With cbs ET, selective process changes or implementation of S/4 innovations, can be applied efficiently and consistently to all master and transaction data. cbs ET also offers complete flexibility in the choice of cutover scenarios – both in waves as well as in one big bang using near-zero-downtime functionalities.
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cbs Corporate Business Solutions
cbs Corporate Business Solutions is a global SAP consulting company specialized in complex transformation projects like Carve-Outs, Post merger integrations, move to SAP S/4HANA, and global SAP rollouts. A global leader in SAP data migration and founding member of the Selective Data Transition Engagement group, cbs is the only SAP partner with an end-to-end portfolio that delivers both technical and functional consulting expertise, combined with proven transformation software allowing us to deliver such projects out of one hand. Our consultants across 35+ locations worldwide design, optimize and manage digital business processes for mid-sized industrial corporations, hidden champions, and large enterprises.
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Accelerate your move to SAP S/4HANA with cbs RISE with FAST VALUE. Our proven approach simplifies transformation, shortens timelines, and ensures measurable value from day one.
Go-Live delivered. That is the cbs promise. Enable optimized, future-proof foreign trade management for your company with SAP GTS. With the central SAP GTS platform, we map complex export control and customs department requirements. Not just on PowerPoint. Scalable. With and for the foreign trade community.
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Recently SAPinsider sat down with Lorenz Praefcke, CEO of CBS Corporate Business Solutions America, a service provider who specializes in helping SAP customers navigate the transition to SAP S/4HANA.
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SAP S/4HANA Migration Leaves Foreign Trade Functionality Gaps, Companies WarnedCompanies migrating from SAP R/3 to SAP S/4HANA must critically evaluate their foreign trade processes, as key functionalities like preferential duty processing are absent in S/4HANA, which could disrupt compliance and international operations.
SAP LE-TRA Sunset: Your Strategic Roadmap to SAP Transportation Management (TM)SAP-centric organizations are urgently transitioning to SAP S/4HANA from legacy systems due to impending end-of-life deadlines, particularly focusing on the shift from the LE-TRA module to SAP Transportation Management (TM), with options between Basic and Advanced licensing that cater to varying complexities and automation needs, alongside the introduction of SAP Logistics Management (LGM) for smaller enterprises.
cbs Wins SAP Hack2Build with AI-Powered Integration Monitoring Assistantcbs Corporate Business Solutions won SAP's Hack2Build pilot initiative with ADAM, an AI-driven assistant that simplifies troubleshooting SAP Integration Suite errors by transforming technical jargon into actionable guidance for users.
Keeping Control: How Modern SAP S/4HANA Authorization Concepts Balance Costs and Security RisksAs businesses transition to SAP S/4HANA, cbs Consulting emphasizes that effective authorization management, centered on the principle of least privilege, can significantly reduce licensing costs and risks, urging companies to leverage SAP’s built-in tools while enhancing administrator expertise and governance practices.
The Essential SAP Basis Roles in RISE with SAPThe cbs SAP Basis team is essential for organizations transitioning to SAP S/4HANA under RISE with SAP, providing continuous support through planning, go-live, and post-go-live phases to ensure optimal system configuration, operational excellence, and strategic collaboration.
There Is Life After Go-Live: cbs Strengthens SAP Operations with RUN & CARECorporate Business Solutions (cbs) emphasizes the importance of integrating Application Management Services (AMS) early in SAP transformation projects through its RUN & CARE framework to ensure post-launch success and mitigate common disruptions.
Why SAP Carve-Outs Don’t Have to Be Chaos: A Precision ApproachSAP carve-outs are made more efficient and less risky through cbs Corporate Business Solutions' proprietary tools, the Enterprise Analyzer and Enterprise Transformer, that streamline data migration and compliance while allowing organizations to modernize their ERP landscapes.
S/4HANA Pre-study Assessments: A Smart First Step for SAP TransformationAs SAP-centric organizations strategize their transition to S/4HANA amidst looming support deadlines for ECC, a targeted Pre-Study assessment provides a low-risk, insight-driven approach to evaluate readiness, align goals, and define a tailored roadmap that facilitates informed, cost-effective decision-making.
Preparing for the End of SAP GTS 11: A Strategic Transition to SAP GTS e4HAs SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) 11 support ends on December 31, 2025, companies must urgently transition to the advanced GTS e4H platform to mitigate business risks associated with outdated compliance software and to modernize their global trade operations.
