GROW WITH SAP PUBLIC CLOUD: IMPLEMENTING SAP S/4HANA WITH A CLOUD MINDSET
PINNACLE HELPS YOU SIMPLIFY THE SAP S/4HANA PUBLIC CLOUD JOURNEY, REDUCE RISKS, AND IMPROVE TRANSFORMATION OUTCOMES
A single source of solutions and services that addresses your critical end-to-end transformation needs across the advise, implement, and operate spectrum. Pinnacle’s suite of services and solutions for SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud covers the entire “advise, implement, operate” spectrum. Pinnacle’s global team of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud specialists can support your end-to-end business transformation with our industry-leading practices, accelerators, full SAP cloud suite capabilities, and a phase-zero approach that begins with a strategic assessment centred on your business needs and objectives.
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and GROW with SAP are two key components of SAP’s strategy for helping businesses adopt and optimize cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions.
What is SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud?
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is a comprehensive enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite offered by SAP, designed to provide businesses with a range of integrated applications to manage their core processes. It leverages cloud computing technology to provide scalability, flexibility, and a lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional on-premises ERP systems. Here are some key aspects of the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud:
Key Features:
- Real-time Analytics: Built on the SAP HANA in-memory database, it provides real-time insights and analytics, allowing businesses to make data-driven decisions.
- User Experience: SAP offers a modern, intuitive user interface that enhances user productivity and satisfaction.
- Automation and Intelligence: Incorporates AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline processes and reduce manual tasks.
- Modularity and Integration: Provides modular solutions that can be integrated with existing SAP and third-party applications, enabling a customized and seamless ERP environment.
- Industry-Specific Solutions: Offers pre-configured solutions tailored to specific industries, helping businesses meet their unique needs and regulatory requirements.
Benefits:
- Cost Efficiency: Offering a subscription-based pricing model reduces the need for large upfront investments in hardware and infrastructure.
- Scalability: Easily scalable to meet the changing needs of businesses, whether they are expanding or downsizing.
- Flexibility: Allows businesses to quickly adapt to market changes and implement new processes and innovations.
- Security and Compliance: Ensures high levels of security and compliance with global standards, providing peace of mind for businesses.
- Continuous Innovation: Regular updates and new features are delivered via the cloud, ensuring businesses can always access the latest capabilities.
Use Cases:
- Finance: Automates financial processes, enhances financial reporting and analysis and ensures compliance with global accounting standards.
- Supply Chain Management: Improves supply chain visibility, optimizes inventory levels, and enhances demand forecasting.
- Human Resources: Manages the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retirement, and improves employee engagement and productivity.
- Sales and Marketing: Enhances customer relationship management, improves sales forecasting, and optimizes marketing campaigns.
- Manufacturing: Streamlines production processes, improves product quality, and enhances operational efficiency.
Deployment:
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is deployed in a multi-tenant environment, meaning multiple customers share the same infrastructure while maintaining data isolation and security. This approach ensures efficient resource use and cost savings for customers.
Integration with Other SAP Solutions:
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud integrates seamlessly with other SAP solutions, such as SAP SuccessFactors for human capital management, SAP Concur for travel and expense management, SAP Ariba for procurement, and SAP Customer Experience for customer relationship management.
What does GROW with SAP with Public Cloud offer?
GROW with SAP with Public Cloud is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) adopt SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud quickly and efficiently. It provides a comprehensive package of software, services, and tools that enable businesses to implement SAP’s cloud-based ERP system with minimal complexity and maximum agility. Here’s an overview of what GROW with SAP with Public Cloud offers:
1. SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (Core ERP Solution)
At the heart of GROW with SAP is the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, a cloud-based ERP system that provides integrated capabilities for managing critical business processes:
- Finance: Automate financial processes, manage accounting, and gain real-time insights into financial performance.
- Supply Chain Management: Efficiently manage supply chain processes from procurement to manufacturing and delivery.
- Sales & Distribution: Streamline sales processes, order management, and customer service.
