What is SAP Records Management
This blog is a brief introduction to SAP Records Management - content management & process management solution Pragya Pande in Beginner, Travel and Logistics Services, Service-Oriented Architecture, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Public Sector, Product Lifecycle Management, Knowledge Management (KM), Industrial Machinery and Components, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Utilities Industry [Nov. 10, 2009 08:55 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Systems landscape design, Is it an art or simply an insanity?
SAP Systems Landscape Design - Available tools. Hong Gun Cho in Application Server, Enhancement Packages, Interoperability, Product Lifecycle Management, Run SAP, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Solution Manager, SAP TechEd [Nov. 06, 2009 02:17 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Missed SAP TechEd 2009? Get 130+ sessions with Virtual SAP TechEd
If you missed out on the education and networking opportunities from SAP TechEd 2009 event, consider getting the next best alternative: Virtual SAP TechEd now available at 20% discount till December 31, 2009. Siva Darivemula in ABAP, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Product Lifecycle Management, Master Data Management (MDM), Interoperability, Integration and Certification, ERP, Enterprise Portal (EP), Enterprise Performance Management, EcoHub, CRM, Business Suite 7, Business Process Management, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), Banking, Automotive, Application Server, SAP TechEd [Nov. 05, 2009 01:27 PM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Live Expert Sessions for you! Presented by IPNW RIG: Be the Expert - Proper Usage of Java Development Component Public Parts
This is the workshop teaser trailer at TechEd India about the RIG Live Expert Session titled "Be the Expert - Proper Usage of Java Development Component Public Parts". Kenichi Unnai in Composition Environment (CE), Java Programming, Product Lifecycle Management, Web Dynpro [Oct. 28, 2009 01:29 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Usability tests for SAP's technology tools
SAP Usability Test Center, SAP User Experience, usability, SAP TechEd, SAP TechEd Vienna, UI design Martin Hofmann in Analytics, Universal Worklist, SAP TechEd, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Business Workflow, Product Lifecycle Management, Java Programming, Interoperability, Integration and Certification, Enterprise Portal (EP), Eclipse, Composition Environment (CE), Business Rules Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, Business Intelligence (BI), Beginner, Web Dynpro [Oct. 22, 2009 10:23 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Live Expert Sessions for you! Presented by IPNW RIG: How to speed up your build time with NWDI - Learning common pitfalls
This is the workshop teaser trailer at TechEd India about the RIG Live Expert Session titled "How to speed up your build time with NWDI - Learning common pitfalls". Kenichi Unnai in Composition Environment (CE), Enterprise Portal (EP), Java Programming, Product Lifecycle Management, Web Dynpro [Oct. 20, 2009 02:32 AM | 6 Comments | Permalink]

Product Intelligence, the new analytic dimension in your PLM application
Product Intelligence is the new way to show context related information to your PLM application. This could be analytical data as well other related information. Michael Veth in Product Lifecycle Management, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Solutions, Business Suite 7, Enterprise Portal (EP), ERP, Manufacturing, Analytics [Oct. 09, 2009 01:42 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Mobile Applications and Location Based Systems for Supply Chain and Inventory Management
This article describes a number of different scenarios for using LBS (locationb based services) on mobile handheld computers for supply chain and inventory management in retail CPG environments. Kevin Benedict in Consumer Products, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, RFID, Retail, Professional Services, Product Lifecycle Management, Procurement and SRM, Mobile, Life Sciences, ERP, Wholesale Distribution [Oct. 08, 2009 01:33 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

TDMS (Testing Data Migration Server) - Data Scrambling made easy
TDMS (Testing Data Migration Server) - Data Scrambling Made Easy Many people may heard of TDMS as a tool for copy data from production system to testing system. However, they may not aware that one of the significant features in TDMS is that it can help to scramble or convert sensitive data before copy into to the testing system so that any important or sensitive information will not fall into wrong hands in case someone decided to steal the data from testing system and sell it to your company's competitors. In order to use this important feature, all you have to do is to define the import/export parameter, enter some simple abap coding and define which field name and data type to be scramble. The demonstration in this document will show how simple it is to scramble the sensitive data with simple coding and little knowledge of abap with a few mouse click. Billy Wong in Product Lifecycle Management [Oct. 06, 2009 05:25 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

