Sampler Scheme The Sampler Scheme is a program that offers interested parties a one-day insight into the world of Accenture. SAP One of the world's largest software companies, SAP provides a suite of software that supports integrated processes, simplifies service provision and cost management, and distributes the information needed for informed planning and decision making. Accenture has a 30-year partnership with SAP. Services Services is one of Accenture’s four workforces. Services people work on Accenture’s outsourcing projects. The company builds long-term partnerships with clients through the management and provision of their business operations in areas such as software maintenance, finance and accounting, and human resources. See also Workforce. Service Line The group of people and products dedicated to delivering horizontal services across all industries. Service lines are responsible for developing Accenture's knowledge capital, world-class skills and innovative capabilities. They fall under two capability groups—Business Consulting and Technology & Delivery. See also Horizontal Services. Solutions One of Accenture’s four workforces. Technology professionals in Accenture’s Solutions workforce build, deploy and maintain technology solutions for Accenture clients and help execute innovation. Solution Delivery Excellence Part of the Technology and System Integration capability group, the Solution Delivery Excellence group defines and implements the latest systems integration techniques. Consultants in the group work on projects across all industries. Start Group The group of new Accenture hires who are receiving induction training together. Many Accenture employees find that friendships made in this group constitute the nucleus of their network within the company. See also Analyst Training Program, Buddy, Career Counsellor. Stewardship An Accenture core value that is based on the following principles: Seek opportunities to improve the way the world works and lives. Counsel and mentor others. Provide for training and development of all team members, including client personnel. Commit, through words and deeds, to our shared vision. Use the resources of the company prudently. Help build a stronger company for the future. See Core Values. Strategic Imperatives Accenture's business strategy consists of three strategic imperatives: Bold Growth, A Great Place to Work and Operational Excellence. Strategic Information Technology Effectiveness (SITE) SITE is a highly specialized area of strategy consultancy that helps top management achieve greater business value from IT. Strategy Within the Business Consulting capability group, Strategy develops and implements strategies that unlock new sources of value for our clients. Summer Vacation Scheme The Summer Vacation Scheme is an eight-week scheme designed to give penultimate-year undergraduates a good look at what Accenture does. Supply Chain Management Within the Business Consulting capability group, the Supply Chain Management develops and implements new operating models across the supply chain to improve clients’ cost position, customer service performance, asset productivity and competitive advantage.