How healthy and ‘Green’ is the food you eat?
How Eco Labels will drive consumer choices like Nutrition lables do today. Chetan Jain in Beyond SAP, Consumer Products, Ranting, Retail, Sustainability [Nov. 17, 2009 11:39 AM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Wal-Mart and Supply Chain Financing Require EDI
This article discusses a recent Wall Street Journal article on Wal-Mart's Supply Chain Financing initiative and how EDI/B2B connectivity is required to make it work well. Kevin Benedict in Banking, Shared Service Center, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, RFID, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Expert, Wholesale Distribution [Nov. 17, 2009 07:15 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Upcoming WEBINAR: Delivering Results: Clarity and Sustainability in Retail
The retailing environment today is more complex than ever; however, the rise of social networks offers retailers a new engagement model with their customers. Technology is increasing the power of the consumer with greater ability to discover, share, and spread the word around the globe or your immediate trade area. Register for the webinar to learn more on these and other trends and opportunities. Verlin Youd in Business Intelligence (BI), Mobile, Enterprise Performance Management, Crystal Reports, Consumer Products, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Wholesale Distribution, Retail, CRM, Travel and Logistics Services [Nov. 12, 2009 02:09 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

An unconventional use of SAP Text Analysis
SAP Research has recently released the first ever iPhone SAP application in the AppStore. The application demonstrates the power of SAP BusinessObjects Text Analysis in a very surprising scenario. Read more to find out what the application does and how to get it (it's free of charge!). Dr. Marek Kowalkiewicz in Beyond SAP, Business Objects, Consumer Products, SAP Research, SAP TechEd, Search, Widgets [Nov. 11, 2009 06:51 AM | 5 Comments | Permalink]

Delivering Results: Clarity and Sustainability in Today's Retail, a Webinar with NRF's STORES Magazine
Retailers have unparalleled opportunities to gain insights about their shoppers. Social networks and communities are offering retailers a new engagement model with consumers. Additionally, today’s consumers are increasingly expecting retailers they do business with to demonstrate socially responsible behavior. Register for the webinar to learn more on these and hear how SAP BusinessObjects solutions can help you take advantage of these opportunities. Mohamed Amer in Business Intelligence (BI), Wholesale Distribution, Travel and Logistics Services, Retail, Organizational Change Management, Mobile, Enterprise Performance Management, Crystal Reports, CRM, Consumer Products, Business Suite 7, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Sustainability [Nov. 06, 2009 02:17 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

EDI, SAP NetWeaver, eSOA and Cloud Computing
This article explores the problems custom EDI integration scripts cause companies and how SAP's new eSOA and cloud computing approach to EDI means to resolve it. Kevin Benedict in Aerospace and Defense, Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas, Procurement and SRM, Retail, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Service-Oriented Architecture, Travel and Logistics Services, Utilities Industry, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Integration and Certification, Automotive, Banking, Business Suite 7, Chemicals, Consumer Products, ERP, Healthcare, Industrial Machinery and Components, Insurance, Wholesale Distribution [Nov. 05, 2009 08:08 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Smart Phones, Mobile Retail Software, Coupons and Grocery Lists
This article explores the use of Smart Phones, SAP NetWeaver's Mobile Infrastructure, barcode labels and business intelligence to create interesting retail applications. Kevin Benedict in Business Intelligence (BI), Consumer Products, Mobile, Retail, RFID, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI) [Oct. 30, 2009 09:46 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Energy Efficiency Part X: Marketing Low Carbon Products / Product Differentiation
Another in a continuing series of Blogs on the topic of Energy Managment. In this Blog we talk about one of the other aspects of erngy reduction, which is the reduction in a companies carbon impact. John Harrison in Business Process Expert, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Defense, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas, Retail [Oct. 29, 2009 10:51 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Supply Chain Event Management, EDI and Cloud Computing
This article explores how SAP Event Management (SAP EM), RFID, EDI and cloud computing all work together to make extended multi-enterprise supply chains successful. Kevin Benedict in Aerospace and Defense, Travel and Logistics Services, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Business Workflow, RFID, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Industrial Machinery and Components, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, Automotive, Wholesale Distribution [Oct. 26, 2009 12:48 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Doing more with less: usability and features
Find the fine balance between ease of use and depth of functionality, to increase value for your customers and profits for your offering. Chetan Jain in Beyond SAP, Business Solutions, Consumer Products, CRM, Ranting, Retail [Oct. 26, 2009 05:55 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

