How to Blueprint Your BRFplus Project: Part 1
Blueprinting an SAP BRFplus project C Lee Chisholm in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Rules Management [Feb. 20, 2012 02:45 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

KPMG talks about GRC and less
KPMG has released a paper on GRC and convergence, but I find it is mostly about risk and compliance. Even so, it has some interesting and useful information about fractured risk and compliance functions, and why there is value in addressing this as a serious business problem. What do you think? Norman Marks in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Financial Excellence, Governance, Risk and Compliance [Feb. 18, 2012 10:48 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Amazing Technology and the Impact on Risks and Controls
Technology is changing how we run our business. OK. But it is also changing the nature of business risks - and how we need to manage them. In this post, I share some new stuff I have seen recently. Norman Marks in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Financial Excellence, Governance, Risk and Compliance [Feb. 16, 2012 02:45 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Process Orchestration Can Save Your Business Millions
Business processes are more often than not over-complicated and weighed down with unnecessary red tape or political influence - this directly and indirectly causes business pain points. Customer centric optimization and automation of your most critical processes will save you millions and get rid of your biggest pain points. David Bann in Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Rules Management, SAP Process Integration (PI) [Feb. 13, 2012 10:37 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Social BPM challenge
If you are interested in co-writing a book about Social BPM, then contact alan.rickayzen at the SAP domain. Or even better, read this blog and then contact Alan. Alan Rickayzen in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management [Feb. 13, 2012 02:12 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Meeting of the SAP Network Group Hamburg, Germany - When will you start your group?
The SAP Community in Hamburg, Germany came together to start the Knowledge Exchange in 2012. Why not start something similar in your region? Peter Langner in ABAP, Beyond SAP, Business Process Management, Community Day, ERP [Feb. 07, 2012 08:30 AM | 5 Comments | Permalink]

Facebook for Project Management (lessons learned so far)
Facebook does work for grass-roots project management on a small scale. This is short overview of my experiences. Alan Rickayzen in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Higher Education, SAP StreamWork [Feb. 06, 2012 06:35 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Integration and SAP: How much is really enough?
How much is really enough when it comes to SAP and what it is doing in the space of Enterprise Application Integration? Shabarish Vijayakumar in Business Process Management, Ranting, SAP NetWeaver Gateway, SAP Process Integration (PI), Service-Oriented Architecture [Feb. 06, 2012 05:24 AM | 20 Comments | Permalink]

SAP culture shift - post go-live processes
Why isn't master data creation and maintenance planned for better during projects? This often seems overlooked to me in many projects. Why isn't it a key focus of project management? FireFighter in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Data Integration and Quality Management, Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle Management [Feb. 02, 2012 03:11 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

BPM processes synchronization pattern
How to synchronize several BPM instances in case we cannot guarantee all of them are running at the same time Nikolay Kabadzhov in Business Process Management [Jan. 30, 2012 02:03 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Returning Process Instance ID After Process Start
Many customers have requested to have a process identifier returned after process start. This blog explains how to model and implement a synchronous process start leveraging a new feature in SAP NetWeaver BPM 7.3 EHP 1. Ralf Schaub in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Jan. 30, 2012 01:57 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Organizational Gravity: Three Steps to Foster Continuous Improvement, Defy Obsolescence and Take Flight
Organizational gravity keeps an organization grounded and focused, contributing to a passion for continuous improvement at a tactical level. However, these improvements seem to arrive at the expense of innovation and adaptability. So what steps can an organization take to defy organizational gravity? James D. Murphy in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management [Jan. 29, 2012 01:02 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Lots of new stuff about BRFplus
Time has come to blog again about newly published BRFplus papers and other material. Want to learn how to automatically set the tax code in the purchase order creation? Or how BRFplus is used in the Support Team Determination of the SAP Solution Manager? You want to read the new BRFplus ebook and much more? Check out this blog. :-) Carsten Ziegler in ABAP, Business Process Management, Business Rules Management, SAP Business Workflow [Jan. 27, 2012 06:30 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