TechEd 09 - IT Optimization for Dummies ... note: I am talking about myself ;)
Can you Optimize IT by looking at the three parameters Business Value of IT, Cost and Risk? Join Swen at TechEd Phoenix to find out how a simple framework can guide your IT Optimization efforts. Three practical examples will be at the center of the discussion. Swen Conrad in Beginner, SAP TechEd, SAP Solution Manager, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Run SAP, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Change Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Enterprise Performance Management, EcoHub, CRM, Business Solutions, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, Beyond SAP, Shared Service Center [Oct. 05, 2009 10:32 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Teched 09 Expert Networking Session - How to speed up your build time with NWDI – Learning common pitfalls
Expert Networking Sesison at Teched 09 in Phoenix. Why learn the hard way? Come to this session on how to speed you your Java development build times on the Component Build Service, Jeff Gebo in Composition Environment (CE), Enterprise Portal (EP), Java Programming, Product Lifecycle Management, Visual Composer, Web Dynpro [Oct. 02, 2009 09:10 PM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Teched 09 Expert Networking Session - Proper Usage of Java Development Components and Public Parts
Expert networking session at Teched 09 - Proper usage of Java Development Components and Public Parts Jeff Gebo in Composition Environment (CE), Java Programming, Product Lifecycle Management, Web Dynpro [Oct. 02, 2009 06:06 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Podcast: The ERP Lounge - Ranking the SAP Business Suite Skills
Recently on JonERP.com, I launched a new long form SAP podcast series entitled The ERP Lounge: Misadventures and Opportunities in SAP Consulting. I wanted to share our third edition with SCN, which features an opinionated and detailed ranking of the skills demand in the four SAP Business Suite apps areas: SCM, SRM, PLM, and CRM. Jon Reed in Business Process Expert, Business Suite 7, CRM, Product Lifecycle Management [Oct. 02, 2009 05:04 AM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

Looking for Java Lifecycle Management Topics at TechEd 09? Meet me at TechEd 09 Vienna!
The SAP TechEd 09 is approaching, and again the list with lectures, hands-on session and expert sessions is huge. I have some good news for you if you are looking for some sessions about Lifecycle Management of the SAP NetWeaver Application Server Java. You are already pretty close to find some of them. Mathias Klein in Product Lifecycle Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Solution Manager, SAP TechEd [Sep. 30, 2009 08:11 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Usability Test Center at SAP TechEd Vienna
SAP Usability Test Center at SAP TechEd Vienna has opened for registration usability test persons Martin Hofmann in Business Intelligence (BI), Service-Oriented Architecture, Security, SAP TechEd, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, Product Lifecycle Management, Organizational Change Management, Knowledge Management (KM), Java Programming, Enterprise Portal (EP), Eclipse, Composition Environment (CE), Business Rules Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Expert, Web Dynpro [Sep. 30, 2009 05:19 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Kleinvieh macht auch Mist
This blog is about my upcoming SAP TechEd session named "Replatforming SAP Systems to Virtual Environments" Joseph Caruso in Application Server, Emerging Technologies, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP TechEd [Sep. 14, 2009 01:28 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Don't Miss the ASUG Event in Chicago on 9/17/09!
New SAP on Sun Special Interest Group (SIG) Event Hosted by ASUG - America's SAP User Group. Join other SAP customers for the first face-to-face meeting being hosted by SAP, Sun Microsystems, and ASUG to exchange ideas and best practices for running SAP software on Sun. Christine Puccio in Business Objects, Business Process Expert, Business Solutions, Community Projects, Integration and Certification, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Sustainability [Sep. 09, 2009 12:31 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Twitter as a potential notification tool for SAP
Here is an interesting approach to use Twitter as a notification tool by integrating it with your Portfolio Management processes using SAP RPM and Collaboration Projects. Vivek Pandey in ABAP, Application Server, Beyond SAP, Eclipse, Interoperability, Java Programming, Product Lifecycle Management, Professional Services, SAP xApps [Aug. 27, 2009 10:02 AM | 6 Comments | Permalink]

Leverage SAP PLM to navigate through uncertain times
How to leverage SAP PLM to navigate through uncertain times. Read what Ed Miller, President CIMData has to say about it for those who couldn't attend the Live Webinar. Anuj Parashar in Product Lifecycle Management [Aug. 16, 2009 10:54 PM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

