Achim Schneider

First time meeting my leadership team for application development, automation, and integration topics around #SAPBTP in Frankfurt to deep dive into our strategic priorities in this area. ...and perfect timing after collecting a lot of customer feedback in the US.   It was exciting for me to get more insights into the many innovative topics the teams are working on in this area, like #SAPBuild as the single solution for developers to easily mix and match low-code and pro-code tooling, including #ABAP, to develop all SAP extensions, and our growing portfolio in the area of enterprise automation with high value #AI scenarios. …and we even saved a bird that got trapped ~ Djay Chaudhary😉   It’s so inspiring to see how we bring integrated and AI-powered app development and automation solutions to life that help our customers tailor #SaaS apps to their specific business needs. Looking forward to the months ahead with this great team. Thomas Volmering Andrea Flügel Andreas Schlosser Achim Kraiss Amjad A. Hari Balakrishnan Jason Gabor Nicolas Damonte Patrick Schmidt Tim Back Djay Chaudhary Csaba Korényi Florian Frey Tamara Stern Jan Schaffner Torben Schuchart Christoph Thommes Rui Nogueira Thomas Ziegert #SAPBTP #BTPisthechoice #GenerativeAI #ApplicationDevelopment #GenAI

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✅ First ever #IVJ Summit! I was happy to speak at the IVJ Summit alongside Sven Mulder and his German Sales organization. This was the perfect way to celebrate our collaboration and IVJ’s rollout across the company—a fantastic example of how SAP runs #SAP. Interactive Value Journeys (IVJ) enable us internally to create value-centric demo experiences for all kinds of customer engagements: be it personal, in #SAPExperienceCenters or tier 1 events like #SAPSapphire. Here are the three big benefits of #IVJs: 1️⃣ Lightweight Format: Created with speed to help directly in demand generation. 2️⃣ Up-to-Date Content: Scaled and governed from a central platform, yet allowing for content tailoring to meet customer needs. 3️⃣ Consistent High Quality: Ensuring SAP solutions are presented with state-of-the-art storytelling. We’ve already piloted #genAI capabilities to further enhance the tool, and we are looking forward to a great future with IVJ. Thanks to Sven and his whole organization for leveraging IVJs for premium customer engagements! #SAP #IVJSummit #CustomerExperience #Innovation #GenAI #SAPRunsSAP #ValueJourney #Storytelling #DemandGeneration

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It was indeed a privilege to be part of this event. 👍 I’d like to thank all the participants who made an incredible effort to join us and show the commitment in improving their own IBP/S&OP process. This is just the start of the journey, and I can’t wait for our next exchange. ☺️ #integratedbusinessplanning #salesandoperationsplanning #salesandoperationsexecution #digitalsupplychain #workshops

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Curious about life at a German tech giant (#SAP)? Wondering about the Social Performance criteria? Want to know more about the employee mix? Dive into the insights with SAP's latest Integrated Report! As someone who's navigated various functions within SAP—Development, Sales, Services, and Cloud—I can tell you, the details might surprise you! #LifeAtSAP #TechGiant #SocialPerformance #EmployeeMix Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eKG5Rdtu

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At SAP, diversity and inclusion are core values that shape our decision-making and business success. #Diversity is a fact, not just a buzzword. However, managing a diverse team can be challenging, as it requires a commitment to understanding different perspectives! Diversity in teams, including varied cultural backgrounds and experiences, is crucial as it widens the lens through which problems are viewed and solutions are developed.  This diversity helps prevent the echo chamber effect, where similar opinions bounce around without critical evaluation. In "The Psychology of Stupidity," the concept of homogeneous teams is explored within the broader context of human cognitive biases and group dynamics.  The book emphasizes that homogeneous teams tend to reinforce their own biases and make more errors in judgment.  This occurs because such teams lack the diversity needed to challenge prevailing assumptions and introduce new viewpoints, which can lead to groupthink and poor decision-making​. Kudos to some of the outstanding managers who cultivated the spirit that different is good. Their commitment to embracing diversity in teams not only fostered an inclusive environment but also encouraged innovative thinking and creative problem-solving. It's thanks to their leadership that we learned to appreciate the value of varied perspectives and experiences, ultimately leading to stronger, more effective teams. Garth Beavon, Travis Harvey, Colleen Speer, Maryann Abbajay, Melinda Watson, Alain Lutz, Eileen Chua, Verena Siow, Manos Raptopoulos ... and many more.

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As application and technology landscapes continue to evolve rapidly, business are faced with many challenges but one aspect remains as important as ever, and that is integration. Integration is key to drive growth and innovation. I was pleased to see that Michael Ameling shared the latest update of the new integration strategy paper recently. Take a look for yourself to see how the holistic integration strategy for both SAP and third-party software will guide and support you through your transformation journey.

