Finally, a book that delivers detailed coverage of the capabilities and technology of mySAP ERP, and provides you with a clear, simple and comprehensive path to your upgrade. This book introduces you to the business processes supported by mySAP ERP and helps you understand the evolution from SAP R/3 to mySAP ERP. You get exclusive insights into the technical infrastructure of SAP NetWeaver and the Enterprise Services Architecture, all designed to help you hit the ground running. Through clear decision criteria, practical examples, and transition roadmaps, readers will uncover the optimal path from SAP R/3 to mySAP ERP. This book is an invaluable resource to support your upgrade decision.
Table of contents:
1 ERP-at the Heart of the Organization ...15
... 1.1 The ERP Comeback-Here to Stay ... 15
... 1.2 A Brief History of ERP Applications ... 19
... 1.3 Enabling Business Change ... 22
2 The Key Capabilities of mySAP ERP ... 37
... 2.1 From SAP R/3 to mySAP ERP ... 37
... 2.2 Analytics ... 41
... 2.3 Financials ... 52
... 2.4 Human Capital Management ... 67
... 2.5 Operations ... 79
... 2.6 Corporate Services ... 108
... 2.7 Self Services ... 122
3 mySAP ERP for Midsize Businesses and Industry-Specific Needs ... 139
... 3.1 Industry-Specific Business Benefits with mySAP ERP-Some Selected Examples ... 139
... 3.2 mySAP ERP for Midsize and Growing Companies ... 148
4 SAP NetWeaver and ESA-Architecture Facilitating the Change ... 157
... 4.1 mySAP ERP Powered by SAP NetWeaver ... 157
... 4.2 Architecture of mySAP ERP ... 159
... 4.3 Understanding Integration Challenges ... 163
... 4.4 SAP NetWeaver in Detail ... 165
... 4.5 ESA-Enterprise Services Architecture ... 196
5 Transition and Upgrade to mySAP ERP ... 205
... 5.1 Dimensions to Know ... 206
... 5.2 Customer Scenarios and Deployment Options ... 213
... 5.3 Transition and Upgrade Services ... 223
... 5.4 Conclusion ... 236
6 Next Generation–Proof Points ... 237
... 6.1 mySAP ERP 2004 Ramp-Up ... 237
... 6.2 Customer Successes ... 244
7 Outlook ... 271
... 7.1 Enterprise Services Architecture Adopted within mySAP ERP ... 271
... 7.2 mySAP ERP-Embracing the Business Process Platform .... 281
Table of contents:
1 ERP-at the Heart of the Organization ...15
... 1.1 The ERP Comeback-Here to Stay ... 15
... 1.2 A Brief History of ERP Applications ... 19
... 1.3 Enabling Business Change ... 22
2 The Key Capabilities of mySAP ERP ... 37
... 2.1 From SAP R/3 to mySAP ERP ... 37
... 2.2 Analytics ... 41
... 2.3 Financials ... 52
... 2.4 Human Capital Management ... 67
... 2.5 Operations ... 79
... 2.6 Corporate Services ... 108
... 2.7 Self Services ... 122
3 mySAP ERP for Midsize Businesses and Industry-Specific Needs ... 139
... 3.1 Industry-Specific Business Benefits with mySAP ERP-Some Selected Examples ... 139
... 3.2 mySAP ERP for Midsize and Growing Companies ... 148
4 SAP NetWeaver and ESA-Architecture Facilitating the Change ... 157
... 4.1 mySAP ERP Powered by SAP NetWeaver ... 157
... 4.2 Architecture of mySAP ERP ... 159
... 4.3 Understanding Integration Challenges ... 163
... 4.4 SAP NetWeaver in Detail ... 165
... 4.5 ESA-Enterprise Services Architecture ... 196
5 Transition and Upgrade to mySAP ERP ... 205
... 5.1 Dimensions to Know ... 206
... 5.2 Customer Scenarios and Deployment Options ... 213
... 5.3 Transition and Upgrade Services ... 223
... 5.4 Conclusion ... 236
6 Next Generation–Proof Points ... 237
... 6.1 mySAP ERP 2004 Ramp-Up ... 237
... 6.2 Customer Successes ... 244
7 Outlook ... 271
... 7.1 Enterprise Services Architecture Adopted within mySAP ERP ... 271
... 7.2 mySAP ERP-Embracing the Business Process Platform .... 281