manufacturing
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How SAP Project Managers Should Connect PoV and TOGAF® ADM for Successful ERP Transformation
In SAP implementation projects, PoV is not just a sales deck but a strategic hypothesis that orients the entire TOGAF ADM cycle. This article explains how project managers can translate PoV into decision principles, target architecture hypotheses, and a coherent… Continue reading
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Why “Priority Visualization” Is the Lifeline of a Tier-1 PM in SAP/PLM Programs
A practical framework for prioritizing SAP/PLM initiatives in Tier-1 automotive projects using strategic alignment, business value, risk, and feasibility. Continue reading
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Business Capability Prioritization for SAP and PLM Implementation: A Practical Guide to Increasing Project Success
A practical guide for SAP and PLM project managers to prioritize business capabilities using TOGAF and improve implementation success. Continue reading
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Global SAP Implementation and TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture: The Strategic Role of Enterprise Architects
A structured guide to the role of Enterprise Architects in SAP programs, aligned with TOGAF ADM and global manufacturing requirements. Continue reading
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SAP Enterprise Architecture Implementation : What Must Be Agreed Upfront for Success
A practical guide for aligning architecture vision, scope, and roadmap in SAP projects. Continue reading
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Driving Successful SAP Implementations with Enterprise Architecture: How to Apply TOGAF® ADM Phase C “Information Systems Architectures”
Enterprise Architecture creates real value in SAP programs when business requirements are translated into an implementable information systems structure. This article explains how to apply TOGAF ADM Phase C to SAP S/4HANA initiatives, including key deliverables, outcomes, and required skills… Continue reading
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How to Design the MRP4 View in SAP S/4HANA Private Edition for Manufacturing and MRP by Location
The MRP4 view in SAP S/4HANA Private Edition is the fine‑tuning dial for manufacturing logic and MRP by location. This article explains the key fields and how to design them for real‑world automotive and discrete manufacturing. Continue reading
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TOGAF® Agile × Product Management: Shifting Manufacturing from Projects to Continuous Value Creation
Why should manufacturing companies shift from one-time system projects to continuously evolving products? This article explains TOGAF Agile Product Management in practical terms, using target costing as a concrete example. Continue reading
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Challenges in Automotive Parts Sourcing—and Why Firefighting Never Ends
Why is sourcing in the automotive parts industry so hard? Explore four structural reasons that make Tier‑1 sourcing complex and why escaping the firefighting trap requires redefining procurement as a strategic capability. Continue reading
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Why PLM Matters from a Business Perspective
PLM is more than a product data system – it is a management approach that directly impacts ROIC. This article walks through how early-phase KPIs, cross-functional collaboration, and smart KPI ownership turn PLM into a real driver of business performance. Continue reading
