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3月18日

Episode 84: Navigating Professional Services with IBM's Mark Hammack

Cloud ERP and AI are transforming professional services by tackling lean teams, complex billing, and forecasting pressures. Could these tools be your business's next competitive edge? ===== Professional services firms face intense pressures like razor-thin benches, skyrocketing forecasting demands, and shifts from time-and-materials to outcome-based pricing with AI agents and software assets. IBM's Mark Hammack debunks cloud ERP myths around customization loss or security risks, explaining how SaaS slashes hardware costs, enables real-time insights through integrated project systems, and frees cash for growth. AI delivers in use cases like automating billing and RFP responses, accelerating month-end closes, and enhancing customer support, often driven bottom-up by creative teams. Ethical AI orchestration powers tools like "Ask HR" for faster resolutions, paving the way for agile, modular cloud ERP with natural language tools like Joule and Copilot for predictive analysis. Want to learn more? Come join us and explore how these innovations can propel your operations forward. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Useful Links: ⁠⁠⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠⁠⁠ www.ibm.com Follow Us on Social Media! SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ===== Guest: Mark J. Hammack, Delivery Partner at IBM Consulting Mark J. Hammack is a Financial & Supply Chain Transformation Partner at IBM, specializing in driving business transformation and optimizing supply chain performance. They bring extensive experience in enhancing financial operations and delivering strategic business solutions.Within IBM's consulting environment, Mark progressed from Senior Managing Consultant to Associate Partner, demonstrating leadership competencies and a focus on delivering value to clients. Their tenure at IBM reflects a commitment to providing advisory services and implementing effective business strategies.Prior to IBM, Mark led order management initiatives and drove eCommerce strategies as the Order Management and eCommerce Track Lead at International Paper. Their work history also includes a role as Senior Manager at Grant Thornton, where they applied knowledge of accounting principles and financial management practices. Host 1: Richard Howells, SAP Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ===== Key Topics: cloud ERP, professional services, AI use cases, billing automation, resource planning, revenue recognition, ERP myths, ethical AI, Watson orchestration, predictive analysis

3月18日

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26分
4日前

BR - Episódio 1 | Compreendendo o Impacto da Reforma Tributária no SAP Cloud ERP

Neste primeiro episódio especial em português do podcast Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, iniciaremos uma série de episódios onde exploramos a importante reforma tributária no Brasil e seus impactos no SAP Public Cloud. Luana Lovison e Glauber Rosa, da SAP Brasil, discutem as implicações para empresas que operam com SAP Cloud ERP, com foco na transição do modelo tributário atual para o novo. Ouça para entender melhor as mudanças, os prazos e os esforços conjuntos com os parceiros da SAP para uma adaptação tranquila. Envie um e-mail para insides4@sap.com. Follow Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Show Notes:📬 Questions or topic ideas? Add in the Q&A area or e-mail us to insides4@sap.comFollow the SAP Community: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Finance | SAP CommunityFor information on the topics mentioned on the episode, please access below resources. Brazil - Tax Refom Localization WorkzoneNavigating Brazil's Tax Reform with SAP S_4HANA Cloud Public Edition (EN)SAP Dialoga Atualizações Sobre as Entregas da SAP para a Reforma Tributária BrasileiraRegulatory Change Manager - Tax ReformTax Groups and Tax Types Added to Nota FiscalDefining Tax Situations for CBS and IBSAdd Condition Types to a Custom Pricing ProcedureFurther links will be added with a more specific focus in the upcoming topics covered in this series.

4日前

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18分
3月5日

What is SAP - with Bob Szymanski

In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano hosts Bob Szymanski, a university professor from Georgia Southern University and a prominent voice in integrating SAP into academic curricula. The conversation is about the fundamental question: What is SAP? David reveals his desire to present SAP in a beginner-friendly manner, and Bob takes this opportunity toshare his insights, experiences and easy to understand examples. Bob presents a clear, straightforward definition of SAP, describing it not merely as software, but as an enterprise information system that enables business processes. He shares sources for getting more knowledge and insights and at the end, he of course provides his final words of wisdom. Bob Szymanski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-szymanski-599b8ab/ SAP - https://www.sap.com/ Bob's book on Enterprise Systems: https://www.amazon.com/Enterprise-Systems-Cornerstone-Integrating-Organizational/dp/1777204992 Student Zone on learning.sap.com: https://learning.sap.com/students SAP University Alliances (SAP Community): https://pages.community.sap.com/topics/university-alliances Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAPLearning Hub, student edition. (https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493) Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/ The SAP Learning group: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-learning/gh-p/learning Visit the SAP Community: https://community.sap.com/ Download transcript

3月5日

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29分
2025/10/29

Episode 74: Next Gen of the Subscription Economy - Who is Next?

