by Thomas Ohnemus, SAP AG
SAPinsider - 2012 (Volume 13), July (Issue 3)

For those in the PLM department, the benefits of advanced 3D visualization technology are clear. But SAP has even bigger plans for its newly acquired 3D visualization technology. In this Q&A with SAP's Thomas Ohnemus, we'll dive deep into SAP’s plans for leveraging 3D visualization technology throughout the value chain and across the enterprise.

by Robert J. Merlo, SAP
SAPinsider - 2012 (Volume 13), July (Issue 3)

Communications have come a long way from the hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt. But, have we lost something by moving away from more visual representations of language? Maybe it's time to revisit the value of visuals. This article looks at how SAP Visual Enterprise solutions take highly valuable visual information out of the engineering department and share it across the value chain by transforming CAD files into compressed, lightweight, and easily distributable formats.

by Hans Thalbauer, SAP
SAPinsider - 2012 (Volume 13), July (Issue 3)

Learning and communication are becoming more visually oriented and businesses need to be able to keep up with this trend. To help, SAP has invested in 3D visualization technology by acquiring Right Hemisphere. In this issue's Inside Edge, Hans Thalbauer, Senior Vice President of LoB Solutions for Supply Chain and R&D, discusses how SAP Visual Enterprise solutions will provide customers with benefits now and into the future.

by Thomas Ohnemus and Richard Howells, SAP
SAPinsider - 2011 (Volume 12), July (Issue 3)

Despite the best intentions, silos remain in many organizations that fail to see a direct path to collaboration. But the right IT systems, when used effectively, can extend collaboration out to suppliers, customers, and partners, integrating all processes from idea to delivery. In this Q&A, SAP executives Thomas Ohnemus and Richard Howells discuss the idea-to-delivery model and why it’s so important for SAP customers.

by Nadine Huelsen, SAP AG
SAPinsider - 2011 (Volume 12), July (Issue 3)

The world expects product innovation, and that means companies need to take a holistic approach to product lifecycle management. This article explores six best practices to help product development and project management line-of-business owners succeed. Plus, readers can learn how the new SAP Product Lifecycle Management 7.01 release helps businesses achieve brand excellence.

by Richard Howells, Paige Leidig, Thomas Ohnemus, and Chuck Pharris, SAP
SAPinsider - 2010 (Volume 11), July (Issue 3)

As SAP rolls out compelling new SAP Business Suite enhancements this year, deemed "Innovations 2010," SAP customers involved in operations will want to know what these innovations mean across four functional areas: supply chain, procurement, product development, and manufacturing. Hear directly from four SAP executives, as they explain the business objectives and supporting innovations available in each area.

by Chuck Pharris, SAP
SAPinsider - 2010 (Volume 11), April (Issue 2)

Manufacturing lies at the intersection of three axes: supply chain management, product lifecycle management, and asset lifecycle management. As each axis faces its own challenges in the re-emerging economy, manufacturers must deal with all of these challenges combined. Learn how SAP’s perfect plant approach—and its related solutions—can help manufacturers overcome challenges across all three axes.

by Thomas Ohnemus, SAP AG
SAPinsider - 2010 (Volume 11), April (Issue 2)

To profit and to grow, manufacturers cannot focus only on cutting costs. They need to innovate, and they need end-to-end processes to support that innovation. Discover which new enhancements to SAP Product Lifecycle Management and SAP Portfolio and Project Management will help you drive innovation and growth in your company.

by Georg Kube and Emiel van Schaik, SAP AG
SAPinsider - 2009 (Volume 10), July (Issue 3)

To create the best experience for customers and maximize their own bottom lines, manufacturers must link — not silo — their product development, manufacturing, and service efforts. Understand the four SAP business processes that are most critical for manufacturers, and walk through the latest SAP Business Suite 7 innovations for manufacturing companies.

by Thomas Ohnemus, SAP AG
SAPinsider - 2009 (Volume 10), April (Issue 2)

40% to 90% of new products fail in the marketplace. So how can companies ensure that they're investing development dollars in the right products?