Video Clips - Past Webinars
The following video clips are taken from previously recorded webinars. Full recordings plus related materials are available by clicking here.
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SAP PLM (includes EasyDMS, Recipe Development / RD, and Records Management / RM)
SAP PLM Visualization
Presented by:
Peter Demtschenko, PLM Practice Lead Platinum, SAP America, Inc.
Mark Landrosh, Director of Partner Solution Development, Right Hemisphere
Alan Mendel, Vice President, LeverX
Description:
As part of its mission to help customers innovate the way they do business, SAP has acquired Right Hemisphere, a leading provider of visual enterprise solutions. The 3-D model-based visualization and communications technologies from Right Hemisphere will enhance SAP software and enable visual navigation and interrogation of an entire product or asset and all its associated data in one, unified environment. This webinar will describe the combined solution opportunities provided by the SAP Visual Enterprise and demonstrate end deliverables that can be achieved.
SAP PLM 7.01 for Engineering Change Management
Presented by:
Eric Stajda, Director, PLM Consulting, LeverX
Shobhit Singhal, SAP PLM Consultant, LeverX
Description:
More SAP customers than ever before are currently using, implementing, and investigating SAP PLM. SAP PLM 7.01 features significant improvements over earlier versions. With PLM 7.01, a new Engineering Change Record is delivered which extends the existing Engineering Change Management capabilities with a more flexible way of handling engineering change request/order processing. The Engineering Change Record is a flexible tool that allows you to control the requesting, planning and execution of changes made to various SAP PLM objects like material, document, and material BOM items. During this webinar we will explore the Engineering Change Record capabilities in detail.
SAP PLM for Medical Equipment Manufacturers
Presented by:
Josh Clark, Vice President, Industry Business Unit High Tech, SAP Labs
Lauri Ventresca, Director, Global Product Data Management, Welch Allyn
Snehashish Sarkar, Senior Manager - IT, Varian Medical Systems
Description:
The Medical Device industry must meet strict compliance requirements. Medical Equipment manufacturers are challenged with adhering to changing compliance standards both cost effectively and efficiently while minimizing risks to their business and customers. These industry challenges require a robust, integrated and modern PLM solution. Hear from several global leaders in the medical device industry how and why they selected and use SAP PLM.
SAP DMS & EasyDMS
Presented by:
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
Description:
This webinar will discuss how many companies are taking advantage of the robust document management capabilities of SAP software that they already own. Learn from the leading expert on SAP DMS, Eric Stajda, author of "Effective Document Management using SAP DMS", published by SAP Press, how you can start using SAP DMS or expand its use within your enterprise with little investment or effort. Also see how you can leverage EasyDMS 7.01, the MS-Windows based DMS access client, with almost any version of SAP.
Customer Case: Abiomed and SAP DMS
Presented by:
Sharon Kaiser, Chief Information Officer, Abiomed
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
Description:
This webinar will discuss how Abiomed, a global medical technology leader, was able to significantly improve their document compliance through the implementation of SAP's Document Management System. Also, how they were able to implement a global document management system that centralized control of all CAD files, Standard Operating Procedures and more. LeverX will then discuss the technical aspects of an SAP DMS implementation and demonstrate some of the solutions provided.
Essentials of SAP PLM Integration with UG/NX
Presented by:
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
Achim Rossel, VP Business Development, DSC Software AG
Description:
SAP PLM provides extensive and robust capabilities for managing all engineering data including integrations with major CAD systems. Learn in this webinar how to extend your investment in SAP solutions to your engineering organization through best practice integration with your CAD system. Our partner, DSC Software, will demonstrate SAP integration with the UG/NX CAD application.
Fundamentals of SAP Quality Management
Presented by:
Carl Dunlap, Principal & Platinum QM Consultant, Quality Management Solutions
Christian Hoeninger, Sr. PLM Consultant, LeverX
Description:
This webinar will discuss the fundamental capabilities of SAP Quality Management (QM). In addition, we will discuss how SAP DMS and SAP ECM integrate into a robust Change Control System for QM documentation.
