SAP AG, today unveiled new versions of its fixed-scope, pre-defined packages of software and services. Based on mySAP(TM) ERP, the SAP(R) best practices offerings are available in 28 scenarios addressing the demands of midsize enterprises in industries as diverse as retail, utilities and the public sector.

The new portfolio of SAP Best Practices offers end-to-end business process scenarios for specific industries such as Warranty Processing with Returnable Parts for the automotive industry and Prototype Development for the high tech industry. Customers can use industry-specific SAP Best Practices in conjunction with cross-industry scenarios for customer relationship management (CRM) and supply chain management (SCM), such as Campaign Management, Engineer-to-Order and Supply Chain Performance Management. SAP Best Practices for business intelligence and enterprise portal round out the portfolio.

For an overview of all industry- and cross industry-packages as well as language versions, please go to http://help.sap.com/bestpractices , select the "SAP Best Practices" tab, then "Industry Packages" or "Cross-Industry Packages."