The episode features Jennifer Frank McGrory speaking with Steve Birgfeld, Vice President of IT and Services of Blue Diamond Growers., a leading agricultural cooperative and almond processor. They discuss the company's journey through digital transformation and the role of technology in enhancing its operations, customer experience, and market reach. Steve and Jen dive into how Blue Diamond Growers embraced digital transformation to address industry challenges, improve efficiency, and meet customer expectations. It offers valuable lessons for organizations in agriculture and beyond, showcasing the potential of technology to drive growth and sustainability while honoring legacy and tradition.

 

5 Key Topics of Discussion:

1. Digital Transformation is Essential for Growth and Efficiency: Embracing modern technologies like cloud-based platforms, data analytics, and predictive tools can significantly enhance operational efficiency, supply chain transparency, and product quality in the agriculture industry.
2. Balancing Tradition with Innovation: Successful digital transformation in agriculture requires blending innovative technologies with a company’s legacy values, ensuring that tradition and sustainability are preserved while evolving to meet modern demands.
3. Sustainability is a Core Driver: Technological advancements support sustainability initiatives such as water conservation, reducing carbon footprints, and promoting ethical farming practices, reinforcing the importance of environmental responsibility in the digital age.
4. Cultural and Organizational Shifts are Key to Success: A successful digital transformation journey requires overcoming internal challenges, such as cultural shifts, engaging stakeholders, and aligning teams around common goals.
5. Ongoing Process and Continuous Improvement: Digital transformation is not a one-time project but an ongoing journey. It’s crucial to start small, test solutions, learn from experiences, and scale what works to achieve long-term success.

 

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In this episode of the SAP Let's Talk Data podcast, host Corrie Birkeness is joined by experts Andreas Seifried (Product Manager at SAP) and Kai Hüner (CTO of CDQ) as they discuss the critical role of automation and data quality in master data management (MDM). They dive into the value of automation in master data management (MDM) and the critical role of high-quality, trusted data in enabling reliable and efficient automation. They explore the challenges of manual data management, such as errors, inefficiencies, and delays, and highlights how automation can improve data accuracy, save costs, and support business growth. 

Andreas and Kai also explain how their collaboration integrates CDQ's trusted data services with SAP's Master Data Governance (MDG) solution. They share examples of companies achieving faster processes, reduced compliance risks, and enhanced scalability through automation. 

 

 Key Topics of Discussion: 

• The Importance of Trusted, High-Quality Data - Trusted data is essential for reliable automation, compliance, and AI initiatives. The concept of "trusted data" emphasizes accuracy, traceability, and verified sources like tax authorities or trade registers. 
• Challenges of Manual Master Data Management (MDM) - Manual MDM is labor-intensive, error-prone, and causes inefficiencies, delays, and bottlenecks. Mistakes in master data lead to operational issues like delayed logistics, compliance failures, and rework costs. 

• Benefits of Automation in MDM - Automation reduces manual effort, errors, and compliance risks while improving speed and scalability. Examples highlight significant cost and time savings, such as reducing supplier onboarding from 50 minutes to 1 minute. 

• Collaboration Between SAP and CDQ - SAP MDG integrates with CDQ's trusted data services to enable seamless data lookup, enrichment, and validation. Simplified setup processes, like value mapping and trusted data sourcing, streamline automation implementation. 

• Features Supporting Automation in SAP MDG - Tools like derivation rules, rule mining, and AI-powered features enhance data accuracy and governance. These features help organizations automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and enable growth. 

 

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Connect With Andreas Seifried 

LinkedIn 

Connect With Kia Hüner 

LinkedIn 

 

Additional Resources: 

CDQ Business Value Study: https://hubs.la/Q02YwW-_0  

Enrichment of Business Partner Master Data using CDQ blog: https://community.sap.com/t5/technology-blogs-by-sap/mass-enrichment-of-business-partners-with-tax-and-id-numbers-found-using/ba-p/13915206  

SAP Master Data Governance product page: www.sap.com/mdg 

CDQ on the SAP Store: https://store.sap.com/dcp/en/product/display-2001000790_live_v1 

Listen as SAP data experts, Gebhard Roos, Maria Villar, and Tina Rosario discuss the concepts that fall under the umbrella of “Data as a Product.” They will converse on the nuances and value of various approaches to data sharing, including democratization, monetization, and data marketplaces, with both inside and outside views.

 

Host: Corrie Birkeness

Speakers:

Gebhard Roos – Product Manager for SAP Datasphere Data Marketplace

Maria Villar – Head of North America Data Strategy and Transformation

Tina Rosario – Chief Data Officer, SAP Europe

Important Links:

SAP solutions for Data & Analytics: https://bit.ly/3IDy9kS

Blog on SAP Datasphere Marketplace: https://bit.ly/4d39Fzq

SAP Business Network: https://bit.ly/3JmF56p

SAP Sustainability Data Exchange: https://bit.ly/3Q3GeU0

 

Key Topics of Discussion:

• Distinguishing Data Product vs. Data as a Product: Exploring the operational model and overarching principles that define these concepts.
• Characteristics of Data Products: Delving into the transparency, alignment with consumer needs, and governance constraints that distinguish data products.
• Role of Data Marketplaces: Understanding the significance of data marketplaces in facilitating internal and external data exchange, monetization, and collaboration.
• Models of Data Sharing: Exploring various models of data sharing, including public domain data, commercial data sharing, and indirect monetization, both internally and externally.
• Organizational Challenges: Addressing the organizational buy-in, education, and mindset shift required to prioritize consumer needs and navigate the complexities of data product implementation.
• Technical Challenges: Discussing the technical considerations and architectural models necessary for effective data product creation and management.
• Transparency and Trustworthiness: Highlighting the importance of transparency, trustworthiness, and consumer-centric design in building successful data products and marketplaces.

       

SAP experts discuss SAP S/4HANA extensions best practices and SAP Build Code.

 

Topics discussed:

Introduction to S/4HANA Extensions Best Practices

• What is Clean Core
• Extensibility Options and Best Practices for S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition customers
• Advantages and disadvantages of on-stack vs using BTP tools
• Extensibility changes for S/4HANA over the past few years. 
• Best practices for UI-focused applications and mobile services with SAP S/4HANA

 SAP Build Code for SAP S/4HANA developers

• What is AI bringing to the table for S/4HANA implementers and developers
• Build Code scenarios for developers who are using Business Application Studio right now
• Build Code roadmap plans to help developers work more easily with S/4HANA
• How S/4HANA developers can improve governance
• Pragmatic recommendations for the type of extensions developers should create

Speakers:

Vanessa Micelli-Schmidt, Chief Product Manager, SAP Build

Felix Wente, Chief Development Architect, SAP S/4HANA

Mark Wright, Director, Marketing and Solutions, SAP Build Code

Host: Terry Penner, Marketing and Solutions, SAP BTP

Call to Action:

Explore SAP Build Code at SAP.com/Build-Code

Learn more about SAP BTP for S/4HANA and RISE at sap.com/btp-for-s4hana

Hear from SAP Gold partner, AG Consultancy and Apps, on their continued delivery of successful customer engagements and technical and commercial expertise in the enterprise application development and automation space. Discover the community RPA bots created by AG and how Enterprise Automation from SAP can elevate your existing app and automation investments.

