The book describes the complete project process in individual steps for SAP S/4HANA project management based on the SAP ACTIVATE implementation methodology. By imparting knowledge based on experience with real SAP projects, the book supports project managers in developing skills and qualifications that will lead them to the successful management of SAP projects. In this context it emphasizes the crucial role of human interaction from the start to the successful completion of projects and provides useful tips on how to recognize and avoid pitfalls. Enriched with a wide range of material such as templates, checklists and practical examples, the book provides concrete guidance for project managers and participants on how to successfully manage ongoing projects. The book is valuable for both beginners and experienced project managers and also gives decision makers and stakeholders an excellent insight into the planning and management of large projects.
Communication between man and machine is vital to completing projects in the current day and age. Without this constant connectiveness as we enter an era of big data, project completion will result in utter failure. Agile Approaches for Successfully Managing and Executing Projects in the Fourth Industrial Revolution addresses changes wrought by Industry 4.0 and its effects on project management as well as adaptations and adjustments that will need to be made within project life cycles and project risk management. Highlighting such topics as agile planning, cloud projects, and organization structure, it is designed for project managers, executive management, students, and academicians.
Project management tools can be used as an alternative to improve and strengthen a company’s position in the market. However, the management of projects has been in constant transformation. Elements such as time, cost, and scope, on which it is based, have been complemented with other trends, such as the project team, change management, knowledge management, good negotiation practices, management of stakeholders, sustainability, etc. In order to improve the competitiveness of their company and increase earned value, managers must remain up to date on these latest transformations and best practices. The Handbook of Research on Project Management Strategies and Tools for Organizational Success is a pivotal reference source that analyzes and disseminates new trends that will allow managers to improve their skills and strengthen the performance of their companies through obtaining better results in the projects undertaken. While highlighting topics such as market growth, risk management, and value creation, this book is ideally designed for project managers, managers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on improving the competitiveness of companies as well as increasing their earned value.
This book provides glimpses into contemporary research in information systems & technology, learning, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and security and how it applies to the real world, but the ideas presented also span the domains of telehealth, computer vision, the role and use of mobile devices, brain–computer interfaces, virtual reality, language and image processing and big data analytics and applications. Great research arises from asking pertinent research questions. This book reveals some of the authors’ “beautiful questions” and how they develop the subsequent “what if” and “how” questions, offering readers food for thought and whetting their appetite for further research by the same authors.
Gain a better understanding of implementing SAP S/4HANA-based digital transformations. This book helps you understand the various components involved in the planning and execution of successful SAP S/4HANA projects. Learn how to ensure success by building a solid business case for SAP S/4HANA up front and track business value generated throughout the implementation. Implementing SAP S/4HANA provides a framework for planning and executing SAP S/4HANA projects by articulating the implementation approach used by different components in SAP S/4HANA implementations. Whether you are mid-way through the SAP S/4HANA program or about to embark on it, this book will help you throughout the journey. If you are looking for answers on why SAP S/4HANA requires special considerations as compared to a traditional SAP implementation, this book is for you. What You Will LearnUnderstand various components of your SAP S/4HANA projectForecast and track your success throughout the SAP S/4HANA implementationBuild a solid business case for your SAP S/4HANA programDiscover how the implementation approach varies across these components Who This Book Is For SAP S/4HANA clients (line managers and consultants).
SAP S/4HANA is here, and the stakes are high. Get your project right with this guide to SAP Activate! Understand the road ahead: What are the phases of SAP Activate? Which activities happen when? Start by setting up a working system, then walk through guided configuration, and learn how to deploy SAP S/4HANA in your landscape: on-premise, cloud, or hybrid. Take advantage of SAP Activate's agile methodology, and get the guidance you need for a smooth and successful go-live! In this book, you'll learn about: a. Foundations Get up to speed with SAP Activate. Learn about key concepts like fit-to-standard and fit/gap analysis, understand the methodology, and walk through the key phases of project management. b. Tools and Technologies Open up your SAP Activate toolkit. See how to access SAP Activate content with SAP Best Practices Explorer, SAP Solution Manager, and more. Then, use SAP Best Practices and SAP Model Company to set up a working system for your workshops. c. Deployment Deploy SAP S/4HANA, step by step. Follow detailed instructions to plan, prepare for, and execute your on-premise or cloud deployment activities according to SAP Activate. Walk through key scenarios for a hybrid implementation of SAP S/4HANA in your landscape. Highlights Include: 1) Deployment 2) Guided configuration 3) Agile project delivery 4) SAP Best Practices 5) SAP Model Company 6) Organizational change management 7) SAP S/4HANA 8) SAP S/4HANA Cloud 9) Hybrid landscapes 10) C_ACTIVATE05 certification
