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Designed for SAP users as a quick reference or for computer science and business students, SAP MM Questions and Answers includes all the major concepts related to SAP MM functionality, technical configuration, and implementation in an easy-to-understand question and answer format. It discusses the new aspects related to SAP ERP 6.0 and all the important MM codes and concepts for materials and vendors, including clients, company codes, plants, storage locations, purchase organizations, etc. The organized and accessible format allows the reader to quickly find the questions on specific subjects and provides all of the details to pass certification exams in a step-by-step, easy-to-read method of instruction.

Ensure an efficient and orderly Warehouse Management implementation with this comprehensive guide to SAP WM in SAP ERP Learn to customize and use critical functionalities, like goods receipt and goods issue, as well as advanced technologies such as RFID, EDI, and mobile data entry. Covering everything from stock management to picking strategies, you'll master SAP WM. This new edition includes ITSmobile, connections with SAP ERP PP and QM, the warehouse activity monitor, and more. SAP WM Processes Grasp the essentials of warehouse management, including goods receipt, goods issue, replenishment, and putaway. Then master advanced topics such as hazardous materials management, cross-docking, and value-added services. SAP WM Configuration Understand the configuration details necessary to optimize your SAP WM implementation, from storage bins to yard management. Real World Scenarios Explore concrete business cases and examples to help you put expert tips into practice in your own warehouse. Highlights: -Stock management -Goods receipt and goods issue -Replenishment -Picking strategies -Putaway strategies -Inventory management -Yard management -Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) -Radio frequency identification (RFID) -ITSmobile

This project resource selection guide is organized around three areas of the MM module: configuration, troubleshooting, and production support. (Computers)

Materials management has transitioned to SAP S/4HANA--let us help you do the same! Whether your focus is on materials planning, procurement, or inventory, this guide will teach you to configure and manage your critical processes in SAP S/4HANA. Start by creating your organizational structure and defining business partners and material master data. Then get step-by-step instructions for defining the processes you need, from creating purchase orders and receiving goods to running MRP and using batch management. The new MM is here! Material master data Business partner master data Batch management Purchasing Quotation management Material requirements planning (MRP) Inventory management Goods issue/goods receipt (GI/GR) Invoicing Valuation Document management Reporting

SAP can help you capture better information and deliver it more quickly, allowing you to make better decisions and maximize the business value of everything you do. However, SAP implementations require massive effort, total buy-in, and significant change throughout the organization. In SAP Implementation Unleashed, 10 expert SAP project managers, functional consultants, and technologists guide you through the entire journey, helping you avoid pain and pitfalls and gain all the benefits of SAP. The authors introduce start-to-finish business, technical, and project management roadmaps for successful SAP implementation. Then, drawing on their immense experience, they walk you through the entire process of planning and deployment—addressing make-or-break issues and hidden gaps that other guidebooks ignore. You’ll discover how to employ processes, models, and toolsets that help you achieve implementation excellence while systematically reducing cost and business risk. Along the way, you’ll find actionable advice and real-world insight into innovative project management, best-suited leadership, effective load testing, contemporary infrastructure implementation, and more. George W. Anderson is responsible for providing enterprise applications thought leadership for the EDS/HP office of the CTO. A long-time SAP consultant and PMI-certified project manager, George has authored several best-selling books and enjoys new challenges. Charles D. Nilson is a senior program manager for EDS/HP and has led many successful SAP implementation teams over the years. He is a PMI PMP and is SAP Partner Academy certified in MM and PP. Tim Rhodes is a senior SAP technical consultant for EDS/HP and a Basis/infrastructure veteran focused on implementing, migrating, and upgrading SAP Business Suite and NetWeaver solutions. Tim is also an SAP-certified technical consultant, OCP, MCSE, and HP Master ASE. Detailed Information on How To... Define the business vision driving your implementation, and use it to design your solution Use TCO techniques to fully understand SAP’s financial impact in your organization Structure your SAP project management office, business teams, technical support organization, and overall project team Size, plan, and test your SAP infrastructure to deliver the best performance and availability at the best cost Integrate SAP into an SOA environment Install and configure SAP Business Suite and NetWeaver components Perform basic functional configuration, testing, and change management activities Enable a smooth transition by successfully performing the critical tasks that immediately precede SAP Go-Live Choose the right mix of tools and applications to test, manage, and monitor SAP Prepare your SAP Operations team for its post-implementation responsibilities

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