The Detroit North American International Auto Show and Process Innovation
The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has just wrapped up in Detroit, Michigan. As the NAIAS reveals, organizations coming out of such an economic trough must be positioned to remain competitive with showroom glitz and buzz, and also with efficient processes that scale, contain costs, reduce risk, and most importantly, optimize cash flow. bpm_expert in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Solutions [Jan. 26, 2012 02:55 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

These are a few of my favorite SAP transactions
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens ... well, these have nothing to do with building SAP Workflows. But my list follows. Susan Keohan in Business Process Management, SAP Business Workflow [Jan. 25, 2012 01:04 PM | 15 Comments | Permalink]

Uncovering the value of collaborative process modeling with SAP StreamWork
Most of you may be aware that the collaborative process modeling tool in SAP StreamWork is on public Beta as of late December 2011 and available to everyone who has an SAP StreamWork’s account to use it for free. With this great internal milestone past, I thought I would share some valuable scenarios and use cases where SAP customers (and also non-SAP customers) can get better results when using this collaborative process modeling tool. Eduardo Chiocconi in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, SAP StreamWork [Jan. 25, 2012 12:56 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Automatically upload GOS attachments
When you want to migrate files to the Generic Object Service, you need to find an API that can do the job. This blog collects all information about my journey of finding the right technique. Stephan Heinberg in ABAP, Business Process Management, ERP, Product Lifecycle Management [Jan. 22, 2012 04:56 AM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Better Blueprinting 1.0
Business Process Blueprinting for SAP Solution Manager offers a comprehensive capability towards Documenting and Modeling the IT requirements of your SAP Implementation. In the weblog, I will cover 3 aspects:- 1. Main value proposition of BPB 1.0 2. Key Capabilities with BPB 1.0 and 3. Hit the ground running with 5 in-depth How-To guides Karthik S J in Application Lifecycle Management, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, SAP Solution Manager [Jan. 19, 2012 10:00 AM | 5 Comments | Permalink]

In the future Businesses will make decisions with BPM & HANA - Part 2
Using Hadoop for processing huge amount of unstructured data can give insights which were not possible before. NBA ( Next Best Action ) is key in BPM for making the right decision and Hadoop can be a great help in that direction. Priya Ranjan in Business Process Management [Jan. 18, 2012 01:36 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

In the future Businesses will make decisions with BPM & HANA - Part 3
In this 3 and last part we see how after analytics derived from Hadoop and HANA, and feeding them into BPM as customer context systems can start making decision according to past history, aligning our business to high valued customers. Priya Ranjan in In-Memory Business Data Management, Business Process Management [Jan. 18, 2012 01:36 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

To Dual Stack or not to Dual Stack, is the question!
Java only installation or the double stack? Are you confused? Shabarish Vijayakumar in Business Process Management, Business Rules Management, SAP Process Integration (PI) [Jan. 18, 2012 07:56 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Part 2: Re-use business blueprints within SAP NetWeaver BPM
The first part ("Making more out of your Business Blueprints - a corner stone within a systematical BPM approach") of this blog series described the concept of business blueprints and the different types of business processes. SAP's new approach of visualizing business processes is done through the Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN). Thereby the business blueprint can be used as corner piece of a systematic business process management (BPM) approach within your entire enterprise. Learn now how the modeled business blueprints within the Business Process Blueprinting tool can be extended within SAP NetWeaver BPM. Markus Richter in Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Composition Environment (CE), SAP NetWeaver Platform [Jan. 16, 2012 01:38 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

News in the BRFplus Formula
Learn what is new in the BRFplus formula expressions. 1. Text editor 2. New formula parser 3. New and better formula functions Carsten Ziegler in ABAP, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Rules Management, SAP Business Workflow [Jan. 15, 2012 01:53 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Installation Options for Process Integration and Orchestration Use Cases
This blog briefly describes what installation options currently exist when running Process Integration and Orchestration use cases. Alexander Bundschuh in Business Process Management, SAP Process Integration (PI) [Jan. 11, 2012 08:28 AM | 5 Comments | Permalink]

