Demystifying SAP S/4HANA® : A PwC Podcast

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this season 1 closing episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, Torsten flips the script and interviews Faycal alongside our first guest, Tassim Zerqane. Together, we unpack what an end‑to‑end S/4HANA implementation really feels like when you’re doing it for the first time, Tassim as the project manager and Faycal as a junior consultant. From embarking on...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, Torsten and Faycal dive into the Bluefield migration approach: a flexible, hybrid path to S/4HANA transformation. Discover how Bluefield combines the best of both worlds, enabling organizations to selectively migrate what matters most while adopting new innovations. Learn when this approach makes sense, what...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, Torsten and Faycal explore the greenfield migration strategy, starting fresh with a brand-new SAP S/4HANA implementation. Learn what makes this approach powerful, when it’s the right fit, and how organizations can prepare for the transformation. From change management to process redesign, this episode offers...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! Following our colour-coded overview in Episode 14, where we introduced the greenfield, brownfield, and bluefield migration strategies to SAP S/4HANA, this episode kicks off our deep-dive series, starting with brownfield. Episode 15 explores how organisations can transition to S/4HANA while preserving core elements of their existing ERP systems. Learn wh...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, Torsten and Faycal unpack the colorful terminology behind SAP migration strategies. Whether you're considering a full rebuild with Greenfield, a careful renovation via Brownfield, or a hybrid Bluefield approach, this episode offers practical insights and real-world examples to help you navigate your tran...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this episode, we tackle one of the most pressing questions in SAP transformations: how to simplify. Based on past experiences we identify the four biggest cost and risk drivers in S/4HANA projects: process redesign, data migration, over-customization, and multi-ERP complexity. Additionally actionable strategies to manage them are shared with our list...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, we break down the differences between SAP’s Private and Public Cloud offerings. What do these deployment models really mean? How do they impact flexibility, cost, and governance? Whether you're navigating RISE or GROW with SAP, this episode helps you understand which cloud path aligns best with your busi...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, we unpack the concept of RISE. Explore what RISE with SAP S/4HANA really means beyond the buzzwords. From its all-in-one contractual model to its impact on governance, flexibility, and operational maturity, this episode offers a candid look at how RISE supports the transition to S/4HANA and where it introduce...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In the tenth episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, we celebrate a major milestone: two successful S/4HANA Go-Lives within our SAP Practice. Here we reflect on what made these complex transformations stand out in a landscape where many struggle. From legacy systems and global operations to selective data migration and business-driven design, this episode...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In the ninth episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, we navigate one of tech's most prominent subjects: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Discover how SAP is integrating AI, including the launch of SAP Joule. We explore SAP's distinctive AI strategy, its integration across applications such as SuccessFactors and S/4HANA, and what customers need to le...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this follow-up episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, we continue our deep dive into the lessons learned from past S/4HANA transformations. Last time, we covered program and business-specific challenges. Listen how we shift our focus to the more IT-related challenges and lessons learned. Torsten Hübsch distills his extensive experience into key takeawa...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA, we delve into the invaluable lessons learned from past S/4HANA transformations. With Torsten Hübsch's extensive experience managing some of the earliest and largest S/4HANA projects, we explore a wealth of insights. We'll discuss how lessons learned can serve as a toolbox, helping organizations avoi...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this episode, we delve into how to concretely start your S/4HANA transformation journey, focusing on the "WHAT" aspect of a customer journey. We'll recap the importance of the WHY, HOW, and WHAT questions, and then move to the deployment phase using SAP Activate. However, simply deploying SAP Activate isn't enough; it needs to be...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In this episode of Demystifying SAP S/4HANA®, we tackle a typical customer journey for an S/4HANA transformation. While each project is unique, we break down the journey using the framework of WHY, HOW, and WHAT. We start by exploring the critical "Why" questions that drive the need for transformation and then move on to the "How," d...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! Welcome to the fourth episode of our SAP S/4HANA podcast series. Listen how we dive into current market observations and key constraints in S/4HANA transformations. We'll discuss crucial deadlines like the end-of-support date for SAP ECC in December 2025 and what they mean for your business. We’ll also shortly explore transformation strategies—Brow...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In our third episode we delve into the diverse landscape of SAP customers. This episode is all about understanding the different types of organizations that leverage SAP solutions and how their unique characteristics influence their S/4HANA journey. Whether you're a small business, a mid-sized enterprise, or a global conglomerate, this episode will...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! In the second episode of our S/4HANA podcast series, we delve deeper into the strategic landscape of SAP, the global leader in enterprise application software. This episode is pivotal for understanding the larger vision and strategy behind SAP's evolution and how it impacts your ERP decisions. We kick things off by exploring SAP's rich history...

We are here to answer your questions. Shoot! Welcome to the inaugural episode of our podcast series dedicated to exploring the ins and outs of SAP S/4HANA, the intelligent ERP suite designed to drive business innovation.  In this first episode, we set the stage for what's to come by diving into the fundamentals of S/4HANA. Join us as we break down the history, core features, and transformativ...