Customer Case: Tennant and SAP PLM
Presented by:
Brian Soaper, PLM Solution Principal - North America, SAP
Jason LaPlante, Business Process Governance, Tennant
Shobhit Singhal, PLM Consultant, LeverX
Description:
This webinar will discuss how Tennant, a global industrial manufacturer, is overcoming engineering change order and product release challenges through a global PLM strategy using SAP PLM, providing stakeholders with a single version of the truth throughout its engineering change order (ECO) and product release processes. SAP will also provide a short overview of several of the advancements in SAP PLM.
SAP EHS: Accidents & Incidents Management
Presented by:
Anil Kakad, Sr. Principal Consultant, LeverX
Hector Velazco, Sr. Principal Consultant, LeverX
Description:
SAP EHS is part of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) applications, and offers a comprehensive and complete business solution for Environment, Health and Safety management. During our webinar we will focus on the Industrial Hygiene and Safety application area and the new Specification Management capabilities released in PLM 7.01.
Industrial Hygiene and Safety application area, in conjunction with related Occupational Health application, are currently in great demand in light of recent accidents in the offshore oil drilling and mining industries. This module is also extensively used in several industries such as railroad and utilities. We will discuss the basic capabilities available from SAP.
Specifications and related database, referred to as the Property Tree, provides the fundamental building block of EHS. We will discuss the latest specification management capabilities as part of SAP PLM Recipe Development 7.01, including the new web-enabled user interface.
Essentials of SAP StreamWork for SAP PLM
Presented by:
Stephan Schindewolf, VP Solution Management, Personal Productivity & Ecosystem, SAP
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
Arthur Lozinski, Product Manager, LeverX
Description:
SAP StreamWork is a collaborative decision-making solution that brings together the people, information, and proven business approaches to drive fast, meaningful results. This webinar will present an overview of SAP StreamWork and how to make it easier to work together and improve your team's productivity and success. Learn how SAP StreamWork can be leveraged to support SAP PLM processes to drive improved engineering collaboration and see a demonstration of how SAP StreamWork integrates with SAP PLM.
Fundamentals of SAP Recipe Development 7.01
Presented by:
Daniel Bender, Solution Management SP RD, SAP
Anil Kakad, Senior Consultant, LeverX
Description:
Learn about the latest release of SAP’s Recipe Development (RD) solution and why SAP has invested in this area. The SAP RD 7.01 solution is now more flexible than ever, and you will see how you can control many aspects of recipe and label development within the SAP environment. During this webinar, we will cover what will be available in the SAP RD 7.01 release with a demonstration of some of the new functionality. Also, we will cover what you need to think about now in preparation for rolling out SAP RD 7.01.
Essentials of ECM with SAP PLM 7.01
Presented by:
Peter Demtschenko, PLM Practice Lead & Platinum Consultant, SAP
Shobhit Singhal, SAP PLM Consultant, LeverX
Pavan Kasulabada, Practice Principal Consultant for PLM, SAP
Description:
More SAP customers than ever before are using, implementing, and investigating SAP PLM. SAP PLM 7.01 features significant improvements over earlier versions. With PLM 7.01, a new Engineering Change Record is delivered which extends the existing Engineering Change Management capabilities with a more flexible way of handling engineering change request/order processing. The Engineering Change Record is a flexible tool that allows you to control the requesting, planning and execution of changes made to various SAP PLM objects like material, document, and material BOM item. During this webinar, we will explore the Engineering Change Management capabilities in PLM 7.01 with a demonstration of some of the new functionality.
