Testing SAP R/3: A Manager's Step-by-Step Guide shows how to implement a disciplined, efficient, and proven approach for testing SAP R/3 correctly from the beginning of the SAP implementation through post-production support. The book also shows SAP professionals how to efficiently provide testing coverage for all SAP objects before they are moved into a production environment.
Database Management Using AI: A Comprehensive Guide is a professional yet accessible exploration of how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the world of database management. Designed for database administrators, data scientists, and tech enthusiasts, this book walks readers through the transformative impact of AI on modern data systems. The guide begins with the fundamentals of database management, covering key concepts such as data models, SQL, and the principles of database design. From there, it delves into the powerful role AI plays in optimizing database performance, enhancing security, and automating complex tasks like data retrieval, query optimization, and schema design. The book doesn't stop at theory. It brings AI to life with practical case studies showing how AI-driven database systems are being used in industries such as e-commerce, healthcare, finance, and logistics. These real-world examples demonstrate AI's role in improving efficiency, reducing errors, and driving intelligent decision-making. Key topics covered include: Introduction to Database Systems: Fundamentals of database management, from relational databases to modern NoSQL systems. AI Integration: How AI enhances database performance, automates routine tasks, and strengthens security. Real-World Applications: Case studies from diverse sectors like healthcare, finance, and retail, showcasing the practical impact of AI in database management. Predictive Analytics and Data Mining: How AI tools leverage data to make accurate predictions and uncover trends. Future Trends: Explore cutting-edge innovations like autonomous databases and cloud-based AI solutions that are shaping the future of data management. With its clear explanations and actionable insights, Database Management Using AI equips readers with the knowledge to navigate the fast-evolving landscape of AI-powered databases, making it a must-have resource for those looking to stay ahead in the digital age.
Over the last few years, financial statement scandals, cases of fraud and corruption, data protection violations, and other legal violations have led to numerous liability cases, damages claims, and losses of reputation. As a reaction to these developments, several regulations have been issued: Corporate Governance, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, IFRS, Basel II and III, Solvency II and BilMoG, to name just a few. In this book, compliance is understood as the process, mapped not only in an internal control system, that is intended to guarantee conformity with legal requirements but also with internal policies and enterprise objectives (in particular, efficiency and profitability). The current literature primarily confines itself to mapping controls in SAP ERP and auditing SAP systems. Maxim Chuprunov not only addresses this subject but extends the aim of internal controls from legal compliance to include efficiency and profitability and then well beyond, because a basic understanding of the processes involved in IT-supported compliance management processes are not delivered along with the software. Starting with the requirements for compliance (Part I), he not only answers compliance-relevant questions in the form of an audit guide for an SAP ERP system and in the form of risks and control descriptions (Part II), but also shows how to automate the compliance management process based on SAP GRC (Part III). He thus addresses the current need for solutions for implementing an integrated GRC system in an organization, especially focusing on the continuous control monitoring topics. Maxim Chuprunov mainly targets compliance experts, auditors, SAP project managers and consultants responsible for GRC products as readers for his book. They will find indispensable information for their daily work from the first to the last page. In addition, MBA, management information system students as well as senior managers like CIOs and CFOs will find a wealth of valuable information on compliance in the SAP ERP environment, on GRC in general and its implementation in particular.
This book/CD-ROM package supplies detailed guidelines, worksheets, forms, and checklists for constructing a complete competency modeling, assessment, and reporting process. Shows how to establish job standards, develop a measurement instrument, report competency results, and use competency assessments to coach employees toward better performance. Includes chapter learning points. The CD-ROM contains reference files that can be copied and adapted for modeling and reporting, plus a program created by the authors. Cooper is a nationally recognized expert on competency modeling, assessment, and reporting. Plastic comb binding. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
This book contains the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Business Information Systems, BIS 2014, held in Larnaca, Cyprus, in May 2014. The BIS conference series follows trends in academic and business research; thus, the theme of the BIS 2014 conference was “Big Data: Problems Solved and Remaining Challenges.” Currently, big data is one of the most prominent trends in areas such as recommendation engines, fraud detection, risk modeling, marketing campaign and social network analysis. The 22 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. They are grouped into sections on big data, business process management, ontologies and conceptual modeling, collaboration, service science and interoperability and specific BIS applications.
