Understanding SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management

This book teaches you how SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions can improve your business. Covering the core components -- Strategy Management, Financial Information Management, Spend Analytics, XBRL, and more -- you will benefit from information on the various products in the SAP BusinessObjects EPM application, and develop an understanding of the best practices for implementation, integration, and use. With a scenario-based approach and plenty of practical examples, this book enables you to understand the tools and techniques that are used during enterprise performance management. Designing the Architecture Learn about the core components of the SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise Performance Management applications, including SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, Financial Information Management, Strategy Management, and Risk Management. Return on Investment (ROI) Use the information contained in this book to increase the return on investment of your existing systems.Visibility Across the Enterprise Discover how the various components of SAP BusinessObjects EPM can be integrated with other ERP and source data applications to provide visibility and transparency across the organization. Innovation Understand what SAP EPM technologies are available to support true innovation in your business. Scenario-Based Approach Get real-world insight on the strategies, best practices, and recommended approaches for implementation of the core components.