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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Combining Automotive Wholesale and Retail with SAP for Automotive
Christopher Naab in Automotive, Business Process Expert, Retail, Wholesale Distribution [Sep. 20, 2009 06:47 PM | 0 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]

Better Insight in Manufacturing: Moving Beyond Dashboards to True Business Intelligence
Beyond Dashboards : The key to better insights series. The first part of this series will discuss the importance of better information both in terms of quality and its integrity in making the decision making process robust within the organization. Siddharth Taparia in Aerospace and Defense, SAP SAPPHIRE, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Master Data Management (MDM), Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Components, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Enterprise Performance Management, Crystal Reports, Chemicals, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), BI Accelerator, Automotive, Analytics, Web Intelligence [Sep. 14, 2009 01:26 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Upcoming Event: Maximizing Business Intelligence in a Data-Driven Enterprise
An upcoming webinar on "Maximizing Business Intelligence in a Data-Driven Enterprise" hosted by Processing Magazine Siddharth Taparia in Aerospace and Defense, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Master Data Management (MDM), Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery and Components, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Enterprise Performance Management, Crystal Reports, Business Objects, Business Intelligence (BI), BI Accelerator, Automotive, Analytics, Webinars [Sep. 14, 2009 01:24 AM | 1 Comments | Download Media | 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]

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]

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]

Efficient Spare Parts Processing with collaborative Dealer Portal
The new Automotive Dealer Portal includes: Vehicle Sales Management, Spare Part Sales and Warranty Management. This Automotive Dealer Portal is typically hosted by the OEM, Distributor or importer for the dealer or service provider as a portal web front-end. This blog talks about the second component, Spare Parts Processing within the new Dealer Portal. A short overview of part processing is provided here. Moncombu Raju in Automotive, Business Process Expert, Business Suite 7, Enhancement Packages, Enterprise Portal (EP), ERP, Web Dynpro [Aug. 18, 2009 04:59 AM | 0 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]

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]

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]

Technical Enhancements within Dealer Business Management (DBM) – the Flowerpot and Actions
This blog discussed how you can use actions to enhance the order engine (OE) component of the DBM 6.0 industry solution. David Lees in ABAP, Automotive, ERP [Jul. 08, 2009 11:58 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

The Architecture of the new Automotive Dealer Portal
This blog is about the Automotive Dealer Portal general application architecture. Ute Gramann in Automotive, Business Process Expert, Business Server Pages, Business Suite 7, Enhancement Packages, Web Dynpro [Jul. 08, 2009 05:02 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Overview of IBU Chemicals at SAP
A couple of colleagues recently put me on the spot and said they'd like a quick 'elevator pitch', if you like to call it that, on the Industry Business Unit (IBU) Chemicals. Anyway, it set me thinking that the simplest way to do it, to concisely show the evolution of the IBU, its functions and touchpoints would be to do a short video. Here are the results, with the transcript shown within. Franz Hero in Automotive, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Governance, Risk and Compliance, CRM, Chemicals, Business Suite 7, Business Solutions, Business Process Modeling, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, Beginner, Oil and Gas [Jun. 30, 2009 05:40 AM | 0 Comments | Download Media | 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]

Reduce Costs by Implementing Electronic Invoices with SAP
This article details the growing trend among large companies to implement both inbound and outbound electronic invoicing strategies. The ROI for these implementations is also covered. Kevin Benedict in Aerospace and Defense, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas, Procurement and SRM, Retail, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Shared Service Center, Travel and Logistics Services, International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS), Insurance, Automotive, Business Process Expert, Business Solutions, Business Suite 7, Chemicals, Consumer Products, Defense, ERP, Healthcare, Industrial Machinery and Components, Wholesale Distribution [Jun. 19, 2009 02:27 PM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Work in Process Batch - how to tackle black boxes, brown fields, and the individual piece
Enhanced Traceability and Visibility in Manufacturing  – An Overview of Usage Scenarios for Work in Process Batch, a new functionality in Business Suite 7. Stefan Weisenberger in Business Solutions, Business Suite 7, Manufacturing, Mining and Metal, Automotive, Chemicals, Life Sciences [Jun. 15, 2009 06:51 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

Energy Efficiency: Part IV - Energy in Office Buildings
John Harrison in Chemicals, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Professional Services, Sustainability, Wholesale Distribution, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Banking, Consumer Products [May. 20, 2009 07:54 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]

