SAP-Solution: SAP

In today's SAP world, transformation is the norm. S/4HANA migrations, integration with the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), hybrid cloud architectures, and the evolution of artificial intelligence: all of these are happening simultaneously in IT departments.

In 2016, Mercedes-Benz faced a challenge that was both strategically and technically complex. The existing GSSclassic—a central SAP system used to map international trading processes—was becoming outdated. Going forward, the company’s IT department will rely on S/4.

In an era of geopolitical upheaval, volatile markets, and pressure to migrate to S/4, the transformation of global supply chains has evolved from a mere efficiency initiative into a matter of survival for existing SAP customers. In this challenging arena, GIB—a software specialist based in Siegen—has held a distinguished and unique position for decades.

The podcast for the E3 cover story is a supplement and continuation of the online texts from the E3 print magazine. A dialog between two AI avatars with knowledge from the German-speaking E3 editorial team provides an insight into the processes surrounding SAP and the SAP community. Translations into English, Spanish and French are provided by DeepL and Google.

Search less, decide faster, act sooner: AI could be a game-changer in day-to-day supply chain operations, especially in areas where time and experience are still bottlenecks today. GIB’s new AI assistant demonstrates how artificial intelligence can become a practical tool.

To close the functional gaps in its own data portfolio and prevent existing customers from migrating to generic cloud platforms, SAP has designed the BDC as an open ecosystem and established partnerships with third-party providers.

The data management provider One Data has unveiled a new, AI-native version of its platform. It is designed to help companies transform scattered data sets into trustworthy data for analytics, automation, and AI applications. AI agents are designed to support core data processes and facilitate SAP BW migrations and the development of data products. Another focus is on migrating SAP BW to modern target architectures. The…

To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, SAP plans to deposit $1,000 into a so-called “Trump Account” for each child of a U.S.-based SAP employee. With this planned contribution, SAP is supplementing the U.S. federal government’s initial funding, thereby doubling the initial investment for eligible children of SAP employees in the United States. The goal is to help families build long-term financial security.…

The annual SAP EAM conference celebrated its 30th anniversary. Representatives from industry, academia, and SAP discussed current developments in enterprise asset management. The focus was on topics such as artificial intelligence, asset performance management, automation, and the integration of data to enable more efficient maintenance. The industry is facing increasing complexity and new technological requirements. That is why…

Accenture AI Progress Barometer: European companies have improved their AI readiness over the past six months, yet North American firms remain ahead. Smaller companies could fall behind.

„From the S/4 Transformation to Smart Maintenance“ is the central theme of the "Maintenance with SAP" user conference. The event focuses on the latest developments in S/4, AI, asset management, and smart maintenance. The program includes expert forums, workshops, and roundtables featuring case studies from companies. According to the organizer, participants will learn about strategies for S/4 transformations, the use of Joule…

Using European AI, intelligent document processing, and integration with EDI and SAP environments, Retarus automates document-based business processes and reduces manual effort to a minimum.