
477Information Flow along the Supply Chain
Some companies actively promote or support the use of SAP products. Flexera
Software developed software that enables users to optimize their use of SAP-
named user licenses. Users can detect idle users, identify duplicate users, and
assign the most appropriate SAP license, thereby reducing the cost of the licenses
(Flexera2013).
Accenture, a well-known global consulting company, “applies deep industry
knowledge, superior expertise and unsurpassed delivery capabilities to drive break-
through results. Developing innovative solutions that deliver real value in areas
such as analytics on the SAP HANA platform, ...