SAP on IBM DB2 for i - using decimal floating point
This edition of the SAP on IBM DB2 for i "news from development" blog deals with decimal floating point (DFP) support. Most of the blog is relevant for other database platforms too as it deals with the integration of DFP into the ABAP world. In addition to that I present how to take advantage of DB2's and the POWER6 architecture's DFP support. Jan Stallkamp in ABAP, Enhancement Packages, Interoperability IBM, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Aug. 13, 2009 06:34 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SOA Champions Blog: Usage of Service Oriented Architectures within Enterprise Content Management
SOA Champions Blog: An analysation to what extent the usage of Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) is advantageous within the field of Enterprise Content Management (ECM). Claudia Richter in Beyond SAP, Business Process Expert, Enterprise Service Community, Knowledge Management (KM), Product Lifecycle Management, Service-Oriented Architecture [Aug. 11, 2009 01:14 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Now Live: SAP on Solaris SDN Page
In the early 1990's, when SAP started development on the successor to the mainframe based SAP R/2 product, this happened on Unix platforms. The technology underlying R/3, which has incorporated Unix typical design principles from the outset, is continuously adapted to the needs of SAP applications and, for almost 20 years now, continues to serve as a reliable backbone across the entire SAP solution portfolio. SAP has launched the SAP on Solaris page to help developers, consultants, analysts and integrators get technical advice and tools for SAP on Solaris. Christine Puccio in Business Process Expert, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP Developer Network [Aug. 11, 2009 06:59 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Webinar: Be Prepared! Leverage SAP PLM to Navigate Through Uncertain Times – Featuring CIMdata President Ed Miller
Don't miss this webinar, featuring Ed Miller, President of CIMdata, who will talk about the business value of PLM in an uncertain economy. He is accompanied by Hans Thalbauer, VP of SAP PLM at SAP, presenting significant trends and an outline of SAP's approach to a new generation of PLM solutions. Why is the BPX community a resource that PLM customers cannot afford to miss? Natascha Schuberth in Business Objects, Business Process Expert, Business Suite 7, Consumer Products, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP Developer Network, Webinars [Jul. 09, 2009 03:42 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Managing Product Hierarchies using SAP MDM
Managing complex product hierachy of a global organization with multiple systems like PLM, SCM, SRM, ERP etc can be a big challenge. This blogs tries to build a business case around how SAP MDM can be used as a strong tool to manage product hierarchies. Ketan Phanse in Business Intelligence (BI), Master Data Management (MDM), Product Lifecycle Management [Jul. 01, 2009 06:15 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Energy Efficiency Part V- Energy in Maintenance
John Harrison in Wholesale Distribution, Defense, ERP, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas, Product Lifecycle Management, Professional Services, Public Sector, Retail, Chemicals [Jun. 01, 2009 10:39 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

"Driven to Perform" - Unifying Performance, Risk, and Compliance via the GPS metaphor
Modern performance management does the same thing as a GPS system by helping companies define direction in a precise way, by providing the means to communicate and propagate a detailed understanding of the way forward, by looking ahead to what the likely outcomes are with predictive models, by looking into what is happening in the business network, and by expanding and deepening awareness of the direction of the employees, partners, and key stakeholders. Nenshad Bardoliwalla in Analytics, Product Lifecycle Management, Procurement and SRM, Governance, Risk and Compliance, ERP, Enterprise Performance Management, CRM, Business Suite 7, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), Sustainability [May. 28, 2009 11:44 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP on IBM DB2 for i - improve (not only) upgrade performance
This issue of the SAP on IBM i news from development deals with performance improvements. Originally designed to speed up upgrades they can be used in other system administration tasks, too. Jan Stallkamp in Enhancement Packages, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform [May. 25, 2009 02:43 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

"Driven to Perform" Podcast from SAPPHIRE Orlando 2009 on SearchDataManagement.com: Are you ready for corporate performance management?
Stephanie Buscemi, co-author of "Driven to Perform: Risk-Aware Performance Management From Strategy Through Execution", did a podcast at SAPPHIRE 2009 discussing the key concepts of the book. This is a great way to get a quick overview of the key concepts of the book! Nenshad Bardoliwalla in Analytics, Sustainability, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Product Lifecycle Management, Procurement and SRM, Master Data Management (MDM), International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), Governance, Risk and Compliance, ERP, Enterprise Performance Management, CRM, Business Suite 7, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), BI Accelerator, SAP SAPPHIRE [May. 25, 2009 01:07 AM | 0 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