Enabling Close collaboration with Automotive Dealers for Vehicle Sales Management
When dealers purchase vehicles, they must have access to the systems of the importers and OEMs. The quality of this access significantly impacts the effectiveness of the cooperation between dealers and importers. This can be achieved by the use of the automotive dealer portal what is operated by the OEM, importer or wholesale organization as a web-frontend of their own SAP ERP solution for their retail network. This blog gives describes the business benefits of the automotive dealer portal for vehicle sales and gives an overview on the features and functions, as available per the Business Package “Automotive Dealer Portal for Vehicle Management 1.4“ (EhP4). Ute Gramann in Automotive, Business Process Expert, Business Suite 7, Enhancement Packages, ERP, Web Dynpro [May. 13, 2009 03:32 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Holistic Approach to REACH Compliance and EH&S
REACH legislation is a crucial consideration for the chemical industry. Deadlines for pre-registration and related activities are only a few months away. In this 3-minute podcast, Dr. Marko Lange of IBU Chemicals talks to Kieran O'Connor about challenges posed at the customer side by the EU directives and how the REACH Compliance application addresses these issues in line with the overall EH&S and Sustainability initiatives and corresponding solution portfolio from SAP. Kieran O'Connor in Automotive, Beginner, Business Process Expert, Chemicals, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Manufacturing, Mining and Metal, Oil and Gas [May. 12, 2009 06:24 AM | 3 Comments | Download Media | Permalink]

Warranty Processing via the new Automotive Dealer Portal
The new Automotive Dealer Portal made by SAP includes: Vehicle Sales Management, Spare Part Sales and Warranty Management. The new Automotive Dealer Portal typically is hosted by the OEM or importer for the dealer or service provider as a portal web front-end. This blog talks about the third component, Warranty Management within the new Dealer Portal. Warranty process challenges are discussed, how the Dealer Portal helps address these challenges, solution details and benefits are given. Another blog will go into functional details soon. Soren Detering in Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Business Process Expert, Defense, Enterprise Portal (EP), ERP, Industrial Machinery and Components, Manufacturing [Apr. 22, 2009 01:34 AM | 1 Comments | Permalink]

If it were a hundred times faster...
What business difference would it make it some transactions would run 100 times faster? Oliver Mainka in ABAP, ERP, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Healthcare, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Procurement and SRM, Professional Services, Public Sector, Retail, SAP Business Workflow, Enterprise Performance Management, CRM, Aerospace and Defense, Analytics, Automotive, Banking, BI Accelerator, Business Intelligence (BI), Business Solutions, Business Suite 7, Chemicals, Consumer Products, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Apr. 17, 2009 01:46 PM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

New EDI Approach for SAP NetWeaver® Process Integration
This article details SAP's new paradigm and strategy for supporting EDI and B2B using Netweaver PI. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, Service-Oriented Architecture, 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 Suite 7, Business Process Expert, Shared Service Center [Apr. 09, 2009 03:42 PM | 4 Comments | Permalink]

Enable process integration of NTSwincash embedded cash desk solution with SAP ERP for Automotive Retailers
Automotive Retailers need to integrate their cash desk transactions with SAP ERP financials and track all kind of payments in real-time. The cooperation with SAP is about the integration of NTSwincash with SAP Dealer Business Management (DBM) and SAP ERP Financials for essential payment processes. This blog introduces the NTSwincash embedded cash desk solution to the SAP DBM community. Christian Leutgoeb in Automotive [Mar. 24, 2009 08:13 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Enable process integration of NTSwincash embedded cash desk solution with SAP ERP for Automotive Retailers
Automotive Retailers need to integrate their cash desk transactions with SAP ERP financials and track all kind of payments in real-time. With our NTSwincash embedded cash desk solution, NTS is the leading expert in POS software and retail management systems. We put our focus mainly on development, implementation, and assistance of high-quality service systems for complex retail companies. in Automotive [Mar. 24, 2009 02:52 AM | 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]

The Changing World of EDI, B2B and Extended Supply Chains
This article describes a number of trends and rapid changes happening in B2B, EDI and how they impact Supply Chains. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, Retail, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Expert, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Mar. 16, 2009 03:49 PM | 6 Comments | Permalink]

About The New, New Automotive Dealer Portal
This blog is about the new automotive dealer portal functionality. It is the initial blog for subsequent blogs that will provide more details. Ute Gramann in Automotive, Business Process Expert, Business Server Pages, Web Dynpro [Mar. 11, 2009 05:21 AM | 3 Comments | Permalink]

