Retail Information Systems Based on SAP Products

Retail Information Systems Based on SAP Products
Author: Jörg Becker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3662097605

Concentration tendencies, globalization, increasing cost pressure and well-informed customers all make up the hard competition faced by today's businesses. The "right" products, a successful market image, a strong positioning between suppliers and customers, efficient logistics and optimum organization structures contribute to a company's survival. Achieving this goal requires flexible information and communication systems that are fully adaptable to the specific situation. Modern retail information systems are not bound by organization borders but support both business partner cooperation and electronic commerce. This book presents the architecture of retail information systems, as well as the functions of SAP Retail, and in so doing links modern retail management with the implementation strategies based on innovative software systems.

Process Management

Process Management
Author: Jörg Becker
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 347
Release: 2013-06-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 354024798X

Process Management is a compendium for modern design of process-oriented companies. A hands-on approach introducing, realizing and continually administering process management is presented with a thoroughly critical reflection of the necessary activities regarding the state of the art of organization theory and information management. This is done by following individual stages of a process model which has already successfully proved in practice. The progress of the project is described by a continuous case study which is the process management project of a modern service company. The included recommendations are summarized in a series of checklists for each stage of the project.

Knowledge Management

Knowledge Management
Author: Kai Mertins
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2013-03-19
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3540247785

The Fraunhofer Competence Center Knowledge Management presents in this second edition its up-dated and extended research results. In doing so it describes best practices in knowledge management from leading companies and shows how to integrate such activities into the daily business tasks and processes, how to motivate people and which capabilities and skills are required. It concludes with an overview of the leading knowledge management projects in several European countries.

Workflow Management with SAP® WebFlow®

Workflow Management with SAP® WebFlow®
Author: Andrew N. Fletcher
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2013-06-05
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3540248323

It is now possible to gain competitive advantages based on consolidated R/3 system implementations. One of the most important optimisation aspects is a more consistent process integration in order to bring about fast, secure and cost effective business processes. This approach inevitably leads to Workflow Management and for SAP users to SAP® WebFlow®. This book introduces the topic of Workflow Management, gives an overview of the technical possibilities of SAP® WebFlow® and allows the reader to assess SAP workflow project risks and costs/benefits based on real life examples. Check lists and technical hints not only aid the reader in evaluating potential projects but also in the management of real life workflow project engineering.

Enterprise Management with SAP SEM™/ Business Analytics

Enterprise Management with SAP SEM™/ Business Analytics
Author: Marco Meier
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2005-02-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9783540228066

In order to make strategy happen there is a need for powerful management information systems. SAP focuses on the application of modern business administration concepts, e.g. Value Based Management, the Balanced Scorecard, the Management Cockpit or flexible planning methods. The book describes the methodology and implementation of a powerful tool for enterprise management. Practical examples show how SAP Strategic Enterprise Management/Business Analytics (SAP SEM/BA) can help to improve cross functional planning, reporting and analyzing. SAP SEM/BA is a leading edge IT-solution for top management and related departments in large enterprises and groups. It demonstrates the state of the art of modern management information and decision support systems.

Supply Chain Management with APO

Supply Chain Management with APO
Author: Jörg Thomas Dickersbach
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2004
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9783540029311

The Advanced Planner and Optimizer (APO) is the software from SAP dedicated to supply chain management. This book addresses the question how to implement APO in a company. It is written from a long years' experience in implementation projects and aims to provide project managers and team members with the necessary know how for a successful implementation project. The focus of the book lies in introducing modelling approaches and explaining the structure and interdependencies of systems, modules and entities of APO. Another concern is the integration with the R/3 system(s), both technically and from a process point of view. Since APO projects differ significantly from other SAP projects, some key issues and common mistakes concerning project management are pointed out as well.

Reference Modeling for Business Systems Analysis

Reference Modeling for Business Systems Analysis
Author: Fettke, Peter
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2006-10-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1599040565

"This book provides insights into state-of-the-art modeling languages and methods used for reference modeling. A reference model provides a blueprint for information systems development and analysis. Well-established reference models for industrial, retail and other industries are described"--Provided by publisher.

Re-conceptualizing Enterprise Information Systems

Re-conceptualizing Enterprise Information Systems
Author: Charles Møller
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2012-03-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642288278

This book constitutes the post conference proceedings of the 5th International IFIP Working Conference on Research and Practical Issues of Enterprise Information Systems (CONFENIS 2011), held in Aalborg, Denmark, October 16-18, 2011. The 12 papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 103 submissions. The papers are organized in four sections on conceptualizing enterprise information systems; emerging topics in enterprise information systems; enterprise information systems as a service; and new perspectives on enterprise information systems. These papers are complemented by two keynotes and a short summary of the co-located Workshop on Future Enterprise Information Systems using Lego Serious Games.

Customer Relationship Management

Customer Relationship Management
Author: Andreas Muther
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3642562221

Under the term Customer Relationship Management (CRM) companies such as Siebel Systems offer solutions geared at optimising customer processes. These companies claim high customer satisfaction and reduced costs. Traditional software giants like SAP and Oracle have also begun to provide software solutions in the areas of marketing, sales and service. For many enterprises, the re-organisation of so-called front-office-processes is new ground. But what must a company consider when it initiates a CRM project? It is important to start with the customer needs before moving on to customer relationships as a whole. This book describes customer relationships using the concept of Customer Buying Cycle and thus creates a neutral orientation framework for CRM projects.

SAP R/3 Implementation

SAP R/3 Implementation
Author: Hans-Jürgen Appelrath
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2013-03-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3662040387

Before use, standard ERP systems such as SAP R/3 need to be customized to meet the concrete requirements of the individual enterprise. This book provides an overview of the process models, methods, and tools offered by SAP and its partners to support this complex and time-consuming process. It begins by characterizing the foundations of the latest ERP systems from both a conceptual and technical viewpoint, whereby the most important components and functions of SAP R/3 are described. The main part of the book then goes on to present the current methods and tools for the R/3 implementation based on newer process models (roadmaps).