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	<title><![CDATA[Highlights from SAPPHIRE NOW 2010]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[A slice of what we saw and heard around the SAPPHIRE NOW 2010 conference — held simultaneously Orlando and Frankfurt in May 2010. Highlights include: how Duke helps faculty members manage their research budgets with an SAP system, why you have to choose carefully when implementing enhancement packages, why buy-in may be overrated, and what enhancements SAP has in store for SAP EHS Management.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5259&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:17:43 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[10 Elements of a Successful Testing Strategy ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Formalizing your testing strategy will go a long way toward ensuring that issues and enhancements are dealt with quickly and at minimal cost. Nathan Sharp of Siemens shares 10 key elements of a successful testing strategy.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5250&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 3 Jun 2010 11:31:08 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Dive Deep with Summer Seminars]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The slate of large SAPinsider conferences produced by Wellesley Information Services (publisher of ERP Expert) may be over, but several smaller events this summer and fall offer SAP professionals focused, in-depth education on popular topics. These four seminars offer detailed overviews and step-by-step instruction to help you optimize your SAP landscape.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5225&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 13:55:14 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Need to Collaborate? Why cFolders Might Be the Answer]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Collaboration tools are increasingly vital for SAP companies in several industries. While there are many to choose from, Alan Mendel and Eric Stajda of LeverX say SAP’s cFolders is a flexible, full-featured collaboration tool for sharing data quickly and easily with internal and external groups — with minimal implementation effort and user training.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5217&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 12:49:06 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP to Acquire TechniData]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[To boost the reach of its environmental, health, and safety (EHS) solutions, SAP plans to acquire longtime partner TechniData. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5209&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 4 May 2010 11:26:54 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Boost Your Data Governance Strategy with the Right Data Quality Metrics]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Data quality metrics are critical to proving the value of your data governance strategy to business users. However, selecting the right metrics can be challenging. In this article, Jason McClain of Deloitte & Touche, LLP, illustrates a four-point strategy for choosing the right metrics for your company.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5202&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 9:50:44 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP CFO Mark White: Cash Still King in 2010]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP North America CFO Mark White shares advice and success stories for attendees at the Financials 2010 and GRC 2010 events, sponsored by SAP and Wellesley Information Services.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5168&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:28:08 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Savings, Sustainability, Innovation Drive SAPinsider Conference Keynote]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[As the economy begins a long, slow recovery, SAP companies must adapt to the new reality, according to two top-level SAP executives. At the keynote address for the HR 2010, Financials 2010, and GRC 2010 events, Richard Campione and Peter Graf laid out their vision for how companies can get the most out of SAP technology in order to grow during prolonged tough times.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5166&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 9:57:33 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Building a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Strategy with SAP]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Corporate sustainability is more than a feel-good endeavor. Identifying waste and inefficiency is a key way to boost your company's bottom line. William Newman and Bill Rudiak of Newport Consulting Group have identified several ways SAP companies can leverage technology to help them meet their financial goals while improving sustainability.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=0a5c77d0-b5d7-47b4-96ce-a1e1857eeaff&id=5113&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:39:49 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Managing Your Implementation Partner: 6 Signs of a Disaster in the Making]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[An implementation partner can add tremendous value to many SAP projects. However, failing to properly manage the relationship with your implementation partner can have disastrous effect -- from delays to cost overruns or even project failure. In this article, Yosh Eisbart of NIMBL shares six signs that you may be mismanaging your implementation partner and offers concrete advice for avoiding calamity.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5112&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:29:26 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[News Brief: SAP to Host SAPPHIRE in US and Europe Simultaneously]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The annual SAPPHIRE conference gets more interesting this year, as SAP plans to host the customer-focused event in two places at once. According to SAP, the SAPPHIRE 2010 conference will happen simultaneously in Orlando, Fla., and Frankfurt, Germany on May 17 to 19.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5087&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:50:21 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[News Brief: New SAP MII Best Practices]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP has announced a set of preconfigured best practice templates for SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence (SAP MII) that promises to boost lightweight manufacturing execution.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5088&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:49:49 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[News Brief: Upgrade Projects Slow Down in 2009]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[A recent survey by SAP vendor Panaya found that global economic uncertainty slowed the pace of SAP upgrade projects during 2009.