Phil Martin

Online learning for Variant Configuration,
People, processes and good design produce effective VC models.
#VariantConfiguration

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

In our VC Essentials Online Course, we use Transaction PMEVC as the core method to maintain and understand your VC Models. Surprisingly many VC Modellers continue to use the multitude of standalone transactions.

Is that you?

#SA…https://t.co/0nmAxYdw1k https://t.co/ZAF1mfCLk2

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

The good practice approach to manage SAP VC Models is to perform your modelling in a Golden Client.

I will briefly talk about how to set one up if you don't have one.

#SAP #ALE #VariantConfiguration https://t.co/dEkX2ocwGx

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

Hi VC Modellers. Do you make your characteristics restrictable? I'll let you know what I do and you can tell me if you agree.

#SAP #VariantConfiguration #LOVC #AVC https://t.co/3sG0VJvlV9

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

SAP Variant Configuration is commonly about the integration with BOMs and Routings.
However, SAP VC can integrate into Project Systems. Instead of components being assigned to an operation in a routing, Project Systems passes them…https://t.co/PTVRLZiQ91 https://t.co/WkEfTlS8CJ

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

I recommend you Follow Patrick for updates on CPQ. https://t.co/JACWKYhGpi

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

We are still collecting interest for VC focussed workshops at your company. Topics could be VC model design, current problems with VC models, Golden VC client set up, etc. If this interests your company, feel free to reach out. https://t.co/HeI4GI7CLt

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

VC Syntax has its quirks. To include characteristic values, we use the IN syntax. How do we do the reverse and exclude?

#VariantConfiguration #LOVC #SAP https://t.co/4bHtazWozf

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

In this blog post, I discuss how the right Variant Configuration training can put you on the path to improved productivity.

If you manage a VC team but need to learn more about VC, this is an essential read, as it highlights a ma…https://t.co/6cpsmbmlOi https://t.co/oKBswM2jOu

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

I have seen how companies have lost productivity due to the design approaches of their VC models. My latest post provides insights and solutions.

#productivity #sap #VariantConfiguration #S4Hana #LOVC #AVC https://t.co/UiB9QjPFRH

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

Hi, Configurable Opinions is back. We start the year off with a discussion on migrating to S4Hana from ECC6. It may sound boring, but is it?
#ConfigurableOpinions #RadiantThink #SAP #S4Hana #VariantConfiguration https://t.co/rg1Z1W1t3R

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

European VC Workshops - May, June (and possibly July).
We so far are visiting England, Norway, Denmark and Switzerland. If you would like a workshop at your premises, please contact me.

#sap #S4Hana #VariantConfiguration #LOVC #AVC #Europe https://t.co/aYegT5ocNf

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

Where do VC Modellers learn their skills?...is it bad news?
I discuss our survey that asked this question from the LinkedIn community.

#sap #variantconfiguration #LOVC #AVC #S4HANA #linkedin https://t.co/8j0xrH4qEO

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

Please attend the CWG Conference in Montreal from the 7th to the 10th of May, 2023.

It is the place to meet the SAP product managers, developers, VC experts, and customers. On Day 3 there are workshops on offer.

I cannot stress…https://t.co/6suUmhBVS0 https://t.co/dYRfjyCXbC

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

I am interested to know how SAP Variant Configuration Modellers have learnt their skills.
I could only have four choices so select the closest one.

#sap #VariantConfiguration https://t.co/jB7KAr0YBV

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

What dependency type makes VC models difficult to maintain?

One of the common modelling methods is using a particular dependency type that is simple to use but will cause big issues in ongoing model maintenance.

Then I will tell…https://t.co/VWhSdK3eM3 https://t.co/pS2sVhFYQi

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

Start your year with the best Variant Configuration Online course in the world...in our opinion.
VC Essentials is used by many companies around the world to quickly and easily train their team in good practice approaches.

#sap #LOVC #VariantConfiguratio https://t.co/i3oFVA362H

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

Following the CWG (https://t.co/tWjEdVQYP7) conference in Montreal, we are then spending time in Europe.

Book a VC workshop at your company to work through pain points or VC model reviews; contact me at [email protected].

#…https://t.co/JsrbQA143p https://t.co/Q9Q1lzIr0w

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

We are in Europe after the CWG Conference in Montreal during May and June. We are catching up with customers, both old and new. If you want a 2-hour or 4-hour workshop at your company, then contact me at [email protected] for…https://t.co/E6VlwPUZ1b https://t.co/Z6pFNo882V

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

It has been a while since we posted, so here is a practical discussion on the naming of characteristics and their values. It is not always simple. Watch and see why.
#cwg #sap #variantconfiguration #AVC https://t.co/QLOCrKt1x8

[Phil Martin @radiantThink]

Nice explanation and making the complex problem laid out in simple clear language. https://t.co/bxzQfWoKcS