Conversion Tool in BW 7.X to analyze, modify, and transfer APD processes efficiently. Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here

  6. Static Safety stock methods in S/4HANA & SAP ERP

    Safety Stock Planning – Part 2: Dynamic Safety stock methods in S/4HANA & SAP ERP

    Reading time: 9 mins

    The dynamic safety stock is recalculated in the planning run for each MRP element and is fully available for planning in contrast to the static safety stock.

  7. Rumble in the Jungle Round 1: Using OpenAI ChatGPT to Automate SAP SAC Script Code

    Reading time: 15 mins

    The article discusses the innovative advancements in AI and machine learning, particularly how they interact with SAP systems, highlighting SAP’s cautious yet essential approach to ensure security while integrating AI tools like chatbots for tasks such as coding, and the necessity of human oversight in validating AI-generated outputs through practical testing.

  8. Accelerating Success with SAP BTP: Learnings from Implementation

    Reading time: 5 mins

    This article explores the complexities and valuable lessons learned from implementing SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), highlighting the importance of careful planning, agile methodologies, and ongoing adaptation to successfully leverage the platform’s capabilities for digital transformation.

  9. Static Safety stock methods in S/4HANA & SAP ERP

    Safety Stock Planning – Part 1: Static Safety stock methods in S/4HANA & SAP ERP

    Reading time: 14 mins

    The article introduces a series on buffer and safety stock planning within SAP S/4 HANA, detailing static safety stock concepts, its manual and automatic calculations, and the factors influencing safety stock and reorder points, while emphasizing its importance in minimizing shortfalls and optimizing inventory management.

  10. Securing SAP Systems: Strategies to Minimize Attack Surface and Protect Sensitive Data

    Reading time: 3 mins

    SAP systems, widely used and vulnerable, pose significant risks of cyber attacks due to configuration errors, access control issues, and software bugs, necessitating continuous monitoring and implementation of strong security measures to protect against exploitation. Fill the Form below to read the entire article.