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One large step for SAP, one giant step for GenAI! 🚀 Another great session from #Know24 with Hardy Kuhn and Steffen Meyer on combining ServiceNow and SAP's intelligent automation with AI. The results speak for themselves: 20+ AI use cases, 55% efficiency gain, 80% satisfaction score! Things I loved about this session: 👩‍💻 Emphasised the importance of combining human capabilities with machine strengths to enhance customer support and cloud operations processes. Initial use cases leveraged AI integration in SAP's Intelligent Automation framework to harmonise ITSM processes across 24 lines of business, using GenAI for case summaries, information collection, and decision support based on user feedback. Not a small feat given SAP has 50,000 agents on the ServiceNow platform, handling 3 million cases annually, with a large CMDB of 26 million active assets. Hardy and Steffen shared an interesting machine learning use case involving swarming, where AI brings together experts to analyse and fix complex customer issues based on past resolutions and similarities. 🤖 Highlighted the latest advancements in IT service management and stressed the need for understanding the benefits and costs of each AI use case. To test the premise of value, SAP set up a playground with limited data for limited users and a defined set of use cases - feedback-based voting was used to refine prompts, and by year-end, everything was pushed to production ready for largest user groups. In terms of AI investment, SAP now use a mix of in-house models and out-of-the-box capabilities from ServiceNow. 🚸 The importance of balancing value and risk, noting that the right ecosystem and partnerships are essential for AI adoption - data readiness and collaboration with Accenture was critical to their success. They also stressed the need to educate people on AI capabilities and risks to ensure adoption and address fears. Watch the full replay here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gjgRN_fY #PutAIToWork #ServiceNow #SAP #GenAI

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I would invite all to save this post. This is a landmark achievement in integrating AI to process transformation to help our clients deliver innovation faster to market. This will reshape how we model a enterprise as an socio comercial entity. As I mentioned this integrated with RISE, GROW , Joules and Build SAP will empower a dynamically agile 360 organization. Stay tuned for more ….. a great ending to 3 exciting days. #cognitus #SAP #AI #Signavio #LeanXI #DataInteligence #businesstransformation #BTP #DataSphere #SAC Pat Sathi Rouven Morato Mani Pirouz

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Using what you make is the best example of trust in your product. Nothing more can speek to busimess transformation use case of Signavio beyond this. Dr Ben’s session was the most insightful one on Signavio real time use case. Please look for the recording in SAP Events if you missed this. #cognitus #businesstransformation #signavio #businessarchitecture

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In this exclusive Q&A, Stefan Steinle, executive vice president and head of Customer Support, SAP SE, shares more about how customer support teams can harness the power of cutting-edge tech like artificial intelligence (AI) to help bring innovative improvements and deliver value to businesses. Check out the Forbes article: sap.to/61101eB4vN

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30 mins to go! 30 mins till the opening of the demo floor of SAP largest development conference! Together with my colleagues François Vigneron and Steffen Höhnke, I have a privilege to showcase our SAP Business Network to our development community. Should you be attending our D-COM Mannheim this today and tomorrow, please step by to say hi and learn more about our portfolio! #sapbusinessnetwork #dcom #conference

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In this exclusive Q&A, Stefan Steinle, executive vice president and head of Customer Support, SAP SE, shares more about how customer support teams can harness the power of cutting-edge tech like artificial intelligence (AI) to help bring innovative improvements and deliver value to businesses. Check out the Forbes article: sap.to/61101eB4vN

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why do we at SAP SIGNAVIO have this unfair advantage that we turn into value for our customers? Let me quote Dr. Gero Decker here 'Long story short: Your AI is only as good as your data and at SAP we have a broad and diverse data set. Our access to business data, our understanding of business processes, as well as our deep domain and industry expertise: these are major differentiators to our partners and customers.' Yes Gero - we are the spider in the cobweb of #data and #processes

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Join us at #TDWI for a session on how to utilize #SAPHana Vector Engine to avoid hallucinations with you #GenAI application! Thomas Hammer Shabana Samsudheen Markus Fath Mathias Kemeter

