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As a large German SAP consulting and implementation company, we focus on the world of SAP in the blog category “SAP services.” From topics such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) with SAP S/4HANA to customer relationship management (CRM) with SAP C/4HANA and logistics and warehouse processes with SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), on through to extended warehouse management (EWM) and transportation management (SAP TM) – this is where you’ll find exciting insights and helpful practical tips. And we can’t overlook the topics financial processes with SAP Finance, human capital management with SAP HCM, and analytics and controlling with SAP Analytics.

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SAP Services October 23, 2024

Key maintenance figures and risk management | A key to reducing costs

In today's competitive landscape, efficient plant maintenance is a key success factor for companies. But how can you ensure that your maintenance efforts are truly effective while minimizing the risk of costly breakdowns?

Key maintenance figures and risk management | A key to reducing costs
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SAP Services October 21, 2024

Strategic asset performance management | Balancing performance, costs and risk

How to assess the risks of your technical systems and adapt an optimal maintenance strategy accordingly. Find out which method leads to a solid maintenance strategy and what support SAP can provide.

Strategic asset performance management | Balancing performance, costs and risk
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SAP Services September 26, 2024

What’s new in SAP Datasphere (August 2024)

Our latest blog post highlights recent updates to SAP Datasphere that simplify data integration, modeling and cloud migration. Find out how these improvements optimize your data management processes.

What’s new in SAP Datasphere (August 2024)
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SAP Services September 4, 2024

valantic SAP Study 2024: Trends and Highlights – What Makes the SAP Community Tick

What do companies think of SAP S/4HANA, AI and the SAP Cloud? The trends and highlights of the current valantic Survey 2024 - with its finger on the pulse of the SAP community.

valantic SAP Study 2024: Trends and Highlights – What Makes the SAP Community Tick
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SAP Services August 7, 2024

What´s new in SAP Datasphere (July 2024)

Some time has passed since our last blog post on the new features in SAP Datasphere. In the meantime, SAP has implemented exciting features to increase functionality and meet the needs of its users. So it's time again to take a look at what we think are the most important and interesting updates. This time, the focus of the blog post is on the following topics: Administration, Data Integration and Data Modeling.

What´s new in SAP Datasphere (July 2024)
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SAP Services August 2, 2024

The valantic SAP Connector: Efficient System Integration of SAP and Magento

With the valantic SAP Connector, successful integration is secure and easy - based on SAP S/4HANA and SAP BTP. We explain how.

The valantic SAP Connector: Efficient System Integration of SAP and Magento
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SAP Services July 25, 2024

Digital SHEro Christina: Her start as Team Lead for HR consulting

Christina is 30 years old and an SAP HCM team leader. Early in her career, she gained her first leadership experience and discovered leadership as a career option. She has learned not to be discouraged by stereotypes.

Digital SHEro Christina: Her start as Team Lead for HR consulting
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SAP Services July 11, 2024

Use ESG reporting as an opportunity

Due to the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), extensive ESG reporting is becoming mandatory for ever more companies. This presents some challenges, but also offers companies many opportunities to gain a lasting competitive edge. SAP Sustainability Tools can help with this.

Use ESG reporting as an opportunity
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SAP Services June 4, 2024

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or Private Cloud?

Cloud computing is part of everyday life, and for enterprise resource planning, there’s no way around the cloud. With the two cloud versions of its S/4HANA Business Suite, SAP offers future-oriented ERP as a service to suit many requirements.

SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud or Private Cloud?
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SAP Services May 31, 2024

What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (May 2024)

Due to the continuous development of technologies and the increase in data volumes, SAP is constantly innovating within the Datasphere to meet the needs of businesses at all times. Since the publication of the last blog post What's new in SAP Datasphere a few weeks ago, this blog will present the updates that have occurred since then. The focus is on the areas of Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Cataloging, Administration, as well as Data Privacy and Protection.

What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (May 2024)
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SAP Services May 7, 2024

Cloud-based HR systems: challenges and opportunities

In this interview, Stefan Heins offers valuable insights into the use of cloud technology in HR, discussing the challenges and opportunities it presents. He also shares essential considerations for companies adopting cloud and SaaS solutions in the HR sector.

