Solution Sheet
Forms Lifecycle Manager
FLM Delivers Intelligent Forms in a Mobile World
Accelerate deployments of SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe and integrate mobile capabilities
Streamline forms-based business processes using SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe and Forms Lifecycle Manager (FLM). The use of forms technology enables companies to extend core SAP processes to new communities of users. There is growing demand to deliver these eforms to large numbers of users across multiple devices whether they are connected or disconnected. Many organisations have adopted SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe to make it easy for their employees, customers and partners to interact with SAP solutions and processes.
FLM - Powerful Forms Management
FLM comprises of a set of tools to make implementing, managing and monitoring SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe, simpler, quicker and cheaper.
The end user has a very easy-touse experience. Adobe forms drive the consultancy business.
Stephen Butler, SAP Delivery Manager, Amey Common goals for both Business and IT departments include process automation, replacement of paperbased tasks, better data quality and regulatory compliance.
Rapid Implementation
FLM enables the rapid implementation of user-friendly forms and the ability to update them with ease as processes evolve. FLM is implemented using standard, commonly available SAP skills so more resources can be freed up to focus on business process improvement rather than technical implementation. In many deployments FLM has improved data quality while seamlessly integrating with SAP business processes.
Forms Lifecycle Manager (FLM) is an enterprise software product, which simplifies the implementation, deployment and management of SAP Interactive Forms by Adobe. It allows you to combine PDF, Flex and HTML formats in a powerful runtime environment with forms monitoring, version control and other centralised services. It also enables the use of HTML-based forms and will leverage the Sybase Unwired Platform to provide end users with a multi-channel, multi-device user experience by integrating mobile capabilities with formsbased processes.
Centralized Monitoring and Control
FLM gives you complete visibility of all forms in use within your organization. It manages the workflows that control their lifecycles. It enables full and dynamic version control so that people have access to the right form at the right time.
Solution Sheet
Forms Lifecycle Manager
Multi-UI & Multi-channel Integration
FLM acts as a central hub that effortlessly combines Adobe PDF, Flex and HTML forms to extend processes to multiple devices. It can also leverage the Sybase Unwired Platform to integrate mobile capabilities with forms-based processes.
Fully Supported Solution
FLM is an SAP Endorsed Business Solution and is developed and supported by Arch. Product updates and comprehensive product support are also provided by Arch. Implementation, training and consultancy services are available from Arch as well as its partners including global System Integrators.
KEY BENEFITS
Online Form Portal - lets users see their work list and carry out tasks with forms. Form Server - handles form rendering and submission in on-line and off-line scenarios. Routing Processor sends out emails prompting users to action work list items or escalates tasks to different users. Form Posting Engine keeps forms up to date with SAP and non-SAP repositories. Form Process Monitor provides a single view of all forms and their status. Form Business Logic applies business logic to form processes from central store.
KEY BENEFITS Simplifies the deployment of high-volume, dynamic forms Complies with industrystandards like PDF, Adobe Reader, Flex, HTML Reduces TCO by reducing need for specialist skills in implementation Enables form-driven business processes to be accessed on mobile devices Provides a centralised view of all forms processes and enables audit trails for compliance Leverages previous customer investment in SAP NetWeaver and Interactive Forms by Adobe Facilitates multi-language and multi-version templates with concurrency
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SAP NetWeaver Java and ABAP WebAS, with Adobe Document Services
We have 8 Adobe form templates with 2400 forms processed per day that no longer require re-keying of data. This has significantly lowered the cost of data processing and improved data quality.
Raylene Patterson, SAP IT Project Manager, Anglian Water Services
For More Information
Visit www.arch-global.com to learn more about how Forms Lifecycle Manager can accelerate your forms deployments. Alternatively call us on +44 (0)20 8987 0440 to arrange a free consultation.
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