SAP Introduction

 

SAP:

SAP is also known as ERP software. It stands for System Applications and Products in Data Processing.

ERP:

Enterprise resource planning is a software system that helps organizations streamline their core business processes including finance, HR, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and procurement with a unified view of activity and provides a single source of truth.

Top ERP software systems in the world:

1. SAP

2. Oracle

3. Microsoft Dynamics

4. Infor

5. Epicor

6. Acumatica etc.

Goals and Objectives of ERP system:

1. Improved efficiency and productivity

2. Cost Reduction

3. Enhanced decision-making

4. Better customer service

SAP:

SAP original German name : System Analyse Programmen twicklung, which translate to System Analysis Program Development.

So SAP stands for System Applications and Products in Data Processing.

SAP AG is a company founded by five former IBM employees in 1972 and headquartered in Walldorf in Germany.

AG stands for AGAY in Germany which is similar to Limited in India and Incorporation or Corporation in USA, UK, etc…The founders are,

1. Dietmar Hopp

2. Hasso Plattner

3. Claus Wellenreuther

4. Klaus Tschira

5. Hans-Werner Hector

SAP R/3 stands for Real time 3 tier Architecture which consists of

1. Presentation layer

2. Application layer

3. Database Layer