Explore and use the agile techniques of SAP Activate Framework in your SAP Projects. About This Book Explore the three pillars of SAP Activate and see how it works in different scenario. Understand and Implement Agile and Scrum concepts in SAP Activate. Get to Grisp with SAP Activate framework and manage your SAP projects effectively. Who This Book Is For This book is for readers who want to understand the working of SAP Activate and use it to manage SAP projects. Prior knowledge of SAP Hana is must. What You Will Learn Understand the fundamentals of SAP S4/HANA. Get familiar with the structure and characteristics of SAP Activate. Explore the application scenarios of SAP Activate. Use Agile and Scrum in SAP Projects effectively and efficiently Implement your learning into a sample project to explore and understand the benefits of SAP Activate methodology. In Detail It has been a general observation that most SAP consultants and professionals are used to the conventional waterfall methodology. Traditionally, this method has been there for ages and we all grew up learning about it and started practicing it in real world. The evolution of agile methodology has revolutionized the way we manage our projects and businesses. SAP Activate is an innovative, next generation business suite that allows producing working deliverables straight away. Manage your SAP Project with SAP Activate, will take your learning to the next level. The book promises to make you understand and practice the SAP Activate Framework. The focus is to take you on a journey of all the phases of SAP Activate methodology and make you understand all the phases with real time project examples. The author explains how SAP Activate methodology can be used through real-world use cases, with a comprehensive discussion on Agile and Scrum, in the context of SAP Project. You will get familiar with SAP S4HANA which is an incredibly innovative platform for businesses which can store business data, interpret it, analyze it, process it in real time, and use it when it's needed depending upon the business requirement. Style and approach An easy to follow approach with concepts explained via scenarios and project examples
A guide to achieve a highest level of SAP S/4 HANA, Central Finance and Group Reporting KEY FEATURES ● In-depth demonstration of SAP S/4HANA 2020, 1909, and 2021 fundamentals. ● Includes graphical illustrations for Migration Cockpit commands and methods. ● Hands-on practice on Fiori, BPC, SAP S/4 HANA Central Finance and Group reporting. DESCRIPTION This book will guide you through the process about what you need to know and help you perform at your highest level to achieve SAP S/4 HANA and some of the best practices available today. This book can assist you in acing employment interviews. This book provides an in-depth practical illustration of SAP S/4HANA 2020, 1909, and 2021 fundamentals with several examples. It contains graphical demonstrations and visual descriptions of the commands and methods available in the SAP S/4 HANA Migration Cockpit. It includes thorough hands-on practice showcasing Fiori, BPC, SAP S/4 HANA Central Finance, and Group reporting subjects using SAP S/4HANA standards. Many applications and industry-wide projects are included in the book. After reading this book, you will be able to reliably perform Basis, Security, SD, MM, PP, FICO, and HCM operations, as well as define complicated tasks in SAP S/4 HANA from the very first day. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ● Perform Basis, Security, SD, MM, PP, FICO, and HCM processes in SAP S/4 HANA. ● Forecast and monitor progress throughout the SAP S/4HANA deployment process. ● Administration, implementation, and authorisation of SAP S/4 HANA systems from start to finish. ● Enterprise-wide backup, restore, and monitoring of SAP HANA databases. ● Leverage Fiori apps to carry out SAP S/4 HANA tasks. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR This book is meant for S/4 HANA consultants and project managers as well as those working in other fields related to SAP S/4 HANA. If you read this book, you will be well-versed in every step of the SAP S/4HANA project development lifecycle. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAP S/4 HANA 2020, 2021, 1909 Interview questions. 2. Lessons learnt and pragmatic approach – SAP S/4 HANA Interview questions. 3. SAP S/4 HANA Data Migration Interview questions. 4. Interview questions and answers on BPC, SAP S/4 HANA Central Finance and Group reporting.
Gain a better understanding of implementing SAP S/4HANA-based digital transformations. This book helps you understand the various components involved in the planning and execution of successful SAP S/4HANA projects. Learn how to ensure success by building a solid business case for SAP S/4HANA up front and track business value generated throughout the implementation. Implementing SAP S/4HANA provides a framework for planning and executing SAP S/4HANA projects by articulating the implementation approach used by different components in SAP S/4HANA implementations. Whether you are mid-way through the SAP S/4HANA program or about to embark on it, this book will help you throughout the journey. If you are looking for answers on why SAP S/4HANA requires special considerations as compared to a traditional SAP implementation, this book is for you. What You Will Learn Understand various components of your SAP S/4HANA project Forecast and track your success throughout the SAP S/4HANA implementation Build a solid business case for your SAP S/4HANA program Discover how the implementation approach varies across these components Who This Book Is For SAP S/4HANA clients (line managers and consultants).
