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A newsletter from TechTarget
May 21, 2007
IN THIS ISSUE:
> From the Editor: New SCM expert, SAP job advice and Sapphire Vienna
> Ask the Experts: What are the benefits of the Inventory
Collaboration Hub?
> SAP news on your desktop: SearchSAP.com news feed widget
> Site Highlights: SAP master data management demo and trends
> White Papers: 5 Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean; Successful
ERP Strategies for Manufacturers
> Webcasts: Duet Implementation: How to leverage SAP applications
through your Microsoft Office Environment - Vendor Webcast
> More from SearchSAP.com: Articles, podcasts and special reports
FROM THE EDITOR
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New SCM expert, SAP job advice and Sapphire Vienna
[by Matt Danielsson]
mdanielsson@techtarget.com
Good news; we have a new member of the expert panel. Harish Narayanan
is a veteran Supply Chain Management (SCM) consultant with experience
from a wide range of industries. Check out his bio and his first
batch of answers to user questions here, then submit SCM questions of
your own.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460214/6276287
You also probably heard the news from Sapphire Vienna by now, but one
thing that was a common thread for both Atlanta and Vienna was SAP
and Microsoft's deepening partnership. In addition to their solid
Duet commitment announced last month, they're now setting up a joint
lab in Germany for marrying SAP's Business Suite with SQL Server
2005. But there's an elephant in the room neither company seems to
want to talk about, and we predict it's going to start stinking in a
year or two. Check out SAP and Microsoft keeps dancing -- and
competing, the latest entry on the SAP Watch blog.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460215/6276287
But there were more stories coming out of Vienna, of course. Sapphire
Vienna and SAP globalization discusses the new SAP GRC application,
the rumored A1S delays, and SAP's globalization efforts in the wake
of Shai Agassi's abrupt departure.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460216/6276287
Then there was lots of action on the acquisition front. Coming right
on the heels of the OutlookSoft deal, SAP scooped up Maxware and
Wicom, while Oracle targeted PLM company Agile Software. News editor
Jon Franke keeps the scorecard updated in his Special Report on
recent acquisitions.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460217/6276287
Last but certainly not least, SAP jobs guru Jon Reed posted an
extensive, two-part report called SAP buzzwords: What's hot, what's
not, and why you should care. It may seem irrelevant that 'mySAP' has
become just 'SAP', or that 'NetWeaver BI' is rapidly overtaking 'BW'
as the hot buzzword, but it may have a bigger impact on the perceived
value of your skillset than you think, Reed says. Don't let your
resume grow stale -- check out Reed's take on the matter today.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460218/6276287
Regards,
Matt Danielsson
Editor
ASK THE EXPERT
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What are the benefits of the Inventory Collaboration Hub?
[Harish Narayanan]
Q: I read that Inventory Collaboration Hub is now part of SCM.
Marketing baloney aside, what are the real benefits of this? Should I
care?
A: In today's businesses, supply chains have evolved into complex
supply networks and collaboration between supplier and manufacturer
is increasingly critical in reducing the costs while maintaining
visibility and assuring better customer service. Getting an edge over
the competition in any of these areas could potentially lead to
better market share and profitability...
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460219/6276287
SAP NEWS ON YOUR DESKTOP
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SearchSAP.com news feed widget
Hundreds of people have already taken advantage of our exclusive SAP
news widget! Be the first to view fresh SAP news the minute the story
breaks! Our new desktop widget sends you instant notification about
news, tips and expert advice about SAP and the enterprise resource
planning (ERP) software market.
> Download:
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460220/6276287
SITE HIGHLIGHTS
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SAP master data management demo and trends
Listen to this podcast for the latest news on SAP master data
management (MDM), a sneak peek at what's to come and even an SAP MDM
product demo.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460221/6276287
FEATURED WHITE PAPERS
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5 Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean
Published by: Epicor 01 Apr 2007
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460222/6276287
Successful ERP Strategies for Manufacturers
Published by: CDC Software 01 Mar 2007
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460223/6276287
View All White Papers at:
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460224/6276287
PODCASTS & WEBCASTS
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Duet Implementation: How to leverage SAP applications through your
Microsoft Office Environment - Vendor Webcast
When: 22 May 2007, 13:00 EDT
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460225/6276287
Speakers: Byron Banks Senior Director, Solution Marketing, SAP Labs
Frank Meerkamp Partner, System Integration, Accenture
Sponsor: Duet for Microsoft Office and SAP,
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460226/6276287
View All Podcasts & Webcasts at:
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460227/6276287
MORE FROM SEARCHSAP.COM
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ARTICLE: SAP acquires Maxware, Wicom
SAP will acquire European companies Wicom Communications and Maxware
and fill in its contact center functionality.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460228/6276287
PODCAST: SAP jobs present and future
The market for SAP jobs is hot, with some SAP skills paying premiums
over the general IT market. In this podcast with David Foote,
president of Foote Partners LLC, find out which modules have a
particularly rosy outlook and which ones aren't expected to fare as
well.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460229/6276287
SPECIAL REPORT: SAP Acquisitions
SAP hasn't been as active as Oracle, but it has been making
acquisitions. This report provides coverage and commentary on SAP's
strategy and its ramifications.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460230/6276287
PODCAST: SAP master data management demo and trends
In this podcast, SearchSAP.com walks through a demo of SAP's master
data management (MDM) product and talks about MDM news and trends.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460231/6276287
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY: The Battle of the Acquisition Strategies
SAP is upping the ante in its competition with Oracle, this time on
the M&A front, and the last three deals highlight an important
difference between SAP and its chief rival. Last week SAP announced
three acquisitions...
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460232/6276287
EXPERT ADVICE: Got a question? Ask an expert!
SearchSAP.com's Ask the Experts section is a place to get your
technical questions answered by leading authorities in the SAP field.
Our experts have been chosen by our editorial team for their
knowledge of specific technology areas, such as BW reporting, SAP
security and more.
http://go.techtarget.com/r/1460233/6276287
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