Essentials of SAP PLM Visualization
Presented by:
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
Mark Landrosh, Partner Manager, Right Hemisphere
Description:
SAP has provided visualization tools as part of their SAP PLM solution for many years now. With the release of SAP PLM 7, SAP has bundled a new visualization solution from Right Hemisphere, a PLM Alliance partner, offering greatly enhanced capabilities and optional expanded applications. This webinar will first discuss the essentials of SAP visualization tools and their implementation strategy with SAP DMS and general PLM solution. Right Hemisphere will then discuss and demonstrate their Visual Enterprise suite of solutions including Visual Manufacturing and Visual Service and Support.
Presented by:
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
Thomas Ohnemus, Senior Director, Solution Marketing SAP PLM, SAP
Martin Bachmann, Solution Manager SAP PLM, SAP
Description:
More SAP customers than ever before are using, implementing, and investigating SAP PLM. SAP PLM 7.01 features significant improvements over earlier versions. If you were waiting to consider SAP PLM, now is the time to take action and invest. During this webinar, we will cover what will be available in PLM 7.01 with a demonstration of some of the new functionality. Also, we will cover what you need to think about now in preparation for rolling out PLM 7.01. This includes enhancement packs, infrastructure items, and how you can take advantage of current releases (i.e., PLM 7.0) today.
SAP Easy Document Management (DMS)
Presented by:
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
Description:
In this webinar LeverX, will give an essentials overview of the SAP Easy Document Management Solution (DMS). Emphasis will be on demonstrating how SAP Easy DMS can your support document management requirements in a friendly Microsoft Windows (non-SAPGUI) environment. We will also explain how to implement SAP EasyDMS 7.0 with SAP R/3 implementations prior to ECC 6.0 with Enhancement Pack 4! Get the value of EasyDMS without having to first upgrade your SAP environment! After demonstrations and discussion, there will be time allotted for SAP customer questions.
Document Conversion, Stamping, and Viewing in SAP DMS
Presented by:
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
David Salamanek, Managing Director, CEO, SEAL Systems
Description:
In this webinar LeverX and our partner, SEAL Systems, will discuss requirements and solutions for conversion of documents from native application files to long term storage formats in SAP DMS. Discussion will include the necessity for stamping documents with SAP data, controlling access to non-stamped native files, document lifecycle management and various document viewing options. We will also provide demonstrations of the discussed functionality in the SAP system and time for SAP customer questions.
Integrating SAP EasyDMS with cProjects
Presented by:
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
Scott Ferrel, PPM Practice Director, LeverX
Description:
In this webinar we will focus on the integration of SAP cProjects and SAP EasyDMS. There will be brief introductions to the capabilities and benefits of each tool. After introductions, we will focus on how it is possible to integrate document management functions into SAP cProjects via SAP EasyDMS. Utilizing SAP EasyDMS, along with SAP cProjects, will allow you to create a controlled environment for all of your project documentation in a very simple to use interface. This webinar will include a presentation, as well a live demonstrations of both tools.
Unlock the Power of Your SAP Business Suite with SAP Records Management (RM)
Presented by:
Jan Gilg, Senior Consultant, National Competency Center, SAP
Wayne Oronzio, SAP Consultant, LeverX
Description:
1.) SAP Records Management Solution Overview and Value to SAP Customers Mr. Gilg will present an overview of the SAP Records Management current capabilities, value proposition for SAP customers, including market penetration, and the roadmap for the solution. In addition, Mr. Gilg will present Records Management best practices and several customer examples. He will point out, how SAP Records Management can be used in different application scenarios and across all industries. 2.) SAP Records Management, unlocking the power of your SAP Business Suite LeverX will demonstrate the capabilities of SAP Records Management, which provides rich functionality to collect related business objects, transactions and documents from any set of SAP application components and to present them in a single unified display. This unified display provides a cross- functional enterprise view of SAP data. The demo scenario will illustrate, as an example of RMS capabilities, two enterprise views that display (1) end to end lifecycle content view for a specific product and (2) a specific customer view of products purchased, installed and services delivered.
SAP PLM 7.0 Release – Value, Vision and Demonstration
Presented by:
Ed Miller, President, CIMdata, Inc.