Are you working with SAP software for the first time, or are you switching from SAP ERP and are confronted with SAP S/4HANA for the first time? Then this quick start guide with its concise overview of the functional scope and a clear introduction to the new SAP Fiori user interface is right for you. Clarify the terms ERP, HANA and S/4HANA, as well as the two licensing options for S/4HANA, on-premise and cloud. You will learn about the essential integrated business processes and how they are mapped in SAP S/4HANA using the Fiori apps. To do this, the authors take you through the modules related to logistics, such as materials management, sales and distribution, and production planning and control, and then demonstrate the integration with financial accounting and controlling. You will learn about the most important functions as well as organizational and master data objects, and by the end of the book you will also know which components are assigned to each module. Finally, using case studies, you will walk step by step through the three most important end-to-end processes in SAP S/4HANA: Order to Cash, Purchase to Pay and Forecast to Fulfill. - Cross-module presentation of business processes - SAP basic terms explained in a simple and understandable way - Introduction to the new user interface SAP Fiori - Includes 4 hours of video material
Master the SAP product ecosystem, the client environment, and the feasibility of implementing critical business process with the required technical and functional configuration. SAP Project Management Pitfalls is the first book to provide you with real examples of the pitfalls that you can avoid, providing you with a road-map to a successful implementation. Jay Kay, a SAP Program Manager for Capgemini, first takes a deep dive into common pitfalls in implementing SAP ERP projects in a complex IT landscape. You will learn about the potential causes of failures, study a selection of relevant project implementation case studies in the area, and see a range of possible countermeasures. Jay Kay also provides background on each - the significance of each implementation area, its relevance to a service company that implements SAP projects, and the current state of research. Key highlights of the book: Tools and techniques for project planning and templates for allocating resources Industry standards and innovations in SAP implementation projects in the form of standard solutions aimed at successful implementation Managing SAP system ECC upgrades, EHP updates and project patches Learn effective ways to implement robust SAP release management practices (change management, BAU) Wearing a practitioner’s insight, Jay Kay explores the relevance of each failed implementation scenario and how to support your company or clients to succeed in a SAP implementation. There are many considerations when implementing SAP, but as you will learn, knowledge, insight, and effective tools to mitigate risks can take you to a successful implementation project.
Phases of SAP Activate Methodology DESCRIPTION The book promises to make you understand and practise the SAP Activate Framework. The focus is to take you on a journey of all the phases of SAP Activate methodology and make you understand all the phases with real life examples, lessons learnt, accelerators and best practices. Well articulation on how SAP Activate methodology can be used through real-world use cases, with a comprehensive discussion on Agile and Scrum, in the context of SAP Project. SAP Activate is an innovative, next generation business suite that allows producing working deliverables straight away. SAP Activate Methodology is a harmonized agile implementation approach for cloud, on premise, and hybrid deployments for delivering shippable product increments in an iterative and incremental way. KEY FEATURES 400 PLUS Real-time SAP Activate & SAP S/4 HANA Interview questions and answers Numerous Tricky Real-time SAP Activate Case Studies and Demos SAP S/4 HANA—Approach & Guidelines Explore the application scenarios of SAP Activate SAP Activate issues and challenges in large-, mid- and small-scale projects and mitigation plan Digital transformation tips and tricks Intelligent enterprise tips and tricks Integration of SAP S/4HANA with machine learning intelligence. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN You will get familiar with SAP S4HANA which is an incredibly innovative platform for businesses that can store business data, interpret it, analyze it, process it in real time, and use it when it is needed depending upon the business requirement. This book articulates integration of SAP S/4HANA with machine learning intelligence, intelligent enterprise tips & tricks, SAP Geographical Enablement Framework, Agricultural Contract Management, SAP Activate issues and challenges in large-, mid- and small-scale projects and mitigation plan, Fit/Gap Workshops, Master Data Management, Vendor-Managed Inventory, useful Tips & Tricks for successful implementation of any Greenfield or brownfield, use of Agile, Scrum, Kanban, XP in SAP S/4 HANA Project and contains 400 PLUS Real-time SAP Activate & SAP S/4 HANA Interview questions and answers. WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR SAP Consultants, SAP technical, business analysts, architects, team leads, project Leads, project managers, account manager, account executives, CEO, CTO, COO, CIO, Sr. VP, and Directors. Table of Contents 1. SAP Activate Methodology - Introduction 2. Journey New Implementation (In Cloud) 3. Journey New Implementation (On-Premise) 4. Journey System Conversion for SAP S/4 HANA 5. Journey Landscape Transformation for SAP S/4 HANA 6. Activate Methodology and SAP Activate – Top 410 Plus 7. SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Activate – Test your knowledge 8. SAP S/4 HANA and SAP Activate – Key Takeaways