Cloud-based HR systems: challenges and opportunities
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SAP Services December 8, 2023

Actively participation in shaping customers’ SAP master data processes

What are the biggest challenges in master data management and what exactly does a master data expert do? In this interview, Andreas Lisson provides exciting insights into his work as a SAP consultant and master data expert and tells us what SAP and master data enthusiasts can look forward to at valantic.

Actively participation in shaping customers’ SAP master data processes
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SAP Services October 10, 2023

Managing data migration: 5 master data steps to take for a successful S/4HANA transformation

An important milestone in S/4HANA transformation projects is the migration of the master data. Our expert, Andreas Lisson, presents five steps that companies can take to prepare optimally for the migration of their master data.

Managing data migration: 5 master data steps to take for a successful S/4HANA transformation
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SAP Services October 6, 2023

What’s New in SAP Datasphere? (October 2023)

It has been a few weeks since we last updated you on the latest innovations in SAP Datasphere. Consequently, the time has come to take another look at the most exciting changes. We will focus on what we believe are the most important and exciting innovations implemented in the Data Fabric,  including the topics of data integration, data modeling, and data cataloging.

What’s New in SAP Datasphere? (October 2023)
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SAP Services October 2, 2023

5 Reasons to Develop Applications with SAP Build

More and more companies are accelerating application development and process optimization with low-code solutions such as SAP Build. This SAP Business Technology Platform component enables users to create apps without programming skills.

5 Reasons to Develop Applications with SAP Build
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SAP Services August 23, 2023

The easier way to SAP extensions that are fit for the future

SAP extensions made easy with the SAP Application Extension Methodology! On the one hand, the methodology outlines a tried-and-tested standard procedure; on the other hand, it facilitates the selection of the required concepts and technologies.

The easier way to SAP extensions that are fit for the future
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SAP Services August 8, 2023

What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (August 2023)

Since the rebranding in March 2023 from SAP Data Warehouse Cloud to SAP Datasphere, there have been numerous updates. In this blog post, we present the most important and exciting innovations in the area of data integration, data modeling and business modeling.

What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (August 2023)
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SAP Services August 2, 2023

Process Mining and SAP Activate for faster transformation

More speed and quality for SAP S/4HANA transformations: Process mining simplifies and accelerates SAP Activate projects. The tool-assisted methodology offers benefits in every implementation phase – and beyond.

Process Mining and SAP Activate for faster transformation
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SAP Services June 29, 2023

What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (June 2023)

SAP Datawarehouse Cloud underwent a transformation, now known as SAP Datasphere. Discover the exciting changes and advancements!

What’s new in SAP Datasphere? (June 2023)
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SAP Services June 21, 2023

Helping to design processes as SAP consultant in retail

In an interview, Christopher Reger reports on his path to becoming an SAP consultant through his dual study of business informatics. In the process, he provides us with exciting insights into his ongoing projects in the retail sector and tells us about his position with the volunteer fire department.

Helping to design processes as SAP consultant in retail
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SAP Services May 23, 2023

SAP Trends 2023: Highlights of the valantic SAP S/4HANA study

How satisfied are companies with SAP, the cloud, the Business Technology Platform, and S/4HANA? valantic’s current SAP S/4HANA study 2023 sheds significant light on investment intentions, the business benefits achieved, and smoldering pain points of the SAP community in German-speaking Europe. 

SAP Trends 2023: Highlights of the valantic SAP S/4HANA study
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SAP Services March 14, 2023

Comprehensive transformation along the digital supply chain

The transformation along the value chain makes companies more resilient and sustainable. With RISE with SAP and SAP's digital supply chain portfolio, they will be positioned for the future.

Comprehensive transformation along the digital supply chain
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SAP Services March 6, 2023

Agile companies rely on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)

SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) is the technological foundation for companies’ agility, innovation, and future readiness. With the expertise of our valantic SAP BTP Factory team we enable our customers to realize their full potential.

