you’ll find what you need to really understand where SAP can fit into your operations. Whether you’re a decision-maker, consultant, or new SAP professional, this practical guide will take you on a complete journey — from the history of SAP to a detailed look at each solution and the technology that runs them. Everything from the newest solutions for sustainability and the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio to the tried-and-true solutions for small to midsize businesses, financials, CRM, HR, supply chain management, and more are covered. 1. Discover the Overall SAP Landscape Get a “big-picture” perspective of SAP and how all of the components work together to give you a complete enterprise solution. 2. Explore the Core SAP Applications Learn how you can benefit from the SAP applications, including SAP BusinessObjects, SAP ERP Financials, SAP CRM, SAP ERP HCM, SAP SCM, and the small to midsize Business offerings (Business All-in-One, Business One, and Business ByDesign™). 3. Learn How SAP Works in the Real World Explore in-depth case studies for each core solution to find out how other companies have improved business processes and enhanced efficiency with SAP. 4. Understand the SAP Technology Platform Find all the details you need to understand the SAP service-oriented architecture approach, and the technology that enables it – SAP NetWeaver. 5. Navigate as You Like Go directly to the chapter that interests you, or read from cover to cover. And be sure to make use of the glossary and list of additional resources. Discover these topics: Business Suite 7 SAP BusinessObjects Supply Chain Management Financials Human Capital Management Customer Relationship Management Supplier Relationship Management Strategy for Small to Midsize Businesses SAP Composite Applications Duet, Alloy, and SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe

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