Q9-5 How Does the Use of SAP Change Employee Skills? Flashcards
How does the use of SAP change employee skills?
The use of SAP changes employee skills by requiring:
Data Skills: Employees must turn large volumes of data into actionable insights.
Process Focus: Employees need to understand how processes work and how to improve them.
Understanding Automation: Employees must be familiar with automated technologies and their role in improving processes.
What are examples of new skills employees need with SAP systems?
Data Skills: Employees need to analyze data to optimize processes, such as identifying inventory with the longest lead times or discovering the most efficient plants.
Process Focus: Employees must understand the inputs, activities, and outputs of processes both inside and outside the company to improve efficiency.
Understanding Automation: Employees should be able to use and troubleshoot automated tools like driverless forklifts, storage robots, and bots that read invoices.
Why are data skills essential for employees working with SAP systems?
Data skills are essential because SAP systems produce vast amounts of data, and employees need to interpret this data to make informed decisions, optimize inventory, enhance efficiency, and reduce returns.
How does process focus benefit employees using ERP systems like SAP?
Process focus enables employees to understand and improve processes by seeing the entire workflow from inputs to outputs.
This skill helps troubleshoot issues and ensures that integrated processes within the company and with partners are working efficiently.
What role does automation play in SAP-driven environments?
Automation plays a significant role by improving operational efficiency through technologies such as driverless forklifts and sorting robots.
Employees must monitor, troubleshoot, and evaluate these automated systems to ensure smooth operation and handle disruptions.
How can employees prepare for the shift towards automation in supply chains?
Employees can prepare for automation by developing technical skills to understand automated tools, learning how to evaluate their performance, and anticipating issues with automated systems.
Familiarity with technology and the ability to adapt to process changes will be critical in ERP environments.
