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SAP for Retail Course
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Retail Industry, Segments and Process Overview
07:25
Demonstration: First Look at the SAP Easy Access for Retail
07:51
Why SAP Retail
05:53
SAP Retail Portfolio
07:16
History of SAP
04:40
Getting started with Organization Structure
05:41
Getting started with Master and Transaction Data
08:14
Getting started with Customizing
06:53
Demonstration: Accessing SAP Retail using SAP GUI and Logging Off
05:21
Demonstration: Set Up SAP Retail as your Initial Screen and set up default values
07:46
Demonstration: Understanding the structure of SAP Easy Access SAP Retail
07:47
Demonstration: Personalizing SAP: Change Theme, User Menu, and adding Favorites
08:50
Demonstration: Getting the work done in SAP Easy Access SAP Retail using the SAP GUI
09:42
Conclusion – SAP for Retail Bootcamp
01:12
SAP for Retail Bootcamp Course

Lesson Title:
History of SAP

Lesson Description:
Welcome to this insightful journey through the history of SAP, a global leader in enterprise software. From its humble beginnings as a small startup founded by former IBM engineers in 1972 to its current status as a cornerstone in the operations of major global companies, SAP’s evolution is a remarkable story of innovation, adaptation, and growth. In this lesson, you’ll explore significant milestones, transformative products, and key events that shaped SAP’s journey from a modest enterprise into a worldwide software powerhouse.

Lesson Learning Objectives:

  • Trace the foundational history and early development of SAP.

  • Identify key products released by SAP, including SAP R/1, R/2, and R/3.

  • Understand significant technological advancements made by SAP over decades.

  • Recognize pivotal milestones such as SAP’s initial public offering and global expansion.

  • Appreciate SAP’s role in shaping modern enterprise software solutions.

Terminology:

  • SAP R/1: SAP’s initial real-time financial accounting system running on mainframe computers.

  • SAP R/2: A more advanced mainframe system that supported broader business functionalities.

  • SAP R/3: SAP’s revolutionary software with a client-server architecture and graphical interface.

  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning): Integrated software systems managing core business processes.

  • Client-server architecture: A network architecture where multiple clients request and receive services from a centralized server.

Lesson Key Points:

  • SAP was founded in 1972 by five former IBM engineers in Germany.

  • SAP’s first product, SAP R/1, introduced real-time processing in enterprise software.

  • SAP R/2 expanded capabilities and served larger, more diverse business needs.

  • The introduction of SAP R/3 in 1991 dramatically increased accessibility and functionality, driving rapid global adoption.

  • SAP’s IPO in 1988 marked its emergence as a significant global player in software.

Lesson Summary:
In this lesson, we delved into the remarkable history of SAP, highlighting its evolution from a small startup to an influential global enterprise software provider. Key products like SAP R/1, R/2, and notably R/3 played significant roles in reshaping the business software landscape. Through innovative technological advancements, strategic expansions, and major milestones such as their IPO, SAP established itself as indispensable to modern enterprise operations.

Lesson Takeaways:

  • SAP’s history underscores innovation and the foresight of integrating real-time capabilities into enterprise software.

  • Understanding SAP’s evolutionary milestones provides context for its current market position and continued influence.

  • SAP R/3’s groundbreaking client-server architecture significantly transformed enterprise resource planning and software accessibility.

  • Historical insights into SAP’s development highlight key lessons in business growth, technology evolution, and global expansion strategies.

 

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