The Future of Mobile and Route Sales Applications for Smart Phones, Part 1
This article describes a number of mobile application and SAP NetWeaver integration strategies for improving mobile and route sales processes. Kevin Benedict in Consumer Products, CRM, Mobile, Retail, RFID, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Wholesale Distribution [Oct. 22, 2009 04:12 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Switching from Traditional EDI and Going Green with SAP EDI
This article describes the challenges an SAP user had with traditional EDI and how new business motivated them to go green with SAP EDI. Kevin Benedict in Aerospace and Defense, Utilities Industry, Travel and Logistics Services, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Industrial Machinery and Components, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Automotive, Wholesale Distribution [Oct. 20, 2009 07:02 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Two Different Approaches for Scheduling Outbound Calls in Your Contact Center: Call Lists and Planned Activities:
This blog examines two different options for scheduling outbound telemarketing and telesales efforts from the SAP CRM Interaction Center: call lists and planned activities. John Burton in Beginner, Business Process Expert, Consumer Products, CRM, Retail, Utilities Industry [Oct. 19, 2009 10:52 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

How EDI and B2B Connections Can Destroy Your Company
This article identifies the dangers of upgrading or changing your ERP without first considering the implications to your EDI integrations. Kevin Benedict in Aerospace and Defense, Integration and Certification, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Master Data Management (MDM), Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas, Procurement and SRM, Retail, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Travel and Logistics Services, Utilities Industry, Insurance, Industrial Machinery and Components, Healthcare, Automotive, Banking, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Suite 7, Chemicals, Consumer Products, CRM, EcoHub, ERP, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Wholesale Distribution [Oct. 12, 2009 02:41 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Gartner MDM Excellence Award 2009 Goes to Kraft Foods Inc.
SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management customer Kraft Foods Inc. won the Gartner MDM Award for Excellence in MDM 2009 Markus Ganser in Business Intelligence (BI), Business Objects, Business Process Management, Consumer Products, Master Data Management (MDM), SAP TechEd [Oct. 09, 2009 03:41 AM | 1 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]

SAP POS LOG: User Group - Leaders in Store
Retailers put their heads together around optimizing their store systems and store operations. Point of Sale was a hot topic, as well as sustainability, cost cutting, rethinking loyalty, and empowering store staff to make better, more timely decisions. Colin Haig in Business Process Expert, Consumer Products, Public Sector, Retail, Wholesale Distribution [Oct. 07, 2009 02:31 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Implementing, Organizing and Managing SAP EDI
This article details the information that must be considered when implementing and managing EDI and B2B implementations. Kevin Benedict in Aerospace and Defense, Oil and Gas, Procurement and SRM, Retail, SAP Business One, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Standards, Travel and Logistics Services, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Automotive, Business Suite 7, Chemicals, Consumer Products, ERP, Healthcare, Industrial Machinery and Components, Life Sciences, Wholesale Distribution [Oct. 06, 2009 09:08 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

University Alliances Community promoted to top-tier in the SAP Community Network
The University Alliances Community (UAC) is celebrating our promotion to the top-line navigation in the SAP Community Network (SCN). Bob LoBue in ABAP, ERP, Higher Education, Knowledge Management (KM), Organizational Change Management, Partnership, Professional Services, Public Sector, SAP BusinessObjects OnDemand, SAP Developer Network, SAP Network TV, SAP Research, SAP TechEd, Sustainability, University Alliances Message Board, Enterprise Service Community, Emerging Technologies, EcoHub, Beginner, Beyond SAP, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Objects, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Solutions, Business Suite 7, Co-Innovation Lab, Community Projects, Consumer Products, CRM, Defense, Webinars [Oct. 05, 2009 01:32 PM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Trade Promotion Management Evolution
Trade Promotion Optimization (TPO) is the next evolutionary step of Trade Promotion Management. Timo Wagenblatt in Analytics, Beyond SAP, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Process Modeling, Consumer Products, CRM, Retail [Oct. 01, 2009 12:26 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