Serialized inventory v/s HU managed Inventory
Business processes can have inventory characterised by few materials but very high volume requiring inventory tracking for individual item with a unique ID. For this kind of inventory management which is better, either Serialized Inventory or Handling Unit Managed Inventory. Ramesh Nagarajan in ERP, Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle Management [May. 20, 2009 08:23 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Cost of Poor Quality - A Review
This blog consists of my view on Cost of poor quality. What all cost componenets can be considered for reporting, its relevance and analysis etc Gajesh Nagesh in Product Lifecycle Management, Procurement and SRM, Manufacturing, ERP, Business Process Expert [May. 19, 2009 07:16 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1 Entered Unrestricted Shipment
SAP NetWeaver MDM 7.1 has successfully completed the ramp-up phase and entered unrestricted shipment now. Thomas Ruhl provides us with some first customer feedback and recaps the highlights of this release. Thomas Ruhl in Banking, Analytics, Manufacturing, Master Data Management (MDM), Mining and Metal, Aerospace and Defense, Oil and Gas, Product Lifecycle Management, Professional Services, Public Sector, Retail, SAP Developer Network, SAP SAPPHIRE, SAP TechEd, Service-Oriented Architecture, Automotive, Beginner, BI Accelerator, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Process Management, Utilities Industry, Travel and Logistics Services, CRM, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Procurement and SRM, Life Sciences, Composition Environment (CE), ERP, Business Suite 7, Healthcare, Higher Education, Business Objects, Wholesale Distribution [May. 19, 2009 06:30 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

"Driven to Perform" Webcast: Managing Performance and Risk in a Down Economy – A Practical Approach to Optimizing Business Performance for Everyone
What differentiates you from your competitors? How can you improve performance in difficult times by finding and executing the most effective and efficient strategy, and then tuning it to achieve even better results? How can you achieve alignment across your organization and partner network? Don’t miss this important webcast, where you can get answers to all these questions. Come hear directly from the authors of Driven To Perform – Risk Aware Performance Management from Strategy to Execution as they describe how to strategize, plan, execute, monitor, analyze, and optimize performance, all within the context of the myriad risks and compliance requirements that companies face today. Nenshad Bardoliwalla in Analytics, Service-Oriented Architecture, Product Lifecycle Management, Procurement and SRM, Master Data Management (MDM), International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), Governance, Risk and Compliance, ERP, Enterprise Performance Management, Crystal Reports, CRM, Business Suite 7, Business Solutions, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), BI Accelerator, Sustainability [May. 08, 2009 09:14 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Announcing the Launch of Our New Book, "Driven to Perform: Risk-Aware Performance Management From Strategy Through Execution"!
Our new book, Driven to Perform: Risk-Aware Performance Management From Strategy Through Execution, shows how to achieve tangible business results through the modern practice of performance management. The book provides a comprehensive tour of the performance management methods and software applications that help companies master the complexity and chaos of the modern business world. No other book on performance management contains the overview of the process, technology, and people issues in the field (Parts I and II) along with hands-on recommendations for specific business areas such as Sales, Finance, IT, Supply Chain, Product Development, and more (Part III). Improving performance management is a necessity in order to propagate strategy, manage risk, design and optimize processes, compare potential scenarios, achieve compliance, and manage numerous partner relationships. This book is an essential guide to driving transformation to a high-performance, data-driven company. Nenshad Bardoliwalla in Analytics, Governance, Risk and Compliance, International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), Master Data Management (MDM), Procurement and SRM, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP SAPPHIRE, Service-Oriented Architecture, ERP, Enterprise Performance Management, Crystal Reports, BI Accelerator, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Objects, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Rules Management, Business Solutions, Business Suite 7, CRM, Sustainability [May. 04, 2009 11:48 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Don't keep your worldwide users waiting: Prefill of Cache Servers (KPRO)
Accelerate PLM document access for distributed content (KPRO) via prefill of Cache Servers Stephan Heinberg in ABAP, Product Lifecycle Management [May. 03, 2009 12:09 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Usage of Alert in Quality Management systems
This blog deals with the Usage of Alert system in SAP Quality Management, its need, benefits and effectivess Gajesh Nagesh in Business Process Expert, ERP, Manufacturing, Procurement and SRM, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP Developer Network [Apr. 11, 2009 05:16 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Portfolio Management and Governance in a Non Profit Organization
What are the challenges for a Non Profit Organisation in Governance and Portfolio Management? How can we solve it? A perspective. Asif Khan in Business Process Expert, Business Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Performance Management, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Product Lifecycle Management, SAP xApps [Apr. 04, 2009 12:40 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Insider in Orlando - the next days
This blog is the second part of the Blog: Day One from the SAP Insider Conference in Orlando - SAP PLM. It gives an overview on the various presentations at the SAP Insider Event. Martin Bachmann in Business Suite 7, Product Lifecycle Management [Mar. 31, 2009 08:34 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Enabling decision in PLM product selection
A decision on PLM application for the current business need should be taken with a complete view of the Enterprise PLM strategy and IT roadmap. The blog explores a service offering enabling Business and IT to take informed decision on PLM applications, thus enabling IT compatability and ensuring business continuity. vikas gupta in Automotive, Beyond SAP, Business Process Expert, ERP, Manufacturing, Product Lifecycle Management, Service-Oriented Architecture [Mar. 19, 2009 10:07 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Now step back and start thinking!
Ever noticed that following your first flash of idea may not be the best option for solving problems in IT? Read on then - you're not alone! Lars Breddemann in ABAP, Beginner, Beyond SAP, Product Lifecycle Management, Ranting, SAP Developer Network, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Shared Service Center, Standards [Mar. 08, 2009 05:21 AM | 5 Comments | Permalink]

