This book explains the functional scope, the data model, the solution architecture, the underlying engineering concepts, and the programming model of SAP S/4HANA as the most well-known enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The approach is to start with general concepts and then to proceed step-by-step to concrete implementations in SAP S/4HANA. In the first part the reader learns about the market view of ERP solutions and vendors. The second part deals with the business processes for sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, services, procurement, and human resources which are covered with SAP S/4HANA. In the third part the underlying concepts of SAP S/4HANA are described, for example in-memory storage, analytics and search, artificial intelligence, process and data integration, security and compliance, lifecycle management, performance and scalability, configuration and implementation. The book is concluded with a final chapter explaining how to deploy an appliance to explore SAP S/4HANA. The target audience for the book are managers and business analysts who want to understand the market situation and future ERP trends, end users and process experts who need to comprehend the business processes and the according solution capabilities provided with SAP S/4HANA, architects and developers who have to learn the technical concepts and frameworks for enhancing SAP S/4HANA functionality, and consultants and partners who require to adopt and configure SAP S/4HANA.

This book explains the functional scope, the data model, the solution architecture, the underlying engineering concepts, and the programming model of SAP S/4HANA as the most well-known enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The approach is to start with general concepts and then to proceed step-by-step to concrete implementations in SAP S/4HANA. In the first part the reader learns about the market view of ERP solutions and vendors. The second part deals with the business processes for sales, marketing, finance, supply chain, manufacturing, services, procurement, and human resources which are covered with SAP S/4HANA. In the third part the underlying concepts of SAP S/4HANA are described, for example in-memory storage, analytics and search, artificial intelligence, process and data integration, security and compliance, lifecycle management, performance and scalability, configuration and implementation. The book is concluded with a final chapter explaining how to deploy an appliance to explore SAP S/4HANA. The target audience for the book are managers and business analysts who want to understand the market situation and future ERP trends, end users and process experts who need to comprehend the business processes and the according solution capabilities provided with SAP S/4HANA, architects and developers who have to learn the technical concepts and frameworks for enhancing SAP S/4HANA functionality, and consultants and partners who require to adopt and configure SAP S/4HANA.

Welcome to the world of treasury management—a dynamic and critical aspect of financial stewardship that underpins the success and stability of organizations across industries. This book is crafted as compendium guide to equip finance professionals, executives, and students with the knowledge and strategies necessary for effective treasury management. In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the role of treasury management has never been more crucial. From optimizing cash flows and mitigating financial risks to navigating the intricacies of capital markets, treasury professionals are tasked with multifaceted responsibilities. This book aims to demystify the complexities of treasury management, offering practical insights, examples, and strategic approaches to empower readers in mastering this intricate field. Key Features: 1. Foundational Concepts: Delve into the fundamental principles of treasury management, providing a solid understanding of cash management, liquidity, and financial risk. 2. Strategic Planning: Explore strategic approaches to treasury management, including techniques for optimizing working capital, managing foreign exchange exposure, and navigating interest rate risks. 3. Technological Advancements: Examine the impact of technology on treasury operations, discussing the latest trends, tools, and digital solutions reshaping the landscape. 4. Case Studies: Gain valuable insights from case studies that illustrate successful treasury management practices and the lessons learned from challenges faced by organizations. 5. Regulatory Landscape: Navigate the complex regulatory environment governing treasury activities, ensuring compliance with international standards and best practices. As you embark on this journey through the pages of this book, I encourage you to engage with the content, reflect on the practical applications, and consider the strategic implications for your own professional or academic pursuits. Treasury management is not just a function; it's a strategic imperative, and this book is designed to be your companion on the path to mastery. This comprehensive book on treasury management aims to provide financial professionals, business leaders, and students with a thorough understanding of the principles, strategies, and technologies involved in effectively managing a company's treasury functions. Thank you for choosing this resource. May it serve as a valuable reference and guide on your journey to becoming a proficient and strategic treasury professional. Anand Vinaykumar Kaku Chartered Accountant Manager Treasury at National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Ltd. (NCGTC)