54 Questions to Help You Select the Right Handheld Computer for the Job
Handheld computers, barcode scanners, RFID readers and other kinds of mobile devices are used throughout the supply chain, in field services and in warehouse and logistics processes. Selecting the appropriate devices can be a challenge. These questions will help you narrow the selection. Kevin Benedict in Consumer Products, Utilities Industry, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, RFID, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Mobile, Wholesale Distribution [Sep. 30, 2009 07:51 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

BI for CPG: Trade Promotion Management
How BI can help improve trade promotion management Dan Everett in Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Objects, Consumer Products, CRM, Crystal Reports, Enterprise Performance Management, Retail [Sep. 17, 2009 09:49 PM | 17 Comments | Permalink]

SAP - Why Do They Care About EDI and B2B?
This article discusses SAP's applications and their dependence on EDI and B2B. Kevin Benedict in Aerospace and Defense, Utilities Industry, Standards, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Expert, Automotive, Wholesale Distribution [Sep. 14, 2009 09:00 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Network-Centric SAP EDI
This article describes how a network-centric approach to EDI and B2B support is different from the traditional approach. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, Standards, Service-Oriented Architecture, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Expert, Wholesale Distribution [Sep. 09, 2009 10:14 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Integration of IT processes and systems of acquired business
This blogs talks about general best pracitces relevant for IT folks when integrating an acquired company and it also discusses various challeneges in integrating two SAP systems and what are the key activities which should be done to overcome those challenges. Kripa Nidhi Tiwari in Beyond SAP, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Solutions, Consumer Products, ERP, Organizational Change Management, Standards [Sep. 09, 2009 01:55 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Gravity – Collaborative Business Process Modelling within Google Wave
Gravity is a prototype developed by SAP Research in Brisbane, Australia and SAP NetWeaver Development providing real-time, cloud-based collaborative business process modelling within Google Wave. Google Wave is Google's new real-time collaboration platform that combines features of e-mail, social networking, wikis and instant messaging in one integrated browser-based client. Alexander Dreiling in Service-Oriented Architecture, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Rules Management, Composition Environment (CE), Consumer Products, Enterprise Service Community, Insurance, Interoperability, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Research, Business Process Expert [Sep. 02, 2009 11:56 PM | 38 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

SAP's EDI and B2B Changes and Using NetWeaver PI
This article identifies some of SAP's new strategies for supporting EDI and B2B requirements through a network-centric and cloud computing strategy. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, Procurement and SRM, Retail, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Service-Oriented Architecture, Shared Service Center, Standards, Utilities Industry, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Business Process Expert, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Defense, ERP, Healthcare, Insurance, Life Sciences, Wholesale Distribution [Sep. 02, 2009 10:09 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Going Green with SAP EDI and Electronic Invoicing
This article describes three ways a company can become greener and support their internal "sustainability" efforts by converting from paper based business processes to EDI, B2B and e-Invoicing. Kevin Benedict in Business Intelligence (BI), Travel and Logistics Services, Sustainability, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Governance, Risk and Compliance, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Expert, Wholesale Distribution [Aug. 27, 2009 01:43 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Ariba or SAP for EDI, B2B and e-Invoicing?
This article discusses the similarities between Ariba and SAP's offerings that will soon force companies to choose between them. Kevin Benedict in Aerospace and Defense, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Automotive, Utilities Industry [Aug. 27, 2009 08:24 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

IFRS: Potential Impact on SAP Landscape
Webinar 1 of SAP IFRS Webinar series discussed the SAP solutions and modules impacted by IFRS transition. Siva Darivemula in Aerospace and Defense, Utilities Industry, Travel and Logistics Services, Retail, Professional Services, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Insurance, Industrial Machinery and Components, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Enterprise Performance Management, EcoHub, Consumer Products, Business Suite 7, Business Process Expert, Banking, Automotive, Wholesale Distribution [Aug. 20, 2009 11:59 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP CRM using Listings & Exclusions - A Short Overview
This blog provides a short overview of the Listings & Exclusions functionality available in SAP CRM. Sandeep Nargund in Consumer Products, CRM [Aug. 14, 2009 08:48 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Converting Paper Invoices to Electronic Invoices is Required for Global E-Commerce
This article details the importance of implementing e-Invoicing for global E-Commerce and the 14 misconceptions about e-Invoicing. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, Travel and Logistics Services, SAP Process Integration (PI), Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Industrial Machinery and Components, Governance, Risk and Compliance, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Expert, Banking, Wholesale Distribution [Aug. 11, 2009 12:24 PM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