Revolutionizing Certificate of Origin Processing: AI-Driven Innovations with cbscbs has developed an AI-driven solution to automate and streamline the Certificate of Origin process in international trade, addressing traditional challenges such as manual workloads, documentation errors, and compliance risks, enabling immediate deployment and enhanced supplier collaboration for operational efficiencies.
Driving Transformations and Sustainable Business Process Management with SAP SignavioDigital transformation demands a careful blend of re-evaluating and leveraging existing processes within companies, utilizing tools like SAP Signavio to enhance efficiency and innovation while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and partnering with experts to ensure successful adoption and sustainable long-term benefits.
A Fit for Future Target Operating Model for Business SuccessOrganizations must establish a clear Target Operating Model (TOM) at the outset of their SAP S/4HANA transformation to ensure effective alignment of business processes, performance metrics, and enterprise architecture with strategic goals, thereby avoiding inefficiencies and promoting sustainable growth in a rapidly changing market.
The Best Way Forward – Executing SAP Carve-outs for Business SuccessIn a dynamic business environment, companies must strategically manage SAP carve-outs during mergers or divestitures, employing best practices such as early stakeholder engagement, agile methodologies, and robust data management to minimize risks and ensure operational continuity.
Ensuring Stable Operations with Consulting-based Application Management ServicesAs enterprises face challenges in managing SAP applications due to a lack of in-house expertise, many are outsourcing to Application Management Service providers like cbs Corporate Business Solutions, which offer comprehensive support and consulting to ensure stable operations and scalability without the high costs of maintaining internal teams.
Viessmann’s SAP S/4HANA Transformation with cbsThe Viessmann Group, a leading energy systems manufacturer, undertook a significant digital transformation by transitioning to SAP S/4HANA, aiming to standardize and modernize its business processes. Partnering with cbs Corporate Business Solutions, Viessmann employed the selective 's.m.a.r.t. Green' approach, auditing core processes and retaining 80% while redesigning the rest for current needs. This method maximized the benefits of S/4HANA from the start. Global process owners ensured consistency and adherence to international standards. The phased transformation included a comprehensive analysis, implementation of business partner functionalities, and a final 'big bang' data migration. Key factors in the project’s success were interdisciplinary cooperation, a focus on business processes, and thorough end-to-end testing. The result was fully integrated digital business processes, significant efficiency gains, and a simplified IT infrastructure. Additionally, Viessmann achieved substantial improvements in spare parts prioritization, integrated business planning, and MRP processing time, enhancing supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.
SAPinsider Buyers Guide: SAP S/4HANAThe transition to SAP S/4HANA remains a focal point for SAP ERP users. Since its debut, around 24,000 organizations have licensed SAP S/4HANA, with a slightly smaller number having deployed the solution. While SAP S/4HANA remains important, SAP’s strategic thrust over the past two years has been towards cloud ERP, underscoring the pivotal role of SAP S/4HANA Cloud. Supporting this strategy, SAP’s primary push has been for its subscription-based RISE with SAP offering, which includes both SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition, and SAP S/4AHNA Cloud, private edition. Yet, converting long-standing SAP users to this new cloud model, especially those with highly customized SAP ECC or SAP Business Suite deployments, remains a hurdle for SAP.
Despite the new innovations and faster performance offered by SAP S/4HANA and the cloud’s growing relevance, its uptake has been steady rather than rapid. Many in the SAP community are still on the fence regarding this shift. While some organizations have started their SAP S/4HANA journeys, a significant number of organizations have delayed deciding how they will move forward. However, the percentage without any plans to switch does continue to diminish.
To help SAP users make some of these critical decisions, SAPinsider put together this Buyers Guide, which aims to explore the challenges, opportunities, and trends in the SAP S/4HANA adoption space and to highlight key vendors and partners. The vendor capability assessments are intended to aid and assist organizations in selecting the vendors offering technology and consulting services for S/4HANA preparation, implementation, infrastructure, and post-deployment support.
What is an SAP carve-out?Another New Normal: Is your company currently or in the future-facing a divestment? The world has been faced with a long list of “new normals” recently, and divestment is no different for your business. Don’t let a good business decision turn into a messy mix-up of data and information. Executing SAP carve-out smoothly and effectively is critical in the success of a merger or acquisition. M&A’s are driven by the business, with little IT involvement until it is time to deliver; if you have worked in SAP projects before, you know why this may be an issue. Here are a few things you should know to help avoid bumps in the road.
SAP S/4HANA® Selective Data Transition EngagementA SAP S/4HANA® Selective Data Transition goes beyond a standard New Implementation or System Conversion. It includes a host of options, related to the handling of software & data provisioning, requiring additional expert services and tools to accomplish.
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