- Human Capital Management: Manage core HR processes such as employee records, payroll, and time tracking.
- Manufacturing & Operations: Plan, execute, and optimize manufacturing and production processes.
2. Pre-Configured Industry Best Practices
GROW with SAP offers pre-configured solutions based on industry best practices, allowing businesses to adopt proven processes faster without heavy customization. These ready-to-use templates and configurations are designed for various industries, such as:
- Manufacturing
- Professional services
- Retail and consumer goods
- Wholesale distribution
This approach minimizes the need for complex customizations, leading to quicker implementations and a smoother user experience.
3.Fast and Guided Implementation
To speed up the adoption process, GROW with SAP provides tools, services, and methodologies for a guided implementation:
- SAP Activate Methodology: An agile, phased implementation approach with templates, best practices, and guidance to accelerate deployment.
- Starter Packs: Pre-configured, industry-specific templates enabling companies to set up their ERP system more quickly.
- Guided Onboarding Tools: Easy-to-follow onboarding tools and self-service support, enabling businesses to go live faster without needing a large IT team.
4. Scalable and Flexible Pricing Model
GROW with SAP follows a subscription-based pricing model, which means businesses can:
- Pay on an OPEX basis (operational expenses), avoiding significant upfront costs typically associated with on-premise ERP implementations.
- Scale their ERP solution as their business grows, adding more users or modules as needed.
- Benefit from predictable costs that can be aligned with operational needs and budgets.
5. Continuous Innovation and Updates
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud is updated quarterly, ensuring that businesses always have access to the latest features and technologies. Key benefits include:
- No Major Upgrade Projects: SAP handles updates in the background, meaning businesses don’t have to worry about disruptive, expensive upgrades.
- Access to New Features: Every update adds new functionalities, allowing businesses to improve processes and efficiency continuously.
- Real-Time Insights: Integrated analytics provide real-time data and reporting, helping businesses make informed decisions.
6. SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
As part of GROW with SAP, businesses can leverage SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to extend and customize their S/4HANA system in the cloud:
- Extensibility: Add custom apps or integrate third-party services using SAP BTP without disrupting the core ERP.
- Integration: Easily connect SAP S/4HANA with other cloud-based applications (both SAP and non-SAP) through robust APIs.
- Innovation: Use advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics to drive innovation and efficiency.
7. Learning and Enablement Resources
GROW with SAP provides access to learning and enablement tools to help businesses and their employees adopt the system efficiently:
- Training Materials and Tutorials: Self-paced learning tools to help users understand SAP S/4HANA and its functionalities.
- SAP Learning Hub: A comprehensive online portal for training and certification on SAP products and technologies.
- Community Support: Access an online community where users can share insights, best practices, and experiences to help each other succeed.
8. Cloud-Based Security and Compliance
Security is a key focus of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. With GROW with SAP, businesses benefit from:
- Built-in Security and Compliance: SAP ensures the ERP system complies with global regulations and maintains the highest security standards.
- Automatic Security Updates: SAP handles security patches and updates, ensuring continuous protection against threats without user intervention.
9. Enhanced User Experience
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud offers a modern, intuitive user interface powered by SAP Fiori:
- Role-Based Dashboards: Users get customized, role-based dashboards that provide relevant information and tools for their tasks.
- Mobile Access: Access the system from any device, enabling employees to work remotely or on the go.
10. Access to a Global Network of Experts
As part of the GROW with SAP offering, businesses gain access to a network of SAP experts, partners, and consultants who can provide support, advice, and additional services when needed. This ensures companies can get help at any stage of their cloud journey.
Getting Started:
With S/4HANA Public Cloud, SAP’s additional services and support solutions, GROW with SAP offers the perfect bundle for faster implementation and successful growth! Pinnacle provides the support you need. With SAP experts, we accompany you on your journey to the cloud—whether with RISE with SAP and the Private Cloud Edition or GROW with SAP and the Public Cloud Edition. We will find the right solution to suit your existing IT infrastructure. Contact us to get started with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.