Speakers:

Nick Champion - Co-Founder & Director, AG Consultancy and Apps

Rahul Kumar - Technical Solution Lead, AG Consultancy and Apps

John Luu - Product Marketing Manager, SAP Build Process Automation

Additional Resources:

Learn more about Enterprise Automation

Check out AG's SAP Build implementation and support services

Browse the partner-built community bots

Topics Include:

Overview of AG Consultancy & Apps

Customer Trends and Challenges

The Role of SAP Build

Taking Automation to the Next Level

Third-Party Connectivity

Development of Automation Bots

 

 

 

 

While companies know that managing their data is essential, it can also be tough – and technology is not necessarily the hardest part, it is the people and the process. Join, Maria Villar, Head of North America Data Strategy and Transformation at SAP, and Vinny Maurici, Vice President of Data Engineering at Object Edge as they discuss current challenges companies experience when developing a data strategy and an approach to developing one that is outcome-driven.

 

Host: Corrie Birkeness

Speakers:

Maria Villar – Head of North America Data Strategy and Transformation

Vinny Maurici - Vice President of Data Engineering at Object Edge

 

Additional Resources:

SAP Enterprise Data Strategy Master Class: https://bit.ly/4abjwB1

SAP Enterprise Data Strategy Workbook: https://bit.ly/4ausB8v

SAP solutions for Data & Analytics: https://bit.ly/3IDy9kS

 

Discussion Highlights:

Overview of Data Strategy Challenges

Business Outcome Focus in Data Strategy

Foundations of Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance

Agile Data Governance and Leadership

Executive Support and Organizational Capabilities

The importance of aligning data strategy with business outcomes

Modernizing MDM and data governance practices

Securing executive support for effective data transformation

Hear from Andy Hayler, Practice Lead – Data as an Asset at Bloor Research, and Markus Kuppe, VP & Chief Product Owner for SAP Master Data Governance, and Corrie Birkeness, Senior Director Master Data Product & Solution Marketing at SAP, as they discuss various master data management (MDM) market trends.  They will discuss what is happening relative to automation, AI as well as approaches to more flexible, modular MDM deployments and a business data fabric. They will discuss what the trends are and why they are important in upping your game in MDM to drive increased business value.

Speakers:

Andy Hayler, Practice Leader - Data as an Asset at Bloor Research Markus Kuppe, VP & Chief Product Owner for SAP Master Data Governance Corrie Birkeness, Senior Director Master Data Product & Solution Marketing at SAP

Additional Resources:

Learn more about SAP Master Data Governance and Bloor Research by visiting: SAP MDG Product Page: https://bit.ly/3E2r8Xb

SAP MDG Community: https://community.sap.com/topics/master-data-governance Bloor Research:  https://bit.ly/3RyhZNP

Bloor InBrief on SAP Master Data Governance: https://bit.ly/3Rx3iun

Bloor Article on SAP Master Data Governance:  https://bit.ly/3GS9kAT

Benefits of Federated Master Data Governance (SAP blog):  https://bit.ly/47opgWB

Key Points:

Master Data Management Market Update:

• Bloor Research published an MDM market update, emphasizing the merging of MDM and data management platforms with trends in data governance, quality, and integration.
• The shift from on-premise to cloud or hybrid environments requires MDM platforms to be deployable in the cloud.

Automation and AI in MDM:

• Automation in MDM brings efficiency and quality, leveraging technology and AI.
• SAP MDG applies AI, machine learning, and rules-based approaches to enhance data quality, identify implicit data rules, and automate data population.

Federation of Master Data Governance:

• Federated MDM model allows distributed management of data, aligning with organizational structures, and ensuring local understanding.
• SAP MDG supports federation through multiple instances, enabling both local and global benefits in master data management.

Role of MDM in Data Fabric and Data Mesh:

• MDM plays a crucial role in complementing concepts like data fabric and data mesh.
• Data fabric focuses on connecting enterprise data without physically moving it, with MDM providing a foundation for high-quality trusted master data.
• Data mesh, a domain-specific approach, aligns well with MDM, especially when dealing with key data domains.

Conclusion:

• Intelligence, modularization, modernization, and data fabric are key trends in MDM.
• Encourages listeners to access additional resources and share their insights on MDM trends in their organizations.

Organizations are on a quest to a modern technology stack. This includes integration, which is the glue that brings it all together. Yet, selling the value of integration can get technical too quickly and hard to articulate. Understanding the business and technical benefits of integration and how they translate into business value is key to building the case for investment in this technology and in a broader digital platform. In this episode, Shari Lava, Research Director at IDC, discusses with Emily Mui, Sr. Director, Solution Marketing at SAP, the IT and business value of integration, and how you can tie it to business objectives and measure the business impact of integration.

Speakers: 

Shari Lava - Research Director, IDC

Emily Mui - Sr. Director, Product Marketing Lead For SAP Integration Suite

CTA's:

Modernize Your Integration Landscape Virtual Summit https://bit.ly/3S8UUmM

The Integration Scoop Podcast

Introduction:

• Special edition presented by SAP and Let's Talk Data podcast.
• Focus on game-changing technology and strategies for innovation through business application and process integration.

Guest Speaker: Sheri Lava from IDC:

• Sheri leads marketing strategy for SAP's iPASS solution (SAP Integration Suite).
• Sheri is the Research Director of Automation at IDC, covering AI, automation, API management, and integration markets.

Integration Market Overview:

• Integration market reached $8.5 billion in 2022, expected to reach $18 billion by 2027.
• Shift from on-premise to cloud-delivered solutions.
• Importance of integration in becoming a digital business with connected, data-driven systems.

Why Integration Delivers Strategic Business Value:

• Connectivity is the bedrock for building a strong foundation for digital businesses.
• Importance of having data driving decisions for better customer solutions, service offerings, and decision-making.
• Integration crucial for process automation and resilience.

Challenges and Growth:

• Integration market growth driven by the need for data connectivity in digital businesses.
• Transition from on-premise to cloud solutions.
• Overcoming challenges in translating technical benefits into business value.

Business Challenges in Implementing Integration:

• Change management for developers adapting to new ways of working.
• Historical concerns about product suitability.
• Importance of defining success uniformly across the organization.

