May 07, 2008 || Setting up internal or outsourced shared-services centers: From ERP to Service Centralization
Pulling together the general and administrative functions of an organization in a shared-service center promotes economies of scale and optimization of processes. ERP is the major tool used to achieve this, but the approach requires care and forethought. more
April 23, 2008 || SOA Days 2008 in Bonn, Germany: Getting a Handle on Complexity
Users of service-oriented architecture (SOA) are taking the gloves off and are using a basic paradigm of SOA for their own self-understanding as IT professionals. They are focusing on the business instead of IT. The business perspective and the value IT adds to the enterprise outweigh all other considerations. more
April 09, 2008 || SAP Transportation Management for logistics service providers: Protagonists in Fulfillment Networks
In a globalized economy, the transport of goods connects manufacturers and their worldwide customers. But the role of logistics service providers goes beyond transporting things from one point to another. Today, successful logistics also require comprehensive services, with a high level of process visibility and flexibility. The SAP Transportation Management application helps logistics service providers manage both the flow of goods and the relationships between the partners involved. more
April 02, 2008 || SAP Curriculum Congress ‘08, February 28 – March 1: Fostering Faculty Commitment to Student Success
“The more we can crank out people with data expertise, the more business appreciates this”: a big, bold statement by renowned Gartner consultant Val Sriber during his keynote presentation at the 11th SAP Curriculum Congress ‘08, Atlanta. And one that captured the commitment and concerns of the more than 250 faculty attendees from 13 countries and 120 universities. more
