The SAP S/4HANA Journey

Boosting Efficiency in Your Business

Reimagine Transformation

Organizations can transition to SAP S/4HANA more quickly, smoothly, and with fewer risks by reevaluating their approach to the transformation journey.

SAP at Our Core

The latest SAP ERP upgrade, S/4HANA, not only brings technical advancements and new possibilities for IoT and Industry 4.0 applications, but its impact on business operations is also an area for discovery. Pinpointing clear benefits and securing a return on investment can be challenging. Our consulting method focuses on aligning S/4HANA transitions with overarching business objectives to boost operational efficiency and innovation, enabling U.S. manufacturing companies to effectively utilize these new capabilities for concrete benefits.

Dominik Karosser, CEO and Director CONSILIO Consulting America Inc.

Welcome to a New Era!

With SAP S/4HANA, companies can more effectively manage, connect, control, and analyze all processes and resources.

All SAP ERP landscapes are set for a redesign with SAP S/4HANA. But it's not just about digitizing processes and transforming IT systems—it's about embracing innovative ideas and pioneering new business models.

Take the next step by:

  • Building a digital system architecture,
  • Utilizing modern cloud solutions,
  • Benefiting from more scalable end-to-end processes and new real-time analytical capabilities,
  • Leveraging artificial intelligence.

The enhanced features of SAP S/4HANA are truly remarkable.

SAP and CONSILIO offer a broad array of best-practice standard solutions tailored to your industry, and with SAP Fiori, S/4HANA also provides an intuitive, modern-designed user interface.

Let Your Company Benefit from S/4HANA Innovations!

ProductionDigitialize your manufacturing with the help of S/4HANA. 
FinanceThe Single Financial Truth as the foundation for your digital transformation.
Sourcing & ProcurementSimplify your strategic and operational purchasing thanks to S/4HANA.

Asset Management

S/4HANA Asset Management is the foundation of your robust asset management.
SalesAccelerate your entire sales activities with S/4HANA.

 

We Support Your Journey to S/4HANA

Our consultants will guide you through a successful SAP S/4HANA implementation, drawing on their experience from numerous projects and over 25 years of SAP expertise.

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Readiness-Check for the Chageover to S/4HANA
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Evaluation of the various Operating Models
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Weight up of relevant Advantages vs. Disadvantages
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Recommendation of a suitable Migration Method

You don't want to switch entirely to S/4HANA in one step? Then starting with the Finance sector might be the right option for you.

Ivo Konecny, CONSILIO Consulting America Inc.

S/4HANA Assessment Packages

Embark on a clear path to upgrading your SAP systems with CONSILIO's Assessment Packages. These packages are your gateway to a comprehensive system analysis, crucial for deciding between a brownfield or greenfield approach tailored to your company's needs in the market.

With CONSILIO Assessment Packages, position your business for success in your competitive landscape by choosing the smartest upgrade path to S/4HANA. Ensure your operations are not just optimized, but also aligned with the future of supply chain, manufacturing, and production planning.

Smart Package

Designed specifically for small to medium-sized enterprises with fewer than 500 employees operating in supply chain, manufacturing, and production planning, our Smart Package is your go-to solution for a swift and efficient transition to S/4HANA. In just 2-4 weeks, we offer a fast, thorough system analysis that identifies key areas for improvement, making it an indispensable tool in preparing for your S/4HANA project. 

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Extended Package

If your business has over 500 employees and operates with complex, differentiated processes, the Extended Package is your ideal choice. Expanding on the Smart Package's foundation, it offers an in-depth analysis of your current processes and includes comprehensive Business Process Workshops. These workshops provide nuanced, actionable recommendations, ensuring a thorough preparation for your transition to S/4HANA. This package is crafted for larger enterprises seeking detailed insights and strategies for a seamless system upgrade.

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Excellence Package

If your system landscape is diverse and consists of multiple ERP and finance systems, or if you rely on complex processes through external systems like SAP GTS, SAP APO, and others, the Excellence Package is designed for you. Tailored for businesses facing intricacies in their system setups, this package offers a comprehensive analysis of your entire system landscape and a deep dive into your processes. Our experts collaborate with you to define the project's scope, ensuring it aligns perfectly with your unique needs.