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5079&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:48:54 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[News Brief: IT on the Front Lines of Innovation]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[A new report from management consulting firm A.T. Kearney puts CIOs and other IT leaders at the forefront of business innovation.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5086&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:48:28 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Enterprise Support v. SAP Standard Support: What You Need to Know]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The media blitz surrounding SAP's recent announcement to reintroduce SAP Standard Support has died down, yet many SAP companies are still confused about their options. See what the industry's top insiders say about SAP's support offerings, and what questions you need to ask when moving forward.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5080&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:17:56 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[6 Keys for Developing a Mobile SAP Strategy]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP companies are increasingly expanding their core systems and processes into mobile devices and applications. As mobile applications proliferate, companies must develop coherent strategies for managing the expansion of their SAP mobile solutions.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5076&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:38:22 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Mitigating Three Key Risks of SAP NetWeaver Process Integration Implementation and Upgrade Projects]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP NetWeaver Process Integration (PI) is a valuable tool for streamlining your company’s integration efforts, however there are several challenges to SAP NetWeaver PI implementation and upgrade projects. In this quick tip, Dan King of Capgemini identifies three key risks and explains how to mitigate them.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5067&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:31:27 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quick Tip: Avoiding SAP ERP 6.0 Upgrade Risks, Pitfalls, and Challenges]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[At the Managing Your Projects 2009 event, Panaya consultant Amit Levavi offered expert guidance to help companies plan, prepare for, and overcome the biggest challenges, risks, and pitfalls of upgrading to SAP ERP 6.0. In this quick tip, he examines the top three upgrade challenges, as determined by an analysis of more than 150 systems.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5066&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 5 Feb 2010 9:28:02 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Tracking SAP Implementation Metrics with the Earned Value Management (EVM) Methodology]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Tracking SAP Implementation Metrics with the Earned Value Management (EVM) Methodology]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5064&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 4 Feb 2010 9:37:51 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Six Keys to Enhancement Package Success]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Enhancement packages are designed to simplify the process of enhancing your SAP ERP system. However, companies must approach enhancement packages carefully. See how AEI developed its own best practices for preparing and implementing enhancement packages.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5045&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:05:50 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Managing Your 2010 SAP Projects]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[With signs of economic recovery on the horizon, some predict the pace of SAP implementations, rollouts, upgrades, and other projects to pick up in 2010. Replenished budgets and additional resources may allow companies that run SAP to enhance or build on their current investments by following through on projects that were postponed during the recession.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5020&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:43:24 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Your Spring 2010 Conference Planning Guide]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[As the economy improves, many companies will begin long-postponed projects and renew their commitment to enhancing their SAP systems. That means there’s no time like the present for SAP professionals to catch up on the latest tips, tricks, and tools to help them meet success in the new year.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5016&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:54:38 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Is Your SAP Project Lost In Translation? 6 Rules for Localizing Multilanguage Projects]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Securing user adoption in a multi-language global project requires careful planning beyond simply activating the language features of SAP. In this article, Camilo Muñoz of Translation Source identifies six rules for ensuring your user community buys in from the beginning. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=5011&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:55:18 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[New BI Solutions for Defense Industry ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The defense industry is involved in a wider array of activities than ever before. To help keep pace, SAP has released a set of business intelligence solutions aimed at supporting humanitarian, disaster recovery, and peace-keeping missions.

The solutions are offered from the SAP BusinessObjects portfolio, and include the ability to pull information from disparate data sources for rapid readiness assessment. Service force planners, commanders, and providers will be able to use the solutions to get an accurate, real-time view of available resources and readiness. The technology includes the ability to integrate with third-party geographical information solutions such as ESRI to give users the ability to visualize analytical information in map form.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4961&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:43:25 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA['Internet of Services' Aims for Service Breakthrough]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP recently launched a new community aimed at shepherding the services industry through a new generation of technology-inspired breakthroughs. The Internet of Services community aims to accelerate access to commoditized, on-demand services — defined as a package of software functionality, and the policies that govern its usage, by which computer systems communicate — through initiatives such as the one that brought the unified services description language (USDL) to life. 

