Key manufacturing issues for 2020, SAP partners critical for SMBs, AI laws hit HR

Business Applications Digest: A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget

Business Applications Digest: A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget

Business Applications Digest A roundup of business applications content from TechTarget's network |December 03,2019 FEATURED STORY Top manufacturing challenges for 2020 by Pam Baker Growing supply chain complexity, emerging next-gen technologies and other compelling forces will continue to challenge the manufacturing sector. Here's a look at what's ahead for 2020. Advertisement NEWS   Partners need to target SAP SMB market for cloud transition In this Q&A, SAP executive Claus Gruenewald discusses how SAP partners are instrumental in servicing the SMB market and how they can help sell customers on moving to the cloud.   SAP Embrace gets new love from SAP-Microsoft partnership SAP and Microsoft partner to make Microsoft Azure the preferred public cloud infrastructure for customers who want to move to S/4HANA workloads to the cloud.   New AI laws could impact how HR operates Federal, state and local governments are turning its attention to the use of AI in all aspects of life. This includes how HR is using automated decision support systems.   Impact of HR automation shows up in data and surveys Recruiters are taking on more strategic roles, thanks in part to automation tools. But HR departments are facing another trend: declining budgets. EXPERT ADVICE   RPA basics: What it is, benefits, downsides, use cases Robotic process automation may be able to help your business, but first you need to understand what it is and what it can and cannot do.   Financial business analytics transforms numbers into gold This handbook provides real-world proof that companies are using AI-boosted business analytics and other automation tools to be more responsive actors in fast-changing economies. About This E-Newsletter The Business Applications Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List