Agile companies rely on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP)
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SAP Services January 4, 2023

SAP Application Management Services (AMS) free up resources for strategic IT projects

Managing day-to-day business and digital transformation at the same time – with valantic’s SAP Application Management Services (AMS), customers benefit from efficient system operation and have the freedom to advance digitalization with SAP S/4HANA.

SAP Application Management Services (AMS) free up resources for strategic IT projects
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SAP Services December 12, 2022

Successfully standardize in SAP rollouts

In international S/4HANA transformations companies can use templates for the SAP rollout to scale the standardization and harmonization of their global processes, assuming that they take to heart 3 crucial principles.

Successfully standardize in SAP rollouts
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SAP Services November 24, 2022

Five Questions about SAP CDP for a MarTech Architect Consultant

In the jungle of marketing technologies, customer data platforms play a major role. One of them is SAP CDC. We asked the expert and MarTech consultant Sascha 5 questions about the tool. What can it do, for who is it suitable and what are its limits?

Five Questions about SAP CDP for a MarTech Architect Consultant
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SAP Services November 2, 2022

How Companies Are Shaping Digitalization With SAP S/4HANA

Digitalization is not an end in itself, but creates added value, and fosters innovation and growth. At the Customer Focus Days SAP 2022, experts explained how they are shaping the transformation from a company and consulting perspective.

How Companies Are Shaping Digitalization With SAP S/4HANA
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SAP Services August 18, 2022

Headless Commerce – Dull Trend or Perennial Favorite?

In this interview, our commerce expert Michael Bungert answers questions about headless commerce. Michael specializes in SAP Commerce projects at valantic. In addition to technical management, he helps clients define their requirements and design their e-commerce processes. 

Headless Commerce – Dull Trend or Perennial Favorite?
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SAP Services August 12, 2022

Personalization vs. Data Protection

The more information you have about a customer, the more personalized you can create the customer experience. But how can a customized customer experience be reconciled with the GDPR? Daniel Tiatco explains this in his blog.

Personalization vs. Data Protection
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SAP Services June 22, 2022

SAP S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion – Step by Step to the Private Cloud

A brownfield conversion to SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud using RISE with SAP enables a step-by-step digital transformation. Companies save time and resources, retain their proven processes, and can selectively exploit optimization potential.

SAP S/4HANA Brownfield Conversion – Step by Step to the Private Cloud
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SAP Services June 7, 2022

Experience end-to-end processes live as an SAP Trainee

Update March 2023: Yannic Strickfaden has now moved on to new career paths. We wish him good luck and fun with his new challenges. We have the permission to continue using this interview article, which we are happy to do. Yannic Strickfaden, Consultant in Controlling at valantic, started as a Junior Consultant in May 2020 […]

Experience end-to-end processes live as an SAP Trainee
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SAP Services June 3, 2022

RISE with SAP for Migrating to the Private Cloud

With RISE with SAP and SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud, companies enjoy the benefits of two worlds when it comes to digitization: They receive proven on-premises functionalities as well as the added value of service-oriented software usage.

RISE with SAP for Migrating to the Private Cloud
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SAP Services May 12, 2022

The SAP Trainee Program: A kick-start for a successful career in controlling

Tim Lipgens, Consultant S/4HANA Finance, provides exciting insights into valantic’s SAP trainee program and tells us how and when he started working on challenging controlling projects.

The SAP Trainee Program: A kick-start for a successful career in controlling
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SAP Services May 11, 2022

SAP S/4HANA Study 2022

The valantic SAP S/4HANA Study 2022 revealed exciting trends: 95% of respondents want to switch to the new software. A brownfield migration is the favorite. Many are interested in process mining, but further clarification is still needed for RISE with SAP.

SAP S/4HANA Study 2022
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SAP Services May 6, 2022

Successful SAP Projects Through Process Mining

Process mining allows business processes to be analyzed efficiently, across systems. The insights help companies reduce complexity in their SAP transformation projects and achieve optimal results.

Successful SAP Projects Through Process Mining
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SAP Services May 2, 2022

SAP Trainee: Grow with future-oriented SAP topics

David Boros is a Cologne native who started as a SAP Logistics trainee at valantic in September 2021. Today, he is a junior consultant on the DSC (Digital Supply Chain) team, and he tells us why he recommends the valantic trainee program and what he particularly liked about it.