The USDL, developed by SAP Research, allows services to be exposed behind company firewalls. The Internet of Services is a non-profit forum for researchers, companies, users, and vendors. For more, go to www.internet-of-services.com.
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4962&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:42:40 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[New PostGartner Forecasts IT Rebound: Business Intelligence, ERP Top Technology Priorities ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The IT departments at many companies were rocked by reduced budgets in 2009, according to recent Gartner research. The analyst firm surveyed hundreds of CIOs and business leaders to compile its 2010 Spending Report. We highlight the top business and technology priorities to give you the inside track in your company.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4960&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:35:49 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Are You Getting the Most Out of Microsoft Project?]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Most SAP project managers are already familiar with Microsoft's top-selling project management software. However, many project managers either use the software incorrectly or don't know about certain features that can improve their project management efforts. In this article, 3Pro consultant Vikas Pathak shares insider tips for building and managing SAP initiatives with Microsoft Project.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4955&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 7 Dec 2009 17:05:34 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Outsourcing Your Support? Here's 6 Reasons You Should Be Using SAP Solution Manager Anyway ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[While every SAP customer owns a version of SAP Solution Manager, far too many overlook the full range of capabilities offered by the tool. In this article, experts weigh in on the SAP Solution Manager functionalities you should consider and offer tips for getting started.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4949&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 2 Dec 2009 11:41:04 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[6 Keys for Managing An Offshore Development Team]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Offshoring SAP development work has become a common practice for many companies looking to reduce overall project costs. However, cost reduction is only one reason to consider hiring offshore developers, according to Deloitte Consulting Senior Manager Karl Rupilius.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4940&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:39:36 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Separation Anxiety: What To Do When Your Consultants Leave]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Whether they are delivering technical work or more, consultants are a presence on many project teams. Eventually, however, they will move on to the next job, leaving you to retrace their steps when something goes awry. In this project management article, Symmetry COO Frank Powell shares insider secrets that will prepare you to maintain your project after the consultants have left.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4889&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 3 Nov 2009 12:38:29 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[What Every Cutover Manager Should Know to Ensure a Smooth SAP Implementation]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Cutover is one of the final steps for a successful implementation of any SAP project — and one of the most complex and critical components. A clear understanding of the processes, communication plan, staffing plan, resource requirements, execution steps, and expectations can help drive a successful cutover. Learn what is entailed in this process, what you need to do to make it successful, what to avoid, and what you need to keep an eye on.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4892&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:24:58 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How EMA Uses SAP BusinessObjects to Track Swine Flu]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Business intelligence (BI) is no longer the domain of weekly financial reports and simple pie charts. The ability to dissect data from various sources quickly and present it in user-friendly ways has opened the door to a new generation of BI solutions. See how Emergency Medical Associates is using out-of-the-box functionality from SAP BusinessObjects to track the spread of the H1N1 (swine flu) virus in order to stay one step ahead of a potential epidemic.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4881&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:41:48 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Coping with the Recession: A Project Manager's Survival Guide]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Recessions pose several risks that can harm your SAP project. Fortunately there are steps you can take to mitigate these risks and protect your project, even in today's economy.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4880&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:31:59 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Overcome Offsite Delivery Challenges and Improve Productivity]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Overcome Offsite Delivery Challenges and Improve Productivity]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4825&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:51:42 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Helps Organization Reach Out to Refugees ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[For the 42 million refugees scattered throughout the globe, reconnecting with lost family members is a difficult process. To help solve this issue, an organization called Refugees United has built a searchable online database of refugees.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4830&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:54:47 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Pennsylvania Group Honors SAP for Green Initiatives]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP's efforts to go green in 2009 have won the company praise from a Pennsylvania-based environmental group. Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) presented a “Green Power” award to SAP for its efforts at the company's Newtown Square, PA, campus.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4831&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:54:14 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Completes Purchase of SAF]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Expanding its portfolio of planning and forecasting technologies, SAP recently completed a friendly takeover of SAF Simulation, Analysis and Forecasting. According to SAP, the acquisition will allow for greater innovation of the SAF planning and forecasting solution, which SAP has embedded in its retail industry solution since 2002.