Business Outcomes and Objectives:

• Translation of technical benefits to business value.
• Examples include lower operating costs leading to greater efficiency, improved customer satisfaction, and increased revenue.
• Focus on efficiency, reducing integration sprawl, and achieving a 360-degree view of the customer.

Low-Code and Measurement of Success:

• Evolution of low-code tools and their impact on traditional metrics.
• Emphasis on business outcomes and value instead of lines of code written.
• Generative AI enhancing low-code tools and improving efficiency.

Integration for Automation:

• Integration as a key player in holistic automation strategies.
• Addressing challenges of integrating processes with business partners.
• Ensuring the integration stack is strong and ready for future automation initiatives.

Trends in Integration:

• Significance of AI in integration solutions, enhancing capabilities like error detection and prediction.
• Importance of a bi-directional relationship between AI and integration.
• Caution against investing in AI without addressing integration challenges first.

Learn about Carhartt and their journey to modernize their integration solutions. Hear how they leveraged the SAP Migration Factory program to assess their migration from SAP Process Orchestration/Integration to SAP Integration Suite, their migration off the SAP Business Technology Platform, Neo environment and plans for the future.

 Speakers:

• Saravanan Subramanian – EAI Architect, Carhartt
• Sri Pedamallu – SAP Global Center of Excellence Executive, Carhartt
• Arti Gopalan – Director of Product Management, SAP Integration Suite
• Ryan Champlin – Sr. Director Solution Management, SAP Integration Suite    

Additional Resources:

• Modernize Your Integration Landscape Virtual Summit https://bit.ly/3S8UUmM
• The Integration Scoop Podcast

About Carhartt:

• Carhartt, founded in 1889 by Hamilton Carhartt, has a 135-year legacy of building rugged products to serve and protect hardworking individuals.
• With 6,000 employees across the United States and Mexico, Carhartt operates in three business units: Wholesale, Direct-to-Consumer, and Corporate Gear.
• Product lines include apparel for men, women, and kids, distributed through major partners like Sporting Goods, Tractor Supply, and Home Depot.

Digital Transformation Journey:

• Carhartt's journey started with the integration of S4, followed by the transition to SAP Commerce Cloud and the introduction of the SAP Integration Suite.
• Currently focusing on implementing best practices and establishing a Center of Excellence.

Challenges and Decision-Making:

• Carhartt faced challenges in modernizing its integration layer after adopting S4 and SAP Commerce Cloud.
• Choosing the SAP Integration Suite was based on its seamless fit into the SAP landscape, minimizing training concerns, and streamlining system synergy.
• The API strategy is a key component, enabling integration between cloud and on-premises systems, SAP and non-SAP systems.

Working with SAP:

• Carhartt's experience with SAP has been positive, especially during the migration of multiple interfaces.
• The transition to the Integration Suite resulted in quicker development times and smooth collaboration with the SAP team.
• The migration to Integration Suite was guided by SAP's Migration Factory, ensuring a structured and efficient process.

Future Steps:

• Carhartt is gearing up to migrate PO interfaces into the cloud integration, with a focus on API management.
• Plans include migrating around 200+ interfaces in batches and implementing advanced API management for their evolving needs.

Conclusion:

• The next year for Carhartt involves establishing API management, building on the foundation laid during the PIPO migration.
• SAP offers dedicated resources for migration scenarios, and if you're not using Integration Suite, access it through the Business Technology Platform free tier.

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Terry Penner and Jürgen Butsmann discuss the AI priorities, practical applications, and key use cases for SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP

Speakers:                                                                                                                     

Jürgen Butsmann – Director Solutions Management SAP S/4HANA, SAP SE.       

Terry Penner - Marketing and Solutions, SAP Business Technology Platform

Call to Action:

Learn more about SAP BTP for S/4HANA and RISE at SAP BTP for S/4HANA

Join me as I host Sancho Neves-Graca, a Solution Architect at Lundin Mining Corporation.  Our discussion will center around the company's mandate to focus on intelligent and sustainable mining operations. A key transformation goal was to optimize operational performance from mine to port through technology and innovation, while emphasizing value creation and cross-functional collaboration.  The move to RISE with SAP was driven by the need to consolidate business processes globally, including finance, asset management, supply chain, and human resources.  Here how Lundin Mining also integrated SAP SuccessFactors and SAP Business Technology Platform to expand the power of reach of their Cloud ERP solution.

Speakers:

Sancho Neves-Graca, Solution Architect, Lundin Mining Corporation

Jennifer Frank McGrory, SAP S/4HANA Go-to-Market Lead in North America 

Additional Resources:

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

 

Join Dr. Thomas C. Redman, aka “the Data Doc,” President of Data Quality Solutions, and Kim  Huth-Ziegler and Autumn Moss from the Global Product and Solution marketing team as they discuss an article written by Tom Redman titled “Bad Data Costs the U.S. $3 Trillion Per Year.” 

In the original article, published in September of 2016, consideration is given to the astronomical cost of bad data in the U.S. Companies are spending more than ever to correct mistakes in data, but have also absorbed the cost of “checking the data and correcting the data” as just another work task in daily work activities. Reducing the costs of bad data is no secret: you have to shine a light on it and reduce it as much as possible, as quickly as possible. 

Join Dr. Thomas C. Redman, aka “the Data Doc” President of Data Quality Solutions, and Kim Huth-Ziegler and Autumn Moss from the Global Product and Solution marketing team as they discuss an article written by Tom Redman titled “Bad Data is Sapping Your Teams Productivity”   The original article, published in Nov 2022 , explores how data quality hasn’t kept up with the current pace of business. Data quality is costing businesses not only time and money but is also contributing to the growing problem of distrust in business operations leading to increased customer frustration. Many managers in today’s business are seeking to obtain all of the data, when in reality they are given a set of incomplete or bad data leaving them to manage “by the seat of their pants.” In this podcast, we will explore the root of the problem and ways to overcome it, which may not be as hard as it seems.

 

Speakers:                                                                                                                    Thomas C. Redman, Ph.D., the Data Doc, President Data Quality Solutions. Kim Huth- Ziegler Solutions & Product Marketing Senior Specialist – BTP SAP         

Autumn Moss Data Management | Business Technology Platform (BTP) Global Solution Marketing Manager, SAP

CTA's:

This article was written by Thomas C. Redman, “the Data Doc,”  

and originally published at Harvard Business Review on 

HBR Can Your Data Be Trusted 

March 2022 

What Boards and Senior Executives Need To Know, and Do, About Data 

*Aberdeen Report June 2022 

A ROADMAP TO MODERNIZATION WITH A DATA-FIRST MINDSET 

*SAP.com – Data Management 

Data Management Solutions from SAP 

Data Management Solutions from SAP 

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In this episode on modern manufacturing, we dive into AdvanSix’s journey with SAP’s Cloud ERP through the "Rise with SAP" offering. Our guest, Laura Lambeseder, an SAP S/4HANA Program Leader, shares a behind-the-scenes look at how AdvanSix—a fully integrated chemical manufacturing companyis approaching its digital transformation with cloud ERP. 

