SAP recently launched a new business data cloud based intelligent application for working capital. In this post I'll look at the working capital theory along wth some practical example, before taking a look at the new SAP application and its underlying architecture.

In this frontend mentor challenge I created a newsletter sign up page in HTML and CSS with JavaScript to control e-mail validation and a confimation page.

A page to track key notes for the dataexpert.io bootcamp.

A look at how web frontends connect to enterprise grade ERP systems. In this post I walk through how I built a custom web app using HTML/CSS/JS and connected it to SAP S/4HANA using SAP Integration Suite.

A look at how web frontends connect to enterprise grade ERP systems. In this post I walk through how I built a custom web app using HTML/CSS/JS and connected it to SAP S/4HANA using SAP Integration Suite.

I completed the SAP learning journey for Navigating Large Language Models fundamentals and techniques for your use case.

Business Services Organisations (BSOs) and Global Business Services (GBS) emerged in the late 1990s and have since played a central role in driving standardisation, harmonisation, and automation. By consolidating operations, they’ve helped multinationals achieve consistency across regions and deliver faster, more comparable reporting. This article takes a detailed look at how business services models work, evolve, and add value.

Embedded analytics in SAP S/4HANA sounds like a BW in SAP, but it's not. It's a core capability that utilises HANA, the virtual data model and Fiori to blend analytics and transactions in real time. It's part of the core S/4HANA platform. In this post, I explain the architecture, key app types, and how to approach implementation with real examples from finance.

I created a set of 'enduro' themed cards based on a Frontend Mentor challenge.

The data model for finance has changed considerably from SAP R/3 to S/4HANA. These changes have provided some simplification while also making it easier to access data. Understanding the basics of the model can be useful. This article walks through the data model with a real life example.

I completed the SAP learning journey for S/4HANA Cloud for Group Reporting.

I completed the SAP learning journey for Outlining the Record to Report Process in S/4HANA.

I completed the SAP learning journey for Outlining the Financial Accounting Overview in S/4HANA.

Succesful large scale transformation requires a handoff and the ongoing collaboration between strategy and project delivery. This often involves senior teams working with project teams. I take a look at how to improve this relationship.

I created a landing page based on DaNang, Vietnam tourism branding.

I created a grid style page about the Yamanote rail line in Tokyo.

I created a Pokemon themed four card layout in HTML. This was inspired by one of the challenges at frontendmentor.com.

I created a product card page in HTML and CSS based on the character Ichigo from the Anime called Bleach. This was an alternate design for one of the challenges on the Frontend Mentor website.

A Frontend Mentor challenge to create a recipe card

A Frontend Mentor challenge to create a social profile card

A Frontend Mentor challenge to create a blog preview card

A Frontend Mentor challenge to create a QR code

I completed freeCodeCamp's course on JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures. This was way tougher than Responsive Web Design. One exercise 'building a spreadsheet app' was so hard to follow. But, overall I was impressed how much you can do with JavaScript.

In this third and final part in my series on assessing operations I'll provide a list of points to consider for a number of common business areas, as well as look at considering for external market/economic assessments.

This is the second part in my series on assessing operations. In this part I'll look at business frameworks as a way to structure assessments together with a look at tools and templates to assist with the approach.

This is the first in a 3-part series on assessing operations. Assessment of the 'as is' state is a critical part of any transformation work. In this part I'll provide an introduction, then look at types of assessment, scoping assessments, and interpreting results.

I completed freeCodeCamp's course on responsive web design. This was quite a long course with a lot of exercises and five certification projects. Read more to see my 'Toyota' theme solutions to the challenges.

My photography blog.

One of the classic cars I did some work on in Scotland during COVID. This is a 1985 Toyota Landcruiser HJ60.

One of the classic cars I did some work on in Scotland during COVID. This is a 1997 Toyota Hilux (MK3).

One of the classic cars I did some work on in Scotland during COVID. This is a 1985 Toyota Celica Supra.

One of the classic cars I did some work on in Scotland during COVID. This is a 1989 Renault Alpine GTA V6 Turbo.

One of the classic cars I did some work on in Scotland during COVID. This is a 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am.

A detailed guide to the chart of account (CoA). This is one of the most important structures in business. It reflects all the activities a business is involved in and it provides a foundation for the majority of financial and management reporting.

A guide to various approaches to cost reduction

Some tips on improving project management.

SAP HANA and S/4HANA - a simple guide

A detailed look at how Blockchain works.

A detailed look at the record to report process.