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4832&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:53:43 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Behind SAP's Internal IFRS Project]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Like most global businesses with subsidiaries in dozens of countries, SAP’s reporting requirements are daunting. The looming switch to IFRS in the US has complicated things even further, requiring SAP to implement a parallel accounting structure to account for both US GAAP and IFRS reporting rules. See how the company was able to manage this complex project successfully, and how it plans to build on IFRS for the future.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4828&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:47:01 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Five HR Security Concepts Every Project Manager Needs to Know]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Now that C-level executives face fines or even jail time for data breaches, the pressure to keep sensitive information secure is greater than ever. For project managers, that means including security as a top consideration when planning and executing a project.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4821&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:10:29 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[American Standard Opens New Markets with SAP NetWeaver MDM]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Most Americans immediately recognize American Standard as a foremost brand name in toilets, sinks, faucets, fixtures, and other kitchen and bathroom products. However, the company's efforts to become a household name in Mexico were hampered by an unreliable Web site and inefficient product data business processes.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4815&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:21:06 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Goes Mobile: Should You Get On Board?]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The boom in smartphones has led to increased demand for enterprise-ready mobile applications. In this news article, we examine how SAP and partners are collaborating to bring customers more ways to connect.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4575&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:13:06 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Fall 2009 Conference Planning Guide]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP professionals are increasingly asked to do more with less. To meet these challenges, those professionals need to stay on top of the latest technologies and best practices. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4792&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:14:33 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[A Project Manager’s Guide to Implementing SAP Learning Solution]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Efficiency is a key goal in today’s leaner and meaner corporate environment — and one way to boost efficiency is to streamline and automate learning processes, including the eLearning process, within the company. Many organizations turn to enterprise-ready learning management systems to ensure accurate and consistent training across the entire organization.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4788&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:17:23 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Expert SAP Instruction On Demand]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Reduced expense budgets have prevented many SAP professionals from traveling to the conferences that support their educational needs. To help these professionals get the information they need, the producers of the SAP Insider conferences — including Financials 2009, HR 2009, SCM 2009 and more — have created a new Web site that offers many of the most popular sessions from those conferences in a multimedia environment. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4540&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 9:32:13 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[What You Need to Know About SAP and SaaS]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[John Wookey, vice president of Large Enterprise On-Demand at SAP, laid out SAP’s strategy for enterprise on-demand applications during a recent keynote at the SIIA ON-Demand Europe 2009.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4539&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 9:29:38 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Overcoming Key Challenges of Merging an HR System onto SAP ERP HCM]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Mergers and acquisitions are increasingly common during the global economic downturn. For many companies, mergers and acquisitions have become a central component of their business models. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4527&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 11:49:28 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Economist Study Finds Good News for IT Despite Economy]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[While the economy as a whole continues to stumble forward, almost half of companies surveyed by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) plan on aggressive moves to capture market share from weakened competitors. And, the study finds, IT projects could benefit from those moves.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4530&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:38:10 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP and PlaNet Bring Microfinance Software to Ghana]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Microfinancing is one of the fastest growing initiatives in the developing world. The practice of issuing small loans and other banking services to impoverished people has proven successful at lifting many out of dire situations. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4529&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:37:01 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[New Solution Aims to Simplify Public Budget Process]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[As the public sector struggles through difficult economic times, the need for accurate budgeting and forecasting has grown. SAP recently announced a new Web-based software solution aimed at helping federal, state, and local governments prepare budgets that fit their unique requirements.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4528&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:35:19 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Scrum’s the Word: How Endeca Mastered an SAP Implementation in Just 22 Weeks]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The project team responsible for implementing a new SAP ERP system at Endeca Technologies knew what it was getting into. Several team members had worked with SAP systems at prior jobs, and knew that the pain associated with a badly executed implementation could be severe. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4521&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:44:42 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[An Insider’s Keys to a Successful BI Project]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[As the director of business information services at Office Depot, Brad Ferguson oversaw a variety of business intelligence (BI) initiatives that delivered and maintained a data integration and reporting analytics infrastructure for 20,000 users. Now a consultant for Meridian Partners, Ferguson helps companies within Meridian’s SAP practice get the most out of their own enterprise data warehouse (EDW) and BI projects.