SAP

SAPBy: Matthew Howard, Adil Arif, John Van

Gieson, Yves L’Heureux & Anthony Williams

What is SAPSystems Analysis and Program

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• SAP is used in ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) as a way to better organize a business

• SAP utilizes advanced application software– this is advanced business computing!

What is SAP

How does SAP work?

SAP is run like a database

It runs off powerful servers and is controlled by the

satellite computer’s end-users

How does SAP work?

Implementing SAP

Time staking processIt can take up to TWO years to fully implement such an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)

Very expensive!The average cost for a three-year SAP deployment is $10m, with consulting accounting for $3.6m, personnel soaking up $2.5m, software licenses another $2m, and related hardware and training costs picking up the rest of the tab.

Implementing SAP

Requires advanced corporate knowledge:

SalesManufacturingTransportation/ShippingOnline TransactionsEmployee DetailsBusiness RulesCorporate DebtsEtc.,

Every Person within the Organization is Required

for Proper Implementation

BenefitsInclude (but not limited to):

Improved business strategies and operationsEx; Run your enterprise in accordance with strategy and plans

Improved productivity and insightUse analytics to improve efficiency and insight within and beyond your enterprise

Reduced costs through increased flexibilityImprove process standardization, efficiency, and adaptability.

Reduced riskSolve complex business challenges

Immediate access to enterprise informationGive employees new ways to access the enterprise information required for their daily activities.

Benefits

Train People Maximize UtilityUpgrade Technology

BenefitsSAP is one way to make sure company information remains secure, accessible

& powerful

Cover risk and intelligence management, case and identity management, and command and control with resource deployment.

Automated risk and compliance monitoring proactively prevent risk events and compliance violations

DisadvantagesLike all systems, SAP has its drawbacks

Flexibility– It remains a flexible program but it can only connect to other SAP licensed systems.Expensive– SAP remains the leader in technology among business software even though it is one of the most expensive systems.Power– All the data for a company or large business is stored electronically which can lead to anomalies and data integrity issues.

DisadvantagesInformation was meant to be shared!

If people can access it, they can also steal it

StrategySAP Strategy Management & Planning

Support risk-adjusted performance: Improve performance by connecting goals, initiatives, and metrics using intelligence.

Prioritize and communicate key initiatives:

Focus on the initiatives that will have the greatest impact.

Gain clear visibility and accountability across the organization:

Ensure individuals understand how they can impact strategic goals and other departments.

Effectively monitor, measure, manage, and collaborate on strategy:

Show how an organization is performing towards its strategic goals, quickly assess strategic performance, and execute on areas that require action.

Strategy

Why Implement SAP

Well, why not?It has proven to be the most effective business integration software availableMore Fortune 500 companies implement SAP ERP then any other type of management softwareSAP is efficient, effective, and revolutionary

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