Business Network Transformation, EDI and e-Invoicing for Global Spirits and Wine Company
This article discusses a recent move by an SAP customer to a managed service model for their global EDI and B2B needs. Kevin Benedict in Aerospace and Defense, Shared Service Center, 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, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, Automotive, Wholesale Distribution [Mar. 09, 2009 08:11 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP, the Total Cost of Ownership and Business Agility in the World of EDI and B2B
This article explores TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) issues related to SAP, EDI and B2B E-Commerce. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, Service-Oriented Architecture, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, ERP, Defense, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Expert, Shared Service Center [Feb. 17, 2009 12:52 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

There is Still Strategic Investing in IT and EDI Processes in the Automotive Supply Chain
This article discusses a recent SAP implementation that included consolidation of software applications and EDI processes. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, Business Process Expert, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Organizational Change Management, Procurement and SRM, Professional Services, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP NetWeaver Platform [Feb. 02, 2009 02:04 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

ABAP Controls, Tree's and editable ALV with drag & drop
This blog discusses the development of a new customer master data transaction within the ABAP control framework using editable ALV, tree control, HTML and drag n drop between an ALV and tree. David Lees in Automotive, ABAP [Jan. 16, 2009 08:30 AM | 8 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]

Shared Services Centers and Business Network Transformation
This article discusses Shared Services Centers (SSCs), and the business transformation efforts required to support them. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, SAP Process Integration (PI), Retail, Procurement and SRM, Organizational Change Management, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Governance, Risk and Compliance, ERP, Consumer Products, Chemicals, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, Banking, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Jan. 09, 2009 12:36 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Consolidation Process
It aims to reduce the operative costs and promote the general untangling of complexity, increase the synergies in global projects, introduce standardized global processes and ultimately simplify the integration of new plants into SAP. Furthermore...... Tao Zhang in Automotive, Business Process Expert, Business Process Management, Business Process Modeling, Business Solutions [Jan. 05, 2009 07:59 AM | 5 Comments | Permalink]

OAGi Planning New Version
OAGi is planning a major upgrade to its eBusiness standards to incorporate CCTS standards stack and other improvements designed to achieve cross-industry interoperability Mark Crawford in Aerospace and Defense, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Interoperability, Industrial Machinery and Components, Defense, Chemicals, Banking, Automotive, Standards [Dec. 30, 2008 05:58 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Supporting Extended Supply Chains in a Complex World
Managing complexity in a world of fast growing and extended supply chains. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Life Sciences, ERP, Chemicals, Service-Oriented Architecture [Dec. 29, 2008 02:17 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

SAP Business Network Transformation, UDDI, EDI and Enterprise Services Repository
Traditional EDI/B2B strategies, methodologies and systems may be on their way out for SAP users in 2009. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, Service-Oriented Architecture, SAP NetWeaver Platform, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP Business Workflow, Oil and Gas, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Integration and Certification, ERP, Composition Environment (CE), Chemicals, Business Process Expert, Standards [Dec. 24, 2008 09:36 AM | 2 Comments | Permalink]

Who in a Company Uses EDI? Why Don't I Know?
Who inside your company is using EDI/B2B? There may be more than you think. Why are different departments and business units using EDI without telling the EDI department? Kevin Benedict in Automotive, SAP Process Integration (PI), SAP Developer Network, SAP Business Workflow, Procurement and SRM, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, ERP, Chemicals, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Dec. 23, 2008 12:43 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Environmental Hazardous substance in Automobiles
My blog deals with the environmental hazardous parts and materials used in automobiles, steps taken to counter the usage of prohibited materials. Krishna Chaitanya Reddy Katakam in Automotive, Chemicals [Dec. 17, 2008 09:30 AM | 0 Comments | Permalink]

Aggregating EDI/B2B Systems to Reduce Costs
This article describes the need and challenges of consolidating different EDI/B2B teams and systems across large enterprises to reduce costs and implement standardized systems and methodologies. Kevin Benedict in Automotive, SAP Process Integration (PI), Retail, Oil and Gas, Mining and Metal, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, Healthcare, CRM, Chemicals, Business Process Management, Business Process Expert, SAP NetWeaver Platform [Dec. 16, 2008 04:10 PM | 0 Comments | Permalink]