SAP FIORI is the answer to the increasing demand from business users to access the information in easy to use UI with powerful visual representation and minimum input moving on from traditional less adaptive SAP GUI which didn’t provide a lot of flexibility for users.
The traditional SAP GUI was less adaptive and restricting users primarily to the desktop or laptop which didn’t provide a lot of flexibility for users. There was ever increasing demand from business users to access the information in easy to use UI with powerful visual representation and minimum input. SAP FIORI is the answer for exactly such requirements.
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“Fiori can help modernize workflow to get most benefit from your SAP HANA Migration and UI adaptation by introducing automation in processes like Quality & Production approvals at shop floor, material delivery confirmation by transporter and simple, summarised analytical dashboards for Directors and CXOs.”
Anil M Singh
CIO and SGM –IT
Inox Air Products
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Here are a few of the main advantages of upgrading to SAP Fiori.
- Intuitive Design and Ease of Use – The most commonly cited advantage SAP Fiori brings to the table is its modern UI design. SAP Fiori features an intuitive design that makes most common tasks easy to find and execute. Fiori apps also share consistent design cues, so users can quickly get a feel for the system as a whole. This cuts down on the learning curve considerably, and makes it easier for workers to adapt to new tasks and assignments.
- Increased Productivity – The same design qualities that make Fiori easier to use also increase productivity. For example, a common delivery task which involves multiple transaction codes and steps, can be completed in fewer clicks and two or three inputs, which is significantly low compared to SAP GUI. Desired Controls can also be introduced in the FIORI apps.
- Better Mobile User Experience – SAP GUI predates the mobile workforce, and is designed with a mouse and keyboard in mind. It will behave differently depending on the version and platform, and may not duplicate full all functionality when users switch. Switching to SAP Fiori UX benefits and enables mobility and BYOD. The simple interface enables workers to work from touch screens, and the consistent behaviour and design allows users to expect a similar experience regardless of what device they are using with simplicity.
- Empowered key stake holders and Better Fit With Your SAP HANA Workflow -Because SAP Fiori apps are individually optimized for certain tasks, they may not fit the complete business logic of a particular organization. Fiori can help you modernize your workflow to get the most benefit from your SAP HANA Migration and UI adaptation. You can introduce automation in processes like Quality & Production approvals at shop floor, material delivery confirmation by transporter and simple / summarised analytical dashboards for Directors and CXOs. With skilled solution providers, you can even convert your day to day operational GUI processes to a simple to use, automated role based apps.
Here are some common Fiori Characteristics:
Simple − Focused on what is important i.e. single user can perform all his tasks for which he is responsible. It’s intuitive and easy-to-use with minimal wait time as essential functions are straightforward to navigate.
Role-based – Classic SAP GUI was transaction-oriented whereas Fiori comes with simplified role based navigation and business function access; based on the user needs and how the user works with their environment. It is user-centric and goal-oriented.
Responsive − Consumption across devices, versions and channels with a single user experience without much ado about the OS or browser
Multi-platform − Planned to be running on multiple platforms – SAP Portal, SAP HANA Cloud Portal and HANA and across devices
Delightful performance – Makes an emotional connection with the end-user and improves usability. The user can have control over the layout of the homepage and how they choose to navigate by re-arranging tiles, add, delete, rename and reorder groups without a hassle.
Coherent UI design – Provides one fluid and seamless experience to the users
Reduces training costs with faster adaptation – FIORI apps reduces training time and effort including faster adaptation by end users and business users with simple, role-based screens that decrease the heavy training cost companies invest in training their employees on how to use SAP
Along with these benefits, comes some challenges in adaption like SAP version with fast version upgrade, availability of apps and function modules in the background, skill set to develop and maintain with right partner but the benefits are ever encouraging to overcome these challenges. Continuous improvement and innovation from SAP coupled with power of HANA is going to improve it further.