Case study is an important pedagogical tool not only to facilitate classroom teaching, but is also a research tool used widely in academia and industry. Every workplace situation calls for decision making and managerial skill. While some situations are more complex and far-reaching than the others, all decisions are equally important for the businesses in the overall landscape. On one hand, strategic decisions call for sharp business acumen and experience; on the other hand, operational decisions call for tact and eye for detail. Businesses employ unique solutions to solve their problem which is often recorded as a case study. These case studies are an effective tool to enhance learning. It stimulates the students to integrate classroom-learning with application orientation to solve real live problems. The growth in case writers coupled with availability of good cases has made industry and academia to embrace case methods. An initiative to support and encourage build indigenous case studies, this book is a compilation of the cases presented at the Management Case Conference organised by PSG Institute of Management in 2021

The GMP Compendium for Medical Products is a valuable resource for manufacturers, regulators, and other stakeholders involved in producing and distributing medical products. It covers various topics, from quality management systems to personnel hygiene, equipment validation, and complaint handling. The guidance provided is based on the latest scientific and technical knowledge and considers the evolving regulatory landscape and the challenges faced by the industry.

The Machinery Compendium an exclusive feature for the global textile machinery industry. The compendium would showcase Textile Machineries that are strategically innovated for future. The Machinery Compendium provides an opening to the worldwide textile machinery manufacturer’s community to showcase their latest technologies and innovations. The compendiums that we at Fibre2Fashion publish from time to time do two things simultaneously–take stock of the situation, and look ahead. This particular compendium, on Industry 4.0, too does both, but more of the latter. The canvas is huge, and like the universe itself, it is forever expanding. The term Industry 4.0 means different things to different people and so the predictions from industry experts as well as academics and researchers differ as well. But what all agree on is that the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) will drive manufacturing. The next phase of industrialisation, being referred to popularly as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, will be different from the earlier ones in that it will also be about life-cycles. In short, it goes beyond manufacturing. The concept itself is still new and evolving at a frenetic pace. This also makes it difficult for those in industry to go the Industry 4.0 way. Formulating strategies and implementing them needs to start with knowledge. That’s where this compendium comes in. This hard-bound volume includes among other things vision statements from industry leaders, some best practices and case studies, and the F2F Ready Reckoner.

This easy-to-understand introduction to SAP S/4HANA guides you through the central processes in sales, purchasing and procurement, finance, production, and warehouse management using the model company Global Bike. Familiarize yourself with the basics of business administration, the relevant organizational data, master data, and transactional data, as well as a selection of core business processes in SAP. Using practical examples and tutorials, you will soon become an SAP S/4HANA professional! Tutorials and exercises for beginners, advanced users, and experts make it easy for you to practice your new knowledge. The prerequisite for this book is access to an SAP S/4HANA client with Global Bike version 4.1. - Business fundamentals and processes in the SAP system - Sales, purchasing and procurement, production, finance, and warehouse management - Tutorials at different qualification levels, exercises, and recap of case studies - Includes extensive download material for students, lecturers, and professors

“As projects get more complicated, managers stop learning from their - perience. It is important to understand how that happens and how to change it.... Fallible estimates: In software development, initial estimates for a project shape the trajectory of decisions that a manager makes over its life. For ex- ple, estimates of the productivity of the team members influence decisions about the size of the team, which in turn affect the team’s actual output. The trouble is that initial estimates usually turn out to be wrong. ” (Sengupta, 2008) This book aims directly to increase the awareness among managers and practitioners that estimation is as important as the work to be done in so- ware and systems development. You can manage what you can measure! Readers will find in this book a collection of lessons learned from the worldwide “metrics community,” which we have documented and enhanced with our own experiences in the field of software measurement and estimating. Our goal is to support our readers to harvest the benefits of estimating and - prove their software development processes. We present the 5 ISO/I- acknowledged Functional Sizing Methods with variants, experiences, counting rules, and case studies – and most importantly, illustrate through practical - amples how to use functional size measurement to produce realistic estimates. The book is written in a practical manner, especially for the busy practitioner community. It is aimed to be used as a manual and an assistant for everyday work.

The objective of this study is to create a new e-learning artefact for SAP S/4 Hana training purposes. Based on Design Science Research, a new prototype of an e-learning artefact has been developed. The prototype is grounded on didactic and information systems theories, as well as models. The aim of this new prototype is to transfer knowledge of business processes with the new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) SAP S/4 HANA in an effective and efficient way. The study is validated through an experiment with a treatment and a control group. While the treatment group learns with the new e-learning artefact, the control group keeps with the existing conventional training. Results show that the treatment group have significantly less dropouts than the control group, and that the treatment group could also finalize the SAP S/4 Hana exercises in less time. This study shows also how companies can benefit significantly using the same approach through a set of guidelines.