This book helps executives and managers break through the mystery of an SAP implementation. Topics covered include the SAP marketplace, the benefits of implementing SAP and how it affects a company as a whole, budgeting for the transition, assembling an SAP project team, working with implementation partners and consultants, and the cost of a successful implementation. Based on the field experience of a Fortune 50 consultant, this book walks readers through the decision to choose SAP, provides executives with realistic expectations for the implementation process, and shares insight into the future of SAP.