EnergyEfficiency Part VIII - Energy Reporting & Visibility
Another entry in a continuing series of blogs discussing various topics in energy management. This blog covers energy reporting and visibility John Harrison in Business Process Expert, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Industrial Machinery and Components, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas [Aug. 06, 2009 06:08 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

On The Road with the SAP TechTour 2009: Atlanta, Georgia
SAP TechTour 2009 at the ASUG Chapter Meeting in Atlanta, GA. Siva Darivemula in Business Intelligence (BI), SAP TechEd, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Developer Network, Master Data Management (MDM), ERP, Enterprise Portal (EP), Consumer Products, Community Day, Business Suite 7, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Management, Business Objects, SAP TechTour [Aug. 03, 2009 01:34 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

BI for Manufacturing: Overall Equipment Effectiveness
How BI can help improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Dan Everett in Analytics, Automotive, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Objects, Consumer Products, Crystal Reports, Enterprise Performance Management, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas [Aug. 03, 2009 12:06 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

SAP POS LOG: Tight Synergy between Point-of-Sale and Workforce Management
Retail stores need tight cost control while maintaining a high level of customer service. Join us for a panel discussion August 20th, with analyst Nikki Baird of RSR Research and The Bon-Ton, Jo-Ann Stores, and Ulta Cosmetics. Learn how to gain insight into operational effectiveness, staffing levels, and real-time trends through a harmonious blend of best practices and state-of-the-art software. Integrated Solutions for Retailers are hosting this Webinar. Colin Haig in Business Process Expert, Business Solutions, Consumer Products, Public Sector, Retail, Webinars [Jul. 29, 2009 09:09 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Business Process Monitoring - Template configuration available for download
This blog describes where you can find some solution template with pre-configured business processes for download, so that you will come to a productive Business Process Monitoring for your core logistic processes within less than half a day. Volker von Gloeden in Business Process Expert, SAP Solution Manager, Run SAP, Procurement and SRM, Manufacturing, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Suite 7, Business Process Management, SAP TechEd [Jul. 29, 2009 09:07 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP POS LOG: Building Customer Loyalty
Consumers that shop on-line or in physical retail stores are a precious commodity. Customer Loyalty is getting renewed focus, as retention and revenue are critically coupled together. Loyalty programs are getting fresh thinking, with attention on ROI as well as customer service and satisfaction. Colin Haig in Business Process Expert, Consumer Products, CRM, Retail [Jul. 29, 2009 05:10 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Functional Scope of Business Process Monitoring in SAP Solution Manager
This blog describes the functional scope of Business Process Monitoring as well as usual target groups and the integration possibilities with other SAP tools. This should make the decision easier if you should get started and how to get started with Business Process Monitoring. Volker von Gloeden in Business Process Expert, Retail, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, CRM, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Suite 7, Banking, SAP TechEd, SAP Solution Manager, SAP NetWeaver Platform, Run SAP, Procurement and SRM, ERP, Business Process Management, Utilities Industry [Jul. 23, 2009 08:56 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Investing in SDN Blogging
This article discusses investing in blogging on SDN and the benefits received. Kevin Benedict in SAP Developer Network, Mobile, Oil and Gas, Procurement and SRM, Retail, RFID, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Service-Oriented Architecture, Shared Service Center, Standards, Travel and Logistics Services, Mining and Metal, Master Data Management (MDM), Manufacturing, Automotive, Business Objects, Business Process Expert, Chemicals, Consumer Products, ERP, Healthcare, Industrial Machinery and Components, Integration and Certification, Knowledge Management (KM), Life Sciences, Wholesale Distribution [Jul. 21, 2009 11:50 AM | 9 Comments | Permalink]