SAP Trainee: Grow with future-oriented SAP topics
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SAP Services April 5, 2022

More transparency in rebate agreements using SAP CCM

SAP Condition Contract Management (SAP CCM, formerly SAP CCS) simplifies the maintenance and settlement of rebate agreements with customers and suppliers. The tool reduces the effort needed to manage complex contracts.

More transparency in rebate agreements using SAP CCM
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SAP Services March 29, 2022

SAP BW/4HANA or SAP Data Warehouse Cloud?

SAP BW/4HANA or SAP Data Warehouse Cloud or even a combination of both solutions?

SAP BW/4HANA or SAP Data Warehouse Cloud?
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SAP Services March 22, 2022

SAP Credit Management in SAP S/4HANA: Recognize Default Risks Early On

The new SAP Credit Management in SAP S/4HANA bundles the full spectrum of credit management tasks in a single solution. Users can anticipate and minimize default risks with Documented Credit Decisions.

SAP Credit Management in SAP S/4HANA: Recognize Default Risks Early On
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SAP Services March 15, 2022

Fiori App: Bulk Price Maintenance in Just a Few Clicks

The Fiori app Manage Prices – Sales expedites the maintenance of condition records and bulk prices which reduces the workload of sales staff. The app is included in the SAP S/4HANA standard and is ready for use in an instant.

Fiori App: Bulk Price Maintenance in Just a Few Clicks
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SAP Services March 2, 2022

SAP S/4HANA Survey 2022: Is RISE with SAP Driving the Switch to the Cloud?

valantic’s 2022 survey on the market development of SAP S/4HANA is now under way. The survey serves as the basis for the annual study that valantic is now conducting for the fifth time in a row. This year’s survey focuses on the cloud and RISE with SAP offering.

SAP S/4HANA Survey 2022: Is RISE with SAP Driving the Switch to the Cloud?
RISE with SAP Paves the Way to the Cloud for Industrial Enterprises

SAP Services January 21, 2022

RISE with SAP Paves the Way to the Cloud for Industrial Enterprises

RISE with SAP lets industrial enterprises progress with their digitization programs without the need for upfront investments. Combined with the support of SAP partners such as valantic, the Business Transformation as a Service portfolio becomes a highly attractive option for SMEs.

RISE with SAP Paves the Way to the Cloud for Industrial Enterprises
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SAP Services January 17, 2022

Embedded Analytics in SAP S/4HANA

SAP uses embedded analytics to deliver standard reporting in the S/4HANA environment, but working with embedded analytics presents companies with new challenges. This blog explains why the information systems of the ERP Central Component (ECC) can no longer be compared with the apps in Fiori, and which conditions must be fulfilled to use them effectively.

Embedded Analytics in SAP S/4HANA
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SAP Services January 10, 2022

SAP Group Reporting: A New Era for Consolidated Financial Reporting

SAP Group Reporting stands for a new era of consolidation: Whereas consolidated financial statements used to be prepared in processes running on dedicated systems, this can now be done directly, in real time, in the operational ERP with immediate access to all necessary voucher data.

SAP Group Reporting: A New Era for Consolidated Financial Reporting
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SAP Services September 21, 2021

SAP S/4HANA Cloud: A Journey Through the SAP World

Marcel Deichmann takes us on his personal technology journey through the SAP world towards the SAP S/4HANA Cloud and tells us what cloud enthusiasts can expect at valantic.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud: A Journey Through the SAP World
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SAP Services September 13, 2021

Comparison of Emarsys and the SAP Marketing Cloud

How is the marketing platform Emarsys recently acquired by SAP different from the SAP Marketing Cloud already in the SAP portfolio?

Comparison of Emarsys and the SAP Marketing Cloud
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SAP Services August 24, 2021

Efficient implementation of SAP S/4HANA projects as SAP consultant

Claudia Jost has worked for valantic since 2018 and implements large S/4HANA projects as an SAP consultant in the area of purchasing and master data. In the interview, she gives us insight into the SAP consultant's world, talks about efficient implementation of SAP S/4HANA projects, the challenges of being a consultant, and explains what she likes about valantic as an employer.