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4511&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:09:14 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Key Metrics for Reducing Errors and Cutting Costs in Accounts Payable]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Mark Twain famously wrote that the three kinds of mistruths were lies, damned lies, and statistics. If he were alive today and analyzing the enterprise business world, he may well have added metrics to the list. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4500&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:29:50 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[New Software Solution Aims to Improve Transparency of Stimulus Funds]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Recipients of money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act are required to provide transparency into how that money is spent. SAP has announced a software package to help the more than 4,000 organizations running SAP for Public Sector solutions handle those requirements.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4489&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:56:11 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Teradata Deal Opens the Door to BI for Many SAP Companies]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP and Teradata have struck a deal that promises to offer their substantial combined customer base a stronger platform for business intelligence (BI) and data analytics. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4488&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:46:35 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Highlights from SAPPHIRE 2009 ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The theme of the SAPPHIRE 2009 conference, as promised by co-CEO Leo Apotheker, was clarity. In his keynote address, Apotheker emphasized the need for companies to have a clear view across multiple applications, business processes, and physical locations to hone and enhance their businesses and guard against risks. "Doing business within global networks has brought greater complexity and risk into the game. For example, recent incidents involving contaminated consumer products -- such as toys, baby formula, spinach, and peanuts -- show us how difficult it is to protect a brand when suppliers two or three steps deep in a business network fail to meet acceptable safety standards. Executives must have visibility into every aspect of their business and network to act effectively and decisively,” he said. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4485&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:43:23 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Shows Off New Tools]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Easy access to vital information is the holy grail of business intelligence (BI). It’s not good enough to provide a gateway through which business users can simply sift through reams of data — you have to give them a way to navigate to the right data. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4484&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 1 Jun 2009 13:43:03 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Tidal Releases Self-Serve Transaction Analyzer for SAP Systems]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Tidal Software has released a new tool that promises to give SAP users greater visibility into how the system is being used. Tidal Transaction Analyzer for SAP Solutions version 1.9 connects to your SAP system and promises to capture 100% of SAP activity and offer scenario-based self-service reporting on that data. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4432&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:21:55 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Banks Taking GRC More Seriously]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[An SAP-sponsored study by the Economist Intelligence Unit has found that while many banks hesitate to implement enterprise-wide solutions for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), more banks are including GRC initiatives as part of a strategic view of their financial processes. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4431&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:21:36 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Offers Demo of Social Network Analyzer ]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Plenty of tools are available to visualize external social networks such as Twitter, and now SAP BusinessObjects has announced a prototype of a new tool that promises to analyze social networks within your enterprise. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4430&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:21:17 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Fire When Ready: 10 Keys to a Successful Go-Live at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[When your core business is developing everything from guided rocket launch systems to thermal protection components for NASA, you learn a thing or two about precision. At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) — a division of the $42.7 billion global security company — those lessons came in handy when upgrading from SAP R/3 Enterprise (4.7) to SAP ERP 6.0.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=4425&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:15:55 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[10 Tips for Justifying an Upgrade in a Bad Economy]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Convincing management to invest in the latest technology has never been easy. And in today’s turbulent economy, the challenge has only grown more difficult. For companies still on older versions of SAP systems, the current recession may seem like an impediment to upgrading. However, with a little information and the right approach, you can make a compelling business case for the move to SAP ERP 6.0. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4424&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:56:34 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[No Travel Budget? No Worries &ndash; Now the Conference Comes to You]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Economic uncertainty has forced many companies to conserve cash by reining in their expense budgets. For SAP professionals, that means fewer are able to travel to the conferences that help them keep up with the latest tips and tricks for successfully completing SAP projects. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4423&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:46:36 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How Proposed Lease Accounting Changes Will Affect Your SAP System (And What You Can Do About It)]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[While the switch to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is getting all the attention, the two boards that govern US and international accounting rules are mulling another change that could have a big impact on businesses that lease equipment. If passed, the proposal could add significant complexity to the way leases are accounted for at companies running SAP systems. