Testing SAP R/3: A Manager's Step-by-Step Guide shows how to implement a disciplined, efficient, and proven approach for testing SAP R/3 correctly from the beginning of the SAP implementation through post-production support. The book also shows SAP professionals how to efficiently provide testing coverage for all SAP objects before they are moved into a production environment.

The book shows how to design the most important business processes in the sales area of each company by using the SAP module SD. It contains valuable tips and examples that show sales reps and managers and distribution center employees how to get up and running quickly with SAP while saving time and money. The book provides a concise introduction setting out the case for integrating business functionality on the web. Furthermore the book helps to understand SAP APO in the context of SCM. It is addressed specifically to those who need to implement APO in the context of the sales processes. Last not least the author offers a walk-through of the process, from inception through planning, designing and testing.

Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: The implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system refers to Information Systems, Business Processes, and People. Basically, it is a changing procedure in organizations that strive for company-wide high performance. Business Process Transformation is about changing a company s focus - from products to customers. Information Systems are replaced by a homogenous system environment which integrates all information into a common system. The behaviour and skills of the company-wide personnel are adapted to perform in the new "world". The big challenge of the implementation is to have the properly-trained people for a high-performance organization. Unfortunately, most companies do not recognize that need. They underestimate the impact that the human factor has on an ERP approach; they consider the implementation as a software-installation with influence to the business. But, the implementation is much more complex. This thesis is dedicated to all those persons who intend to implement an Enterprise Resource Planning system, and who want to understand the theory of Business Process Transformation and how it is linked to Enterprise Resource Planning. To emphasize the importance of the human factors within the implementation, chapter 4 elaborates on End-User Training as a significant part of an implementation for a company dedicated to becoming a high-performance organization. This paper also includes a case study of an ERP implementation at Mitel Corporation. The case study presents information about the Company, its ERP implementation, and its approach to End-User Training. Inhaltsverzeichnis:Table of Contents: AcknowledgementIII ContentsIV List of IllustrationsVII List of TablesVIII List of TermsIX Abstract1 1.Introduction2 2.Business Process Transformation (BPT)4 2.1Origins of Today s Organisations4 2.1.1History4 2.1.2Typical Business Process5 2.2Business Process Transformation Terminology7 2.2.1Motives for Business Process Transformation7 2.2.2Reengineering - The Radical Change9 2.2.3Improvement - The Incremental Change11 2.2.4Reengineering versus Improvement12 2.3From the Functional to the Process-oriented Organization15 2.3.1Functional Organization15 2.3.2Process-oriented Organization17 3.Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)19 3.1Business Process Transformation as a Pre-requisite20 3.2SAP R/3 System - A Tool for BPT21 3.2.1Introduction of SAP21 3.2.2SAP R/3 System [...]

"This book is insightful and thought-provoking for even the most seasoned SAP BW individual." —Richard M. Dunning, Chair, American SAP Users Group Written by the leading experts in the field, this comprehensive guide shows you how to implement the SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) and create useful applications for business analysis of company-wide data. You'll quickly learn how to design, build, analyze, and administer the data and information in the SAP BW component. The authors present the material in a way that reflects the process an organization goes through during a software implementation. They begin with an introduction to the fundamentals of data warehousing and business intelligence, helping you determine if SAP BW is right for your organization. The book then focuses on the business content and options available when trying to deliver value from the data stored in the SAP BW. And it includes a methodology for implementing the BW, such as data modeling and techniques for capturing and transforming data. With this book, you'll discover the options available in SAP BW 3.0 and explore a new way to drive business performance. It will show you how to: Tackle such challenges as eliminating poor data quality Develop an information model in order to properly deploy SAP BW Utilize ETL, data storage, information access, analysis, and presentation services Schedule, monitor, archive, and troubleshoot data loads Effectively plan and manage the performance of a data warehouse The companion Web site provides useful guides and templates for configuring your system, industry case studies, and additional updates.

For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.

For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.

For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.

Material flow management offers enterprises a high potential for realizing new economic competitive advantages. The eco-efficient optimization of material flow cutS costs while simultaneously achieving long-term ecological sustainability. This book summarises the fundamental concepts and tools of material flow management, and presents contemporary methods and findings. Case studies illustrate the results from recent research projects conducted in cooperation with industrial companies.

This volume presents the revised and peer reviewed contributions of the ‘ERP Future 2013’ conference held in Vienna/Austria on November 12-13th, 2013. The ERP Future 2013 Research conference is a scientific platform for research on enterprise information systems in general and specifically on core topics like business process management (BPM), business intelligence (BI) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Besides the scientific community the event also addresses businesses developing, implementing and intensively using enterprise information systems. To master the challenges of enterprise information systems comprehensively, the ERP Future 2013 Research conference accepted contributions with a business as well as an IT focus to consider enterprise information systems from various viewpoints. This combination of business and IT aspects is a unique characteristic of the conference that resulted in several valuable contributions with high theoretical as well as practical impact.

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