Efficient implementation of SAP S/4HANA projects as SAP consultant
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SAP Services August 19, 2021

Get to know customers with the SAP Customer Data Cloud (SAP CDC)

SAP Customer Data Cloud is designed to collect and merge customer identities, preferences, and consents across multiple contact points. We talked with valantic expert Tim Baumgart about what exactly is behind this, what the advantages are, and what differences there are between it and the SAP Customer Data Platform (CDP).

Get to know customers with the SAP Customer Data Cloud (SAP CDC)
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SAP Services July 20, 2021

Why it’s possible to jump into SAP consulting as a mathematician

Antonia Demleitner tells us why, as a mathematician, she took the leap into SAP consulting at valantic and she gives us an overview of her tasks as an SAP TM consultant on projects.

Why it’s possible to jump into SAP consulting as a mathematician
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SAP Services July 15, 2021

What you should know about migrating to the SAP Commerce Cloud

SAP Commerce Cloud is the promising foundation for your e-commerce platform. But what are the concrete benefits of this solution? When is it worth migrating to the cloud and how does this work in detail? Markus Scheffknecht of valantic CEC Schweiz told us all this in an interview.

What you should know about migrating to the SAP Commerce Cloud
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SAP Services July 13, 2021

An SAP Commerce Project in the Chemical Industry as Personal Success Story

Dr. Maximilian John gives us insights into the challenges of an SAP Commerce project and describes what he does in his role as Technical Lead.

An SAP Commerce Project in the Chemical Industry as Personal Success Story
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SAP Services July 5, 2021

SAP Spartacus: Progressive Web Applications

What is SAP Spartacus, and what does moving to the progressive web app mean? Fabian Saccilotto of valantic CEC Switzerland knows best about PWAs!

SAP Spartacus: Progressive Web Applications
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SAP Services July 5, 2021

Headless Commerce revolutionized the omnichannel

What does headless commerce mean, and where are headless e-commerce solutions used? Simon Hamm from valantic CEC Deutschland knows all that and more.

Headless Commerce revolutionized the omnichannel
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SAP Services June 8, 2021

SAP HCM for HR management

Sascha Jäger shows us in the interview how he, as Team lead HCM Software Engineering, is working with his team to overcome the challenges of digitalizing his customers’ HR processes and how he has a lot of fun at the same time.

SAP HCM for HR management
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SAP Services May 27, 2021

Master’s thesis as professional entry into SAP BI consulting

Kirsten Nachtmann reports in the interview about her hiring at valantic, which came about due to her Master's thesis, and her start as SAP BI consultant in Hamburg.

Master’s thesis as professional entry into SAP BI consulting
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SAP Services May 25, 2021

A Management Consultant in IT Consulting

Ines Göppert, SAP HCM Consultant, has been a part of the valantic team for three months. In the interview, she provides some insight into how, even without an IT background, she found her way in the IT world quickly thanks to efficient onboarding.

A Management Consultant in IT Consulting
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SAP Services May 12, 2021

Digitalization of multi-stage sales channels in B2B retail

In the “Tips & tricks for customer experience with SAP” rubric, we provide some helpful practical tips. The third part deals with so-called chain structures in the SAP Sales Cloud. These help to map complex sales channels – also directly in the standard system.

Digitalization of multi-stage sales channels in B2B retail
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SAP Services May 11, 2021

Junior Consultant SAP SD – career start valantic Academy

After her traineeship, Ayse Bilgi, 27, started as a Junior Consultant SAP SD at valantic in 2020. She tells us about her experiences during the trainee program and provides some insight into her tasks as a Junior SAP Consultant.

