Guiding a Greenfield SAP S/4HANA Transformation on RISE

The Challenge

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A global manufacturing client was embarking on a large-scale, greenfield implementation of SAP S/4HANA on RISE to modernize legacy systems, drive operational efficiency, and enable scalable growth. However, the complexity of their existing IT landscape, evolving digital roadmap, and the sheer scale of transformation demanded expert guidance across program design, change management, and execution. The client needed a partner to help navigate this transformation from both a strategic and execution perspective.

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Our Engagement & Solution

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We provided an integrated team of experienced SAP consultants, program managers, change management specialists, and enterprise architects to guide the transformation across key dimensions:

• IT Landscape & Gap Assessment - Conducted a comprehensive review of current systems, integrations, and customizations to identify legacy dependencies and opportunities for simplification on S/4HANA.

• Digital Roadmap Alignment - Collaborated with business and IT leadership to align transformation goals with enterprise strategy, ensuring business continuity and phased delivery aligned with RISE capabilities.

• Program Management & Governance - Established a robust PMO framework to oversee planning, delivery, and risk mitigation. Created clear governance structures to align stakeholders, track milestones, and manage scope.

• Organizational Change Management (OCM) - Led a structured OCM strategy to ensure user readiness, training, and adoption. Developed stakeholder engagement plans, communications, and impact assessments across business units.

• Resource Strategy & Execution Support - Provided skilled consultants, functional experts, and technical architects to supplement internal teams across the entire lifecycle—from blueprint to build and deployment.

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Value Proposition: A Structured, Scalable Approach to SAP Transformation

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Our consulting services helped the client:

• De-risk the transformation with upfront visibility into gaps, legacy issues, and integration complexities.

• Accelerate time-to-value with a program roadmap aligned to the RISE with SAP delivery model.

• Ensure business alignment through structured governance, stakeholder buy-in, and transformation coaching.

• Drive user adoption with a proactive change management and enablement strategy.

• Scale delivery capacity by augmenting internal teams with high-caliber SAP and industry-specific experts.

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Conclusion

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By providing holistic consulting and transformation support, we enabled the client to confidently navigate their greenfield SAP S/4HANA journey on RISE—with the right mix of strategy, structure, and execution. The result: a future-ready digital core, streamlined operations, and an enterprise primed for continuous innovation.