Topic: SAP In the dynamic environment of mergers and acquisitions, companies that have recently undergone a merger face the critical task of selecting the right future ERP solution and processes to support their operating models. This decision is pivotal in ensuring the seamless integration of systems, processes and the realisation of synergies. One of the options for companies running SAP ECC is transitioning to SAP’s S/4HANA® digital core catalysing the harmonization process. This transition can be approached in various ways, each offering unique benefits and challenges. Migration paths to SAP S/4HANA Companies considering their future digital core solution in a post-merger environment have a spectrum of possibilities to transition to SAP S/4HANA®: Greenfield Approach: Historically preferred by organisations with less fit-for-purpose legacy solutions, this approach involves a complete overhaul of the existing system. It is ideal for companies looking to genuinely transform their businesses and deliver tangible benefits and is perfect in a post-merger context to redesign the merged company with no legacy technical debt. However, these programmes tend to be longer, extending the ‘time to value’ compared to other options. Brownfield Technical Conversions: This approach is quicker but often yields minimal initial business benefits beyond keeping ERP software […]