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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Control-M

    Score9.4 out of 10
    N/AControl-M from BMC is a platform for integrating, automating, and orchestrating application and data workflows in production across complex hybrid technology ecosystems. It provides deep operational capabilities, delivering speed, scale, security, and governance.

    $29,000

    per year

    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ASAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is a modular, cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that brings embedded AI into core business processes to help organizations improve productivity, efficiency, and scalability. It supports critical business functions including finance, supply chain, human resources, and sales, while providing industry best-practice processes, predictable subscription-based costs, and the ability to add capabilities, users, and functionality as…

    $295

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Control-MSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Editions & Modules
    On-Premise
    Contact Sales
    SaaS
    Starting at $29,000
    per year
    SAP Supply Chain Base
    $295
    per month per user
    SAP Finance Base
    $295
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Control-MSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalRequired
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    Community Pulse
    Control-MSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Considered Both Products
    BMC Software Inc.
    No answer on this topic
    SAP
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    99%
    Would buy again
    138 Answers
    96%
    Would buy again
    782 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    108 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    601 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    138 Answers
    95%
    Happy with the feature set
    777 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    97%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    432 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    112 Answers
    87%
    Implementation went as expected
    565 Answers
    Features
    Control-MSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Workload Automation
    Comparison of Workload Automation features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    9.1
    181 Ratings
    9% above category average
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    -
    Ratings
    Multi-platform scheduling9.6178 Ratings00 Ratings
    Central monitoring9.4166 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logging8.7169 Ratings00 Ratings
    Alerts and notifications9.1170 Ratings00 Ratings
    Analysis and visualization8.8163 Ratings00 Ratings
    Application integration8.8164 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.1
    442 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings7.9390 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings7.9376 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.7375 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.6
    673 Ratings
    0% above category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings7.7646 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings7.5592 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.3
    769 Ratings
    2% below category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.5725 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.2757 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.7
    778 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings7.7717 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings7.8765 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings7.6705 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.2
    812 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings8.2788 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings8.2748 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings7.8292 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings7.9310 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings7.9332 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings7.9306 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.3343 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.3
    675 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings8.2661 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.8567 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings7.9545 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.2
    685 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Pricing00 Ratings8.0653 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings8.0664 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings8.827 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings8.3627 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.9248 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.9
    325 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.9295 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings8.34 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings7.4253 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings7.9319 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.7
    4 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings7.14 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings7.64 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.0
    139 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.0139 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.8
    267 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.7188 Ratings
    Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.8188 Ratings
    Contract Repository00 Ratings7.6182 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings8.0241 Ratings
    Supplier Management00 Ratings8.0236 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.2
    3 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Risk Repository00 Ratings7.93 Ratings
    Control Management00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Issue Detection00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification00 Ratings8.73 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.9
    217 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings8.0192 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings8.0185 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings7.6168 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management00 Ratings8.2177 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings8.0172 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.1
    204 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Production Process Design00 Ratings8.1185 Ratings
    Production Management00 Ratings8.1189 Ratings
    Configuration Management00 Ratings8.1177 Ratings
    Work Execution00 Ratings8.1182 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings8.1181 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    7.7
    251 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Forecasting00 Ratings7.5226 Ratings
    Inventory Planning00 Ratings7.9242 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring00 Ratings7.7230 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Control-M and SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Feature
    Control-M
    -