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4420&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:06:45 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Changes Are Coming to Healthcare: Is Your ERP System Ready?]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[As the stormy economy continues to batter even the sturdiest businesses, even healthcare companies are feeling under the weather. However, while many are cutting back on IT spending, there are positive signs for SAP professionals as the industry continues its march to modernization.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=4106&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:16:53 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Outsourcing Prices Falling]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Analyst firm Gartner predicts that prices for outsourcing and off-shoring services will drop from 5% to 20% in 2009 and 2010. The firm blames global economic uncertainty for the decline, as outsourcing clients push for price breaks. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=3948&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 9:32:31 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[New Version of SAP BusinessObjects Global Trade Services Manages Global Supply Chain Risk]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The poor global economy has increased the risk of supply chain disruption as the threat that vendors, suppliers, or customers could go out of business has grown. Managing these risks to the overall supply chain has become even more critical. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=3947&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 9:32:11 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Applications Coming to the iPhone and BlackBerry]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP and Sybase, an enterprise mobile software company, have announced plans to bring SAP applications to smartphone users on the Apple iPhone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, and BlackBerry platforms.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?session=&id=3946&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 9:31:48 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Get Answers: When to Use SAP BW vs. SAP BusinessObjects]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[A year ago, most companies running SAP systems were simply unsure how the company would integrate Business Objects after acquiring the business intelligence vendor. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3759&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:41:20 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Solving Supply Chain Problems In a Down Economy]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Companies in almost every industry have reduced spending to survive the economic downturn. This means getting the most out of your existing SAP investment is even more critical than ever. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3758&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:28:34 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Advanced Energy Industries Streamlines Planning with SAP BusinessObjects]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Savvy planning is key to achieving efficiency in your business processes, but for many companies the planning process itself is fraught with enough inefficiency to cause problems. Such was the case at Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AE), where the central finance department once constructed quarterly and annual planning reports from a flurry of emailed documents, revisions, and approvals. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3749&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:29:33 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Managing Difficult Personalities on Your Project Team]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[When it comes to building and managing a successful project team, selecting the brightest minds is not enough, according to William Ziska of Deloitte Consulting. It is more important, he says, to know how the various personalities on the project team can influence the behavior of other team members. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3745&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:29:39 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP BusinessObjects Update: One Year Later: What You Need To Know About SAP and the SAP BusinessObjects Portfolio]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[A year after acquiring business intelligence (BI) and performance management vendor Business Objects for $6.8 billion, SAP has continued to push the evolution of the combined suite of products. Business Objects is now called SAP BusinessObjects, and offers a more tightly integrated suite of tools and technologies that sit on top of SAP ERP, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse (SAP NetWeaver BW), and other data sources. The result is a unified platform that delivers real-time information to business users and offers business process-focused solutions for other important areas such as risk management and system performance. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3728&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:12:55 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Upgrades on Track at Most SAP Companies]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[A recent survey by SAP upgrade solution vendor Panaya has found that most companies are moving ahead with their SAP system upgrades despite the downturn in the economy. Three out of four survey respondents said their upgrade projects would continue on schedule, while only 11% said they would be delayed beyond 2009. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?&id=3725&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 9:47:47 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Changes SAPPHIRE Plans for Europe]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP will no longer offer a central SAPPHIRE event in Europe, instead opting for a series of smaller conferences throughout the continent.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?&id=3724&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 9:46:22 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Goes Modular with SAP Business Suite 7]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP recently unveiled the latest version of its SAP Business Suite, promising to reduce the need for large upgrade projects in favor of modular, business process-focused enhancements. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?&id=3723&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 9:45:18 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[IBM and SAP Deliver SAP Applications Through Lotus Notes]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[SAP and IBM recently unveiled an add-on that offers easier access to SAP business applications via the widely used Lotus Notes collaboration software. The product, called Alloy, was formally announced at the Lotusphere 2009 conference in Orlando, FL. 
