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All SAP S/4HANA Journeys Are Hybrid
For ERP Central Component (ECC) customers, migrating to SAP S/4HANA is not a matter of if, but when. However, this journey is not straightforward and involves questions around what, why, when, and how to migrate. Questions also pertain to how do you move to cloud first? Does one move the entire landscape to cloud? What…
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Green IT = Sustainable Businesses
Sustainability should be the new headline for everything humans do. Sustainability means fulfilling current generations’ needs without compromising the needs of future generations. However, this is difficult to achieve. Sustainability issues have already started to affect our lives and our economies. This article explains how sustainability issues are affecting business operations and how IT can…
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Getting Started with SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics Report Stories
SAP SuccessFactors space has seen a lot of innovation especially on the topics of reporting, analytics and planning with updates to solutions including Report Center, People Analytics and SAP Analytics Cloud. As more customers deploy SAP SuccessFactors, they are introduced to SAP SuccessFactors People Analytics reporting methodology. However, unlike what it is believed to be,…
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How to Protect Data at Rest
Companies often prioritize data they are actively using within their cybersecurity planning and infrastructure. However, it is important that they do not overlook data at rest. Examples of data at rest include archives, online backups, client copies for quality assurance and development environments, and disaster recovery sites. Though it may not be top of mind,…
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How to Be Transformative with SAP S/4HANA Integrations
Integration is a key component of any organization’s migration strategy. Yet integration tools have remained largely stagnant in recent years, which may stand in the way of achieving real time. Yet there are still three main option available for those planning to overhaul SAP S/4HANA systems. In this article, SAPinsider expert Ann Largent will take…
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Lead-Time and On-Time, In-Full: Essential Metrics for Supply Chain Success
Insufficiencies in supply chains can occur due to a variety of factors, such as inadequate capacity, delays in transportation or production, or issues with suppliers. Supply chain insufficiencies can cause several challenges for businesses. These can pertain to lost sales, customer dissatisfaction, and damage to the company’s reputation. In addition, supply chain inefficiencies can result…
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Strategies for Successful SAP Implementation for Mergers & Acquisitions
During mergers or acquisitions, there is a possibility that the acquired companies may be using 20 percent new business processes along with new systems like MES (manufacturing execution systems). This requires a plan to integrate such systems with SAP. The strategy should involve taking inventory of the systems and applications of acquired companies, and deciding…
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Key SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Features
On December 9, 2022, SAP released its brand new SAP SuccessFactors Human Experience Management (HXM) Suite. It features a significant number of new capabilities for users to improve the user experience. These include updates to: • Hire Date • Localizations • Global Benefits • Time Management • And many more In this article, SAPinsider expert…
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SAP Mobile Start – Your Native Entry Point to the Intelligent Enterprise
Working styles have drastically changed, and mobile is now a critical driver for process innovation. Business processes are increasingly automated, and decision-making is quicker and independent of physical presence in an office or at a desk. Mobile is the new business reality. Relevant business content, apps, and tasks need to be intuitively accessible in one…
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Using SAP SuccessFactors for People Sustainability
Much has been made about sustainability in business. While maintaining resources and being environmentally friendly are important, it is also vital for organizations that they practice “People Sustainability” – this means that they treat their employees, partners, and neighbors ethically and fairly. People Sustainability is not only ethical, it also helps businesses to attract, engage,…
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