Unlocking the Full Potential of SAP S/4HANA
John Cotton, Senior Solution Architect and Martin Jones, Supply Chain Transformation Consultant at The Config Team, will share insights to help you get the most from your SAP S/4HANA transformation.
With multiple decades of SAP experience, John and Martin will provide insight on the critical focus areas that can maximise your investment — from staying current with the latest S/4HANA releases and reducing technical debt, to optimising core business processes and driving innovation, even within on-premise environments. They’ll also highlight how to unlock real business value and the importance of investing in effective change management.
Duncan Bowes, Enterprise Architect from SAP, will showcase how a North Star architecture serves as the guiding light for successful business transformation. Before setting off on any transformation journey, it's essential to know which direction you need to head. Duncan's session will demonstrate how to link business strategy with architectural planning, reduce complexity and incorporate innovation while staying focused on your original transformation ambitions.
Key Takeaways from the session:
- This session will focus on unlocking the full potential of your existing S/4HANA system by leveraging SAP Fiori UX and embedded analytics for a more intuitive user experience and realtime insights. You’ll explore how to streamline operations using SAP Signavio and learn how to clean up and modernise custom code with ABAP Cloud principles to drive system agility, maintainability and lower total cost of ownership
- You’ll discover how to drive innovation before a move to the cloud by building side-by-side extensions on SAP BTP. The session will also cover integrating intelligent automation through AI services and unlocking the full potential of your data while still on-premise
- Learn how a North Star architecture can guide your transformation strategy by linking business goals with architectural planning. Duncan Bowes from SAP's UK services team will demonstrate how to reduce complexity and enable quick decision-making
- Understand your options for transitioning to the cloud, including how to stay current with regular upgrades and SAP Readiness tools, considering also hybrid models using SAP Integration Suite to ensure seamless connectivity across systems
- Through real-world examples, you’ll gain insights into establishing a Centre of Excellence and driving user adoption with tools like SAP Enable Now and SAP WalkMe
You'll also have the exclusive chance to join a roundtable session with our industry experts, where you can explore your specific challenges in detail, pose tailored questions about your unique business requirements and receive bespoke insights that directly enhance your S/4HANA transformation strategy.
Our team is hard at work preparing for this event, and we'll be sharing more details soon. Stay tuned for updates!
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Community Chairs
Emma Chambers
Emma has over 25 years’ experience in technical and business roles, linking business strategy to technical programme outcomes and ensuring service delivery meets operational needs. As Head of Apps & Platforms at Calor, part of SHV Energy family of companies, she is responsible for the multi-disciplinary teams delivering services and continuous improvement across Calor’s applications. Emma is co-chair of the UKISUG SAP S/4 HANA Community and sits on the Board of Directors. She is a dedicated advocate of women in tech and is committed to championing women’s development in the sector. She co-chairs the Women in SAP Community Focus Group.
Sue Parsons
Sue has 28 years of experience working with SAP ERP solutions. Predominantly in the Manufacturing sector and in the last couple of years in the Retail sector. Started as a SAP End User in the business, moved into a technical role in IT configuring many modules in SAP ERP, then moved into project management roles running technical and business transformation projects, including upgrades of SAP versions, and then finally moved into management and SAP platform ownership. Currently, the Service Owner for Operational Applications at Calor.
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