Global Investigations Review's The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations covers what to do at every stage during the lifecycle of a corporate investigation - from discovery of the initial problem to conclusion and beyond. Using US and UK practice and procedure to illustrate, the guide tracks the development of a serious allegation (whether originating inside or outside a company) as it develops - looking at the key risks that arise and the challenges it poses, along with the opportunities that may exist for its resolution. It offers expert insight into fact-gathering (including document preservation and collection, and witness interviews); structuring the investigation (the complexities of cross-border privilege issues); and strategizing effectively to resolve cross-border probes and manage corporate reputation. Further content provides detailed comparable surveys of the relevant law and practice in 12 jurisdictions that build on many of the vital issues highlighted. It is practical guide for external and in house legal counsel, compliance officers and accounting practitioners wishing to benchmark their practice against leaders in the field. Edited by Judith Seddon, Eleanor Davison, Christopher J Morvillo, Michael Bowes QC and Luke Tolaini, the book has 47 chapters contributed by leading practitioners and firms across the world such as Baker & McKenzie LLP, Clifford Chance LLP, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. "e;Global Investigations Review's The Practitioner's Guide to Global Investigations is the most comprehensive publication currently on the market in relation to cross-border, multifaceted corporate investigations. It does what it says on the tin - 'How does one conduct such an investigation? And what does one have in mind at various times?' - and it does it rather well."e; Tapan Debnath, Legal Counsel, Nokia
PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES Best practices from 50+ world-class organizations to improve project management, add business value, and increase benefit realization Featuring senior executives and project managers from more than 50 world-class companies offering their best practices for successful project management implementation, the newly revised Fifth Edition of Project Management Best Practices contains updates throughout to reflect the latest project management best practices that add value and efficiency to every level of an organization. The text offers guidance on a wide range of project management best practices, with new coverage of the impact of COVID-19, the growth of nontraditional projects, cultural and emotional intelligence, and much more. Project Management Best Practices features insights and best practices from world class organizations like Siemens, Deloitte, GEA, Heineken, Sony, Dubai Customs, Philips Medical, IBM, Boeing, Comau, and Hitachi. Case studies from many of these organizations are included in each chapter to practically illustrate various concepts. This Fifth Edition includes updated information from companies covered in the earlier books along with contributions from new companies. Project Management Best Practices includes information on: Project management best practices throughout modern history and how the best of intentions can quickly become migraines Responding to changing customer requirements, what to do when the wrong culture is in place, and handling the internal politics of any project Strategic planning for project management, roadblocks to excellence, and seven fallacies that delay project management maturity Recognizing the need for project management methodology development and where/how artificial intelligence (AI) slots into the project management field Following the same successful format as its predecessor in terms of content, the Fifth Edition of Project Management Best Practices is an essential resource for senior level and middle level corporate managers, project and team managers, engineers, project team members, business consultants, and students in related programs of study.
Get a head start on SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA)! This practical guide explains step by step how to implement CO-PA. By concentrating only on the essentials, this book will quickly enable you to set up your own contribution margin analysis. 5 video tutorials included ! • Familiarize yourself with basic organizational entities and master data in CO-PA • Define the actual value flow• Set up a planning environment • Create your own reports Stefan Eifler has worked for more than 15 years as both a consultant and in-house-consultant, with a strong focus on SAP Profitability Analysis. He delivers key CO-PA information precisely and in detail.
The comprehensive guide to project management implementation, updated with the latest in the field Project management has spread beyond the IT world to become a critical part of business in every sphere; built on efficiency, analysis, and codified practice, professional project management leads to the sort of reproducible results and reliable processes that make a business successful. Project Management Best Practices provides implementation guidance for every phase of a project, based on the real-world methodologies from leading companies around the globe. Updated to align with the industry’s latest best practices, this new Fourth Edition includes new discussion on Agile and Scrum, tradeoffs and constraints, Portfolio PMO tools, and much more. Get up-to-date information on the latest best practices that add value at every level of an organization Gain insight from more than 50 project managers at world-class organizations including Airbus, Heineken, RTA, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sony, Cisco, Nokia, and more Delve deeper into implementation guidance for Agile, Scrum, and Six Sigma Explore more efficient methodologies, training, measurement, and metrics that boost organization-wide performance Adopt new approaches to culture and behavioral excellence, including conflict resolution, situational leadership, proactive management, staffing, and more Ideal for both college and corporate training, this book is accompanied by an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint lecture slides that bring project management concepts right into the classroom. As the field continues to grow and evolve, it becomes increasingly important to stay current with new and established practices; this book provides comprehensive guidance on every aspect of project management, with invaluable real-world insight from leaders in the field.
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