Leo Liang

The HR Executive recap from SAP Connect made a solid point: skills are the new supply chain. That’s not a slogan... it’s a reality for anyone managing a large, distributed workforce. The harder part isn’t identifying the gaps; it’s keeping up with how fast they move. That’s where platforms like SAP SuccessFactors make a real difference. When your systems can map skills dynamically across functions, locations, and roles, you can plan ahead instead of reacting. It’s about knowing which capabilities are growing, which are at risk, and where to focus development before it becomes a hiring problem. Technology doesn’t replace judgment, it gives you the visibility to make better calls, faster. #SAPSuccessFactors #FutureOfWork #PeopleDevelopment

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Sapphire 2025: Some Musings This year’s Sapphire was a more enriching and yet a little bit more tantalizing experience. Enriching because we at Mars could share minds with a lot of peers and also a vast portion of SAP vendor ecosystem. What we could learn was very much in line with our current model, methodology and set up. We in fact found ourselves at the frontier of a number of SAP integrated toolchain components especially for the size and complexity of our organization. SAP is looking to weave a future-ready (I won’t dare challenge the future by saying future proof 😜) tool chain to help their customers navigate the developing journey of intelligent enterprise transformations. Critical dev-ops tools such as Signavio, LeanIX, Cloud ALM, WalkMe along with a strong foundation of Business Technology Platform (BTP) have already proven to be a set of steps in the right direction. We have been fortunate to have access to wall-to-wall tools from SAP augmented by other vendor tools to create a clear framework for our transformation. These help bring focus on integration, automation while paving the foundation for adopting SAP Joule AI and its army of agents. More on Joule and AI later. We see a clear focus from SAP to bring together the TRUE Enterprise Architecture principles: Process (Signavio), Data (BDC and DataSphere), applications and technology (LeanIX, BTP) orchestrated by Cloud ALM. One of the biggest focus areas for SAP has been Clean Core commitment. While this is a long (and arduous) journey, we do see SAP working hard to enhance the scope of technical objects, tools, methods of development and capabilities of its applications. Effectively a Transformation mindset is by definition a Clean Core mindset. We also see a significant effort from the edge applications vendors to align with the Clean Core principles, practices and applications. Now for the tantalizing part. Surely a better coordination and collaboration between SAP and these edge vendors is needed but we see both the partners moving in the right direction. It’s just a matter of pace at which they can deliver. As many of our Keynote speakers said during Sapphire, there’s no time better time than now- so SAP, our edge systems partners and integration services provides, here’s a call for all of us to synergize our efforts to build a sustainable, clean core and future-ready SAP ecosystem!! Cheers!!

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Accuray, a leader in advanced radiation therapy technology, embarked on a significant project to replace its legacy ERP system with SAP Cloud ERP Private. Listen in to Mike Gugluizza, Director of Enterprise Business Applications, discuss the success they have had with the new AI functionality offered by SAP ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/exVzdmCZ

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How will ERP evolve in 2026? To find out, @TechFinitive spoke to 14 tech leaders. My take is featured, focusing on how ERP innovation will reduce friction and accelerate decision-making, while remaining aligned with governance and regulatory requirements. Strong data foundations and AI innovation are two key themes that come up throughout the article. Check out the 2026 predictions in the article here: https://lnkd.in/evhqnwZk #CloudERP #SAPUKI

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Four Key Takeaways from SAP Sapphire This week, SAP held their annual Sapphire conference in Orlando. Sapphire brought together 14,000 people to see the latest SAP has to offer…and the evolution of their thinking. I’ve attended Sapphire for many years, and this year has been one… Read More Four Key Takeaways from SAP Sapphire Tags and categories: AI, Business, Cloud, CX, Data, EX, Research, Agentic, agents, ai, AI Agent Hub, AI Agent Platform, applications, artificial intelligence, AWS, azure, BDC, BTP, Business Data Cloud, Business Suite, commerce, education, enterprise, ERP, ex, finance, flywheel, GCP, Google, HCM, hyperscalers, Informatica, insights, Joule, LeanIX, microsoft, onboarding, Perplexity, Platform, procurement, salesforce, SAP, Sapphire, SAPSapphire, ServiceNow, spend management, stability, Strategy, suite, training, Trust via WordPress https://ift.tt/I5OfB17 May 20, 2025 at 07:29PM

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General Ledger reconciliation, subledger accuracy, and clearing account balances are critical for financial integrity in Epicor Kinetic. In this blog post, Dora Chavarria, Principal Financials Consultant and Custom Solutions Partner, shares expert strategies for identifying and resolving imbalances in AR Clearing, AP Clearing, Bank GL, and Inventory accounts. With clear steps and practical insights, this guide is designed to help Epicor users improve accuracy, reduce end-of-month stress, and build stronger financial processes. 📖 Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/eHCV5MfK #MayanTechnologies #MayanTechs #Blog #EpicorKinetic #ERPFinance #FinancialReconciliation #AccountingTips #ERPImplementation #BusinessAccuracy #AuditReady

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During Sapphire 2025, there was a big focus on WalkMe (a Digital Adoption Platform) to enhance user experience and bring AI use cases to the forefront. Thinking of practical use cases, SAP S/4HANA ERP with Joule AI integration alongside leading procurement tools like Coupa, Jagger, and Ariba—enhanced by WalkMe—unlocks a powerful, intelligent procurement ecosystem. This integration will enable seamless data exchange across platforms, streamlining procurement processes and enhancing real-time visibility. Joule AI adds predictive insights and automation, helping procurement teams make faster, data-driven decisions. WalkMe's digital adoption layer ensures smooth user experiences and accelerated onboarding, driving higher efficiency and adoption. Together, these technologies empower organizations to optimize spend, ensure compliance, and increase agility across their procurement operations. The proof is in the pudding—we’ll have to see how quickly these integrations can be fully commercialized and adopted at scale. While the potential is clear—seamless data exchange, AI-driven insights, and intuitive user experiences—the real value will come from how effectively organizations can deploy and operationalize these capabilities. As the technology matures, early adopters will set the pace, demonstrating measurable gains in procurement efficiency, compliance, and strategic sourcing.

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