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SAP S/4HANA: An Overview and Key Considerations
What Is SAP S/4HANA?
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been the cornerstone of SAP solutions since the company was founded in 1972. SAP’s first packaged mainframe software application, SAP R/2, was released in 1979, and was followed by SAP R/3, SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 5.0, and SAP ECC 6.0. SAP’s current flagship enterprise ERP solution, SAP S/4HANA, was released in 2015, and was a significant shift for the organization as it ran exclusively on the SAP HANA database.
Modules included in an SAP S/4HANA system include: Asset Management, Finance, Human Resources, Manufacturing, R&D/Engineering, Sales, Service, Sourcing and Procurement, and Supply Chain. Each of these modules consist of multiple applications that offer specific features and functionality, as well as industry-specific and enhanced line-of-business functions.
SAP S/4HANA: An Overview and Key Considerations
What Is SAP S/4HANA?
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) has been the cornerstone of SAP solutions since the company was founded in 1972. SAP’s first packaged mainframe software application, SAP R/2, was released in 1979, and was followed by SAP R/3, SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) 5.0, and SAP ECC 6.0. SAP’s current flagship enterprise ERP solution, SAP S/4HANA, was released in 2015, and was a significant shift for the organization as it ran exclusively on the SAP HANA database.
Modules included in an SAP S/4HANA system include: Asset Management, Finance, Human Resources, Manufacturing, R&D/Engineering, Sales, Service, Sourcing and Procurement, and Supply Chain. Each of these modules consist of multiple applications that offer specific features and functionality, as well as industry-specific and enhanced line-of-business functions.
Key Considerations for SAPinsiders
- SAP S/4HANA is the solution that SAP wants enterprise ERP customers to be running, but it is about more than simply adopting technology. According to Tom Janoshalmi, the former Global Head of SAP Digital Core Move, organizations need to look at their move to SAP S/4HANA to being about a connected story not just a technology upgrade. While SAPinsider research has shown that many organizations look at SAP S/4HANA largely because of the upcoming end of maintenance for core SAP ERP releases, more see a move to SAP S/4HANA as the opportunity to re-engineer and update processes and configurations. Janoshalmi agrees. He wants organizations to focus on the value they can derive from SAP S/4HANA and what they can achieve moving forward. You can hear more about why the move to SAP S/4HANA is important by reading SAPinsider’s interview with Janoshalmi.
- SAP S/4HANA is the core around which organizations can build their transformed landscape. When Eczacıbaşı Building Products needed to update their existing systems and processes, they looked at SAP S/4HANA as the central part of their update. The overall process involved a complete evaluation of all their current processes and implementing technologies that would increase agility while boosting customer brand experience. SAP S/4HANA was used to connect all the different parts of the business in that process. This article covers more about the Eczacıbaşı project, as does this event session where they discuss their results.
- SAP continues to enhance SAP S/4HANA by including it in RISE with SAP. RISE with SAP is not a new product, but an offering that includes assets that help organizations achieve transformation. The central part of this is SAP S/4HANA Cloud, the software-as-a-service version of SAP’s flagship ERP solution. Damien Johnson from SAP explains in this session what RISE with SAP is, and how it impacts organizations’ existing SAP S/4HANA projects.
870 results
Transforming the SAP S/4HANA Experience for Foxconn EV SystemsSep 3, 2024 — Foxconn EV Systems faced inefficiencies in its electric vehicle manufacturing due to disjointed processes and manual systems, leading to data quality issues and operational challenges, but after implementing and revamping SAP S/4HANA in early 2023 with the help of GyanSys, the company achieved significant improvements in resource utilization, decision-making speed, and overall organizational agility.
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Strong Program Management Office for a Successful SAP S/4HANA MigrationAug 20, 2024 — In SAP S/4HANA migration projects, maintaining a broader perspective can be challenging due to the fast-paced nature and frequent emergence of new challenges. A structured risk management approach and a strong Program Management Office (PMO) are critical for project success. The PMO should focus on managing budget, timeline, and scope by implementing a coherent methodology, governance framework, and a comprehensive program schedule. Effective scope management, change control, and risk management are essential to keep the project on track. By following best practices in PMO setup, including clear communication, robust planning, and proactive risk management, SAP S/4HANA migrations are more likely to succeed, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and efficient management of project scope.
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Transparent Target Operating Model for SAP S/4HANA TransformationAug 20, 2024 — A transparent and future-oriented Target Operating Model (TOM) is essential for the success of an SAP S/4HANA transformation. It aligns IT infrastructure with the company’s strategic objectives, ensuring that outdated structures are not embedded into the new system, which could lead to costly and inefficient adjustments later. The TOM serves as a blueprint for critical areas such as finance, supply chain, governance, and enterprise architecture, ensuring that the transformation is strategically aligned and future-ready. Properly assessing and defining the TOM before or at the start of the transformation reduces risks, prevents delays, and helps navigate digital transformation challenges effectively.
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TM International Logistics Gains Real-Time Visibility from the Warehouse to the Doorstep with IBM, SAP and MicrosoftAug 19, 2024 — TM International Logistics Limited (TMILL) worked with IBM Services to deploy SAP S/4HANA on Microsoft Azure to boost efficiency and offer global delivery tracking to consumers and businesses worldwide. They chose Azure as the optimal platform for their real-time analytics environment.
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Cloud Adoption Gathers Speed – Compelling Reasons Justify Why SAP on Azure is a WinnerAug 19, 2024 — In this POV authored by Infosys, Microsoft and SAP, read how Infosys helps enterprises benefit from cloud computing beyond infrastructure, and dive into AI, ML and IOT, with Azure as the preferred cloud.
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South Florida Water Management District Upgrades Business Plumbing With SAP S/4HANAAug 19, 2024 — Migrating digital platforms is an expensive and lengthy undertaking. With legacy SAP systems that were last updated well over a decade ago, The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) needed an immediate solution to modernize their platforms. They chose to partner with Infosys Public Services (IPS) on their modernization journey. Despite a worldwide pandemic and an oncoming hurricane, the two companies successfully upgraded SFWMD’s legacy SAP system.
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Getting 20 SAP Systems into the Cloud in Record TimeAug 9, 2024 — Arvato Systems, the company updated its SAP systems and database to SAP HANA, achieving the fastest cloud migration to-date. Today, the family owned business is one of Germany’s largest midsize companies using SAP on Microsoft Azure. It was the first time the company used Azure NetApp Files to run performance-intensive and latency-sensitive workloads in the cloud.
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