 

Listeners will hear about the strategic goals and benefits AdvanSix aims to achieve with their move to a cloud-based ERP solution, coupled with the challenges encountered along the way. Laura discusses how cloud ERP is expected to enhance operational efficiency and flexibility, enabling AdvanSix to respond more swiftly to market demands. This episode offers a practical case study on modernizing complex, integrated manufacturing operations through cloud technology, in addition to providing valuable insights for businesses considering a similar transformation. 

 

Key Topics of Discussion: 

• The Role of Cloud ERP in AdvanSix's Digital Transformation - Discussion of why AdvanSix chose to transition to a cloud-based ERP and the anticipated benefits for their operations. 

• Challenges in Implementing Large-Scale ERP Solutions - Exploration of obstacles encountered during the ERP implementation process, including change management and system integration. 

• Impact of ERP on Operational Efficiency and Agility - Insights into how the new ERP system is expected to streamline processes, enhance agility, and support AdvanSix’s long-term business goals. 

• Strategies for Managing Digital Transformation - Practical strategies employed by AdvanSix for navigating such a significant digital shift, including managing expectations and setting realistic goals. 

• Future Expectations and Goals for AdvanSix Post-ERP Implementation - An overview of AdvanSix's vision for the future, focusing on the expected impacts of the ERP system on their business scalability and adaptability. 

 

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Don’t stop here – discover more: 

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024: https://bit.ly/41ilyOQ

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr  

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln 

Learn how SAP Integration Suite enables more efficient & scalable business processes while safeguarding your existing skills and investments. Yesterday's integration solutions aren't built for today's challenges. In this episode, we'll explore:

1. How modern integration technologies like SAP Integration Suite can help you deliver innovative business solutions more efficiently
2. What migration best practices & assessment, migration, & test tools are available to accelerate migration to SAP Integration Suite
3. Which services are available from SAP to help you asset a migration, setup Integration Suite, and migrate your workloads to SAP Integration Suite

Speakers:

Ryan Champlin – Sr. Director Solution Management, SAP Integration Suite

Arti Gopalan – Director of Product Management, SAP Integration Suite

CTA’s:

Modernize Your Integration Landscape Virtual Summit https://bit.ly/3S8UUmM

Hear how SAP data and analytics solutions help you on your journey to achieving intelligent, integrated, end-to-to end business processes and delivering meaningful data to every data consumer in your organization. During this session, we'll discuss SAP’s strategy and data management portfolio in support of master data management and the creation of a business data fabric to broaden data access and trust across enterprises, without compromising data integrity and compliance.  Join a discussion with Markus Kuppe, VP & Chief Product Owner for SAP Master Data Governance and Kevin Poskitt, Senior Director of Cross Product Management for SAP HANA Database and Analytics.

Speakers:

Markus Kuppe, VP & Chief Product Owner for SAP Master Data Governance Kevin Poskitt, Senior Director, Cross Product Management, SAP HANA Database and Analytics

CTA’s:

Learn how you can get started on a data and analytics strategy, visit the SAP Business Technology Platform website www.sap.com/btp as well as:

SAP Master Data Governance at www.sap.com/mdg

SAP Datasphere at www.sap.com/datasphere

Prebuilt content is the perfect jumpstart for customers; it’s a proven solution that has already helped many businesses. Outstanding projects can often last a couple of years, creating an unnecessary gap between idea and execution. delaware created prebuilt business content for SAP Datasphere that provides users with more control of their data and brings business and IT together in a platform to address today’s ever-changing business needs. 

Speakers:

Simon Vandelanotte: GTM Lead for SAP Data &AI, delaware  

Savannah Voll: Product Marketing Manager, SAP Datasphere  

CTA’s:

Learn more about SAP Datasphere business content packages: https://community.sap.com/topics/datasphere/business-content 

Explore the business content packages:  https://help.sap.com/docs/SAP_ANALYTICS_CLOUD/42093f14b43c485fbe3adbbe81eff6c8/216e343fd6534d57a715bcae02bf958c.html 

Import business content: Importing SAP and Partner Business Content from the Content Network | SAP Help Portal

Check out the other podcast in this miniseries on SAP BTP prebuilt business content: 

 SAP Build prebuilt automation content with Wipro 

SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere with Aumento 

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in managing their finances effectively. Whether it's optimizing budgets, forecasting cash flows, or analyzing complex financial data, change in working capital requirement the demand for accurate and timely insights has never been greater. To address these challenges, learn how Aumento Technologies has leveraged SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere in ‘FINVERSE’, a pre-built solution that businesses can implement to reduce development time, data logic errors, and saves valuable time, allowing finance teams to focus on strategic initiatives.  

Speakers:

Kavan Shah – CEO & CTO, Aumento Technologies 

Megan Hoy – Solution Manager, SAP Analytics Cloud 

CTA’s:

Learn more about Aumento Technologies: https://www.aumentotec.com/ 

Visit the SAP Community for more details on SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere business content: 

  SAP Analytics Cloud Business Content 

 SAP Datasphere Business Content 

Join me today as I speak with Len Harms, CXO at Rizing.  Much like its name, Len will share the firm’s trajectory into expanding geographies and capabilities. Discover how their growth has translated into business transformation supported by RISE with SAP S/4HANA, public cloud edition.  Gain insight into how Rizing enables their business and clients to optimize and standardize processes across the globe to achieve a truly intelligent enterprise.

Speakers:

Len Harms – CXO, Rizing

Jennifer Frank McGrory, SAP S/4HANA Go-to-Market Lead in North America 

Additional Resources:

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home                       

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr        SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

 

Increasingly, sustainability is a top priority for companies worldwide. But many organizations struggle with how to enact their vision and achieve meaningful impact. In this podcast, experts will discuss the importance of data and analytics solutions to sustainability success. You’ll hear from Emily Penn, a sustainability activist, about her journey and how gathering the right data can make a big difference in her efforts to reduce plastic waste. She’ll be joined by Ragunath Ramanathan, Chief Revenue Officer for SAP Business Technology Platform, who explains how technology can help companies harness data across their supply chain to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability ambitions.

Speakers:

Emily Penn, Sustainability Activist Ragunath Ramanathan, Chief Revenue Office for SAP Business Technology Platform Stefanie Kruijen, SAP Sustainability Partner Ecosystems Success Lead

Show Notes:

For more information on how technology can help you in your Sustainability strategy, visit the SAP Sustainability website or explore our Sustainability Navigator. 