In this episode of The Future of ERP, Richard Howells welcomes back John Froelich, senior VP at Bramasol, to discuss the dynamic growth of the subscription economy and its impact across unexpected industries. From medical devices and concrete monitoring to agricultural machinery, businesses are moving from one-time sales to flexible, usage-based, and outcome-based subscription models. John shares fascinating examples and explains how customer expectations are evolving toward real-time value and flexible payment options. They dive into the critical role of connected ERP systems in managing subscriptions, bundles, billing, and predictive maintenance. John highlights the importance of AI and advanced analytics in unlocking value and shaping the next generation of business models. Whether you’re curious about the intersection of technology, business innovation, or ERP’s future, this episode offers valuable insights and practical takeaways. Guest Speaker: John Froelich, Senior Vice President at Bramasol John Froelich is a Senior Vice President at Bramasol, a leading SAP Partner helping companies make the most out of their Office of CFO Solutions and solutions for the Digital Solutions Economy. John has over 40 years of experience in sales, marketing and design and implementation of SAP Solutions and has deep technology experience having worked with IBM, Avaya, SAP and AT&T’s Bell Laboratories. He has delivered over 150 webinars and webcasts and spoken at numerous conferences including SAP Sapphire, SAP Insider, ASUG, Fiber Connect, and many others. He was also a business coach and is certified in a variety of coaching methodologies including Brian Tracy, EMyth and others. John lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife. Host: Richard Howells, SAP Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X (Twitter) Useful Links: Download Transcript Bramasol SAP Cloud ERP Follow Us on Social Media: SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: LinkedIn Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!

2025/10/29

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24分
2月18日

Episode 137: Partner coaching for successful SAP Cloud ERP implementations

What every partner needs to know before starting an SAP Cloud ERP project. In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, host Alina Keilbach speaks with Sebastian Wödl, SAP Finance Consultant and Partner Coach, about the realities and challenges partners face when delivering their first SAP Cloud ERP implementation. Together they unpack the core elements that drive successful cloud projects — from Fit‑to‑Standard execution to structuring the initial system setup and strengthening customer involvement. Listeners will hear how Partner Coaching provides proactive support that guides partners through methodology, scope handling, cross‑functional topics, and the shift from on‑premise habits to a true Cloud Mindset. Sebastian shares insights from real projects, common misconceptions, and the areas where partners often need the most guidance. Want to explore the topic further? Check the show notes for the related SAP documentation and learning resources. Follow Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud for more expert insights! Show Notes: Learn more about initial configuration of the global settings Initial System Setup and Ledger Scoping: Project P... - SAP Community Follow Alina Keilbach to get updates on Finance in SAP Cloud ERP: (1) Alina Keilbach | LinkedIn Download transcript

2月18日

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12分
5日前

SAP BTP Data Center Expansion & Sovereign Cloud Strategy Explained (Sovereign Cloud vs. Sovereign Cloud On-Site) | feat. Matthias Rosker & Michael Schmidt

