In this episode of The Future of ERP, we dive into the complexities of ERP implementation with Oliver Hafner, COO of SCHEER. With over 20 years of experience in the SAP environment, Oliver shares invaluable insights on navigating the transition to S4HANA and selecting the right deployment model – be it cloud, on-premise, or hybrid. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between these models and how they impact your ERP strategy. Listeners will learn about optimizing business processes, effectively integrating SAP and non-SAP applications using the SAP Business Technology Platform, and establishing a robust security framework to protect sensitive data in the cloud. We also iscussed best practices for a smooth implementation process, highlighting the significance of leveraging existing methodologies and tools like SAP Activate and Cloud Application Lifecycle Manager (CALM). This episode is packed with expert strategies that can help businesses maximize their ERP systems and achieve operational excellence.
Guest Speaker: Oliver Hafner, Chief Operating Officer Germany, Scheer Group
With over 20 years of experience in the SAP environment, Oliver has extensive knowledge of the old and the new ERP world. He started his career as a developer then moved to the consulting business related to BI topics. Prior to his current role he worked as a SAP Technical Solution Architect – SAP S/4HANA Transformation, System landscape Design and (Cloud-) Architecture.
Host: Richard Howells, SAP
Richard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.
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Host: Oyku Ilgar, SAP
Oyku Ilgar has been working in the digital supply chain area at SAP since 2017. As a marketer and blogger, she creates written and visual marketing content about ERP and Supply Chain solutions and focuses on the topics of business trends, IoT, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.
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Useful Links:
- SAP Cloud ERP: www.sap.com/ERP
- SCHEER Group: https://www.scheer-group.com/
- SAP S/4HANA Transformation Guide: https://www.scheer-group.com/en/s/4hana-transformation-factory-guide-download/
- S/4HANA Transformation Factory: https://www.scheer-group.com/loesungen/sap-solutions/s/4hana-transformation-factory/
- Blog article: The most common misconceptions that lead to mistakes in SAP S/4HANA transformations: https://www.scheer-group.com/en/company/blog/addressing-the-most-common-misconceptions-that-lead-to-mistakes-in-sap-s/4hana-transformations/
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