#SAPPHIRENOW Analytics and Planning Session Summary with Q&A

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You can start at any point in the circle with SAP Analytics Cloud

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SAP Analytics Cloud combines all the above features

Some key focus areas for 2021:

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Focus on the information worker persona – guided and augmented insights on top of data

Analytics for Enterprise – high scalability and performance; enrich BW access

Intelligent Enterprise – embed SAC in leading applications

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Quick access, go back to business

Highly personalized experience

Watchlist – users can add KPI interest – quick intelligent monitoring

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Embedded SAP Analytics Cloud into SuccessFactors, Ariba, Concur, etc.

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Explore SAP’s Vision and Road Map for Enterprise Planning

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I like how this slide covers the different types of planning and how predict fits in

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Launching new content for HR – SuccessFactors, Fieldglass, operational data into planning model, including planning for new positions, FTW, attrition prediction, salaries with finance integration, variance analysis with business content.

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SAP is introducing operational workforce planning and analytics business content for SAP Analytics Cloud; with “handshake” integration with SAP’s S/4HANA and SuccessFactors

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Above is an example of the the Workforce Planning screen

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Key future enhancement themes include streamlined plan entry, optimize performance, support creation and integration of predictive forecasts at scale, advanced planning features,

Key themes also include to “make it easy to use as possible”

“You need a single platform that brings together all data with analytics capabilities needed so everyone can make better decisions and act with confidence”.  Source: SAP

Q&A:

Q: I would like to ask is there a theoretical business model that is the core of SAP products and does that model explain the principal structure of the enterprise?
A: It depends on the context as in case of planning the SAP model is based on a foundation for enterprise planning. SAP Analytics Cloud on BTP is connected to other parts of the enterprise bring in data

Q: Will Business Process Intelligence be integrated in SAP Analytics Cloud?
A: As of right now not aware of this but visit the roadmaps roadmaps.sap.com

Q: What about the planning of resources in production? Planning of work centers?
A: Production planning can be done in S/4HANA however the SAP Analytics Cloud allows you to view that information and make overall planning decisions based upon it

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