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Implementing S/4HANA Without A Vision

đź“Ś A Common Mistake When Implementing S/4HANA

Picture this. You approve a major project to upgrade your company’s ERP system to SAP S/4HANA. The budget is signed off. The consultants are on board. The IT team is ready. Everything seems set for a smooth transition.

Then, reality hits.

Six months in, no one can agree on the project’s direction. The IT team wants to rebuild the old system in the new one. The finance team expects automation, but they still see manual workarounds. The warehouse staff struggle with new screens that slow them down instead of speeding things up. Meetings turn into battles over priorities. Delays mount. Costs rise.

What went wrong?

You didn’t have a clear vision.

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SAP Activate vs ITIL 4

What They Do and Why You Need Both

Many businesses struggle with SAP projects. Some systems never go live. Others launch but cause problems later. IT teams often inherit systems they didn’t help design. Users complain. Costs rise. Nobody wins.

This happens when SAP projects and IT service management don’t connect.

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Clean Core Pathway

Getting Ready for S/4HANA

Moving to S/4HANA may seem intimidating and, therefore, quickly leads to procrastination in making strategic decisions.

The fundamental choice you have to make:

  1. Transition to standard SAP (“Clean Core“) or
  2. Like-for-like move and keep all the custom developments (“Lift and Shift“)?

Both choices have pros and cons.

What if you can apply the best of both worlds, combining “Clean Core” with “Lift and Shift”?

It is an option hardly discussed but very feasible. Read on to find out why.

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The Data Migration Nightmare That Could Have Been Avoided

Introducing the concept of a Target Operating Model (TOM)

“Have you ever stepped into a project and immediately sensed disaster? That’s exactly what happened when I replaced someone who had burned out… only to realize I was on the same path.”

I walked into the project full of optimism, but that didn’t last long. My task? Deduplicate 10,000 business partner addresses.

The catch? Excel was the only tool.

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Achieving the Impossible

What SAP Professionals Can Learn from DeepSeek

When DeepSeek launched its breakthrough AI model, it sent shockwaves through the tech industry. A small, scrappy startup managed to dethrone giants like OpenAI, achieving the same performance at a fraction of the cost. What made DeepSeek so disruptive wasn’t just the technology—it was the radical approach: focusing on what mattered most and cutting out everything else. Their achievement raised a vital question: Do we overestimate the importance of size, resources, and complexity in achieving success?

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Turn SAP into Your Winning Ticket

Why Execs Should Invest, Not Just Approve

Alright, you’re not here to “manage” an SAP implementation. You want to own it and make the executives consider it a wise investment. This blog dives into why executive buy-in isn’t just a tick-box exercise; it’s about transforming your project into a company game-changer. Learn how to focus on what matters (hint: the bottom line!), communicate in their language, and use the teach-back method to get them on board. Own the process, simplify your message, and turn this project into your career-defining win.

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SAP MM: Discover Its Core Functionality

As a C-suite executive, manager, SAP consultant or developer looking to implement SAP ERP on time and within budget, you may wonder what the core functionality of the SAP MM module is. This post provides an overview of this critical component in your ERP system that helps manage procurement activities and inventory levels efficiently – from material master data management to vendor relationship management and more! With both waterfall and agile project methodologies available for implementation, find out how leveraging the features of SAP MM can help bring success to your organization’s goals.

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SAP SD: Discover Its Core Functionality

Are you trying to understand the core functionality in the SAP SD module? If so, this blog post is for you. This post has been crafted specifically for C-suite executives, managers, SAP consultants and developers who need guidance on implementing ERP projects that stay on time, within budget, yet fit for purpose! We will explore everything from the order entry and delivery processes to pricing and condition management, as well as sales analysis and reporting – all of which are part of the core functionalities within the SAP Sales & Distribution (SD) Module. Learn how it supports an organization’s sales operations from order to delivery with a combination of waterfall project management methodology plus agile techniques.

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SAP PP: Discover Its Core Functionality

The SAP Production Planning (PP) module is a critical functional component of any successful ERP implementation. It supports an organisation’s production planning and control activities, from material and capacity requirements to quality management, aiming to ensure on-time delivery within budget. But what is the core functionality in the sap pp module? This blog post will explore how you can use PP for demand and supply planning, capacity planning, production order management and Kanban integration – without sacrificing your project goals or compromising quality! Keep reading to discover more about these essential components that make up the SAP PP Module.

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SAP LE: Discover Its Core Functionality

The SAP Logistics Execution (LE) module is a core functional component of the ERP system that can significantly benefit any organization. But what are these core functions, and how do they contribute to successful project management? This blog post will explore the answer to this question, including inbound and outbound delivery processing, transportation planning and execution, warehouse management, yard management, and handling unit management – all fundamental components of the LE module. Discover why understanding “the core functionality in the sap le module” is essential for an effective implementation process within budget and on time!

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