SAP data collection approaches from Peak-Ryzex

COLUMBIA, MD (January 31, 2008) - PEAK Technologies, a Platinum Equity Company, released a new white paper called Selecting an Approach for Industrial SAP Data Collection Solutions. The white paper is available for free download at: www.peaktech.com/sapwp.

Written by Chris Schultz, senior SAP systems architect at PEAK, the white paper compares three major approaches for real-time industrial data collection using mobile devices in an SAP environment, such as a wireless warehouse. The three solutions covered include: SAP Console, ITSMobile and Mobile Web Dynpro.

Schultz describes the unique characteristics of each, and provides an objective, side-by-side comparison of the similarities and differences as well as the kinds of supply chain operating environments that each approach will serve best.

Merits and limitations of each approach are explored by reviewing key technical and operational attributes such as:

Solution architecture and availability
Levels of support
Device compatibility, user interfaces and ease of use
Security capabilities, application performance and notable limitations.

"Industrial data collection systems are mission-critical components of a successful supply chain operation," said Schultz. "Choosing the right approach requires decisions about the data collection application, the user interface, and the integration of all components. Different industrial and warehouse operations will have unique requirements for each of these elements - particularly mobile system integration, which is often overlooked," he said. "If a well-designed application depends on a user interface that is slow, constantly loses its connection with a host, or uses the wrong kind of mobile device, the system will fall short of its potential."

Anyone interested in supply chain automation and SAP data collection can download the paper at www.peaktech.com/sapwp

About Chris Schultz: Chris Schultz has worked in the systems integration and data collection business for 17 years, and has implemented numerous industrial data collection systems in SAP environments. At PEAK, Schultz is responsible for PEAK's architecture and development strategy for SAP solution-based supply chain transactions and applications.

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