ASP R/3 Business Blueprint - Understanding Enterprise Supply Chain Management (Second Edition Replica Edition)

Author: (USA) Colleen (USA) Ladd
United States / USA
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: To derive the maximum business value from SAP R/3, users need to understand the rich business framework embedded in R/3 and know how to apply it within their own companies. Based on the best-selling previous edition, this book revises and argues the profound methodological knowledge built into R/3, helping decision-makers understand its advantages and providing comprehensive guidance for R/3 implementers throughout the organization. The updated content reflects the content of R/3 4.5, including:
- Extensive coverage of R/3's applications in areas such as finance, human resources, production, procurement, sales and service management;
- Describing basic business process scenarios using universal business terminology;
- An overview of the IT infrastructure built by SAP in the fields of e-commerce and supply chain management;
- Analysis of R/3 middleware transaction management and application distribution;
- A practical overview of the application of R/3 knowledge base, SAP Business Framework, and R/3 business objects;
- The revision of a new R/3 evaluation methodology and R/3 implementation tools;
- A panoramic view of the future prospects of SAP R/3 applications in the 21st century and discussions on the challenges faced by next-generation enterprises utilizing the Internet.
This book is suitable for courses on SAP R/3, computer programming in business environments, client/server computing, and related fields. Thomas A. Curran is the Chairman of Component Software, Inc., which produces cutting-edge ERP application systems. He served as the Technical Strategist and Product Manager for SAP AG and has guided numerous projects for clients worldwide. Dr. Andrew Ladd is a professional writer and communication consultant. He teaches at Emory University and served as the Head of the Communication Department at Component Software, Inc., where he wrote technical documentation. He is highly prolific in the field of "ERP markets and their impact on modern enterprises."