What advice do you have for others considering SAP S4HANA?

I would recommend SAP S/4HANA for anyone looking for an integrated application. It’s the best. I rate the overall solution a nine out of ten.

I would recommend using it. Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten.

In supply chain management, my company looks into MRP, forecasting, stock forecasting, and everything, and then the management, specifically invoice management, for processing payments. In the finance and accounting aspect, the tool does end-to-end accounting, budget planning, and forecasting. The tool also does postings, Cl. balance, reconciliation, and all that sort of stuff. The tool has improved the efficiency of the business processes, and I think it provides the best in-built practices as a solution, readily available, and it can be easily customized to suit your business. Everything, like the end-to-end processes, are all predefined, and the best practice for the solution is available in the product during the setup, which is really useful. With the tool, you have real-time data and time reports. It is not like it was in the past when it was in-memory, as it used to take longer to generate the reports. Now, it provides reports in real-time, so it is really good. Real-time insights have impacted the decision-making processes since, I think, we will know when customer orders are coming in, and we can see the demand go up pretty quickly. In real-time, the management can make decisions about reordering, manufacturing, and production planning, which is a lot on a dashboard where it is tightly integrated and helpful in many areas. For the migration process, there is a learning curve. The end users may have to be trained. The migration process has a lot of paperwork and manual activity that has become redundant, which is good and bad since the learning curve is now a bit high. People who are near to the system need to be trained, which is a bit of a downside, but in the long run, it is okay. I suggest the tool to large organizations, complex businesses, multiple companies, or entities with hundreds and thousands of users and employees, as it would be good in such environments. In small organizations, I wouldn't suggest SAP S/4HANA. As maintaining and changing the tool is very costly, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

Only one consultant is enough for the solution's maintenance. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I recommend the product to others. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. S/4HANA could gain a larger market share if they extend their SAP model pricing to smaller companies. Currently, S/4HANA focuses on an agent-based model for larger companies. If they were willing to offer an SAP model, they could secure more deals. Smaller companies often have a rotating workforce, so allowing the same license to be used by different people at the same desk would be more appealing. This flexibility could attract more users to opt for S/4HANA.

SAP S/4HANA's integration capabilities are highly impactful on the IT ecosystem due to its seamless integration with both SAP and non-SAP systems through the integration suite. I would recommend SAP S/4HANA to anyone who needs an efficient ERP system with a user-friendly interface, strong security features, and the flexibility of deployment options. For those concerned about security, on-premises deployment is recommended, while for others, a hybrid approach with cloud integration can be advantageous. Overall, I would rate the solution a ten out of ten.

Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten. My recommendation: Consider the size of the organization, its requirements, and future plans before deciding to use SAP S/4HANA.

I rate the product an eight out of ten.

Most of the customers of our organization who are adopting SAP S/4HANA already have an SAP product in their ecosystem and SAP S/4HANA provides an upgradation path to them. The majority of companies who implement such aforementioned upgrades don't always use a brownfield implementation, which translates the whole business process into the new system. Implementors are choosing a feedback and target process utilization path for SAP S/4HANA, a bluefield process. There is also another greenfield approach for SAP S/4HANA implementation that involves beginning the implementation process from scratch. I have used all the aforementioned field processes, but mostly the brownfield path because most of our organization's customers prefer it for migrating from older processes. One of our customer's SAP S/4HANA migration process began in 2017 and it's still ongoing. For the aforementioned customer, the SAP S/4HANA deployment process will take six or seven years because of the geographies the customer operates in and their own unique business processes. I would rate the solution a seven out of ten. I wouldn't advise businesses without a multi-geographical presence to adopt the solution. One of the prime advantages of SAP solutions is the wide knowledge of diverse geographies over several years. SAP has been successful in building numerous out-of-the-box business processes over the years. Customers looking for a solution like SAP S/4HANA always have a choice if they want to use the out-of-the-box process or if they want to build their own, but SAP is able to provide a unique process for each country, whether it's China, India, or Germany.

SAP S/4HANA helps in real-time operations by providing real-time reports. When using the HANA database, the complete in-memory data arrives in the RAM, which is slightly expensive for the one-time installation and implementation purposes, but once the overall business database is transferred to the RAM, SAP S/4HANA provides a fast and easy access to reports across all the modules. Using the features of SAP Fiori and SAP BTP landscape, you can acquire and access dashboards, general reports and MIS reports for faster decision-making using mobile devices. The vendor is making efforts to transport the solutions to the cloud but in our organization, we have witnessed that a large number of customers want the solution in on-prem versions. Even if the technologies are shifting to cloud and its becoming the nature of system maintenance, still somewhere down the line, the vendor should be aware that in some cases the solution will need to be deployed on-prem. The cloud version of SAP S/4HANA is completely managed by the vendor and the on-prem version is managed by the customer. A certified SAP service partner should be identified for the implementation of the product. When each and every process of setup is signed off with proper documentation and consolidation there won't be any issues. I would rate SAP S/4HANA as nine out of ten. I would advise others to first check if their company is able to fulfill the prerequisites for adopting SAP S/4HANA and they should also analyze the cost. SAP has now launched the BTP that helps SAP S/4HANA integrate with not only SAP solutions but also with other vendor solutions. Any heterogeneous system can be easily integrated with the SAP S/4HANA. Using micro-managed services, cloud platform integrations and BTP, all integrations can be smoothly managed in SAP S/4HANA.