Day One from the SAP Insider Conference in Orlando - SAP PLM
On April 1st the SAP Insider Event in Orlando started. This Blog will be about the highlights of the event from a SAP PLM perspective. Martin Bachmann in Business Suite 7, Product Lifecycle Management [Mar. 02, 2009 01:18 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

PLM7.0 Rampup and what it means to the BPX reader
In today's dynamic environment, the companies are finding that, a faster time-to-market is one of the key imperatives for survival. For this, The all new SAP PLM 7.0 application provides integrated product life-cycle management software - a single source of all product-related information needed for collaborating with business partners and supporting processes including product innovation, design and engineering, quality and maintenance management, and control of environmental issues. Read on to understand how PLM 7.0 fits in Business Suite 7.0 and how you can benefit from being a Ramp up Customer / Partner. Vinay V in Business Suite 7, Product Lifecycle Management [Feb. 10, 2009 08:45 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Accelerate PLM classification search especially for DMS
Speed up PLM classification search (CA-CL) up to 90%. The trick is to use the powerful tool of generating index tables. This is a step-by-step guide. Stephan Heinberg in Product Lifecycle Management, Search [Feb. 10, 2009 07:06 AM | 6 Comments | Permalink]

Consumers go B2B: Back to Basics!
Consumers are changing their buying behavior significantly as a result of the current economic crisis. It seems that they are going “back to basics” and are feeling good about returning to a simpler lifestyle. Debashish Chatterjee in Business Intelligence (BI), Business Process Expert, Business Solutions, Consumer Products, CRM, ERP, Product Lifecycle Management, Retail [Jan. 15, 2009 05:24 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Demystifying PLM in General, Understanding SAP PLM components and View on PLM 7.0
The content described here gives insights for beginner to understand what constitutes PLM, target audience, SAP PLM solutions and usability improvements with web based solution delivered in PLM 7.0 Kiran Ganti.N in Aerospace and Defense, Web Dynpro, SAP xApps, SAP Business Workflow, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Knowledge Management (KM), Industrial Machinery and Components, ERP, Enterprise Portal (EP), Defense, Consumer Products, Business Solutions, Business Process Expert, Business Intelligence (BI), Beginner, Automotive, Product Lifecycle Management [Jan. 12, 2009 04:10 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Welcome to PLM @ BPX
This blog is for introduction of PLM@BPX Community. Anuj Parashar in Product Lifecycle Management [Nov. 11, 2008 08:47 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]