Also, learn how you can get started on a data and analytics strategy, visit the SAP Business Technology Platform website.

Independent of where you are, you most probably heard the term e-invoicing or electronic invoice. In some regions it’s almost ubiquitous and we thought it’s a good opportunity to spend a short call with our experts and friends from OpenText to talk about some myths and recommendations.

Speakers: Matthias Niessen, Senior Alliances Marketing Manager, OpenText Cacio V Neto, Product Manager for SAP Invoice Management, OpenText. Sheila McCarthy, Senior Global Director, Marketing & Solutions, Data Management

Show Notes:

Invoice Management Software | Financial Management Solutions | SAP

Join Dr. Thomas C. Redman, aka “the Data Doc,” President of Data Quality Solutions, and Kim  Huth-Ziegler and Autumn Moss from the Global Product and Solution marketing team as they discuss an article written by Tom Redman titled: “Data’s Credibility Problem” 

The original article, published in December 2013, discusses how data is no longer reliable and has caused managers to lose faith in what data they can use. Business strategies are suffering because of it, and at a minimum, new strategies are being put in place to assess usable data. This takes time and money. However, the article investigates one business's dedication to finding, scrubbing, repairing, and then using the correct data to make better business decisions, and quite frankly, it does not take as long as one would think. In this podcast, we will explore the root of the problem and the one simple thing that we could be doing to make a massive impact without investing ample time or resources. 

Speakers:                                                                                                                  Thomas C. Redman, Ph.D., the Data Doc, President Data Quality Solutions.  Kim Huth- Ziegler Solutions & Product Marketing Senior Specialist – BTP (SAP)         

Autumn Moss Data Management | Business Technology Platform (BTP) Global Solution Marketing Manager (SAP)

CTA’s:

 Originally posted in the Harvard Business review: 

• https://blogs.sap.com/2023/05/25/can-your-data-be-trusted/ 
• https://blogs.sap.com/2023/05/25/bad-data-is-sapping-your-teams-productivity/ 

Join Dr. Thomas C. Redman, aka “the Data Doc” President of Data Quality Solutions, and Kim Huth-Ziegler and Autumn Moss from the Global Product and Solution marketing team as they discuss an article written by Tom Redman titled “Bad Data is Sapping Your Teams Productivity”   The original article, published in Nov 2022 , explores how data quality hasn’t kept up with the current pace of business. Data quality is costing businesses not only time and money but is also contributing to the growing problem of distrust in business operations leading to increased customer frustration. Many managers in today’s business are seeking to obtain all of the data, when in reality they are given a set of incomplete or bad data leaving them to manage “by the seat of their pants.” In this podcast, we will explore the root of the problem and ways to overcome it, which may not be as hard as it seems.

 

Speakers:                                                                                                                      Thomas C. Redman, Ph.D., the Data Doc, President Data Quality Solutions.              Kim Huth- Ziegler Solutions & Product Marketing Senior Specialist – BTP (SAP)          Autumn Moss Data Management | Business Technology Platform (BTP) Global Solution Marketing Manager (SAP)

CTA’s:

 Originally posted in the Harvard Business review: 

• https://blogs.sap.com/2023/05/25/can-your-data-be-trusted/ 
• https://blogs.sap.com/2023/05/25/bad-data-is-sapping-your-teams-productivity/ 

For over 50 years, Jabil has been constantly innovating to fulfill its mission to become one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing solutions providers in the world. Customers depend on Jabil for everything from product design and engineering, through volume, manufacturing, assembly, quality testing, procurement, and logistics, which is why this company has undergone a massive digital transformation. Moving to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition. My guest in this episode is Cindy Kendall, IT Director at Jabil as she gives us a glimpse into this giant transformation.

Speakers:

Cindy Kendall, IT Director - Jabil                                                                                          Jennifer Frank McGrory, SAP S/4HANA Go-to-Market Lead in North America 

Additional Resources:

Jabil IT Services - https://bit.ly/3QuFus5

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

In this episode of the SAP Let's Talk Data podcast, we explore how Master Data Management (MDM) is essential for leveraging modern technologies like Data Fabric and Artificial Intelligence (AI). While Data Fabric connects data across systems for real-time access, and AI offers powerful insights, their success depends on a solid MDM foundation. Hosted by Corrie Birkeness, this episode is uniquely AI-generated and provides an in-depth look at why foundational data practices are more important than ever in today’s data-driven business environment. 

 

Key Topics of Discussion: 

• The Critical Role of Master Data Management (MDM): MDM serves as the foundation for ensuring clean, consistent, and reliable data, which is crucial for effective decision-making across organizations. 

• Introduction to Data Fabric: Data Fabric is explained as a modern approach to connecting data across multiple systems, providing real-time access without centralizing it, and enabling a seamless flow of information. 

• The Dependency of AI on Data Quality: The episode highlights how AI models, like ChatGPT and DALL·E, are only as good as the data they are trained on. Poor data quality can lead to inaccurate outputs, known as AI "hallucinations." 

• The Financial Impact of Poor Data Management: Incorrect data can result in significant revenue losses, with businesses potentially losing up to 15% due to poor data decisions, underlining the importance of robust MDM practices. 

• Real-World Case Study on MDM Success: A retail company increased online sales by 20% after improving its MDM strategy, showcasing the tangible benefits of investing in clean, well-managed data for personalized customer engagement and revenue growth. 

 

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Additional Resources:

SAP Master Data Governance Product Page

Modern MDM and its role in data fabric and AI: 

What is a business data fabric?

The Evolving Role of MDM in Modern Data Management

Join SAP Solution Experts in an easy to understand conversation about SAP S/4HANA extensibility and clean core best practices with SAP S/4HANA, SAP BTP and SAP Build.

Speakers:

Terry Penner, Marketing and Solutions, SAP Business Technology Platform Ruben Mellema, Solution Management, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Mat Beerkens, Technical Architect, SAP S/4HANA Cloud   CTA's: SAP BTP for S/4HANA resources: https://bit.ly/3DrMzSx Getting started with SAP Discovery Center: https://bit.ly/44WzZGH

In just under 8 minutes, Rachel Ballard, Forrester TEI Consultant, shares why 16,000+ customers saw a 278% return on investment over three years from connecting their applications with SAP’s Integration Platform as-a Service (iPaas) solution to automate their business processes. Hear about the business impact of cloud-based integration and the latest market trends.  

Speaker: Rachel Ballard, Forrester Total Economic (TEI) Consultant 

Calls to action:

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Now more than ever, integration is the key to solving fundamental business challenges and being able to innovate to stay ahead. What solution you adopt and the integration strategies you put to work are keys to a future-proof and connected business.

