SAP is the world's leading provider of ERP software and services, with worldwide revenue in 2004 of $9.7 billion and a 57 percent market share among major business application providers; it is one of the world's largest software companies overall ERP is a flexible, open technology platform that helps businesses run more efficiently (and profitably) by providing integrated management of key operations and supply chains Written for IT professionals who find it hard to get through SAP's complex documentation, our book demonstrates how ERP can cut costs, provides a clear overview of how the ESA (enterprise service architecture) model affects ERP, and shows how to implement the new ERP in the real world Topics covered include reducing the cost of an existing IT backbone, using the new ERP to address a company's "pain points" and challenges, and proving the value of ERP through ROI (return on investment) and TCO (total cost of ownership) studies

Imagine that it’s the 1950s, and you are in charge of developing the U. S. interstate system. There are countless roads already in use. The system can go in numerous different directions. Where do you begin? Starting to transform your business with SAP NetWeaver is that daunting. NetWeaver is both an application platform and an integration platform. It integrates your current IT systems to enable portals, collaboration, data management, and development environments. To grasp the complexities and possibilities of SAP ASAP, dig in with SAP NetWeaver For Dummies and explore: MySAP Business Suite SAP Enterprise Planning Resource (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Human Capital Management (HCM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), and more Mobile Infrastructure that performs like a universal translator for mobile interfaces, including laptops, wireless phones, and PDAs Master Data Management, including using the content consolidation technique to “clean up” data, master data harmonization to distribute it, and central master data management to maintain a data repository Web Application Service and NetWeaver Developer Studio—tools that let you integrate and create your own customized applications Written by Dan Woods, former CTO of The Street.com and CapitalThinking, and Jeffrey Word, the Director of Technology Strategy for SAP, this guide features real-life stories from businesses and examples of typical uses to help you cut through the complexities and get up and running. It includes a CD-ROM with: Detailed white papers and product overviews Stores from customers using SAP NetWeaver today Demos that show SAP NetWeaver in action A directory of resources for additional information Like that interstate system, SAP NetWeaver doesn’t have to be integrated all at once. You choose the applications that have the most potential to benefit your company’s operations and bottom line. SAP NetWeaver For Dummies even gives you recommendations for rolling it out and suggests practical ways to get started and get quick returns on your SAP investment. Then you’re going full-speed ahead on the road to success!

Market_Desc: · IT Directors· CIOs· Administrators· Managers· Consultants · Programmers· Network Administrators Special Features: · HUGE DUMMIES SUCCESS STORY - Dummies took on SAP s complicated NetWeaver product with SAP s help and carved out a new Dummies fan base that resulted in Computer Top 25 rankings on Amazon, strong sell-through, coverage in the Wall Street Journal and SAP buzz by appealing to people who need clear, friendly and straightforward information on complicated SAP projects. · ERP IS EVOLVING - The delivering of applications through web services based architecture or ESA (enterprise service architecture) is a huge trend and SAP is capitalizing by moving their ERP technologies towards this model.· HOT TOPIC - With the increased focus on reducing costs through ERP and Oracle s purchase of PeopleSoft, Oracle is attempting to take square aim at the lucrative market share that SAP dominates.· TECH EDIT AND AUTHORING BY SAP EMPLOYEES -Get the information straight from SAP.· UNIQUE PARNTERSHIP OPPORTUNITY - SAP has almost 20,000 corporate customers in 120 countries, and has 65% of the Fortune 100 as customers and is the market leader in ERP with 18%. About The Book: SAP offers complex products and complex documentation. ERP 2.0 For Dummies explains the evolution of ERP into an enterprise service architecture model, how ERP can reduce costs, and actually implementing the solutions all in the friendly Dummies format.

Integrated with other modules such as MM, PP, and QM, Sales and Distribution is used to handle the sales inventory control, warehousing, and back-office functions. This comprehensive reference includes all major concepts related to SAP SD functionality, technical configuration, and implementation. A complete glossary of terms has been included to help the reader understand the myriad terms associated with this SAP module. The book serves as an excellent reference for both earlier and newer versions of SAP or as a comprehensive review for certification. Topics covered include Invoicing; Distribution points; Backorder processing; Account determination; Material master; Transaction codes; Partner procedures; Rebates and refunds; Interfaces; Condition types; Inventory issues; Administration tables and more.

* SAP is investing billions to redesign its flagship R/3 product line based on its ESA, and that ESA will become the standard framework for developing all new SAP ERP applications with NetWeaver * This book provides an overview of the core building blocks of SAP's new ESA, and shows how ESA works with the NetWeaver platform as well as mySAP ERP * A step-by-step action plan proposes ideas for designing ESA-based SAP applications * The companion Web site contains in-depth case examples that show how to build various SAP services and applications using the NetWeaver development tools, plus third-party tools * Some of the SAP tools covered include NetWeaver Developer Studio, WebDynPro and NetWeaver Portal, NetWeaver BI, and the SAP Composite Application Framework

This volume reveals the inside story behind SAP, the German software giant. The author has interviewed the five SAP founders, numerous managers, company insiders and competitors to tell the story of how a programmer's sweatshop became a world market leader.