https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/ en-us https://blogs-images.forbes.com/assets/images/avatars/blog-1194_400_213caf45ea19d264d0215f602738fdf9.jpg https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/ SAP BrandVoice: The Best Run Copyright 2025 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/17/tariff-turmoil-how-can-distributors-with-federal-contracts-cope/ Few sectors are feeling tariff uncertainty as acutely as wholesale distributors, leaving those that do business with Uncle Sam to wonder how best to cope. Werner Baumbach, Brand Contributor Werner Baumbach, Brand Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/wernerbaumbach/ content_6800fa71fd25d10c90f1deff Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:30:35 -0400 2025-04-17T10:30:35-04:00 Few sectors are feeling tariff uncertainty as acutely as wholesale distributors, leaving those that do business with Uncle Sam to wonder how best to cope. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/17/the-x-fire-pro-from-recteq-is-a-scorching-hot-game-changer/ Learn how the X-Fire Pro from recteq aims to solve a perpetual problem for outdoor cooking enthusiasts. Tim Clark, SAP Tim Clark, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/timclark/ content_6800f38bd7c49a3783dfa2d7 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:30:56 -0400 2025-04-17T09:30:56-04:00 Learn how the X-Fire Pro from recteq aims to solve a perpetual problem for outdoor cooking enthusiasts. recteq Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/16/easter-chocolate-demand-creates-supply-chain-squeeze/ Climate change, global cocoa shortages, and rising production costs are putting the squeeze on chocolate lovers this Easter. Oyku Ilgar, Brand Contributor Oyku Ilgar, Brand Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/oykuilgar/ content_67ffa7617541046c847fa5b7 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:15:19 -0400 2025-04-16T09:15:24-04:00 Climate change, global cocoa shortages, and rising production costs are putting the squeeze on chocolate lovers this Easter. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/16/4-strategies-to-help-stressed-workers-manage-change/ Beyond being an issue for human resources, there are rising concerns that change fatigue could erode productivity and ultimately affect top and bottom-line profits. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sapguest/ content_67ff94d8a9ea925bb7128c2c Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:47:45 -0400 2025-04-16T07:47:49-04:00 Beyond being an issue for human resources, there are rising concerns that change fatigue could erode productivity and ultimately affect top and bottom-line profits. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/15/retails-data-driven-future-turning-insights-into-action/ At a moment when retailers must optimize every facet of their business to remain competitive, a unified data strategy isn’t optional—it’s essential. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/jessicajones1/ content_67fe36f8cc61b9773bf6f8f0 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:55:08 -0400 2025-04-15T06:55:12-04:00 At a moment when retailers must optimize every facet of their business to remain competitive, a unified data strategy isn’t optional—it’s essential. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/09/edgewell-personal-care-improves-hr-data-to-enable-ai-and-analytics/ Having a "clean" data foundation is an imperative to take advantage of AI-driven tools at Edgewell Personal Care. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/jessicajones1/ content_67f652b9429d25386b0db470 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:21:56 -0400 2025-04-09T07:22:01-04:00 Having a "clean" data foundation is an imperative to take advantage of AI-driven tools at Edgewell Personal Care. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/08/learn-how-stihl-optimizes-sales-and-production-planning-across-subsidiaries/ Learn how STIHL consolidated all IT subsystems across all sales and production companies into one integrated SAP S/4HANA system. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/jessicajones1/ content_67f3f1d48f64547e76b0cdf2 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:30:00 -0400 2025-04-17T08:33:45-04:00 Learn how STIHL consolidated all IT subsystems across all sales and production companies into one integrated SAP S/4HANA system. STIHL Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/07/this-amazing-collaboration-is-drastically-reducing-automobile-recalls/ Thanks to a collaboration between SAP and Catena-X , the efficiency of automobile recalls can be drastically improved or avoided. Jeanette Rohr, SAP Jeanette Rohr, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/jeanetterohr/ content_67f2b4d5107e5c68334ec357 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2025-04-07T00:00:00-04:00 Thanks to a collaboration between SAP and Catena-X , the efficiency of automobile recalls can be drastically improved or avoided. