SAP: An Executive's Comprehensive Guide

• Explores the strategic role of client/server enterprise computing now and in the next century
• Helps you to evaluate your company's long-term IS requirements
• Offers an impartial look at SAP R/3 strengths and weaknesses
• Outlines the costs and benefits involved in implementing SAP R/3
• Helps you decide whether SAP R/3 is right for your organization
• Shows you how to make SAP R/3 an integral part of process redesign
• Covers all key technical SAP aspects of concern to IS professionals

This book has excellent sections on Business Case, Functionality (showing the links between modules, not just functions)and Deployment Options. It really helped me understand what I was going into implementing SAP for my company.

The Book has only two dissappointing sections. The chapter on process reengineering could have been better structured and applied, Hammer has better material. The walk through of methodology in chapters 17 and 18 was dry, uninspiring and again unapplied. More could have been written on ASAP.


A very factual description of the best ERP worldwide   January 31, 1999
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

This book is designed for managers and deciders who are in an evaluation phase and compare different ERP solutions. R/3 is a world-class integrated ERP solution and the less risky possible choice. If there is any doubt left, this book will convince the reader. SAP is not just a piece of software, it's also a culture and a club. Belonging to it is a real asset in someone's career.


An excellent overview of SAP   December 13, 1998
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

An overview of SAP from a group of experts - comprehensive and up to date


Delivers as promised   December 13, 1998
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

A thorough, extremely well-organized book on the decision to implement SAP R/3, pressure points for implemetation success or failure, and overview of R/3 modules functionality and relative advantages over other ERP alternatives.


excellent overview of what to expect and how to prepare   March 24, 1999
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

The authors provide an excellent overview of what to expect when embarking upon the implementation of an enterprise resource planning system like SAP. They provide thoughtful insight on factors that should influence the decision to proceed with such a project as well as sufficient detail on the particulars of SAP.