What is SAP?

There are a number of individuals that are not aware of what SAP is. Some have never heard of the enterprise software (SAP). Others refer to SAP as the new software. Outlined is an introduction for a clearer understanding of what is SAP?!

As one of the largest (ERP) Enterprise Resource Planning Software, SAP is continuously expanding and evolving technologically. SAP, founded in Walldorf, Germany has been in existence since 1972. Below is a timeline to provide a visual view of SAP Developments/Evolutions.

(MRP) Material Planning 1970    (MRP II) Material Requirement Planning 1980    (ERP) Enterprise Resource Planning 1990      (ES) Enterprise Software 2000     Next Generation for Enterprise Software 2010 >>>>

SAP R/3 can best be described as; integrated enterprise software. It primarily operates as an information system in technology.  Let’s take a closer look at how the term integrated applies to enterprise software, SAP. An organization typically consists of a number of departments for a successful operation. For example: Human Resources, Finance and Accounting, and Logistics. SAP is customized during implementation based on the organization’s specific needs in order to provide an effective, efficient, and competitive business process. Data is maintained for timely business transaction. The data that is entered in Human Resources can be access and maintained immediately by all departments within the organization upon being entered. Therefore, paper tracking, filing, and manual maintaining process is no longer necessary. All information in the R/3 Database can be created, displayed, and maintained through the client component/end user desktop.

The information provided above should assist in becoming acclimated with SAP R/3 Enterprise Software.

(A detailed, graphic timeline will be posted to the website for viewing)

Edna

What is SAP?