There is a HUGE opportunity to improve the processes associated with SAP data entry. This opportunity is highlighted in the following two articles:

• Coca-Cola Enterprises Tackles Competition with Microsoft Online Services (http://www.microsoft.com/casestudies/Case_Study_Detail.aspx?CaseStudyID=4000004609)
• Improving the SAP Data Entry Process at your Company (http://community.winshuttle.com/blogs/vikram/archive/2009/06/19/sap-data-entry-at-a-shared-services-center.aspx)

The CCE article highlights the benefit connecting the internal value with an accessible, easy to use platform, MS SharePoint. Vikram's article specifically explains how Winshuttle extends the connection provided by MS SharePoint into specific SAP processes (e.g. Journal Entries {FB50}, Personnel Actions {PA30}, etc).

Imagine the process improvements that can be derived from combining flexibility of Microsoft Office and SharePoint with the battled tested SAP business engine. The opportunity is HUGE.

I will be post some real-life examples soon.

So stay tuned...