Listen in as Emily Mui, Sr. Director, Product Marketing at SAP, and Raghu Ramanathan, Chief Revenue Office at SAP, talk about the necessity for a comprehensive integration solution, real world customer success stories, and the business and technological value that SAP Integration Suite brings to our customers.

Speakers:

Raghu Ramanathan – Chief Revenue Officer, SAP

Emily Mui – Sr. Director, Product Marketing, SAP

Calls to action:

The Integration Scoop

Access Your Integration Space

SAP Integration Suite

Self-Guided Demo

Customer Stories

SAP Integration Suite Capabilities

SAP Integration Community

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Every organization has their specific needs and requirements to become as successful and competitive as possible. From digital transformation to ERP and innovative recommendations, SAP long-time partner, Crave InfoTech provides industry-primed solutions to help organizations achieve their digitalization goals. Listen to Crave InfoTech and SAP BTP to discover and celebrate time-to-value success stories and more. 

Speakers:

• Shrikant Nistane - Digital Transformation Architect, Crave InfoTech
• Thorsten Leiduck - SVP and Global Head BTP Partner Ecosystem Success, SAP
• John Luu (Host) - Product Marketing Manager, SAP Build Process Automation

CTA's:

• Learn more about Crave InfoTech: https://www.craveinfotech.com/ 
• Discover how SAP Build Process Automation can bring value: https://www.sap.com/products/technology-platform/process-automation.html 
• Explore our SAP BTP Content Catalog to kickstart your projects: https://store.build.cloud.sap/store  

Join Dr. Thomas C. Redman, aka “the Data Doc,” President of Data Quality Solutions, and Kim Huth-Ziegler and Autumn Moss from the Global Product and Solution marketing team, Kim Huth and Autumn Moss as they discuss an article written by Tom Redman titled “Can your data be trusted”. 

The original article, published in 2015, explores the idea of the amount of data that exists for a number of purposes and how the data may not be as it appears. Now, in 2023, Tom has revisited the idea and believes that data is still not all that it's cracked up to be and most likely hasn’t improved. The podcast discussion will offer a deep dive into the problem, and what has been learned in the last 8 years if anything.   

Speakers:

Thomas C. Redman, Ph.D., the Data Doc, President Data Quality Solutions

Kim Huth- Ziegler Solutions & Product Marketing Senior Specialist – BTP (SAP)

Autumn Moss Data Management | Business Technology Platform (BTP) Global Solution Marketing Manager (SAP)

CTA’s 

 Originally posted in the Harvard Business review: 

• https://blogs.sap.com/2023/05/25/can-your-data-be-trusted/ 
• https://blogs.sap.com/2023/05/25/bad-data-is-sapping-your-teams-productivity/ 

 

As customer demands and operational needs increase while talent resources continue to fall short, businesses need a way to innovate faster with less. Take charge and jumpstart your automation projects with a new starter pack of SAP Build Process Automation in the public edition of SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Join Angela Harvey, Vivian Wang, and John Luu in this episode to learn about the product features and content.

Speakers:

Angela Harvey | Marketing and Solution Management, SAP Build Process Automation               

Vivian Wang | Solution Management, SAP S/4HANA Cloud                                                             

John Luu | Product Marketing, SAP Build Process Automation

The new starter pack is a great way to start your automation journey and improve the processes that are already running. Learn more through the following resources:

Learn how to provision your automation starter pack

Watch a click-through demo of an invoicing scenario for SAP S/4HANA

Check out the e-book to explore top automation use cases

One-page summary on the starter pack 

Explore: SAP Product Page | Product Demo | Use Case Repository 

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Partnership, commitment and resiliency between the business and IT is key to how Wolfspeed is implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud and leveraging technology to gain competitive advantage in this digital first world.  Hear how their partnerships with their entire organization coupled with SAP is a solid combination for a successful global standard platform that will enable future growth and agility. 

Speakers:

David Costar, CIO - Wolfspeed

Jennifer Frank McGrory, SAP S/4HANA Go-to-Market Lead in North America 

Additional Resources:

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

 

Accuray is in the business of developing, manufacturing, and selling medical devices. But they are ultimately in the business of saving lives. “What we do is that critical,” says GS Jha, Global Chief Information Officer at Accuray. Learn more about this ambitious company’s critical need to select a solution that is digital, scalable, reliable, and highly secure. One that provides real-time insights and keep competitive. Listen in to hear how implementing SAP S/4HANA will enable this global organization to keep pace with its goal to make cancer treatments shorter and safer so patients can live longer. 

Speakers:

GS Jha, Global Chief Information Officer - Accuray

Jennifer Frank McGrory, SAP S/4HANA Go-to-Market Lead in North America 

Additional Resources:

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

In this episode, Prasanna Mahalingam shares some insights on Wipro’s pre-built content for SAP Build Process Automation and how it helps customers with hundreds of day-to-day business operations. Hear how these “pre-built automation bots” are conceived, what process automation means for our SAP partner, and how Wipro is building BTP extensions for customers across industries. 

Speakers:

Prasanna Mahalingam  - Practice Director, Digital Innovation Team

John Luu - Product Marketing Manager, SAP Build Process Automation

CTA's:

https://www.sap.com/products/technology-platform/process-automation/features.html

https://www.wipro.com/

 

 

Adaptability, flexibility and speed was the name of this race for Mercedes-EQ Formula E Race team as they waved the checkered flag on a successful 13 week implementation.  Hear how SAP S/4HANA Cloud enabled Mercedes’ race team users to have access from all around the world.  The real-time system data has proven to be intuitive and flexible for all no matter what level of user.  This is vital keys to success as they look to the future growth of the team.

Speakers:

Ian James, Team Principal - Mercedes-EQ Formula E Race Team

Jennifer Frank McGrory, SAP S/4HANA Go-to-Market Lead in North America 

Additional Resources:

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

 

In this podcast episode, Terry Penner and Jürgen Butsmann discuss the latest developments in SAP Business AI for SAP S/4HANA, and SAP BTP.  The conversation focuses on how Artificial Intelligence is evolving at SAP, with particular attention to large language models (LLMs) and their growing application in SAP cloud ERP and SAP BTP solutions. 

Speakers: 

Jürgen Butsmann is part of the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Product Marketing team responsible for AI in the context of SAP S/4HANA, finance and digital supply chain. Jürgen has been with SAP for more than 26 years.  He is a recognized expert for SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP.

Terry Penner is part of the SAP BTP marketing team for Business Applications, focused on SAP BTP for SAP S/4HANA. He has more than 23 years of technical and business experience in the SAP platform and analytics, including working directly on hundreds of customer implementations.

Key Topics of Discussion: 

• Evolution of AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) –The growth of LLMs, their transition from entertainment to business use, and their fact-based capabilities. 