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10 Answers to 10 frequently asked Questions

Navigating the complexities of upgrading to SAP S/4HANA can be challenging without the right guidance. Our comprehensive e-book, crafted from numerous expert consultations, webinars, and workshops, is your essential guide to mastering the transition. Whether you're assessing your current system landscape, considering a greenfield, brownfield, or crossfield approach, or simply looking to optimize your cost-benefit ratio, our resource is tailored to demystify the process and set you up for success. Learn how to harness the full potential of S/4HANA to drive automation, enhance data quality, and push the boundaries of innovation within your business processes. 

What does the Architecture Concept of S/4HANA look like?

The architecture of S/4HANA moves toward a hybrid model integrating cloud and on-premise components to manage global networks effectively. This approach supports complex value chains and incorporates technologies like IoT, which highlights the system’s scalability and agility benefits. 

Which Functions are integrated in S/4?

S/4HANA centralizes core functions into the digital core, enhancing performance and simplifying the system's structure. Features such as embedded analytics and advanced financial closing support efficient, real-time operations and decision-making. 

What Role does the Cloud play in S/4HANA?

The cloud plays a crucial role in enhancing S/4HANA's performance and scalability. It hosts resource-intensive functions, enabling global accessibility and superior performance across the organization. 

What can you do beforehand to make the Changeover easier?

Preparatory projects like system analysis, data cleansing, and preliminary technical upgrades (e.g., Unicode conversion, database sizing) can facilitate a smoother transition to S/4HANA by addressing potential challenges in advance. 

How does S/4 fit into my System Landscape?

S/4HANA can integrate with existing SAP modules while replacing some with improved functionalities like Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) with Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This integration supports efficient processes and scales as per business needs. 

What migration Strategies does SAP offer?

SAP provides three migration options: brownfield (technical upgrade), greenfield (complete redesign), and crossfield (a hybrid approach). Each method suits different organizational needs based on the scope of change and strategic goals. 

Is S/4 also available for the Cloud?

S/4HANA is offered as a cloud solution through SAP's RISE with SAP, which includes both public and private editions. This provides a swift transition to the cloud, with the private edition offering the full capabilities of S/4HANA in a dedicated hosting environment, allowing for extensive configurations and in-house developments. 

How do I find the right Migration Strategy?

The right migration strategy involves a thorough analysis of the current system, identifying unnecessary legacy complexities and obsolete customizations. CONSILIO's assessment packages assist in this process by providing readiness checks, custom code audits, and identifying transformation benefits to develop a strategic roadmap for S/4HANA migration. 

What has changes in the Operation of S/4HANA?

S/4HANA introduces a user-friendly interface optimized for various devices, streamlining complex processes and requiring organizational adaptation. To fully capitalize on these enhancements, change management and training are vital for successful implementation. 

Why should I not hesitate when making the Switch?

The current push for digitalization, spurred by the Covid-19 crisis, makes it imperative not to delay the transition to S/4HANA. Companies face challenges like internal resource gaps and need adequate information and support services for successful migration, underscoring the importance of early strategy development and selecting a suitable service provider. 

Switching to S/4HANA - Migration Paths to your Digital Business

With SAP S/4HANA, you are setting the course for the future. But how can you successfully migrate to the new environment? What migration paths are there and which approach is right for your company?

Brownfield

Brownfield

Upgrade of existing SAP System to S/4HANA via SUM 2.0 Conversion.

Crossfield

Crossfield

Hybrid approach consisting of upgrade &. Migration Methods. Data transfer via data migration. Enhancement of processes with greenfield fit-gap analysis.

Greenfield

Greenfield

New installation of an SAP S/4HANA system and implementation of all relevant business processes using best practices or Model Company via fit-gap analysis.

CONSILIO BEYOND BROWNFIELD

Our "BEYOND-BROWNFIELD Methodology" significantly reduces time and costs while safeguarding your current investments through targeted process and system optimizations before, during, and after the Brownfield Conversion. This approach allows for a quicker, more cost-effective transition to S/4HANA with substantially less effort, streamlining the upgrade process while ensuring your existing systems are not just preserved but optimized for future demands.