...KAPIL SHARMA AND ASHUTOSH MUTSADDI Configuring SAP ERP Sales and Distribution ® SERIOUS SKILLS. Configuring SAP ERP Sales and Distribution ® Kapil Sharma Ashutosh Mutsaddi Acquisitions Editor: Agatha Kim Development Editor: Laurene Sorensen Technical Editor: Dheeraj Oswal Production Editor: Liz Britten Copy Editor: Kim Wimpsett Editorial Manager: Pete Gaughan Production Manager: Tim Tate Vice President and Executive Group Publisher: Richard Swadley Vice President and Publisher: Neil Edde Book Designer: Franz Baumhackl Compositor: Craig Johnson, Happenstance Type-O-Rama Proofreader: Word One, New York Indexer: Ted Laux Project Coordinator, Cover: Lynsey Stanford Cover Designer: Ryan Sneed Copyright © 2010 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana Published simultaneously in Canada ISBN: 978-0-470-40473-7 No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning or otherwise, except as permitted under Sections 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken,...
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...Globalization @ SAP Globalization Drives Business SAP Globalization Services Erik Törnqvist, LPM for ERP Financials, Sweden Agenda 1 2 3 4 Globalization @ SAP and Globalization Services Globalization Strategy Internationalization Localization 5 6 7 © Translation Service Offerings Highlights / Case Studies 2012 SAP AG. All rights reserved. 2 Agenda 1 2 3 4 Globalization @ SAP and Globalization Services Globalization Strategy Internationalization Localization 5 6 7 © Translation Service Offerings Highlights / Case Studies 2012 SAP AG. All rights reserved. 3 Business Trends That Foster SAP’s Value Proposition 1 Customers don’t want a product, they want to get a job done. 2 Growing speed and scope of global change. SAP offers the best solution portfolio to leverage these trends. With SAP, companies are ready for: Innovation at the speed of each business Transformation from built-to-last enterprises to built-to-adapt business networks Performance optimization closed loop from strategy to execution and back again The challenges of a globalized economy © 2012 SAP AG. All rights reserved. 4 Globalization @ SAP Facts and Figures Globalization is a key differentiator for SAP in a competitive market Global customer base in >140 countries > 60 country version covering legal requirements delivered 39 languages delivered for various solutions ~ 1100 persons are working on globalization topics Strong commitment to customers ...
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...CASE: SM-153 DATE: 08/08/06 SAP AG IN 2006: DRIVING CORPORATE TRANSFORMATION Success can be seductive. It can trick us into focusing too rigidly on long-established patterns of thought. That’s why it is often so tempting to recycle yesterday’s ideas to form the guidelines and dogmas of tomorrow. I hope that we can use the right vision and strategy to avoid this trap. ⎯Henning Kagermann, CEO, SAP AG INTRODUCTION On a windy April evening in Walldorf, Germany, Henning Kagermann took a sip of his tea and picked up the 60-page document lying on his desk. Several months earlier, Kagermann, CEO of SAP AG, had tasked his Corporate Strategy Group with preparing a strategic analysis, informally nicknamed the “Sun-Tzu document” in deference to the legendary Chinese general. It outlined the strategic opportunities and challenges that SAP should expect to face between 2006 and 2010, and examined the prevailing forces shaping the enterprise software industry in 2006: technological change, consolidation, and shifting customer needs. Kagermann believed that emerging Internet-based technologies and standards known collectively as “Web services” soon would transform the $79.8 billion enterprise software applications industry, in which SAP held the leading market position.1 Although sales of SAP’s existing products had begun to rebound in 2004 after a multi-year slowdown, Kagermann had committed SAP to deploy new Web services-based technology on a massive scale by the end of 2007. (See Exhibit...
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...Inquiry and Design Phase of SAP Software Cody K. Hobson Upper Iowa University Inquiry and Design Phase of the SAP System PB Leiner USA and PB Gelatins have been working for numerous years with software that is not affiliated with another. Every system carries out the essential functions needed to run each plant facility located in different parts of the world yet there is no unified connection, nothing that ties all financials together. The inquiry phase of this paper will demonstrate the areas in which the Action-Learning Team will conduct a review into the corporate wide system of PB Leiner USA and PB Gelatins looking for potential improvement points. The design phase of this paper will demonstrate the creation and process steps of what the ALT formulated based on the PIP discoveries. Inquiry Phase PB Family The PB family is made up of six facilities across the globe and is the third largest gelatin manufacturer in the world. Each PB facility thrives on creating value for customers at competitive prices and is committed to achieving the highest standards of product safety and quality. There are high expectations of close cooperation with customers while offering the necessary technical support to jointly search for solutions that fit customers’ needs in terms of product applications and technology. Possible Improvement Points within PB Each site was initially using its own Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, which resulted in each site’s...