• AI Integration in SAP’s ERP Strategy – How AI is becoming central to SAP’s strategy, particularly in areas like cloud ERP, digital supply chain, and finance. 

• Differentiating the AI solutions in SAP cloud ERP – Notable price declines in AI services make AI technology more accessible and attractive for business applications. 

• Role of SAP Joule – What is SAP Joule and how can AI add value to the business

• AI Extensibility and SAP BTP – Collaboration between SAP BTP and ERP to provide extensible AI solutions, supporting various business processes through flexible and scalable tools. 

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This is a follow-up to AI for SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP: a deep-dive discussion 

In this podcast episode, Ari Levin from Accenture joins Camilla Dahlen from SAP to discuss the a multi-system landscape HR professionals typically manage nowadays. They talk over the need to be more efficient and effective in when running run their SAP ERP HCM systems, minimizing risk, whilst allowing to adopt next-generation software solutions in the cloud. Listen to this Podcast to see ways and options to manage and maximize your data.

Speakers:

Ari R. Levin: Global Professional Services Lead, Accenture Camilla Dahlen: GVP BTP Ecosystem Monetization, Partner Ecosystem Success, SAP

Additional Resources:

SAP BTP for HR: http://bit.ly/3k1e3bB

Discover Center: http://bit.ly/3YVipzP

Accenture and SAP BTP: http://bit.ly/3Ka2N7p

Accenture Software for HCM : https://bit.ly/3XzSb4T

Join us to hear more about PwC’s global transformation and how their journey to implement SAP S/4HANA, public cloud edition around the globe has dramatically improved data quality, reduced carbon footprint, and has enabled them to spend more time with clients. My guest, Michael Rasch, Global SAP Partner Alliance will share the importance of preparing his organization’s partner firms to be “cloud ready” by starting the conversation early coupled with gaining clarity on what cloud means to them has been a crucial exercise in driving user adoption. Hear more about how this powerhouse of an organization is leveraging Signavio for process design and BTP for custom enhancements and development. Solid Governance body in place

Speakers:

Michael Rasch, Global SAP Partner Alliance Leader

Jennifer Frank McGrory, SAP S/4HANA Go-to-Market Lead in North America 

Additional Resources:

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

Join Dr. Thomas C. Redman, “the Data Doc,” President of Data Quality Solutions, and Maria Villar, Enterprise Data Management & Data Strategy Innovator at SAP as they share their insights around Digital Transformation and their diagnosis to why, even through all the hype, digital transformation has failed to deliver.

Speakers:

Maria Villar, Enterprise Data Management and Data Strategy Innovator at SAP

Dr. Thomas C. Redman, President Data Quality Solutions, aka "the Data Doc"

Autumn Moss, Global Solutions Marketing Manager – Data Management | BTP at SAP

Show Notes:

The Data, Management, and Trust Issues Slowing Digital Transformation: https://bit.ly/3HoVib7

Q&A on Data, Management, and Trust Issues Slowing Digital Transformation: http://bit.ly/3R16NbV

Aberdeen Report June 2022: https://bit.ly/3kB9k0m

 

MOD Pizza is much more than a pioneer of artisan pies with any toppings that customers want. For more than 8,000 employees in the U.S. and UK, the company is an inspiring place to work. As a people-first, culture-centric business, MOD is focused on positive social impact. This includes providing opportunities to people who often face barriers to steady employment – those exiting the justice system, individuals with intellectual development disabilities, 18- to 24-year-olds who are not in school and not working. MOD’s rapid growth is a testament to its successful strategy. During this podcast hear how MOD made the decision to adopt an integrated cloud solution to handle HR and back-office ERP needs. Learn more about how the power of SAP SuccessFactors and SAP S/4HANA, public cloud edition has allowed MOD to weave together many end-to-end business processes which is having a positive impact not only on its business – but within the greater community it serves.

Speakers: Tara Gambill - Sr. Director of Enterprise Systems

Jennifer McGrory - SAP S/S4HANA Go-to-Market CoE

Additional Resources:

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

As work models transform and businesses strive to be successful and competitive, the need to modernize core data infrastructures is top of mind for data leaders across the globe. During the podcast, we will discuss how effective data management, rooted in governance, can result in significant impact to a company's modern analytics environment.

Speakers:

Mike Lock - Managing Director & Principal at Aberdeen Strategy & Research

Niels Weigel - Solution Advisor Expert at SAP

Wolfgang Epting - Solution Advisor Expert at SAP

Show Notes: - Data Excellence to Business Execution: Exploring the Real ROI of MDM: https://bit.ly/3WZMoGf

A Roadmap to Modernization with a Data-First Mindset: https://bit.ly/3GT2Zpu

SAP solutions for Data Management: https://bit.ly/3LkRU1e

lIn this podcast, we will discuss the business value derived from automating business processes such as procure to pay and order to cash with an invoice and sales order management solutions from SAP’s premier partner, OpenText. Customers have found that these automated processes create efficiencies, improve cash flow and reduce late payments while digitizing their business processes. Join this session to hear from Thomas Heepe, Senior Product Marketing Manager and Cacio Vieira Neto, Program Manager for Invoice Management from OpenText on the value of automating these business processes, particularly when implementing the SAP RISE program.

Speakers: Thomas Heepe, Senior Product Marketing Manager

Cacio Vieira Neto, Program Manager for Invoice Management from OpenText

Sheila McCarthy, SAP Senior Global Director, Marketing and Solutions, Data Management

Show Notes:

Unlock the Business Value Hidden in your Digital Content: https://bit.ly/3jWa9QQ

Jump-Start Your Sustained Lifecycle for Continuous Innovation: Get Your Business Data, Applications, and Processes in the Cloud Fast with SAP Solutions Extensions and RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud: https://bit.ly/3QjZ7Rv

The Business Value of SAP Enterprise Content Management Solutions by OpenText: https://bit.ly/39ROnsC

Hear from Daniel Howard, Senior Analyst at Bloor Research International, and Robert Pickering, Senior Director of Product Strategy GTM for Database & Data Management at SAP, as they discuss the topic of Data as a Product. They will discuss what it is and why it is important in upping your game around data to drive business value.

Speakers: Daniel Howard, Senior Analyst at Bloor Research International

Robert Pickering, Senior Director of Product Strategy GTM for Database & Data Management at SAP

Corrie Birkeness, Senior Director Solutions & Product Marketing at SAP

Additional Resources:

Data Management – Then and Now: https://bit.ly/3iUoj4A

Anatomy of a Data Management Platform: https://bit.ly/3FpEr5N

Making Data Management Work for You: https://bit.ly/3YbGoeN

Let’s Talk Data Podcasts, Getting Results from a Data Fabric Strategy: https://bit.ly/3UPZnZl

Data Management | SAP Business Technology Platform: https://bit.ly/3LkRU1e

In this episode we continue our conversation with Hanesbrands Global CIO, Subra Goparaju  to talk more about Rise with SAP and how this 121-year-old company is striving to create a digital foundation for a more unique customer experience. Find out how Hanesbrands is working to accelerate business outcomes and operate at its full potential while enabling flexible integration, real-time visibility, and agility to their businesses.

