Getting Started with S/4HANA the Right Way
Making the Right Decisions Before the Project Begins
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It’s not the technology that will cost you the project—it’s making the wrong decision
What are the real questions that need to be addressed before an S/4HANA transformation?
Companies often grapple with questions such as:
- Public cloud or private cloud?
- Greenfield or brownfield?
- In-house operation or managed hosting?
- What are the costs and risks involved?
- Which systems and interfaces need to be taken into account?
- How much standardization is actually possible?
- What role do automation and AI play?
- What investments will we actually have to make?
The preliminary project turns uncertainty into a basis for decision-making Understand first. Then decide.
An S/4HANA preliminary project provides clarity on:
- Goals and requirements
- System landscape and architecture
- Processes and opportunities for standardization
- Technical readiness for transformation
- Operating and licensing model
- Cost-effectiveness and roadmap
The result is not a theoretical analysis, but a well-founded basis for decision-making for management and project leaders.
The Orise Way
Others talk about methods. We talk about your reality.
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On the one hand, there is the complexity within the company:
- Evolved system landscapes
- Many interfaces
- Process breaks and custom solutions
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On the other hand, we bring together:
- SAP experience
- System and integration expertise
- Understanding of processes and organizational structures
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Our Structured Approach to Your S/4HANA Pre-Implementation Project
Added value comes from integration – not from a standard model.
Understanding: Goals, Systems, and Framework Conditions
Before discussing public cloud, private cloud, greenfield, or brownfield, we analyze your company’s current situation.
Contents
- Goals and Transformation Strategy
- Stakeholders and Requirements
- System Landscape and Interfaces
- Target Architecture and Dependencies
Results
- Transparency regarding the current situation
- Shared vision
- Clearly defined project scope
Analyze: Evaluate Processes and Adaptability
In this phase, we assess how well your business processes and systems are prepared for an S/4HANA transformation.
Contents
- End-to-end process analysis
- Fit-to-standard assessment
- Automation and AI potential
- Readiness checks
- Risks and areas for action
Results
- Transparent fit-gap analysis
- Assessment of transformation readiness
- Identification of optimization potential
Validation: Ensuring Critical Issues Are Addressed
Not all decisions can be made based on workshops alone. That’s why we validate key assumptions early on.
Contents
- Deep Dives
- Proofs of Concept
- Business and Technical Validations
- Operational and Licensing Model Consulting
Results
- Reduced project risks
- Validated solution approaches
- Clear statements on costs and operational models
Decision-Making: Developing a Roadmap and Business Case
The end result is not just another analysis, but a solid basis for decision-making for management and the project team.
Contents
- Scenario Comparison
- Business Case
- Budget Range
- Transformation Roadmap
Result
- Recommendation for the optimal transformation path
- Realistic effort and budget planning
- Well-informed management decision
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Your Advantage
After exploring this topic:
- you will understand your system landscape and dependencies
- you will be able to realistically assess the effort and risks involved
- you will make decisions based on clarity
So you no longer make decisions based on assumptions.
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Your contact person Mathias Fischer · Managing Director