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/04/uncertainty-of-the-eu-omnibus-and-how-businesses-should-respond/ The recent EU Omnibus package may propose to ease the reporting burden for companies in the EU, but many headlines have in fact triggered uncertainty and alarm. Sophia Mendelsohn, Brand Contributor Sophia Mendelsohn, Brand Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sophiamendelsohn/ content_67eed3d8331db45473f91f56 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2025-04-04T06:28:06-04:00 The recent EU Omnibus package may propose to ease the reporting burden for companies in the EU, but many headlines have in fact triggered uncertainty and alarm. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/03/3-ways-to-comply-with-plastic-taxes/ Companies with global sales are familiar with managing compliance rules in many jurisdictions, but plastic taxes represent a fresh wrinkle. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sapguest/ content_67ee65a773f2651327c7bfeb Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:50:30 -0400 2025-04-03T06:50:34-04:00 Companies with global sales are familiar with managing compliance rules in many jurisdictions, but plastic taxes represent a fresh wrinkle. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/02/what-does-business-transformation-mean/ A recent Oxford Economics study reveals two thirds of respondents believe the term “business transformation” is often misunderstood. So, what does it mean? SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sapguest/ content_67ed29852e4ace4f7d92ac1d Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:41:05 -0400 2025-04-03T06:30:33-04:00 A recent Oxford Economics study reveals two thirds of respondents believe the term “business transformation” is often misunderstood. So, what does it mean? getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/04/01/5-tips-for-effective-liquidity-management/ In a world in which change is the only constant, there is risk but there is also opportunity—especially when it comes to liquidity management. Cedric Bru, Brand Contributor Cedric Bru, Brand Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/cedricbru/ content_67ebc968e167ab59cd0390c8 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:29:22 -0400 2025-04-01T07:29:27-04:00 In a world in which change is the only constant, there is risk but there is also opportunity—especially when it comes to liquidity management. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/28/ai-leadership-how-to-elevate-your-team-through-human-ingenuity/ In a world where AI proficiency is the new competitive edge, how do we, as leaders, guide our teams through this shift? Namita Gupta-Hehl, Brand Contributor Namita Gupta-Hehl, Brand Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/namitagupta-hehl/ content_67e690fed1cd04733d958876 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:19:45 -0400 2025-03-28T08:22:07-04:00 In a world where AI proficiency is the new competitive edge, how do we, as leaders, guide our teams through this shift? Getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/27/webers-new-spirit-grills-are-born-from-a-fiery-innovation-strategy/ While innovation is at the heart of Weber Grills growth strategy, the company is on a mission to make sure as much bang for the buck is delivered to consumers. Tim Clark, SAP Tim Clark, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/timclark/ content_67e54a797671646e60539b58 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:40:45 -0400 2025-03-27T09:40:50-04:00 While innovation is at the heart of Weber Grills growth strategy, the company is on a mission to make sure as much bang for the buck is delivered to consumers. Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/24/4-ways-to-assemble-your-genai-dream-team/ While the technical tools and the data you collect matters, so do the people charged with developing and implementing a GenAI strategy. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sapguest/ content_67e1556eeeead12aaa750ef2 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:05:51 -0400 2025-03-24T09:46:52-04:00 While the technical tools and the data you collect matters, so do the people charged with developing and implementing a GenAI strategy. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/24/is-corporate-diplomacy-the-key-to-business-growth/ For companies ready to expand into new markets, it’s critical to understand the importance of corporate diplomacy. Tim Clark, SAP Tim Clark, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/timclark/ content_67e13a8758617220060dca6d Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:09:47 -0400 2025-04-07T13:03:35-04:00 For companies ready to expand into new markets, it’s critical to understand the importance of corporate diplomacy. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/21/wheres-the-beef-tariffs-create-complexity-for-protein-providers/ Looming tariffs and dwindling number of cattle and small farms in the U.S. is forcing smaller protein providers to think outside the box to remain competitive. Tim Clark, SAP Tim Clark, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/timclark/ content_67dd5d6c7f063617de0e8f23 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:53:34 -0400 2025-03-21T09:56:12-04:00 Looming tariffs and dwindling number of cattle and small farms in the U.S. is forcing smaller protein providers to think outside the box to remain competitive. Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/20/electricity-tariffs-the-consequences-and-opportunities/ However the Canada-U.S. tariff fight shakes out, it’s worth considering how new electricity tariffs could impact businesses, consumers, and energy companies. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sapguest/ content_67dbf7d6eba6a54b1bd97efd Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:18 -0400 2025-03-20T12:00:18-04:00 However the Canada-U.S. tariff fight shakes out, it’s worth considering how new electricity tariffs could impact businesses, consumers, and energy companies. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/20/ai-for-talent-management-shifting-perspectives-to-drive-potential/ AI is no longer just a tool for automation but is becoming a cornerstone of HR transformation and needs to be placed at the center of talent management strategies. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sapguest/ content_67dbf4b525605568107223bb Thu, 20 Mar 2025 07:08:40 -0400 2025-03-20T07:08:46-04:00 AI is no longer just a tool for automation but is becoming a cornerstone of HR transformation and needs to be placed at the center of talent management strategies. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/19/the-data-revolution-bridging-the-gap-between-technology-and-business/ The intersection of business systems, data and AI enables companies to make decisions that are grounded in data. Richard Howells, SAP Richard Howells, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/richardhowells/ content_67d475fecc9f7e73fc606d09 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2025-03-19T00:00:00-04:00 The intersection of business systems, data and AI enables companies to make decisions that are grounded in data. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/18/dire-warning-prepare-for-plastic-legislation-or-face-financial-loss/ "Shift into Gear," a new report from SAP and Earth Action, is inciting companies to start preparing now to meet global plastics legislation. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sapguest/ content_67d95464401ef66bfc9ee1e1 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:34:50 -0400 2025-03-18T10:55:51-04:00 "Shift into Gear," a new report from SAP and Earth Action, is inciting companies to start preparing now to meet global plastics legislation. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/13/how-ai-driven-customer-support-creates-proactive-outcomes/ Learn how a bi-directional customer support model, powered by AI, proactively engages with customers, to detect and address issues before they arise. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sapguest/ content_67d2bbaca2d8412a6f224d24 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:25:52 -0400 2025-03-13T08:47:26-04:00 Learn how a bi-directional customer support model, powered by AI, proactively engages with customers, to detect and address issues before they arise. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/13/the-synergy-between-quantum-computing-and-generative-ai/ The intersection of quantum computing and GenAI holds enormous potential, offering organizations a way to supercharge AI's capabilities. SAP Guest, SAP SAP Guest, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/sapguest/ content_67d19d6af93d910debefcd00 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2025-03-13T00:00:00-04:00 The intersection of quantum computing and GenAI holds enormous potential, offering organizations a way to supercharge AI's capabilities. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/11/pharmacies-of-the-future-4-keys-to-reinvention/ The pharmacy, a centuries-long institution and venerable presence in communities around the world, is evolving before our eyes. Jenn Vande Zande, SAP Jenn Vande Zande, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/jennvandezande/ content_67d06787a6ea122ba01235da Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:45:53 -0400 2025-03-11T13:45:59-04:00 The pharmacy, a centuries-long institution and venerable presence in communities around the world, is evolving before our eyes. getty Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/2025/03/11/keveri-cooks-up-unique-outdoor-cooking-experience/ Antonio Montes, Founder and CEO of Keveri Grills unveils how he brought his unique outdoor cooker to market in this exclusive Q&A. Tim Clark, SAP Tim Clark, SAP https://www.forbes.com/sites/sap/people/timclark/ content_67d0526700e511503c32d1e5 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:42:34 -0400 2025-03-11T14:29:46-04:00 Antonio Montes, Founder and CEO of Keveri Grills unveils how he brought his unique outdoor cooker to market in this exclusive Q&A. Innovation /innovation Innovation /innovation innovation sapblog standard