Junior Consultant SAP SD – career start valantic Academy
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SAP Services April 21, 2021

valantic Expert Survey 2021:
82% of companies are planning a migration to S/4HANA

Over the last three years, in which valantic has conducted its expert survey on the topic of SAP S/4HANA, the reasons for a migration to S/4HANA have remained very stable. In the 2021 SAP S/4HANA expert survey, it’s clear what companies currently think is important for a transformation.

valantic Expert Survey 2021:
82% of companies are planning a migration to S/4HANA
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SAP Services April 16, 2021

These are the best SAP consulting firms: valantic ranks third

valantic was ranked third among the most popular and renowned SAP consulting firms in Germany, against strong competition. This is the result of a study conducted by management and economic research establishment Institut für Management und Wirtschaftsforschung (IMWF) in conjunction with Computerwoche.

These are the best SAP consulting firms: valantic ranks third
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SAP Services April 12, 2021

SAP Diamond Initiative: six awards for valantic

The SAP Diamond Initiative awards are presented for excellence and outstanding services. Kai Kronauer explains valantic’s secret to success and what these awards mean to him.

SAP Diamond Initiative: six awards for valantic
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SAP Services February 18, 2021

Corona Redefines IT Priorities: This is What German Companies Now Have on the Agenda

The study "Corona resets IT priorities" by valantic and techconsult examined the impact of Corona on 218 German companies at the end of 2020.

Corona Redefines IT Priorities: This is What German Companies Now Have on the Agenda
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SAP Services January 29, 2021

Conversion from MS Dynamics on-premise to the SAP Sales Cloud – data migration in no time at all

The conversion to a new CRM system brings new opportunities, but also some challenges. How can data be transferred from Microsoft Dynamics on-premise to the SAP Sales Cloud most easily?

Conversion from MS Dynamics on-premise to the SAP Sales Cloud – data migration in no time at all
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SAP Services November 17, 2020

Project Insights – A Customer Case in the Food Industry as Personal Success Story

Felix Marx, Managing Consultant at valantic, provides insight into the challenges of an international S/4HANA project for a customer in the food industry. He also tells us how he, as sub-project manager, successfully implements the agile valantic project methodology for the SAP Finance area.

Project Insights – A Customer Case in the Food Industry as Personal Success Story
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SAP Services October 15, 2020

Catalysts for a successful company

Companies want to update their individual SAP strategy, automate business processes, implement new digital business models, and make their IT flexible and more agile. The valantic Customer Focus Day SAP showed them how they can do these things successfully and what the catalysts are.

Catalysts for a successful company
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SAP Services October 13, 2020

SAP S/4HANA – Experience Agile Project Methodology Live

Nils Meißner is Project Manager SAP S/4HANA and has been with valantic since April 2019. In the interview, he gives us insight into the SAP project world, talks about the challenges of project business, and explains what he likes about valantic as an employer.

SAP S/4HANA – Experience Agile Project Methodology Live
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SAP Services October 6, 2020

The E-Invoice – a Required Step toward Digitalization

With the introduction of the statutory regulation on electronic invoices ( e-invoices) in public administration, digitalization in finance and accounting is being further promoted. But what exactly is the e-invoice regulation about?

The E-Invoice – a Required Step toward Digitalization
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SAP Services October 1, 2020

Case Study: User-Centered Quotes with SAP® CPQ: “Solution Quote at Bizerba – as unique as your fingerprint!”

Sales at Bizerba needed a tool to create complex quotations that unites all these dimensions in a single interface. At the same time, the company wanted to provide its customers with a clear quotation document for a custom-tailored solution at the touch of a button. This is where the idea for Solution Quotes came from.

Case Study: User-Centered Quotes with SAP® CPQ: “Solution Quote at Bizerba – as unique as your fingerprint!”
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SAP Services September 29, 2020

From On-Premise to the Cloud – How Projects are Developing

Michael Bader is Managing Consultant in the Mannheim location and has been with valantic CEC Deutschland since 2005. He tells us in the interview why a close customer relationship is important and what he's especially proud of.

From On-Premise to the Cloud – How Projects are Developing
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SAP Services September 24, 2020

On the path to the customer-centered and intelligent company

The digital transformation in companies is progressing more and more. But the future belongs to customers and lies in the intelligence to provide them with the most perfect customer experience possible. With the customer at the center of attention, the path to the Intelligent Enterprise is thus marked out and indispensable. New technologies such as artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and the Internet of Things (IoT) will be increasingly in demand.

