Do you still approach SAP S/4HANA as an IT-topic?

Originally posted by Alexander Greb

Do you still approach SAP S/4HANA as an IT-topic? bad habit that does not want to die: One of the biggest blunders SAP S/4HANA adopters can stumble into occurs right from the get-go. When they approach their implementation primarily as an IT matter, they unwittingly set the stage for disappointment.

🚫 Their journey quickly devolves into a mundane technical debate, where budgets are slashed, and efficiency reigns supreme. In the end, they merely transpose their antiquated processes onto a shiny new S/4HANA platform, hardly different from their legacy ERP.

I am a SAP S/4HANA guy since the first hour and I have never witnessed anyone becoming a Digital Champion through such a lackluster approach.

Conversely, those who frame their transition as a business imperative grasp the essence of Digital Transformation:

🎯 They understand that it's not just about cutting costs but about elevating revenue and unlocking new possibilities.

💡 Their discussions are centered on strategy, with the allure of Cloud computing becoming irresistible.

💰 They view their expenditures not as expenses but as investments in future growth.

🌱 Moreover, they recognize the limitations of a lean brownfield approach and opt for a more strategic path, be it a selective transition or even a greenfield initiative.

📈 By prioritizing outcomes and value, they harness the full potential of their SAP S/4HANA initiative.

The pathway to becoming an #intelligententerprise is wide open.

So, let's not half-ass SAP S/4HANA and approach it as an IT issue; it's a business imperative.

While IT may provide the means, it's strategy that should steer the course!

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