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	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?&id=3712&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 9:44:32 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Six Keys to Achieving the “Flawless Launch”]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[In the manufacturing world, a flawless launch is one in which a new product is brought through the 90-day start of production phase with no defects or delays. It is an elusive ideal, since manufacturers must — among other things — keep development costs on target, secure production part approvals, deliver samples on time, ensure customer plant conformance, and avoid customer plant returns. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?&id=3713&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:33:41 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How to Manage a Remote Consulting Relationship]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[As the economy continues to weaken, many companies are searching for ways to cut costs without shedding business-critical functions. One way to accomplish this is to use remote consultants, who typically require little or no travel cost and offer more granular billing policies than on-site consultants. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/preview.cfm?&id=3709&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 9 Feb 2009 14:39:15 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Make Better Project Decisions with the Analytic Hierarchy Process]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) is an effective, multi-criteria decision-making method that helps you to assign logical, concrete values to your choices so you can make more informed judgments. Learn how to use AHP to intelligently structure and analyze complex problems and more easily synthesize your data with your criteria. ]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3701&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:15:48 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Opportunities Abound in Healthcare and Higher Education]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[As the worsening economy threatens the project lifeblood of many SAP professionals, there is still hope on the horizon, according to one SAP executive. In an article posted on his blog, SAP Solution Architect Bernhard Escherich says SAP professionals can look to the healthcare and higher education industries for a lifeline even in troubled times.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3675&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:21:36 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[More Companies Planning Conversion from GAAP to IFRS Reporting]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Two recent surveys show many U.S. companies and accounting professionals are already preparing for a shift toward International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Publicly traded American companies are currently required to file reports under the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), though the federal government has backed the switch to IFRS.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:20:57 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[New Topics, Opportunities Top Spring Conference Schedule]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[The annual slate of SAP educational conferences from Wellesley Information Services (publisher of ERP Expert) is expanding in 2009, in many cases offering an extra day of learning and a host of brand new topics.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:20:18 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Four Work Styles That Can Harm Your Project (and How to Manage Them)]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Every SAP project team is comprised of human beings with their own distinct characteristics, needs, and agendas. Successful SAP project managers find ways to keep those differences from impeding the progress of the project.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3662&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:19:40 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[How Tyson Foods Streamlined Its SAP Financials Training]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Companies that invest in SAP ERP systems expect to realize every advantage offered by such a robust suite of technology. However, buying, customizing, and implementing the technology itself is not enough. Companies must find ways of teaching users how to get the most out of the system.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3661&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:18:55 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Business Objects Migration Solution, New SAP Enhancement Package Top Fall Conference Announcements]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Throughout the fall, SAP has used educational conferences as launching pads for many of its latest announcements. SAP kept pace at two recent conferences, where it announced a new data migration solution for Business Objects customers, a new SAP enhancement package, and an expansion of its online training courses.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:17:53 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Chaos Theory: The Path to Project Clarity at Siemens Energy]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[Managing a project list at a global corporation with multiple instances of SAP is an extremely complex endeavor. Just a few years ago, Siemens Energy was challenged by rampant chaos in its project portfolio, but by adhering to a strict clarity-oriented discipline of personal accountability, the company has enjoyed vastly improved transparency and predictability in its projects.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:17:11 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[Save Money by Getting Smarter in the Data Center]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[As the economy continues to worsen, many IT departments will be asked to do more with less. Analyst firm Gartner says companies can save millions in energy costs just by cooling the data center more efficiently.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:16:17 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Releases Sustainability Report]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[On November 11, SAP released its first ever Sustainability Report. The report is aimed at demonstrating the company’s commitment to responsible environmental, social, and governance performance.]]></description>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:15:33 EST</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[SAP Enhances Enterprise Support Offering]]></title>
	<description><![CDATA[To combat ongoing concerns over its decision to move all customers to a new support option beginning in 2009, SAP has announced several enhancements and clarifications meant to highlight the value of SAP Enterprise Support.]]></description>
	<link><![CDATA[http://www.erpexpertonline.com/article.cfm?id=3523&ref=rss]]></link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:13:07 EST</pubDate>
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