On the path to the customer-centered and intelligent company
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SAP Services September 23, 2020

Customer experience comes first at the intelligent enterprise

The future belongs to the customers. After all, they are the ones who pay in the end and increase the turnover of a company. In order for this to happen, the buyer or prospective buyer must feel absolutely comfortable with the service and product in each of his buying cycles. How does a company manage to provide its customers with a perfect buying and repurchasing experience?

Customer experience comes first at the intelligent enterprise
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SAP Services September 21, 2020

SAP S/4HANA migration: Take advantage of the design possibilities!

Even if SAP gives its customers more time to migrate to the new SAP S/4HANA product generation, the undertaking remains a major challenge. But it is also true that the impending changeover also offers numerous opportunities.

SAP S/4HANA migration: Take advantage of the design possibilities!
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SAP Services September 18, 2020

The mindset must precede the technology

One of the top speakers at valantic's Customer Focus Day SAP 2020 is the SAP Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - SAP Germany Glenn González. As here in this short interview he talks less about technology, but rather about the mindset that must precede the technology.

The mindset must precede the technology
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SAP Services September 10, 2020

SAP HCM Newsticker Portal: Efficient Employee Communication in the Era of Covid-19

In the era of Corona, more people than ever are working from their home offices. With the SAP HCM add-on “Newsticker Portal,” valantic is helping its customers effectively communicate company information, recommendations for action, employer confirmations, and much more to their own employees.

SAP HCM Newsticker Portal: Efficient Employee Communication in the Era of Covid-19
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SAP Services August 20, 2020

What is SAP S/4HANA Customer Management and what distinguishes this solution?

SAP has a lot of Customer Relationship Management solutions in its portfolio. Very traditional SAP CRM on-premise or the cloud-based SAP C/4HANA. We will show you another alternative with SAP S/4HANA OP: Customer Management.

What is SAP S/4HANA Customer Management and what distinguishes this solution?
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SAP Services August 11, 2020

Junior Consultant SAP QM – Career Start Trainee

After completing her traineeship in summer 2019, Corinna Sahan started as Junior SAP Consultant QM at valantic. She tells us about her experiences as a trainee and her tasks as Junior SAP Consultant.

Junior Consultant SAP QM – Career Start Trainee
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SAP Services July 13, 2020

The valantic S/4HANA study 2020: Into the digital future despite Corona

Learn in valantic's current S/4HANA Sudy how companies in all industries are currently evaluating SAP S/4HANA and what current trends can be detected.

The valantic S/4HANA study 2020: Into the digital future despite Corona
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SAP Services July 9, 2020

Controlling has to help actively shape the transition to SAP S/4HANA

Interview with Uli Müller, Managing Director LINKIT Consulting – a valantic company, about controlling questions in connection with SAP S/4HANA.

Controlling has to help actively shape the transition to SAP S/4HANA
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SAP Services June 24, 2020

Achieve efficient liquidity management in four steps

In the current crisis, the concern is to secure liquidity quickly and effectively and to reduce ongoing costs. Our technical article shows how this works in four steps with the SAP Analytics Cloud.

Achieve efficient liquidity management in four steps
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SAP Services June 16, 2020

How SAP S/4HANA Makes Procurement Processes More Intelligent

Interview with Thomas Latajka, Managing Director valantic ERP Services, about innovations in procurement processes with SAP S/4HANA.

How SAP S/4HANA Makes Procurement Processes More Intelligent
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SAP Services June 10, 2020

Business Analyst for SAP Customer Experience Solutions – Insights from the Project and Working World at valantic

Tatjana Kilb decided to join valantic in October 2017 after a personal interview. In her role as Business Analyst, she provides insight into the SAP Customer Experience project world and she explains why everybody is working together at valantic.

Business Analyst for SAP Customer Experience Solutions – Insights from the Project and Working World at valantic
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SAP Services June 8, 2020

Next-Generation Intercompany Reconciliation: Pull Into the Fast Lane with S/4HANA and Fiori

The expanded and redesigned SAP solution SAP ICMR (Intercompany Matching and Reconciliation) represents an all-around modernization of the intercompany process and provides significant improvements.