Removing Complexity from SAP EDI and B2B Processes
How does a company reduce the complexity around EDI and B2B implementations so it can be completed faster and for less expense? Kevin Benedict in Automotive, Travel and Logistics Services, Standards, Shared Service Center, Service-Oriented Architecture, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Master Data Management (MDM), Manufacturing, Life Sciences, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Expert, Wholesale Distribution [Jul. 21, 2009 10:07 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Rise of the ‘Unreasonable’ Man: Wal-Mart and Sustainability
Wal-Mart's decision to measure social and environmental impact of all products it sells in collaboration with the just announced Sustainability Consortium is a bold and audacious step by the $400+ Billion retailer into the complexity of global sustainability practices. Mohamed Amer in SAP Research, Wholesale Distribution, Sustainability, Standards, Service-Oriented Architecture, Analytics, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Objects, Business Process Expert, Consumer Products, ERP, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Mobile, Organizational Change Management, Public Sector, Retail, RFID, SAP Process Integration (PI), Travel and Logistics Services [Jul. 20, 2009 09:08 AM | 5 Comments | Permalink]

RETAIL FUTURES: The Year of Living Dangerously
It’s not 1982 or 1965. Nope, we have to go back more than 70 years before we lived as dangerously as this. According to the International Monetary Fund, in their recently released World Economic Outlook of April 2009, by all measures (and they have many) we are experiencing the worst recession since the Great Depression. For retailers, will it be déjà vu all over again or the future ain’t what is use to be (with apologies to Yogi Berra)? Gerry Yeo in Retail, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Objects, Consumer Products, Emerging Technologies, Enterprise Performance Management, Organizational Change Management [Jul. 17, 2009 01:01 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Penny For Your Thought: Grocery Shopping Practices Are Shifting!
The grocery industry runs on razor thin margins and is facing strongest headwinds in decades. What decisions do grocery executives need to make to thrive and regain a central place in the mind and heart of the food shopper? Mohamed Amer in Business Intelligence (BI), Service-Oriented Architecture, SAP Process Integration (PI), Retail, Organizational Change Management, Mobile, ERP, Enhancement Packages, Consumer Products, Business Process Expert, Business Objects, Wholesale Distribution [Jul. 14, 2009 03:58 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Well, Isn't That the Point of Tweeting?
According to a new survey, 54% of professional communicators think Twitter is a fad, but take a closer look at what those who use Twitter for business said. Andrea France in Consumer Products, CRM, Emerging Technologies, Retail [Jul. 10, 2009 05:07 AM | 6 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]

European Category Management Training
After the successful introduction of a German based training for the Category Management methodology SAP partner GS1 Germany offers a European wide training as well. In a mixture of theory and practical trainings including fruitful discussions between retailers and suppliers the participants learn the all necessary tools and procedures for a successful implementation of Category Management in the own company. Dieter Becker in Retail, Business Process Expert, Consumer Products [Jul. 06, 2009 06:21 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Webinar: Delivering Cost Savings with SAP SRM – sponsored by Wipro & SAP
Wipro & SAP jointly invite you to a one-hour webcast on procurement solutions from SAP including the SAP SRM 7.0 release. Find out how Business Suite 7, the BPX community and Wipro services can increase your ROI. Natascha Schuberth in Business Objects, SAP Developer Network, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Life Sciences, Consumer Products, Business Suite 7, Business Process Expert, Utilities Industry [Jul. 01, 2009 11:52 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Energy Efficiency Part VI - Energy in the Supply Chain
Another post in a continuing series on the topic of Energy Efficiencies. This post introduces some topics in Energy Management in the supply chain. John Harrison in Business Process Expert, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas [Jun. 24, 2009 10:27 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

EDI and B2B Support for SAP® Supply Network Collaboration (SAP SNC)
New service extensions that support the EDI and B2B requirements of the Supplier Network Collaboration (SNC) solution from SAP have been released. Kevin Benedict in Wholesale Distribution, Automotive, Business Process Expert, Chemicals, Consumer Products, ERP, Industrial Machinery and Components, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas, Procurement and SRM, Retail, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Service-Oriented Architecture, Travel and Logistics Services, Aerospace and Defense [Jun. 23, 2009 10:56 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]