Niklas Siemer sits down with Matthias Rosker (Head of SAP BTP Data Center Strategy & Geo Expansion) and Michael Schmidt (Head of PlusOne Central Engineering – SAP Cloud Infrastructure) to explain the “why” behind SAP BTP’s rapid regional expansion—and why sovereignty has become a defining pillar of cloud strategy. You’ll hear how SAP is harmonizing global location strategy (hyperscalers + SAP-owned regions), why BTP is increasingly the foundation layer for SAP’s cloud portfolio, and what’s driving demand for data residency, operational control, and technical independence—especially in public sector and regulated industries. ⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠ In this episode, you'll learn: What’s behind SAP BTP’s accelerated data center expansion pace and how SAP is closing “capability gaps” across regionsWhy SAP is offering BTP on SAP Cloud Infrastructure (SCI) again—and what customer demand made inevitableThe four sovereignty dimensions: data, operational, technology, and legal sovereigntySovereign Cloud vs Sovereign Cloud On-Site: what changes when SAP brings the stack into your data centerHow SAP approaches service availability: a “core services everywhere” model (e.g., Integration Suite, runtimes, persistence)Commercial reality: standardized pricing across public cloud options, with sovereign offerings priced differently based on added controlsPractical ways to stay current: Discovery Center + Roadmap Explorer + SAP Community updates ===== Useful Links ⁠SAP Discovery Center⁠⁠SAP Roadmap Explorer⁠⁠SAP Sovereign Cloud⁠ Subscribe to the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ===== About the speakers: Matthias Rosker Head of BTP Data Center Strategy & Geo expansion Matthias is a skilled IT professional with over 29 years of experience in Enterprise Software and Cloud Services and Infrastructure. At SAP SE, Matthias currently serves as Head of SAP BTP Data Center Strategy and Geo Expansion and held various roles in Management, Architecture and Program Management. In his function as a Development Executive, he combines business and technology to drive solution delivery around the globe into many different environments, considering local technical, security and compliance needs. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering. Follow on: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Michael Schmidt Head of PlusOne Central Engineering - SAP Cloud Infrastructure Michael is Head of PlusOne Central Engineering at SAP, leading the engineering unit that delivers SAP Cloud Infrastructure worldwide. With over 20 years of experience, he was one of the first engineers to champion Kubernetes at SAP, introducing container technologies to the organization and transforming large-scale cloud operations. Now managing fleets of productive Kubernetes clusters across 16+ global regions, Michael combines deep technical expertise across the full stack with a passion for mentoring engineers and driving cloud-native transformation. When he's not architecting infrastructure at scale, you'll find him perfecting specialty coffee or designing new 3D printing projects. Follow on: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ or ⁠Github⁠ Hosted by Niklas Siemer Senior Product Specialist SAP Business Technology Platform Niklas is a passionate Product Manager for SAP BTP with a strong background in software development, primarily using Java and Node.js. He co-hosts the Unlocking SAP BTP (formerly SAP BTP Talk) podcast, where he explores SAP BTP topics in monthly deep dives. Before his current role, Niklas worked as a Learning Specialist, creating and delivering technical training on SAP BTP and the ABAP Platform. Follow Niklas on: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ ===== Connect With the Unlocking SAP BTP Podcast ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Us⁠⁠⁠⁠Monthly SAP Business Technology Platform Newsletter⁠⁠ More about SAP Business Technology Platform: ⁠⁠SAP Business Technology Platform⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP BTP Community⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP BTP Product Roadmap⁠⁠

5日前

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43分
4日前

Episode 152: Supply Chain Planning with SAP’s Lori Harner

This week, we explore how AI, trusted data, and planning agents are redefining supply chain planning, helping planners shift from reactive firefighting to proactive, autonomous, decision-centric planning. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠ ===== In this episode, SAP’s Lori Harner explains why now is the moment to reimagine supply chain planning with AI, as volatility, sustainability, and talent pressures rise. Together, we discuss the “planner of the future,” real-life customer use cases with agents, how SAP helps organizations move beyond spreadsheets, and how governance, data quality, and six core planning pillars enable the journey from efficiency to resilient, autonomous planning. ===== Guest: Lori Harner, Vice President and Global Head of Product Marketing for Supply Chain Planning, SAP Lori Harner is the Vice President and Global Head of Product Marketing for supply chain planning at SAP. With a long track record of building and leading high-performing teams, Lori brings a customer-first mindset to her role, driving innovative solutions that meet the complex needs of today's supply chains. Prior to joining SAP, Lori built the product marketing function and team for WEX, a leading financial services firm. Her extensive experience also includes leadership positions at Microsoft, Blue Yonder, E2open, and others. When not driving supply chain innovation, Lori enjoys an active lifestyle in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. She has a passion for the outdoors and loves hiking, walking, and biking.  Host 1: Richard Howells ⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability. ===== Show Links: SAP POV: Reinventing Planning for a New Era of Supply ChainAI-Infused Supply Chain Planning: IDC Info Brief & InfographicWebinar: Supply Chain Planning Reimagined: Embedded AI that senses, explains, and optimizes: Register,or view a previous webinar video & transcript Supply Chain Management: ⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠ ⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠ Follow Us on Social Media : Lori Harner: LinkedIn Richard Howells: ⁠LinkedIn⁠, SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes! ===== Chapters: 00:00:00: Intro 00:00:56: Guest’s Introductions 00:01:36: Why transform planning now? 00:03:36: How AI addresses industry‑specific challenges across different industries 00:05:12: Day in the life of the planner of the future 00:08:40: Real‑world early adopters 00:11:09: How SAP helps bridge the adoption gap and help with a true business planning culture 00:14:28: Data, trust, and governance 00:17:02: Common pitfalls in planning transformations 00:19:20: What is the Future of Supply Chain? 00:21:44: Outro