SAP S/4HANA has its pros and cons like any other product. It offers a lot of features, particularly the robust finance module and supply chain capabilities. However, there are areas like HR processes that could use improvement. Overall, it's a good product that competes well based on factors such as pricing, flexibility, scalability, and configuration options. I will rate it seven out of ten.

When migrating to SAP S/4HANA, productivity initially dipped as organizations adjusted to the previous system. This is due to the need for change management and adapting to the new software. However, once the transition is complete, productivity significantly improves due to faster response times, a more mobile-centric approach, and better data handling. Overall, SAP S/4HANA helps users perform their tasks more efficiently. SAP S/4HANA might not be able to address all business challenges directly, but other products can be integrated to fill these gaps. For example, difficulties like sustainability or energy rating do not have a direct solution within SAP S/4HANA. Similarly, areas like contact centre or customer call centre management are not directly part of SAP S/4HANA, but partner solutions are available to address these needs. Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten.

I rate the overall product a ten out of ten.

The solution might be expensive, an important consideration for any organization looking to adopt it. Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I would recommend the solution to other users. It is generally a good option to migrate from non-SAP to SAP solution. Using a comprehensive product like SAP S/4HANA provides many benefits, such as best processes and integration with other technologies. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.

As for the interface, it always depends on the individual. However, there are some recommendations. Ultimately, it is up to the developer to decide how to implement the interface in the back end. SAP S/4HANA is a good product, but anyone who plans to use it for their application should have the core skills required. It is not something that ordinary people can do, as it requires some expertise. When hosting it on the cloud, such as Azure, Amazon, or Google, it is important to take care of security policies, government regulations, and disaster recovery strategies. You need to plan your design and architecture accordingly. Overall, I rate it a nine out of ten.

Those planning to use the solution need to fully understand it because it's not quite fit for most customers. Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.

I would rate this solution as seven out of ten.

It is difficult to rate the solution. For some customers, it is a seven and for others it is a one out of ten. It really depends on the sector and fit gap between needs and business processes. There are many cases or exceptions where the solution is not a good fit, so I rate it a four out of ten overall.

This solution can be implemented in multiple ways. One is the on-premise model where the organization has to manage servers and administration related activities on their own. The second is the cloud deployment model that requires some kind of public cloud or private cloud. There are multiple service providers who can help with cloud deployment. The third option is a hybrid model. You can complete a cost benefit analysis and have a mix of this kind of development. I would rate this solution a ten out of ten.

I would rate SAP S/4HANA at eight on a scale from one to ten.

We're an SAP partner. I'm not sure which version of the product we are on at this time. I'm not IT. I'm on the procurement side. I'd advise new users to try to set up everything that is related to your processes and set up integration with SAP assistance tools, such as Ariba. Otherwise, in the beginning, it's very complex. I'd rate the solution nine out of ten.

Normally, we engage with SAP sales to do the assessment. For a successful implementation, before implementing it, I would advise consulting SAP professional services, not just a partner of SAP. If SAP can provide a consulting service initially, it'll be beneficial. I would rate it an eight out of ten.

For large companies, this is a good solution. I understand that CIOs need to walk a tight rope between time to implement and the budget. SAP as a product requires, to a large extent, business process reengineering. It is important that anyone considering this solution understands the mapping of their business processes and how it will run in SAP. You also need to ensure you have all stakeholders buying into the process. I have seen many companies buy the product thinking that they will implement it within five months only to discover that after five months, nothing has happened and the stakeholders are not aligned. Further, if you adapt the solution independent to your own needs, it will become difficult to maintain and manage. It is important to have a core team that understands SAP, and not only rely on an external consultant. With the right project plan, execution, blueprint, and fully committed stakeholders, the solution will be successful. I would rate this product a ten out of ten.

I would rate this solution 9 out of 10.

People are generally wary of SAP products but you can do everything in SAP in a very trouble-free manner. Customers need to be aware that this is a simple and powerful product. I rate the solution nine out of 10.

I rate SAP S4HANA an eight out of ten.

It is stable, but it is expensive, and it needs a lot of hardware. Next time, we would go for another vendor. In our experience, Oracle is better. I would rate it a seven out of 10.

I would give this solution a score of eight out of ten.

For me, S/4HANA is the best value solution in the world. I would rate this solution ten out of ten.

I give SAP S4HANA the best rating available, a ten out of ten.

My advice to those wanting to implement SAP S4HANA is to make sure they have their blueprint and design. People have specific imaginations but things can turn out differently. Align very well with the business and identify your scope correctly to be sure you are following a solid plan along with the project lifecycle. I rate SAP S4HANA an eight out of ten.