NetWeaver BPM RESTful Service and jQuery Mobile
Create your own mobile web application with the NetWeaver BPM RESTful Service and jQuery Mobile. Leo van Hengel in JavaScript, Code Exchange, Business Process Management, Mobile [Jan. 10, 2012 03:19 PM | 10 Comments | Permalink]

Am I certifiable?
For years, I dreamt of being certified in SAP Business Workflow - but circumstances conspired against me. Susan Keohan in Business Process Management, SAP Business Workflow [Jan. 10, 2012 11:41 AM | 14 Comments | Permalink]

Referenced vs. Embedded processes in SAP NetWeaver BPM
There are several differences between referenced and embedded sub-processes that are not directly visible. This blog describes subtleties that you have to take into account while developing your processes. Kristiyan Marinov in Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Composition Environment (CE), SAP NetWeaver Platform [Jan. 09, 2012 05:20 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

SAP NetWeaver BPM @ Full Throttle
SAP NetWeaver BPM has been in the market from more than 3 years and has gained a lot of market adoption. As many customer projects increase complexity of the implementation, there is also a need to run high-volume and high-throughput scenarios. This blog discusses and releases a joint case study between IBM and SAP where latest performance data is provided for SAP NetWeaver BPM in a typical three-step approval scenario. Ralf Schaub in SAP NetWeaver Platform, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling [Jan. 09, 2012 05:13 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Avoiding Hotspots of Poor Quality
QA, SAP Testing, Test Data, Data Quality, TDMS HarmeetSandhu in Application Lifecycle Management, ERP, Business Process Management [Jan. 08, 2012 06:46 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

The Value in Enterprise Mobile Solutions
Mobility Analyst and SAP Mentor Kevin Benedict shares his thoughts and insights on the value of mobile solutions to the enterprise. Kevin Benedict in Business Process Management, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), ERP, Mobile [Jan. 03, 2012 07:15 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Consolidated Operational Information for IWAY adapters
Consolidated Operational Information for IWAY adapters Piyush Gakhar in Business Process Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Support and Maintenance [Jan. 03, 2012 02:26 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Useful SAP Credit Management Programs
Weblog include some of the useful standard programs related to SAP Credit Management(SD) with screenshot of input parameters. Jyoti Prakash in Business Process Management, ERP, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Knowledge Management (KM), Standards [Jan. 02, 2012 02:37 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Consolidated Operational Information for Seeburger Adapters
Consolidated and Updated operational information for Seeburger adapters Piyush Gakhar in Business Process Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Support and Maintenance [Dec. 30, 2011 02:10 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Executive Coaching and Debriefing for Corporate Leadership Development Programs
In today's management environment, new forms of corporate leadership development programs have emerged. One of the most popular development tools is executive coaching, as corporate leadership development programs frequently utilize these services. However, the fundamentals of executive coaching have actually been around for many years in the form of debriefing. James D. Murphy in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Organizational Change Management, Professional Services [Dec. 28, 2011 04:08 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Business Workflow - You can use the gravity modeler - you can, you can!
It’s 8 years ago to the day that I announced the e-mail notifications mechanism to the SAP Business Workflow community .... Here is another gift horse to take advantage of. Alan Rickayzen in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, SAP Business Workflow, SAP StreamWork [Dec. 20, 2011 02:42 AM | 18 Comments | Permalink]

