SAP S/4hana: An Introduction - Hardcover

by Devraj Bardhan (Author), Axel Baumgartl (Author), Madalina Dascalescu (Author)

Whether you're making the move to SAP S/4HANA, or just curious about what the suite has to offer, this introductory guide is your starting point. Explore your business processes in SAP S/4HANA, now optimized by AI: finance, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, human capital management, and more. Get insight into SAP S/4HANA's architecture and key features for reporting, sustainability, extensibility, and artificial intelligence. Build your business case, choose your adoption path, and get ready for your implementation!

In this book, you'll learn about:

a. Key Capabilities
Learn about SAP S/4HANA's core offerings. Explore new-and-improved features such as the Universal Journal, advanced intercompany sales, centralized procurement, and much more. Discover how embedded and generative AI capabilities enhance your business processes and reporting options.

b. System Architecture
Understand how SAP S/4HANA is built from the ground up. Compare SAP S/4HANA's on-premise, private cloud, and public cloud architectures. Then see how to extend and optimize your system using a clean core strategy and SAP Business Technology Platform.

c. Your SAP S/4HANA Journey
Take your first steps towards implementation. Navigate your adoption path, whether you're planning a new implementation, system conversion, or selective data transition. Follow the SAP Activate methodology to plan your SAP S/4HANA project.

Highlights include:

1) Finance
2) Manufacturing
3) Supply chain
4) Sales, marketing, and commerce
5) Sourcing and procurement
6) Human capital management
7) Sustainability
8) Clean core
9) Intelligent technologies
10) Reporting and analytics
11) Deployment
12) Case studies