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*** Throwback Thursday: The risks of choosing the cheapest SAP implementation partner *** A decade ago, a senior IT executive from a prominent German automotive OEM shared a valuable insight with me: "In every SAP implementation RfP, there tends to be at least one applicant who fails to grasp the scope and intricacies of the project. Odds are that particular applicant happens to be the one with the cheapest offer." This observation highlights a common occurrence in the world of SAP implementations. When a potential implementation partner fails to fully understand the complexity and requirements of the task at hand, they may underestimate the effort, leading to an overly optimistic and potentially unrealistic pricing strategy. Such a scenario should raise a cautionary flag for organizations seeking an SAP implementation partner. While the allure of a low-cost option may initially seem appealing, it's crucial to recognize the potential risks involved. Underestimating the scope and lacking a comprehensive understanding of the project can result in cost overruns, project delays, and a compromised outcome that falls short of meeting the organization's objectives. Therefore, when evaluating potential partners for an SAP implementation, it's essential to consider factors beyond price alone. Assessing the partner's expertise, track record, understanding of the project scope, and alignment with your organization's goals are equally important. By doing so, you can make a more informed decision that sets the stage for a successful SAP implementation journey. #sap #sappartner

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Hannover Messe #HM24 - a great opportunity for me to meet my friend from #SAP Axel Hermanns. We talked about the amazing opportunities for customers to grow with Cloud ERP and SAP DSC solutions and that we as valantic have implemented the first Cloud ERP and IBP integration project. 🚀 Grow with SAP + Digital Supply Chain🏭  Go cloud ERP and benefit from the added value of speed, predictability and continuous innovation. Combined with SAP Digital Supply Chain solutions for Design, Plan, Manufacture, Deliver and Operate 💡 Ready-to-use Cloud ERP Out-of-the-box cloud ERP solution. SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition helps you accelerate your business with the latest industry best practices and continuous innovation. Ready to use integration scenarios cloud ERP to DSC solutions. Speed up with SAP GROW Use proven tools and methods to accelerate your cloud ERP implementation. The reliable implementation service ensures that the scope and timeline are predictable and there are no unforeseen surprises. #HM24 #SAP #valantic #SAPGROW #SAPIBP

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Love them all @andreas welsch but you forgot some AI in sustainability announcements: A new AI-enabled capability in SAP Sustainability Footprint Management enhances the accuracy and speed of carbon footprint calculations through automated, intelligent emission factor mapping recommendations, reducing manual effort and improving precision. SAP Intelligent Product Recommendation provides suggestions based on estimated CO2 footprints, enabling manufacturers to consider sustainability factors when configuring complex products. SAP introduced the Green Ledger to integrate carbon accounting into financial systems. This system uses AI to provide real-time, auditable data on carbon emissions, allowing businesses to manage their carbon footprint with the same rigor as their financial performance. SAP Sustainability Data Exchange uses AI to facilitate the secure exchange of standardized sustainability data between businesses and their partners. The AI capabilities help in harmonizing and analyzing vast amounts of sustainability data, accelerating efforts to decarbonize supply chains and ensuring that all stakeholders have access to consistent and actionable information. A Mean (AI) to an End (Sustainability).

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Ending this week on a (very!) positive note, I am thrilled to share some exciting news: SAP is planning a substantial expansion of SAP BTP availability by the end of 2025. In collaboration with our infrastructure partners, we are working towards establishing SAP BTP in 10+ new datacenter regions. This expansion will include the introduction of BTP regions in Israel, Brazil, Australia, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, with more locations and timeframes to be announced soon. But that's not all: In addition to expanding into new datacenters, we are also increasing the regional availability of SAP BTP applications and services within existing locations. Our goal is to align the availability of these services across different geographical regions, ensuring that our customers can access our flagship SAP BTP solutions from a local datacenter in every country where #SAPBTP is present.  🌍 At SAP, we are dedicated to enabling businesses to run at their best, no matter where they are located. This expansion of SAP BTP is a significant step towards fulfilling that commitment. It allows us to better serve our customers and bring the power of our platform to new markets. ↗ Juergen Mueller Irfan Khan John "JG" Chirapurath Matthias Rosker Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/dKC4rkQv For more input on BTP, check out our latest SAP Business Technology Platform Strategy Paper: https://lnkd.in/df-wbzvJ

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Bringing out the best at SAP running on SAP 💙 Dr. Benjamin Blau and I just got off stage from our session at #Sapphire2024 showcasing how we are driving our own transformation to bring out our best with SAP technology: ➡️ Process simplification with SAP Signavio ➡️ System architecture transformation with SAP LeanIX ➡️ Data & AI-driven insights and action with SAP Business AI When connecting with customers across the globe, there is one common theme that always comes up: We all want to execute against our strategies while constantly having to react to a fast-changing environment. The result? A continuous transformation of business models and processes at a pace we’ve never experienced before. 🌍💡 At SAP, we're no different. In today’s session, Benjamin and I shared a glimpse into how we drive our transformation faster and more agile by running on SAP. 💪🔄 Rouven Morato, Dr. Gero Decker, André Christ

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