SAP ERP software and modules

SAP ERP software and modules help businesses get real-time updates across the organization. Our experts and writers tackle the issues posed by SAP's staggering array of modules -- from the traditional core modules such as financial accounting and controlling to newer offerings -- including implementation strategies and best practices.

August 11, 2022 11 Aug'22
At 50, SAP finds itself at another crossroads

Over its 50-year history, SAP rode business and technology trends to the top of the ERP industry, but it now is at a crossroads and will need to continue to innovate to thrive.
June 07, 2022 07 Jun'22
SAP Sapphire Now 2022 news, trends and analysis

The user conference puts sustainability and the supply chain front and center, along with SAP's continued quest to attract users to its cloud products.
June 01, 2022 01 Jun'22
SAP exec: Begin to prepare a sustainability strategy now

In this Q&A, SAP's Jim Sullivan discusses why sustainability has become an issue that companies need to take seriously, taking into account more regulation and consumer attitudes.
May 16, 2022 16 May'22
Sapphire 2022 provided scaled-down value

Rise with SAP took a backseat to sustainability at SAP Sapphire 2022, which returned as a live event. There were no big products announcements, just a flurry of updates.

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replenishment

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SAP Sapphire 2022 models a digitally transformed future

TechTarget editors who were on site in Orlando and The Hague analyze SAP Sapphire 2022, which is being held in person for the first time since 2019 and extended to nine cities. Continue Reading
What's so special about industry clouds?

TechTarget editors discuss the emergence of industry clouds from ERP vendors, including Infor, Microsoft, Oracle and SAP. Continue Reading
Top SAP S/4HANA alternatives to add to your ERP shortlist

SAP S/4HANA competitors from Microsoft, Oracle and QAD have much of the capability and scalability you need but with less of the hassle. Here's how they compare. Continue Reading

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How an HR-IT partnership can serve the greater good

MOD Pizza's Tara Gambill explains how enterprise IT initiatives, including the digital transformation of HR by deploying SAP SuccessFactors HXM, helped drive the chain's rapid growth. Continue Reading
SAP innovation wing aims to shape future of ERP technology

Self-learning AI and analytics that are smart enough to launch dashboards and alerts are among the research projects that could someday become SAP products. Continue Reading
How SAP tools could help you move to continuous accounting

SAP tools like SAP Business Planning and Consolidation can help companies switch from periodic closing to continuous accounting and planning. Learn more about how it works. Continue Reading

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Solving GAAP vs. IFRS, other accounting challenges with SAP

SAP ERP products can help users with international accounting challenges like GAAP vs. IFRS. Learn how the software can potentially make the process easier. Continue Reading
How HR can best use Qualtrics in the employee lifecycle

To improve the employee experience, the problems must first be understood. Here's a look at how HR can delve into sentiment and the best moments to do so. Continue Reading
7 SAP S/4HANA implementation issues to address

A move to S/4HANA is critical for SAP users, but getting it right is difficult. Here's a look at seven issues to address. Continue Reading