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Looking to innovate, transform processes, or just get more from your data? This guide to SAP Leonardo shows you how new technologies-from machine learning to blockchain-intersect with existing processes to transform your business. You´ll walk through practical examples of SAP Leonardo tools at work in manufacturing, product management, logistics, finance, and more. From using machine learning for smart manufacturing to leveraging IoT and big data for a connected fleet, you´ll get the hands-on introduction to SAP Leonardo you´ve been looking for!

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... Foreword by Hans Thalbauer ... 17

... Foreword by Darwin Deano ... 19

... Preface ... 21

... Target Audience ... 22

... How This Book Is Organized ... 23

... Conclusion ... 26

... Acknowledgments ... 26

PART I ... Digital Transformation and the Intelligent Enterprise ... 29

1 ... Introduction ... 31

1.1 ... Introduction to SAP Leonardo ... 31

1.2 ... Benefits of SAP Leonardo ... 38

1.3 ... Digital Transformation ... 39

1.4 ... SAP Cloud Platform ... 48

1.5 ... Associated Technology ... 55

1.6 ... Summary ... 72

2 ... Digital Transformation: Ecosystem and Approach ... 73

2.1 ... Intelligently Connected People ... 73

2.2 ... Intelligently Connected Things ... 88

2.3 ... Intelligently Connected Processes ... 94

2.4 ... Design Thinking ... 104

2.5 ... Summary ... 121

PART II ... Technologies ... 123

3 ... Big Data ... 125

3.1 ... What Is Big Data? ... 125

3.2 ... Universal Data Management Platform ... 129

3.3 ... Big Data Operations Management ... 130

3.4 ... Big Data Services ... 135

3.5 ... Summary ... 137

4 ... Analytics ... 139

4.1 ... What Is Analytics? ... 140

4.2 ... Business Intelligence Portfolio ... 141

4.3 ... Planning and Analysis ... 145

4.4 ... Predictive Analytics ... 149

4.5 ... Summary ... 152

5 ... Machine Learning ... 153

5.1 ... What Is Machine Learning? ... 153

5.2 ... Machine Learning Foundation ... 158

5.3 ... Embedded Machine Learning ... 163

5.4 ... Robotic Process Automation ... 169

5.5 ... Summary ... 173

6 ... Data Intelligence ... 175

6.1 ... What Is Data Intelligence? ... 176

6.2 ... Data-Driven Business ... 177

6.3 ... Data Monetization Strategies ... 179

6.4 ... Data-as-a-Service ... 180

6.5 ... Summary ... 184

7 ... Blockchain ... 185

7.1 ... What Is Blockchain? ... 185

7.2 ... Enterprise Blockchain ... 190

7.3 ... Blockchain for Industries ... 196

7.4 ... Blockchain for Lines of Business ... 201

7.5 ... Summary ... 205

8 ... Internet of Things ... 207

8.1 ... What Is the Internet of Things? ... 208

8.2 ... Reference Architecture ... 211

8.3 ... Applications ... 215

8.4 ... Platform and Foundation Services ... 218

8.5 ... Edge Computing ... 220

8.6 ... Application Enablement ... 221

8.7 ... Summary ... 223

PART III ... SAP Leonardo Business Processes ... 225

9 ... Products and Inventory ... 227

9.1 ... Digital Product Management ... 229

9.2 ... Demand Management ... 242

9.3 ... Inventory Optimization ... 260

9.4 ... Connected Products ... 266

9.5 ... Summary ... 271

10 ... Manufacturing and Assets ... 273

10.1 ... Smart Manufacturing Optimization ... 273

10.2 ... Digital Manufacturing and Operations ... 277

10.3 ... Digital Asset Network and Operations ... 292

10.4 ... Predictive Maintenance ... 297

10.5 ... Digital Twins ... 313

10.6 ... Summary ... 320

11 ... Transportation and Warehousing ... 321

11.1 ... Transportation Logistics ... 322

11.2 ... Intralogistics ... 343

11.3 ... Logistics Network ... 362

11.4 ... Summary ... 367

12 ... Finance ... 369

12.1 ... Financial Planning and Analysis ... 370

12.2 ... Financial Accounting ... 380

12.3 ... Accounting and Financial Close ... 391

12.4 ... Financial Controls ... 397

12.5 ... Summary ... 404

13 ... Assorted Business Processes ... 405

13.1 ... Reimagined Solution Architecture ... 405

13.2 ... Human Resource Management ... 419

13.3 ... Sourcing and Procurement ... 427

13.4 ... Sales and Marketing ... 436

13.5 ... Summary ... 443

14 ... Digitization of Industries ... 445

14.1 ... Discrete Manufacturing Industry ... 446

14.2 ... Process Industry ... 453

14.3 ... Consumer Products and Retail Industries ... 458

14.4 ... Other Industries and Sectors ... 463

14.5 ... Summary ... 468

15 ... Roadmap and Outlook ... 469

15.1 ... SAP Leonardo Technological Innovat

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