Synopsis:
Learn what business process management (BPM) is and how to get started within an SAP context Benefit from a comprehensive compilation of use cases from early adopters Discover SAP technology, methodology, governance, process-based implementation content, and performance & value metrics In this unique book, you will learn how to span the gap between business processes and information technology, as well as how to apply BPM within SAP projects. The authors provide extensive information on everything you need to know about the processes and methods to implement BPM (new ASAP, process-based implementation content, BPM technology, and more). Through real-world examples, best practices, and advice from SAP experts, you will understand how BPM works and how you can best use it to your advantage. Additionally, use cases from industry leaders and innovators show you how these early adopters improved their businesses by using BPM technology and methodology. Linking Strategy to Operation Explore how a company s business model is linked to the process model, therefore including performance and value drivers.BPM Anatomy Get an in-depth look at what makes BPM in SAP environments so effective, and understand all of the options and unique add-ons that are available for you to link to your SAP system. Real-Life Examples Explore use cases from different industries to understand how BPM can be applied to your project to maximize efficiency, streamline process performance, achieve performance and value creation, and optimize customer relations. Applicable Software for BPM Learn how standard software in general and SAP products in particular relate to the BPM approach. Bonus Material Access additional articles via the SAP PRESS website on some of BPM s future trends and more advanced fields from top BPM and SAP experts and researchers. Highlights Business Model Management Performance and Value Drivers ASAP 7 Core Methodology and Business Add-Ons to ASAP Implementation Quality and Process-Based Implementation Governance Framework and Agile Methodology Enterprise Architecture and SOA SAP NetWeaver BPM and BRM SAP NetWeaver Composition Environment Rules and Decision Management Process Lifecycles Business Value Management.
About the Author:
Greg Chase is an SAP mentor and is director of solution marketing for business process management (BPM) at SAP. Greg's areas of expertise include customer use cases and solution development using a BPM approach, value engineering in a BPM context, and BPM for enterprise information management (EIM). He is responsible for working with SAP partners to create and position service offerings utilizing SAP developer technologies. Greg has been in the software industry for over 20 years at various startup companies and global leaders, including SAP and Oracle. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California at Davis. Rukhshaan (Ruks) Omar is an independent global marketing specialist responsible for industry positioning for SAP NetWeaver BPM. Ruks has compiled a comprehensive collection of industry-relevant BPM use cases based on analyzing early projects from adopters and market research. She has more than 20 years of IT experience working with leading global software vendors. She holds degrees in computer science and mathematics from the University of Durban-Westville and the University of South Africa. James Taylor is founder and CEO of Decision Management Solutions, a California-based consulting firm. Ann Rosenberg is a Senior Strategic Business Process Management Consultant, working for the SAP Process Office. The Process Governance Team within the SAP Process Office has created the BPM method that links to SAP's enterprise SOA strategy. Mark von Rosing lectures Leadership and Business Economics at the Copenhagen Business School, Denmark.
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