    Ratings
    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    8.1
    221 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Proposal Management00 Ratings8.33 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management00 Ratings7.9221 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Control-MSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
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    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Apache Airflow
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Redwood RunMyJobs
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Control-MSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (184 ratings)
    8.4
    (881 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.6
    (32 ratings)
    9.0
    (23 ratings)
    Usability
    9.2
    (141 ratings)
    8.0
    (769 ratings)
    Availability
    9.1
    (10 ratings)
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    8.7
    (10 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.1
    (25 ratings)
    6.7
    (80 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    6.9
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    8.8
    (6 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.8
    (16 ratings)
    7.7
    (10 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.1
    (10 ratings)
    8.2
    (5 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    7.7
    (5 ratings)
    5.7
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (8 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.1
    (10 ratings)
    7.4
    (3 ratings)
    Professional Services
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    7.4
    (2 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    8.8
    (10 ratings)
    7.5
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    8.9
    (9 ratings)
    8.1
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Control-MSAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud)
    Likelihood to Recommend
    BMC Software Inc.
    Anytime you have a process that has to do multiple things, transfer data, interact with other systems, Control-M is critical. Not only does it provide the insight to what is going on, but it also lets you keep tight audit controls over access, reduces the need to spend large amounts of time tracking down issues, reduces the need to write custom "code" to do integrations with other systems and helps you better manage and track critical SLAs for workflows across the business.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    SAP Cloud ERP is best suited for medium- to large-sized organizations seeking scalability, real-time insights, and standardized processes. It will help them streamline financial operations & core HR functions, optimize inventory management & procurement process. Its intelligent automation will help them automate repetitive, routine tasks and use machine learning for predictive analysis.
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    Pros
    BMC Software Inc.
    • The good thing is that there are so many connectors available. Control-M provides lots of features, and we are using almost 60 to 70% of them. Control-M is providing us with so much capability to use during our daily problem-solving.
    • Most of the job creation is very simple and quick and worked as per expectations.
    • Testing and debugging are also very easy, and you can test multiple scenarios using temporary changes during job runs.
    • Log and output presentations are also very good, short and detailed.
    • To monitor specific job net, we can create viewpoint, which can be use on daily basis.
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    SAP
    • The software helps in forecasting and identifying potential challenges that would affect our organisation in the near future. This enables us to prepare in advance and also adopt practical and viable measures.
    • It enables faster and accurate data processing, which enhances decision-making.
    • It's easily customizable according to specific organizational needs. This promotes overall efficiency and productivity of the organization.
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    Cons
    BMC Software Inc.
    • I haven't come across too many spots where I'm not happy with the product. Most of the shortfalls were in my knowledge of the product as opposed to the actual product. Currently we're having a little bit of an issue with the deployment of the software to the servers, but it's more of an "us" problem than a product problem. I can't really give any good examples of shortfalls of the product that I've found so far.
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    SAP
    • The beginner's user-friendly UI can help learners learn easily, and it feels a bit complex.
    • Implementation of AI bot on common tasks.
    • There are no offline functionality that users can use remotely.
    • As the scalability of the products grows, they become more expensive.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    BMC Software Inc.
    It is one of the best solutions on the market, in terms of innovation, reliability and stability. Control-M provides security when used by the largest companies in Mexico such as banks, department stores and logistics. It has proven to be able to integrate with new technologies on the market and provide almost 100% availability, thanks to its automatic FailOver scheme.
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    SAP
    The cost of SAP as an ERP is quite high and the switching costs associated with ERP systems are even higher. That being said moving from one ERP to another only happens once in a great while for large organizations. Those switching costs include retraining, IT hardware requirements, outside consultants and more
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    Usability
    BMC Software Inc.
    User experience is meeting my expectations. We had a manual checklist, which Control-M Reports has now replaced, that helped us check the jobs without any issues. So, being fair with the work, the ratings should also be fair. More to come as the AI progresses; this will not only help motivate the Control-M Developers but also lead to the development of advanced technology.
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    SAP
    SAP Cloud ERP is a useful solution for automating and streamlining business processes. It offers modern technologies such as built-in AI, machine learning, and real-time data analytics. It offers multi-currency, multi-language support to manage international operations smoothly. It comes with a modern, role-based user interface that enhances your user experience and lets you perform tasks smoothly.
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    Reliability and Availability
    BMC Software Inc.
    Secondary Instances: Control-M supports the installation of a secondary instance of the entire Control-M environment, Control-M/EM, or Control-M/Server.Automatic & Manual Failover: In case of a failure on the primary host, Control-M can automatically failover to the secondary host if using Oracle or MSSQL databases. Manual failover is also an option, enabling a controlled switch during planned maintenance.Fallback: After resolving the issue on the primary host, you can easily fall back to it, or even designate the secondary host as the new primary. Database Replication: For high availability, Control-M leverages database replication from the primary site to a disaster recovery site. While replication is essential, its implementation and maintenance are the user's responsibility.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Performance