I would recommend this solution to others. However, they have to make sure it is the right fit for their environment. If they have a small company that has approximately 200 to 300 users then this solution is not the best for them, SAP Business One would be the better choice for their whole business cycle. S/4HANA is for larger-scale companies with more users. I rate SAP S4HANA an eight out of ten.

I would recommend others to use the latest version of the solution to receive all the benefits. I rate SAP S4HANA an eight out of ten.

When trying to improve, you either implement something new and then try to improve your internal process, or there is a change in business, market, product, or scenario altogether, or maybe a merger equation that you need something which is not there. It is always a gap between the demand and supply and that is the reason the flow happens. Otherwise, if everything is saturated, then it becomes fully stable, there is no need for any movement or change anywhere. There has been a lot of changes in businesses recently with COVID, the entire way we do business has changed from the way we used to do business earlier. For example, in a manufacturing company, they could have had everything configured in a certain way, and then suddenly no one was able to attend the offices or building. This pandemic has placed a lot of restrictions and yet you have to manage everything, such as productivity, people, and their time. There have been tremendous changes over the past year and a half. If you look at any supply chain or any transport company, there is a change in requirements, reporting, monitoring, and objective analysis of each and every function. It is a process that is going on that will transform the industry, the outlook, the way of we are going to be working with people. Operations are shifting from a physical presence to remote working and virtually managing. Time, demand, and businesses keep changing, and then the software and different upgrades, functionality, will change too. I am completely agnostic to any particular solution or vendor. My advice is if you choose SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, or another solution, all of them are equally good. They can be configured and can be customized. There is never a one size fits all solution, you will have to find what solution fits your particular business and use case. One solution might be the best for one type of use case but not work well in another. I rate SAP S4HANA an eight out of ten.

I rate SAP S4HANA a nine out of ten.

I would advise potential users to plan extensively before they start. It's very important. On a scale from one to ten, I would give SAP S4HANA a nine.

Depending on the industry and the nature of the business, I would recommend SAP S4HANA, especially if the company has a working model like ours. On a scale from one to ten, I would rate SAP S4HANA at seven.

I would recommend this solution to those looking for a similar solution. I rate SAP S4HANA a seven out of ten.

We are customers and end-users. We have around 25 different SAP products. We are using SAP S/4HANA in our company. The production and the test systems are deployed in the virtual private cloud on-premise, and we have sandbox development and quality systems are deployed in the Azure public cloud. I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten.

I highly recommend this product for all SAP customers who want to digitize and have a core business suite of applications. I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

For ERP, I do not recommend anything other than SAP 4/HANA. For other applications such as CRM and planning, I may recommend a different product. I think that the newest version is great and I think the idea should be to quickly push it to cloud completely. I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

On a scale from one to ten, I would give this solution a rating of seven.

We are not the end customer. We are the implementation providers. We have customers and implement the solution for them and offer support to them while they are using SAP, which is an enterprise solution. We will support any version from the previous version and also upgrade to the newest version, as per our client's needs. There are all kinds of versions of the solution that we support. We mainly work with the S/4, the core ERP solution, so the core S/4, and also the ECC, the previous version. A company needs to be aware that it's much more helpful to be knowledgeable in the product before beginning an implementation. If a customer doesn't have experience with SAP, the implementation may be difficult. However, if they have some experience, it is a bit easier to set up everything. A company must also ensure they have in-depth business knowledge when doing a discussion in the booking. Overall, we've been quite satisfied with the product. I'd rate it nine out of ten. If the solution offered better implementation capabilities and pricing, I'd give it full marks.

On a scale of one to ten, I would rate SAP S4HANA a seven.

My recommendation to people considering S/4HANA as an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) is to invest in it if they can afford it and need it. But, I strongly recommend that the implementation should be considered very carefully. SAP software is a very capable solution but it is only worth it if you approach it knowing that you will be spending three, four, or five years just to be able to understand it fully. It is not just an investment in capital, it is an investment in learning and time. It is definitely a good product. It is costly and needs a quality team for maintaining and integrating the product. On a scale from one to ten where one is the worst and ten is the best, I would have a hard time making a rating of SAP S/4HANA that is useful for every user. If someone already has some expertise in ERP expertise, it is different than if they have none. The solution itself can be a ten for one aspect of its function and it can be a three or four in other aspects depending on what the user needs and understands. Cost-wise it can be anything from one to ten depending on the value it provides to the organization investing in it. Personally, from the functionality point, I think it is one of the best products. The integration is good and the SAP team helps with their continuous support to help users reap the fruit of their investment in the software system. We took the time to have the knowledge of business and how the product could work for us to make adopting this product a success. In our case, I think the solution is around a seven-and-a-half out of ten.

My key advice would be to get down your processes first before putting any new system in place. It's important to re-engineer the processes and streamline them before implementing IT solutions, whether it's SAP or any other thing. It's the process side that needs to be dealt with first. I would rate this solution a nine out of 10.