The 6 Lessons we Learned from our S/4HANA Implementation: FB Consultancy
It’s no secret that the world of business is always changing. In order to stay ahead of the curve, companies need to be willing to adapt and evolve with the times. That’s why more and more businesses are turning to SAP S/4HANA-a next-generation enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that can help them stay competitive in today’s market.
However, implementing S/4HANA can be a daunting task-especially for businesses that are new to the system. That’s why we wanted to share with you some of the lessons we learned from a recent S/4HANA Implementation. Here are six of them:
1) Planning is key:
The first and most important lesson we learned is that planning is key to a successful S/4HANA Implementation. You need to have a clear understanding of your business goals and objectives before you can begin to implement the system. Otherwise, you’ll likely run into problems down the road.
No matter how well you plan, something is bound to go wrong during an Implementation. That’s why it’s important to always have a backup plan in case of emergencies. By having a backup plan, you’ll be able to avoid costly delays and disruptions to your business.
When creating your backup plan, be sure to consider the following :
-Who will be responsible for carrying out the plan?
-What are the specific steps that need to be taken?
-What is the timeline for completing these steps?
3) User adoption is critical:
User adoption is one of the most critical factors in a successful S/4HANA Implementation. Without user adoption, the system will not be able to achieve its full potential. That’s why it’s important to make sure that your users are fully trained on how to use S/4HANA before you go live with the system.
4) Don’t underestimate the importance of training:
Many businesses make the mistake of underestimating the importance of training when implementing S/4HANA . However, training is essential to the success of the system. Without proper training, your users will not be able to take full advantage of the system’s features and benefits.
5) Plan for changes:
The world of business is always changing, and that means that your Implementation plan needs to be flexible enough to accommodate changes. You should expect that there will be some changes to the system during and after your Implementation. By being prepared for these changes, you’ll be able to avoid disruptions to your business.
6) Learn from your mistakes:
Finally, it’s important to learn from your mistakes. No matter how well you plan, there’s a good chance that something will go wrong during your Implementation. When this happens, take the time to analyse what went wrong and put a plan in place to avoid making the same mistake in the future.
By following these lessons, you’ll be well on your way to a successful S/4HANA Implementation. If you have any questions or need help planning your Implementation, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help!
FB Consultancy is a business process and technology consulting company that helps businesses implement SAP S/4HANA. We have years of experience helping businesses of all sizes make the switch to this next-generation ERP system. For more information, please reach out to us direct today to book in a call
If you are interested in implementing SAP S/4HANA, but feel overwhelmed with the thought of it all, we’re here to help. We have years of experience helping businesses make the switch and are on and to answer any questions you have about your journey with SAP.