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...SAP software One of the big advantages of SAP software in general is that it is applicable to any business. For a small business, anywhere from 5-100 employees, the SAP software called Business One is best. There are numerous advantages, including saving money and being more efficient. Compared to other SAP software, it is more affordable and still works effectively. Smaller businesses would implement this software because it does not require a large IT staff to run it, and it takes 2-8 weeks to get it running. They can also run it off of the cloud, which gets rid of some of the hardware costs and space needed to use it. As for the benefits, Business One has many ERP features. It keeps track of all financial information and manages it for the small business. It cuts down on errors and it makes the entire financial process faster (Fertig, 2004). Overall, it allows businesses to make better, more informed decisions. Business One also helps keep track of inventory and production. This reduces costs and time by knowing exactly how much inventory is in the warehouse, and it gives the business more control in ordering and shipping products. When it comes to customers, Business One helps in multiple areas. Not only does it help with support after a sale has been made, Business One includes a Crystal Reports software which helps in gaining new customers. Businesses can analyze sales trends and opportunities, as well as asses the performance of individual departments with the software...
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...Conditions (SD-BF-PR) SAP AG Copyright © Copyright 2000 SAP AG. All rights reserved. No part of this brochure may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or for any purpose without the express permission of SAP AG. The information contained herein may be changed without prior notice. Some software products marketed by SAP AG and its distributors contain proprietary software components of other software vendors. Microsoft , WINDOWS , NT , EXCEL , Word and SQL Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM , DB2 , OS/2 , DB2/6000 , Parallel Sysplex , MVS/ESA , RS/6000 , AIX , S/390 , ® ® ® AS/400 , OS/390 , and OS/400 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. ORACLE is a registered trademark of ORACLE Corporation, California, USA. INFORMIX -OnLine for SAP and Informix Dynamic Server Informix Software Incorporated. ® ® ® ® ® ® TM ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ® are registered trademarks of UNIX , X/Open , OSF/1 , and Motif are registered trademarks of The Open Group. HTML, DHTML, XML, XHTML are trademarks or registered trademarks of W3C , World Wide Web Consortium, Laboratory for Computer Science NE43-358, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 545 Technology Square, Cambridge, MA 02139. JAVA is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. , 901 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA. JAVASCRIPT is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc., used under license for technology invented and implemented by Netscape. SAP, SAP Logo, mySAP.com...
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...Technology since it has been privatized by MICT Berhad and ATLAM had overhauled its Information Technology (IT) in year 2000.gain The system had not been functioned to produce financial statement. After knowing the weakness, ATLAM has two alternatives which is ACCPAC and Petra’s group-wide SAP. ATLAM has been asked to upgrade its accounting system with the Petra group-wide SAP system. Zulkifli as ATLAM’s finance manager need to critically assess the risks associated with the decision on whether to or not to implement SAP in ATLAM. Zulkifli has arranged a meeting to discuss the new system upgrade. He had invited Sani (Project Manager), Gopal (User Project Manager), Lim (User Representative) and Kamal (Functional Analyst) to discuss about implementing SAP in ATLAM. As it shown in the case, the first meeting have not come to a mutual agreement on whether to implement SAP in ATLAM as Lim has pointed out that implement ACCPAC is a cheaper option compared to SAP that would be incurred a huge cost for ATLAM as it will becomes a financial constraint and burden to ATLAM. In second meeting, Lim stated that the SAP is impractical in ATLAM as the the company don’t even have enough computer to operate SAP and some of the ATLAM staff...
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...SAP for ATLAM Background It had been December 2001 and the management of ATLAM, a wholly owned organization of MICT Berhad, had been asked to upgrade its accounting system with the PERT group-wide SAP system. The cost of implementing SAP in ALTAM is one of the main concern. Apart from that, it had been more of whether ATLAM’s staff would be ready to embrace the new systems. The purposed of SAP system was scheduled to be phased in by 1 April 2002 i.e. the star of the financial year. Situation 1: Implementation of SAP system in ATLAM but parent company pays the cost ATLAM has to evaluate the decision to upgrade the current accounting system to the SAP system. Although it is critical to assess the risks associated with decision, ATLAM has to ensure the best possible outcome for the organisation. In order for better access of ATLAM’s IT facilities and the need for consolidation with PETRA’s servers to leverage group wide PETRANET network system, ATLAM need to consider implementing the SAP system for replacement of existing accounting system. Recommendation Due to some constraints that faced by ATLAM (timely and costly), it is recommended that the parent company of ATLAM pay for the SAP system. The SAP systems will be capitalized in the parent company’s book and depreciation will be calculated and recorded in their accounts. This cost will be incorporated in the group consolidated accounts and not the company accounts of ATLAM. Situation 2: Implementation of SAP system...