4日前

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22分
2月3日

Update – Finance and Accounting with Stefanos Pougkas

In this episode, David Chaviano met again with StefanosPougkas from SAP to talk about the evolution of SAP's financial offerings. They explore the core functions of SAP Financials, the shift to SAP Public Cloud solutions, and the importance of foundational accounting knowledge for newcomers. Stefanos highlights the impact of AI on automating financial processes and encourages embracing a fit-to-standard philosophy in cloud environments. We conclude by discussing the future of finance consultants amidst evolving market demands, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to excel in SAP finance. And of course, at the end of the episode, Stefanos shares some words of wisdom. Exploring Accounting & Financial Close:https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/exploring-accounting-financial-close Applying End-to-End Business Processes inSAP Business Suite: https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/applying-end-to-end-business-processes-in-sap-business-suite SAP Certified - Implementation Consultant- End-to-End Business Processes for SAP Business Suite: https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-implementation-consultant-end-to-end-business-processes-for-the-intelligent-enterprise SAP Learning site – Performance-basedCertification: https://learning.sap.com/get-certified/reimagining-certification SAP Community Blog: ReimaginingCertification: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-learning-blog-posts/reimagining-certification-for-the-way-we-work-today/ba-p/14261141 Financial Management | SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/products/financial-management Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/ The SAP Learning group: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-learning/gh-p/learning Visit the SAP Community: https://community.sap.com/ Download transcript

2月3日

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30分
1月16日

Career Spotlight – Becoming an SAP Consultant in Sourcing and Procurement with Akshay Patel

In this episode, David Chaviano discusses Akshay Patel's journeyfrom electrical engineering to becoming a junior SAP consultant at Syntax,Canada. Akshay shares how his diverse experiences sparked an interest in SAPconsulting, leading to formal training and certifications in sourcing andprocurement. He highlights the challenges of entering the job market and thepersistence needed to secure his position at Syntax. He reflects on his growththrough hands-on projects and client engagement, while also addressing the roleof artificial intelligence in the future of consulting. Akshay concludes with hiswords of wisdom for aspiring SAP professionals, emphasizing the importance offoundational knowledge, practical experience, and determination. Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAPLearning Hub, student edition. (https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493Syntax: https://www.syntax.com/ Visit SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/ The SAP Learning group: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-learning/gh-p/learning Visit the SAP Community: https://community.sap.com/ Download transcript

1月16日

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23分
2月11日

FR – Épisode 2 | IA & SAP Cloud ERP : Les innovations qui redéfinissent l’ERP

🇬🇧 This is a special episode recorded in French for our French‑speaking SAP community. (English episodes will continue as usual.) 🇫🇷 Bienvenue à notre communauté SAP francophone ! Dans cet épisode, nous abordons l'intégration de l'intelligence artificielle dans les systèmes ERP de SAP Cloud ERP avec Mickaël Quesnot et Pierre Col, experts SAP. Nous discutons des raisons et des opportunités de cette transformation, ainsi que des risques à éviter. Pierre présente la position de la France en matière d’IA, tandis que Mickaël illustre comment l’automatisation des tâches apporte de la valeur aux entreprises. Nous mettons également en avant Joule, l’agent conversationnel de SAP, et évoquons l’avenir de l’ERP avec les avancées rapides de l’IA. Cet épisode encourage nos auditeurs à embrasser cette évolution numérique et à saisir le potentiel immense de l’intelligence artificielle dans leurs processus métier. 💬 Vous avez des questions, des commentaires ou des suggestions? Laissez‑les dans la section commentaires ou écrivez‑nous à: inside4@sap.com. Show Notes: Découvrez les points forts de la version SAP Cloud ERP 2602: My highlights of the SAP Cloud ERP 2602 release - SAP Community Explorez les innovations d’IA clés dans le Release SAP Cloud ERP 2602: AI innovations highlights in SAP Cloud ERP 2602 - SAP Community Suivez Pierre Col sur SAP Community: SAP Profile | @Pierre_Col Download transcript

2月11日

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24分

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