Speakers:

Subra Goparaju - Chief Information Officer, Hanesbrand

Jennifer McGrory - SAP S/S4HANA Go-to-Market CoE

Additional Resources:

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

Learn how organizations are cutting the complexity and achieving remarkable outcomes, using a Data Fabric approach featuring SAP Data Intelligence Cloud.

Speakers: Kevin Poskitt, SAP, Senior Director Product Management, Data & Analytics Solutions

Axel Schuller, SAP, Senior Solution Specialist, Data Management Solutions

Lisa Hopkins, SAP, Senior Director Product Marketing, Data Management Solutions

Show Notes: Learn more at the SAP Data Intelligence Community: http://bit.ly/3rYH6Mv

Hanesbrands Global CIO, Subra Goparaju joins me to talk about Rise with SAP and how this 121-year-old company is striving to create a digital foundation for a more unique customer experience. Find out how Hanesbrands is working to accelerate business outcomes and operate at its full potential while enabling flexible integration, real-time visibility, and agility to their businesses.

Speakers:

Subra Goparaju - Chief Information Officer, Hanesbrand

Jennifer McGrory - SAP S/S4HANA Go-to-Market CoE

Additional Resources:

Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating history and ongoing evolution of the T. Marzetti Company and its partnership with major top named brands enhanced by Rise with SAP. Host Jennifer Frank McGrory, SAP Go-To Market Lead and The T. Marzetti Company’s CIO Liam Durbin explore the company’s rich history of women in leadership, its diverse product offerings, and its innovative approach to partnerships and product development. Join us as we uncover how T. Marzetti has grown into a nearly $2 billion company while maintaining a unique blend of tradition and modernity.  

 

Also in this episode: 

• Women in Leadership: Two of the company's largest brands, T. Marzetti and Sister Schubert’s, were founded by women, highlighting early female leadership in the business. 

• Product Range and Partnerships: T. Marzetti produces a wide range of products, including dressings, sauces, bread products, and even caviar. 

• Innovation and Collaboration: The company is involved in innovative partnerships, working closely with clients to develop new products and ideas through their innovation center. 

• CIO Role and Responsibilities: Liam Durbin's role as CIO involves overseeing systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and project management. He also leads the COE (Center of Excellence), which includes business-facing aspects of their ERP implementation. 

• ERP Implementation: The company transitioned from an old green screen system called PRISM to SAP as part of their modernization efforts. This ERP implementation was backed by strong executive support and was seen as necessary for future growth. 

• Organizational Change Management (OCM): The company invested heavily in OCM to ensure user adoption of the new system. This included extensive training, continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining knowledge amidst high employee turnover. 

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Value Exploration Workshop - a hands-on gamified SAP S/4HANA Cloud simulation experience. Catch the last workshop for 2024:  https://events.sap.com/us/sapclouderpsimulation/en/home

5 Minutes with....Glen Moffatt on The Renaissance of ERP: https://bit.ly/3Eeefvr 

SAP has a Cloud solution for every organization, learn more: https://bit.ly/3NOkoln 

 

 

 

In this podcast episode Pam Barrowcliffe, Senior Director of Product Marketing at SAP, welcomes Carol Clarke, VP of Global Customer Office at SAP and Buntic Georgian, VP of Analytics at Applexus Technologies. Together they discuss data in context and the strengths of SAP data and analytics solutions in helping maximize the value of your ERP systems.

Speakers:

Buntic Georgian, VP Analytics Advisor, Applexus Technologies

Pam Barrowcliffe, Sr. Director Product Marketing, SAP

Carol Clarke – VP Global Customer Office, SAP

Additional Resources:

SAP D&A solution brief: https://bit.ly/3DBmxff

LinkedIn Live Session: Why data and Analytics Innovation Isn't About Technology: https://bit.ly/3UnFfxT

Back to Basics: It's Time to reset the clock on data analytics: https://bit.ly/3h3vd6B D&A

Guided Experience: https://bit.ly/3gYBnVw

 

In this episode, Rizing’s CTO Martin Stenzig shares the common tasks and use cases and content solutions that they have built on the SAP Business Technology Platform to give their customers a quick start on their digital transformation journey. Find out how Rizing utilized SAP’s BTP toolset to implement content packages with automation and data and analytics cloud capabilities.

Speakers:

Martin Stenzig - Rizing CTO J

ohn Luu - SAP Process Automation Product Marketing Manager

CTAs:

https://www.sap.com/products/technology-platform.html

https://www.sap.com/products/technology-platform/process-automation.html

https://rizing.com/

 

Hear from Andy Hayler, CEO and co-founder of The Information Difference, about his perspective on the market for data quality tools and solutions. We will discuss key trends, opportunities and solutions to achieve high quality and get the most out of your data.

Speakers:

Andy Hayler, CEO and co-founder of The Information Difference

Corrie Brague, Senior Director Solutions & Product Marketing at SAP

CTA:

Bloor InBrief - SAP Data Quality: https://bit.ly/3TEcDjv

Data Quality is for Everyone: https://bit.ly/3Dgec1y

SAP Data Intelligence Cloud Self-Guided Demo: https://bit.ly/3gpZrQO

 

This podcast is about optimizing your data management and data governance strategy for maximum return on investment from your cloud investment. We will discuss how organizations should prioritize data as a critical business asset, to establish it as the backbone to a sustainable, intelligent enterprise. Join M. Nadia Vincent, Digital Transformation, AI & Innovation Executive Advisor at Digital Transformation Leaders, and Tina Rosario, Head of Data Innovation and Chief Data Officer at SAP as they share their insights.

Speakers:

M. Nadia Vincent, MBA Digital Transformation, AI & Innovation Executive Advisor

Tina Rosario, Head of Data Innovation, Chief Data Officer at SAP (Moderator)

Corrie Brague, Senior Director Product and Solutions Marketing at SAP

Learn more: 3 Part Blog Series:

Article 1, Optimizing Your Data Management Strategy for a Maximum ROI From Your Cloud Investment https://bit.ly/3SacMKR

Article 2, 10 Strategic Actions for Creating Your Successful Data Governance Strategy https://bit.ly/3dhrAbV

Article 3, How to Achieve a Sustainable Future for Your Organization https://bit.ly/3dkSgs9

Data Management Use Case e-Book: https://bit.ly/3Lj4VZ2

Data Management portfolio page: https://bit.ly/3LkRU1e

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