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...(01) Professor Miller, Oct, 19th, 2013 SAP Introduction SAP was founded in 1972 and today they are recognized as the world's largest inter-enterprise software company. Five former IBM employees start a company they call SAP Systemanalyse und Programmentwicklung ("System Analysis and Program Development). Its products vision is Standard application software for real-time data processing is developed. Taking the initial form of a private partnership under the German Civil Code, the company establishes its headquarters in Weinheim, Germany, and opens an office in nearby Mannheim. However, SAP's five founders spend most of their time in the data centers of their first customers, which include the German branch of Imperial Chemical Industries in Östringen.(1). Their products cater to various sectors of industry and every dynamic market. Their various software systems have put them as the third largest independent software supplier and their continuing excellence makes them an excellent software company. The great technological advances they have achieved in software have allowed SAP to maintain a high regard of respect from other major corporations in their industry. By implementing user-friendly software programs they have crafted a service and development resource that has made those major corporations to create an efficient and effective supply chain and developed customer relations in their respective fields of business. To date SAP currently employs over 248,500 personnel...
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...การใช้งานระบบ SAP เบื้องต้น ในส่วนต่อไปนี้ จะเป็นการแนะนำการใช้งานระบบ SAP เบื้องต้น โดยที่ส่วนของ Desktop ของเครื่องคอมพิวเตอร์ จะมีโปรแกรม SAP Logon ดังรูป เมื่อดับเบิ้ลคลิกที่โปรแกรม SAP Logon เราจะได้หน้าจอดังรูป ให้คลิกที่ User-Defined… เพื่อทำการเพิ่มระบบที่เราจะทำการ Logon เข้าไปใช้งาน เราจะได้หน้าจอดังรูป จากนั้นให้ทำการระบุรายละเอียดของระบบ SAP ที่เราต้องการ Logon เข้าไปทำงาน โดยที่ส่วนของ Description ให้ใส่ค่าอะไรก็ได้ที่จะให้ปรากฏอยู่ที่ส่วนของ SAP Logon ในที่นี้คือค่า SAP R/3 Enterprise : TRN ที่ส่วนของ Application Server ให้ระบุค่า IP Address ของ SAP Application Server ในที่นี้คือค่า 161.200.64.7 และท่ส่วน System ID ให้ระบุค่า SID ของระบบ SAP ในที่นี้คือ TRN และส่วนสุดท้ายคือค่า System Number ของ SAP Application Server ในที่นี้คือค่า 00 จากนั้นคลิกที่ปุ่ม Add เราจะได้หน้าจอดังรูป จากนั้นถ้าเราต้องการ Logon เข้าไปใช้งานระบบ SAP ให้เลือกระบบที่เราต้องการ Logon เข้าไปทำงาน จากนั้นคลิก Log on เราจะได้หน้าจอดังรูป ที่ส่วนของ Client ให้ระบุค่า Client ที่ต้องการเข้าไปทำงาน ในที่นี้คือค่า 800 ที่ส่วน User ให้ระบุค่า User ID ในระบบ SAP และใส่ค่า Password จากนั้นกด Enter เราจะได้หน้าจอดังรูป ถ้าในกรณีที่ User คนนี้ มีการ Logon เข้าไปใช้ระบบ SAP แล้ว ระบบจะแสดง Dialog Box เตือนว่า มีการ Logon เข้าไปแล้วโดย User ที่ชื่อ student นี้ ถ้าเราต้องการ Logon เข้าไปใช้งานด้วย โดยที่ User ที่ทำการ Logon ก่อนหน้านี้ที่ชื่อ student ก็ยังคงอยู่ในระบบ...
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...STORY Global Bike Inc. Background and overview of GBI strategy and operations. Product MOTIVATION PREREQUISITES SAP ERP G.B.I. Release 6.04 A general understanding of GBI (the enterprise) prior to embarking on hands-on exercises and case studies in the SAP ERP client is critical for success. None Level Undergraduate Beginner Focus Company Background NOTES None This narrative provides a historical background for how GBI began and an overview of its operations and strategy. This information will be used extensively throughout the curriculum material. Authors Simha Magal Stefan Weidner Version 2.11 © SAP AG CASE STUDY Company History Task Get to know the company’s history. Time 15 min Short Description Read the below narrative to learn about the company’s history. Global Bike Inc. has a pragmatic design philosophy that comes from its deep roots in both the off-road trail racing and long-distance road racing sports. Nearly 20 years ago, its founders designed their first bikes out of necessity—they had races to win and the bikes that were available at the time did not perform to their extremely high standards. So, they took matters into their own hands and built legendary bikes that would outlast and outperform the competition. From these humble origins, Global Bike Incorporated was born and continues to deliver innovative highperformance bicycles to the world’s most demanding riders. Notes ...