Hans Thalbauer, VP, Solution Management PLM, SAP
Eric Stajda, PLM Practice Director, LeverX
Description:
Don't miss this special Webinar on the soon to be released SAP PLM 7.0 functionality and its potential value for your organization! Understand the value that this very significant release can bring your organization. Learn of SAP's vision and directions for PLM directly from SAP's VP of PLM. See demonstrations of PLM 7.0 capabilities and the new PLM user interface.
Presented by:
Ian Strain, Senior Director, PLM and PPM, SAP America, Inc.
Parag Joshi, Vice President of Consulting, LeverX
Description:
Learn about the latest release of SAP's Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) solution and why SAP has invested in this area. The PPM solution is now more flexible than ever, and supports multiple use scenarios such as IT portfolio and project management, innovation or product portfolio and project management, and capital projects management. Whether you currently have SAP RPM 4.0 or 4.5 implemented and are interested in learning about upgrading, have purchased SAP RPM but not yet implemented, or you are interested in learning how PPM can support your business, this webinar is for you.
SAP Fundamentals of SAP PPM for IT
Presented by:
Scott Ferrel, PPM Practice Director, LeverX
Sergey Medved, Senior Consultant, LeverX
Description:
This webinar will show how the SAP Portfolio and Project Management (SAP PPM) solution can be used to support the business scenario for IT. We will demonstrate how to define the portfolio structure, plan the work, determine resource requirements, and monitor the progress of IT projects. In addition, we will show you how you can leverage your existing SAP implementation and connect your ECC system to SAP PPM to avoid duplicate work. You will see an example of an SAP PPM environment that supports the most important processes involved in the work of an IT portfolio.
Customer Case: Using SAP PPM to Support Capital Investments
Presented by:
Darryl Barney, Manager 2, Products and Processes, Southern California Edison
Scott Ferrel, PPM Practice Director, LeverX
Description:
Learn how the SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) solution can be used to support the business scenario for capital projects: selecting which proposed projects to approve, tracking different types of costs (for example - forecasted, planned, and actual), and keeping track of relevant documentation. See how you can leverage your existing SAP implementation and connect your ECC system to SAP PPM to avoid duplicate work. Hear how Southern California Edison has deployed SAP PPM in conjunction with a new project approval process to help determine which and when projects could be executed.
Presented by:
Yvonne Waibel, Director, Solution Management, SAP
Scott Ferrel, PPM Practice Director, LeverX
Description:
Learn about the latest release of SAP's PPM solution, and why SAP has invested in this area. The PPM solution is now more flexible than ever, and you will see how you can control many aspects of PPM via configuration options that formerly required programming. SAP further reduces the total cost of ownership (TCO) with its move to the ABAP Web Dynpro technology stack.
Various Scenarios for Deploying SAP PPM
Presented by:
Scott Ferrel, PPM Practice Director, LeverX
Description:
SAP PPM is typically used to support three different scenarios: Capital Investments, New Product Development, and IT. This webinar will focus on the differences between them, how SAP PPM supports all three, and things to think about when using SAP PPM for multiple scenarios within one installation.
SAP PPM Rapid Pilot Project Approach
Presented by:
Scott Ferrel, PPM Practice Director, LeverX
Alan Mendel, Vice President, LeverX
Description:
1.) SAP Project and Portfolio Management (SAP PPM) Lessons Learned Hear about the benefits and implementation lessons learned based on various SAP PPM deployments. 2.) SAP PPM Rapid Pilot Project Approach Learn about the benefits of a rapid pilot project approach for evaluating the SAP Project and Portfolio Management solution. Hear how other companies have leveraged this approach for gathering internal support and faster implementations. Learn how you can scope such a project and get the most from your investment. 3.) Extend your Investments in SAP through LeverX Google Apps and SAP Integration Explore how to extend your investments in SAP solutions by leveraging cloud computing technologies. We will demonstrate a prototype Google Apps developed by LeverX for collecting time from employees, using standard industry leading browsers and mobile devices, transparently integrating back into SAP PPM.
SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) Overview
Presented by:
Melinda-Carol Ballou, Program Director, IDC
Yvonne Waidel, Program Manager, SAP Labs
Scott Ferrel, PPM Practice Director, LeverX
Description:
1.) Driving Business Adaptability and Survival with IT Project and Portfolio Management The pressures and challenges related to business critical software delivery have never been greater and the costs of unthinking approaches to IT portfolio management are unsustainable. With the vast majority of expenditures going toward "lights on" initiatives, straight-jacketed Global 2000 companies have little leeway to invest in transformational IT projects. Key issues that will be addressed during this presentation include: - Establishing effective approaches for process and organizational success with IT Project Portfolio Management including metrics - Evaluating the market landscape, integration and tools capabilities across IT project and IT asset portfolios and the role of appropriate services support - Negotiating ITPPM adoption and understanding the links between application portfolio, program management, Governance Risk and Compliance, auditing and financial management 2.) Overview and Roadmap of SAP Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) - Product Overview - Product Evolution - SAP PPM 5.0 Key Features - SAP PPM Roadmap 3.) Using SAP's PPM Solution to Gain Insight and Support Strategy - History of SAP RPM & cProjects applications and outlook for the SAP PPM solution - SAP PPM use in different industries and business scenarios - Implementation considerations and how to get started - Lessons learned from customer projects
Presented by:
Alan Mendel, Vice President, LeverX
Arthur Lozinski, Product Manager, LeverX
Description:
The market for mobile applications is rapidly expanding from consumer oriented apps to enterprise uses. SAP has recognized this demand and has invested in building out their mobile infrastructure to offer SAP customers the ability to effectively deploy enterprise mobile applications. Additionally, partners such as LeverX are developing customer oriented mobile applications that leverage investments in SAP solutions. There is increasing demand from all industries to empower their employees with mobile applications that interact with the processes and knowledge of their SAP business solutions. This webinar will discuss the growth of mobile applications within the enterprise and demonstrate how your organization can start right away to leverage mobile applications within your company. Come hear about LeverX's new partnership for enterprise mobile development.
Fundamentals of SAP Service Management
Presented by:
Sridhar Krishnamoorthy, Subject Matter Expert, SAP Service Management, LeverX
Description:
The Customer Service organization has long been a cost center for companies. Due to continued global competition and shrinking product margins companies have realized that they need to create new services to sell to their customers increasing revenues and profits. Re-envisioning customer services as a revenue generator rather than just a cost center, requires service processes to take advantage of industry best practices and an efficient IT underlying infrastructure and set of service management solutions to improve productivity, reduce costs and maximize profitability. During this webinar, we will review the functionalitiesof SAP ECC Service Management and SAP CRM Service Management. We will discuss the advantages of each solutions, the service processes that can be implemented, and the benefits of service management implementation. Examples from customer case studies and various implementation best practices will also be presented.
Exploring Business Value for Google - SAP Integration
Presented by:
Ed Miller, President, CIMdata, Inc.
Scott McMullan, Google Apps Partner Lead for Google Enterprise, Google
Alan Mendel, Vice President, LeverX
Description:
1.) Overview of the market trends in collaboration using Cloud Computing. Mr. Miller will present an overview of the market trends in collaboration using Cloud Computing. 2.) Overview of Google's approach to the enterprise and offerings in cloud applications, enterprise search, and location-based services. Mr. McMullan will discuss Google's approach to proividng innovative and cost effective solutions to the enterprise including offerings in cloud applications, enterprise search and location-based services. 3.) LeverX Developments to integrate Google Apps and SAP to leverage SAP Business Solutions across the extended enterprise. Mr. Mendel will present a number of prototype applications developed by LeverX leveraging Google Apps and SAP within a transparent collaborative environment.