    BMC Software Inc.
    good page load times, efficient report completion, and minimal impact on integrated systems. Specifically, the well-designed GUI contributes to a positive user experience, and the platform's ability to automate various stages of the workflow, including Big Data processes, is highlighted as a key strength. Fast Page Loads: Control-M is reported to have a responsive user interface with fast page load times, allowing users to quickly navigate and manage their workflows
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    BMC Software Inc.
    Support is generally excellent. Getting lower priority ones resolved can take a while, but it's rare for something to have to be dumped in the "unfixable" bin. If you end up speaking to Houston or Tel Aviv, then you know you've got a "live one".
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    SAP
    The support system I find great as whenever I run into problems they rectify them quickly as possible they never reacted late the support is just up to the mark for me. They provide many solutions to the problems I faced the [technical] team support is always amazing they [listen] to mean work accordingly.
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    In-Person Training
    BMC Software Inc.
    Very knowledgeable instructors provide a hands-on, collaborative learning experience and can interact directly with instructors to develop our Control-M skills. This format allows for immediate feedback, in-depth discussions, and tailored guidance, leading to a deeper understanding of Control-M concepts and practical application. Face-to-face interaction fosters higher engagement and a more dynamic learning environment.
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    SAP
    More effective
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    Online Training
    BMC Software Inc.
    Simple and easy to use web based, well paced. Available any time. All online courses are simple and easy to access and use. Very practical everyday use scenarios and solutions. Incorporates software simulations, learning games, and built-in assessments to enhance comprehension and engagement. Online subscriptions are regularly updated with the latest product information, ensuring users have access to the most current knowledge.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    BMC Software Inc.
    As HA we have depend on the external DB, why don't we have HA feasibility with embedded DB. As with external DB, there are performance issues and fine tuning the DB. As if its embedded DB, Control-M it self take care of the functionality.
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    SAP
    SAP requires
    a lot of internal and external resources to complete its successful
    implementation. The cloud version requires a deeper understanding of the
    different capabilities of the local systems (hardware) and the connection
    towards your local IT team. We found several problems on our systems that we
    couldn't foresee before the implementation and roll out.
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    Alternatives Considered
    BMC Software Inc.
    Control-M: Known for its comprehensive workload automation capabilities, handling complex job scheduling, dependency management, and IT process automation. TWS: Traditionally strong in Batch processing and job scheduling, focusing on high-performance computing environments. TIDEL: Offers a combination of workload automation and IT process management, often used in mainframe environments.AutoSys: Provides job scheduling and workflow management with a reputation for scalability and performance.
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    SAP
    The platform utilizes advanced predictive analytics to anticipate operational bottlenecks and put them out of commission before the problems become larger. We can proactively develop effective strategies that help keep service quality in the face of unexpected changes in the market, or external disruptions, by continuously analyzing historical performance data as well as elements of the current market
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    BMC Software Inc.
    While Control-M offers flexibility with usage-based and subscription-based pricing, some users might prefer more predictable, upfront costs, especially for large-scale deployments. A potential area for improvement could be offering more options for fixed-term contracts with predictable pricing based on factors like the number of agents or jobs, providing a clearer budget for long-term planning
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Scalability
    BMC Software Inc.
    awesome product.Control-M delivers advanced operational capabilities easily consumed by Dev, Ops, data teams, and lines of business.Control-M Workflow InsightsApplication and data workflow observability: Increased confidence that SLAs are being met for Control-M users and IT leadersComprehensive control and management capabilities: Enhanced dashboards and reporting with constant telemetry and intelligent analysis on executing workflowsSelf-service visibility: In-depth reporting to help teams work autonomously
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Professional Services
    BMC Software Inc.
    Strengths: The vendor provided strong post-sales support, timely issue resolution, and effective onboarding. Their technical team was knowledgeable and responsive, ensuring smooth integration and minimal disruption. Training resources and documentation were comprehensive. Areas for Improvement: While overall service was excellent, occasional delays in advanced customization or escalations slightly impacted timelines. More proactive optimization suggestions could further enhance value.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    BMC Software Inc.
    • Since centralizing all our workflows in Control-M, we've cut end to end processing time by nearly 30%
    • Before Control-M we were babysitting scripts, manually rerunning failed jobs, and chasing ghost errors. With automated recovery, smart notifications, and fewer failures slipping through the cracks, we have saved 3 hours a day across teams
    • Our workflows success rate sits at 99.95% and when things do fail, they are pinpointed immediately
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    SAP
    • Surpasses many well reputed applications in terms of performance and data insight when you are into SAP products
    • More reliable and secure as we are not going to create multiple copy of master data, one single shared master data and all will work like charm
    • For authentication we can also use Microsoft MFA or Google single sign-on , so less complexity
    • For customized business process, we can implement extension packages which are like templates
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    ScreenShots

    SAP Cloud ERP (SAP S/4HANA Cloud) Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.Screenshot of a Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.Screenshot of the Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.