What is SAP?
SAP SE is an enterprise software company that describes itself as a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI. It says it was started in 1972 by five former IBM employees who wanted to build standard application software for real-time business processing. Its applications cover finance, procurement, HR, supply chain and customer experience.
SAP Cloud ERP is the product most relevant to operations teams. SAP describes it as an enterprise management solution with real-time insights, embedded AI and scalable performance across finance, supply chain and procurement, and it offers preconfigured processes that are ready to use.
SAP sells ERP through three routes: SAP GROW for midsize and large companies, SAP Business One for small businesses, and RISE with SAP for existing on-premises customers who want to move to the cloud. Analytics, business technology and customer experience are separate parts of the catalog, so a buyer should name the specific SAP product being evaluated rather than the SAP brand alone. The ERP page offers a demo request and a product tour.
Key capabilities
- SAP Cloud ERP covering finance, supply chain and procurement
- Embedded AI and real-time insights inside the ERP
- Preconfigured processes that are ready to go
- SAP GROW for midsize and large companies
- SAP Business One for small businesses
- RISE with SAP for existing on-premises customers
Where SAP fits
- Finance, supply chain and procurement in SAP Cloud ERP
- HR alongside finance and supply chain in SAP GROW
- Customer experience applications
- Business technology and analytics as separate catalog areas
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