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In this episode, Markus Nitsch from CBS Consulting discusses the necessity of cloud ERP in manufacturing. He highlights common challenges faced by manufacturers, such as cost efficiency and outdated systems, while emphasizing the advantages of cloud solutions, including faster implementation and scalability. Nitsch stresses the importance of early stakeholder involvement in ERP projects to facilitate change management. He also addresses the complexities of implementing cloud ERP in 24/7 production environments, sharing strategies for minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless transitions during go-live phases. The conversation underscores the transformative potential of cloud technology in enhancing operational efficiency for manufacturers.

Guest Speaker: Markus Nitsch, Senior Manager and Product Owner Public Cloud Implementations at cbs Corporate Business Solutions

Markus Nitsch has been working for cbs since 2012. About 5 years ago, he started building up the S/4HANA Public Cloud business area which he now leads and for which he is responsible for sales, know-how management and personnel development. Markus has led several successful Public Cloud implementations for the manufacturing industry and is acutely aware of the specific needs and risks of such projects. 

Before moving to the cloud, he was leading rollout projects all over the world, primarily in South-, Central- and North America and briefly also was the Product Owner for those projects at cbs. He is motivated by solving challenging problems in complex, new environments and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in SAP, always looking for new and innovative solutions. Markus studied business administration at the University of Cologne and the Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, and is based out of Cologne, Germany.

cbs Corporate Business Solutions is part of the Materna Group and employs over 1,400 people at 30+ locations worldwide. They enable global market leaders to extend their lead through best-in-class, innovative corporate solutions and their GROW with Fast Value approach is the ideal solution for companies that want to future-proof their business processes in the cloud.

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.

Oyku Ilgar: SAP Community, LinkedIn

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In this episode, Markus Nitsch from CBS Consulting discusses the necessity of cloud ERP in manufacturing. He highlights common challenges faced by manufacturers, such as cost efficiency and outdated systems, while emphasizing the advantages of cloud solutions, including faster implementation and scalability. Nitsch stresses the importance of early stakeholder involvement in ERP projects to facilitate change management. He also addresses the complexities of implementing cloud ERP in 24/7 production environments, sharing strategies for minimizing downtime and ensuring seamless transitions during go-live phases. The conversation underscores the transformative potential of cloud technology in enhancing operational efficiency for manufacturers.

Guest Speaker: Markus Nitsch, Senior Manager and Product Owner Public Cloud Implementations at cbs Corporate Business Solutions

Markus Nitsch has been working for cbs since 2012. About 5 years ago, he started building up the S/4HANA Public Cloud business area which he now leads and for which he is responsible for sales, know-how management and personnel development. Markus has led several successful Public Cloud implementations for the manufacturing industry and is acutely aware of the specific needs and risks of such projects. 

Before moving to the cloud, he was leading rollout projects all over the world, primarily in South-, Central- and North America and briefly also was the Product Owner for those projects at cbs. He is motivated by solving challenging problems in complex, new environments and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in SAP, always looking for new and innovative solutions. Markus studied business administration at the University of Cologne and the Tsinghua University in Beijing, China, and is based out of Cologne, Germany.

cbs Corporate Business Solutions is part of the Materna Group and employs over 1,400 people at 30+ locations worldwide. They enable global market leaders to extend their lead through best-in-class, innovative corporate solutions and their GROW with Fast Value approach is the ideal solution for companies that want to future-proof their business processes in the cloud.

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.

Richard Howells: LinkedIn, X (Twitter)

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.

Oyku Ilgar: SAP Community, LinkedIn

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