Reliable, affordable and sustainable energy is essential for any organization to function. But recent crises have shown that such an energy supply cannot be taken for granted. For example, recent record prices for oil and gas weigh heavily on the operating expenses of companies in many industrial sectors, severely impacting their profitability. Which is why ‘energy management’ is once again a hot topic in board rooms and strategy meetings. Laurent Pirard, spend management and procurement expert at delaware, discusses two levers companies can pull to take control of their energy costs, and their reporting obligations.

With the Intelligent Enterprise, SAP has laid out its vision for an organization with the future-proof architecture, tools and capabilities needed to truly leverage data insights. Most companies, however, are still a long way from reaching this ideal. For them, RISE with SAP is the perfect steppingstone towards long-term business transformation. Pair with a methodical approach and a trusted expert partner for optimal results.  
 

‘Intelligent enterprises are integrated enterprises’ is and remains one of the headlines of SAP Integration. Since companies have made the move from all-in-one business suites to best-in-breed solutions, the importance of integration has become undeniable. But modern integration is about more than building bridges. Establishing a future-proof integration landscape requires thorough technological and business expertise, as well as powerful modern tools – like hybrid integration platforms. Here’s why.

Reducing costs without negatively impacting operations is key to running a healthy and future-proof business. Sounds simple – if you’ve never tried it before. Most business professionals know that there are many ways to keep operational expenses, or OpEx, in check. Identifying the right opportunities in your own organization, let alone prioritizing and implementing key initiatives, is often a different story. “Successful, long-term OpEx optimization requires a structured, step-by-step approach, a rational, objective view, and the involvement of all stakeholders,” says Michael Bulthé, Operational Excellence expert at delaware.