Next-Generation Intercompany Reconciliation: Pull Into the Fast Lane with S/4HANA and Fiori
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SAP Services June 2, 2020

“It’s possible to implement SAP S/4HANA Cloud in 4 weeks”

Many people in charge are asking the question whether they should shift essential platforms such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to the cloud. In this interview, SAP expert Marcel Deichmann of the ERP specialist valantic explains what is behind ERP systems in the cloud and for which users solutions such as the SAP S/4HANA cloud are best suited.

“It’s possible to implement SAP S/4HANA Cloud in 4 weeks”
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SAP Services May 29, 2020

SAP S/4HANA Finance – Insights into the consulting world at the interface of financial accounting and IT

Simon Wolter, Managing Consultant, reports about his specialization in SAP S/4HANA Finance, and what exciting challenges have to be confronted.

SAP S/4HANA Finance – Insights into the consulting world at the interface of financial accounting and IT
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SAP Services May 13, 2020

Implement compensation for shorter working hours and compensation payments with SAP HCM

The current Covid-19 pandemic has turned the lives of companies and employees upside down, posing special challenges for HR departments. However, many SAP systems are not equipped for this. Our tips will show you how companies should handle these challenges.

Implement compensation for shorter working hours and compensation payments with SAP HCM
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SAP Services April 3, 2020

An excursion into SAP Transportation Management at valantic

Thomas Pongratz, Managing Consultant at valantic, on the fast-moving nature of information technology, the challenges arising from this, and why he especially appreciates the team spirit and hands-on mentality at valantic.

An excursion into SAP Transportation Management at valantic
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SAP Services March 18, 2020

CFO: Surviving the digitalization madness – time-travel!

We are now in the future, in the year 2025. You're the CFO, sitting in your office, going over the manuscript for your upcoming farewell speech once again. In just a few minutes, you’ll face your employees one last time. Will you tell a tale of success or are you leaving your company because you failed miserably at digitalization?

CFO: Surviving the digitalization madness – time-travel!
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SAP Services March 10, 2020

On a Digital Journey in the SAP IBP World

Interview with Fabian Stocker, Vice President Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) at valantic Supply Chain Excellence, about working as a consultant at valantic.

On a Digital Journey in the SAP IBP World
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SAP Services February 10, 2020

SAP ERP maintenance extension: Why we shouldn’t just sit back and relax with S/4HANA

SAP has recently extended the deadline for upgrading to the S/4HANA Business Suite. Companies now have until the end of 2027 – or for a surcharge, until 2030 – for the migration. We spoke with Thomas Latajka about the burden on companies and why you shouldn't just sit back and relax.

SAP ERP maintenance extension: Why we shouldn’t just sit back and relax with S/4HANA
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SAP Services March 20, 2019

valantic DR!FT showcase

With our showcase, valantic connects processes along the value chain, using chatbots and IoT – with ease and at high speed.

valantic DR!FT showcase
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SAP Services September 28, 2018

New digital Marketplace at SIEMENS

With the Easy Spares Marketplace™, SIEMENS is taking another step toward digitalization.

New digital Marketplace at SIEMENS
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SAP Services July 12, 2018

News@SAP Customer Experience

In Orlando, SAP announced that with the introduction of the SAP C/4HANA Suite, it will revolutionize CRM. CRM will become CX (Customer Experience) and the focus will be more clearly on the customer.

News@SAP Customer Experience
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SAP Services November 28, 2017

SAP S/4HANA Deep Dive Workshop

SAP S/4HANA Deep Dive Workshop by valantic: A clear overview of new features relevant for you including an individual roadmap with concrete recommendations for action.

SAP S/4HANA Deep Dive Workshop
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SAP Services October 16, 2017

Successful trade show campaign at Heller with SAP Hybris Cloud

With the help of valantic, Heller, a globally-active machine builder, digitalized its entire trade show campaign in just three months for the leading AMB trade show in Stuttgart.

Successful trade show campaign at Heller with SAP Hybris Cloud