Three major file problems MFT solves
While Managed File Transfer (MFT) has many things to offer, its greatest value can be distilled from the three most significant problems it helps eliminate. Aduncan in Best-Built Applications, Business Process Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Product Lifecycle Management, Security [Dec. 16, 2011 09:48 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Bilafer’s BHAG: Column5’s EcoHub Success Story
Kurt Bilafer, SAP Vice President for Business Analytics Ecosystem & Channels, shows how SAP partner Column5 has leveraged SAP EcoHub to create awareness and interest. Kurt Bilafer in Business Process Management, Enterprise Performance Management, Partnership, SAP EcoHub [Dec. 15, 2011 01:24 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Improving master data consistency with SAP NetWeaver MDM and Process Orchestration: Video Interview with Manfred Nielsen, CEO of pdo.concept
Manfred Nielsen from consulting firm pdo.concept AG talks about a global master data consolidation and governance project that he drove for a leading manufacturer of medical devices with the goal to improve master data quality and shorten data governane processes. Matthias Weber in Business Process Management, Business Rules Management, Master Data Management (MDM), SAP Process Integration (PI) [Dec. 15, 2011 07:34 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Are you only an SAP PI consultant?
Do you think you are skilled enough to survive? Prateek Raj Srivastava in Business Process Management, Business Rules Management, Career Center, SAP Process Integration (PI) [Dec. 13, 2011 11:50 AM | 10 Comments | Permalink]

Workflow and Orchestration Solutions from SAP – Overview and Positioning
This article outlines the different workflow and service orchestration solutions available to SAP Customers. It provides overview and positioning details, focusing on the strengths of each of them and recommendations for usage. Details of interoperability and comparative summary are also provided at the end of the document. Eduardo Chiocconi in SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP Business Workflow, Business Process Management [Dec. 13, 2011 11:18 AM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Do We Know Too Much?
Do we fully utilize the information we have available to make financial decisions or do we only use what is "close at hand"? Thomas Walker in Business Process Management, ERP, Financial Excellence, SAP EcoHub [Dec. 13, 2011 07:15 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

How to Map SME Business Processes before an SAP Implementation
An IT implementation is not all about the technology, businesses need to examine their internal processes before embarking on an implementation. This blog takes a simple look at what SME's can do to get the most out of their SAP implementation. Tim Guest in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, SAP Business One [Dec. 13, 2011 02:26 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Enterprise Mobility and Velocity in Field Services
Mobility Analyst and SAP Mentor Kevin Benedict shares his insights on SAP enterprise mobility and field services. Kevin Benedict in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Mobile [Dec. 08, 2011 09:28 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Streamline TOGAF with Enterprise Modeling
Ever try to find the most current systems drawing or documentation in your organization? It can be quite a journey, even if you have a document management system. Understand the value proposition in using an enterprise modeling tool to streamline your organization and modeling. Darin Paton in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Community Day, Enterprise Architecture [Dec. 03, 2011 09:29 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Facts of Workflow Event Mechanism
The blog discusses about the workflow event mechanism. How the event is submitted to the logical system. Pavan Bhamidipati in ABAP, Beginner, Business Process Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Business Workflow [Dec. 02, 2011 03:49 PM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Available right now - online - a tool for charting and planning processes
The collaborative process modeling tool in SAP StreamWork has been released into the open public beta phase. That means everyone who's anyone has access. Alan Rickayzen in Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, SAP Business Workflow, SAP StreamWork [Nov. 29, 2011 10:32 PM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

SCN Tip in a Minute - The Difference between Tracking in Communications and Following
Learn how to keep important things on your radar. The video explains when to follow and when to track them closely in your communications. Palm Norchoovech in Business Intelligence (BusinessObjects), Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, SAP Developer Network [Nov. 28, 2011 11:41 AM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Demystifying Financial Consolidation Part VII (Final Part)
This is the last part in the series covering different methods of consolidation with examples. In this part we will cover equity method and one scenario based on it. Archit Agrawal in Banking, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Enterprise Performance Management, Financial Excellence [Nov. 27, 2011 05:34 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SCN Tip in a Minute - Managing Collaboration on a Document
Learn how to invite others to collaboration on a document with you on the new SCN. Palm Norchoovech in Business Intelligence (BusinessObjects), Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, SAP Developer Network, Social Media and Social Networks [Nov. 21, 2011 06:56 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Dynamic Attachment using Simple Transformation
It discusses about how can we make use of transformation in the workflow developments, to create attachments and to populate the content of these attachments dynamically.Check out....... Pavan Bhamidipati in ABAP, Business Process Management, SAP Business Workflow, Scripting Languages [Nov. 21, 2011 08:44 AM | 6 Comments | Permalink]