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...pet nutrition products in over 200 countries and territories. Since implementing its first SaP® solution in 1994, Colgate has significantly improved global visibility for its supply chain management processes, automated many of these processes, improved supply chain decision making, increased the speed to market for its products, and reduced costs. SAP Business Transformation Study Consumer Products Oral, Personal, and Home Care and Pet Nutrition CONteNt 3 4 7 9 10 11 13 14 Colgate-Palmolive Creating a Global Supply Chain Supporting an International Enterprise Helping Ensure Supply Chain Success Reducing Total Cost of Ownership Transforming Business Processes Future Road Map Building a Firm Foundation Colgate-Palmolive better Data Quality, timeliNeSS, aND aCCeSSibility QuiCk faCtS Industry Consumer products – oral, personal, and home care and pet nutrition Revenue uS$15.3 billion Employees 36,000 Headquarters New york City Web Site www.colgate.com SAP® Solutions and Services SaP® Supply Chain management application Implementation Partner SaP Consulting organization Implementation Best Practices • involved global cross-functional business and it teams • appointed a global owner to drive process standardization across subsidiaries • tested real-life scenarios and used pilots in significant markets before global rollouts • Worked closely with business owners and the SaP® Consulting organization • used an internal project management process Financial and Strategic...
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...produce a better product, to have strong marketing strategy, and to be greater and known by other as well. Database plays an important role as the medium to store and retrieve the document and information. It is about the organizing the collection of data of the company. For the purpose of this assignment, I have chosen to focus on procurement process and how the SAP system has facilitated the overall process between procurement and all other functional departments. Generally, the group procurement aspiration is to be a strategic business partner to the internal customers focusing to deliver based on cost effective, quality and timely service. To accomplish this aspiration, group procurement will adopt procurement practices that uphold good governance, transparency and fairness in all dealing with suppliers and other stakeholders. In this group procurement, it contains with several system that have used variety type of database system. Group procurement serves as “middle person” between staff, user and supplier. For instance, the user creates purchase order (PO) through Supplier Self Service System that based on SAP. The procurement staff will...
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...SAP is the market leader in enterprise applications and software, headquartered in Walldorf, Germany. locations in more than 130 countries, and 282,000 customers around the world. SAP helps organizations fight the damaging effects of complexity, generate new opportunities for innovation and growth, and stay ahead of the competition. The Baseline package is available in 50+ localized country versions and is developed in accordance with the legal requirements and country-specific needs of the target country. The country versions may differ by scenario scope and components, or the release levels on which the versions are based. The solid foundation for SAP Best Practices Baseline is the SAP ERP 6.0 application. Industry-generic SAP Best Practices for procurement, manufacturing, sales, financials and analytics processes include: annual operating plan, sales & operations planning, MRP, procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, make-to-stock production, financial management, and accounting. SAP Learning Hub provides immediate, cloud-based access to a vast selection of SAP learning content – and to our innovative, interactive learning rooms. And when you add SAP Live Access, you can carry out class assignments, prepare for customer engagements, or just experiment with live, fully configured SAP training systems. 1. Product Release Strategy. SAP has traditionally released products and made major changes to underlying functionality on a five-year schedule, Shepherd notes. So twice a decade...
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...Opportunities for SAP –Prepared by Magdelene Marshall 208045546 1. Cloud Computing -SAP has shown its innovation through the use of new technologies especially through the introduction of their Cloud based applications which focus on real time which has created a competitive advantage over their competitors. 2. Target small to medium sized businesses- Have the ability to attract the market of the small to medium sized companies, although many perceived them to be a ‘’lumbering giant specialising in complex and expensive software for big business, but playing technological catch up” Weber, 2011 Through continuous efforts through their cloud solutions such as their Business One and Business by Design they have the chance to change this perception and attract a profitable market. 3. Mobile Technologies-Identified that one of the drivers changing the technology of business is the powerful mobile devices so they saw an opportunity to grow and purchased Sybase Worldwide. 4. Mature partner base-Through the purchasing of Sybase Worldwide they have managed to gain market share ,as Sybase was one of the world’s leading mobile solution company’s and the world’s second largest database vendor in the world after Oracle Solutions which is one of SAP’s biggest competitors . 5. Innovation-SAP’s saw a better way to keep clients happy which is good for the company’s sustainability with the rate of which they introduced new products into the market .With the reduction of the time period in...
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