Digital transformation has become a buzzword in the business world, and a common objective for many CIOs, CFOs, and now CPOs. With the rise of technology, external market expectations, and operational cost pressures, it has become imperative for businesses to leverage digital solutions to streamline their operations and stay competitive. However, the process of actually transforming can be daunting, particularly when it comes to enterprise-scale applications in the mid-market. This is why it is important to simplify the process as much as possible, be pragmatic, and focus on the outcome. In this blog, we’ll explore how mid-market businesses can simplify their SAP ERP digital transformation.
1. Start with a clear vision
The first step to simplifying digital transformation for company-wide applications is to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve. This means defining your goals and objectives for the digital transformation project. What are the pain points you want to address? What are the outcomes you want to achieve? What kind of experience do you want your users to have? Having a clear vision will help you stay focused and make informed decisions throughout the project.
2. Select a fit-for-purpose ERP Solution or “add-on” to your existing ERP investment
The next step is to select an ERP solution or pragmatically improve your existing solution that meets your business requirements. When it comes to the SAP landscape in the mid-market, there are several options available, including SAP Business One, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, and SAP S/4HANA On-Premise. Each of these solutions has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it is important to choose the one that aligns with your business goals. If you have already invested in an SAP solution, it is critical to review your improvement options through specific innovations, custom extensions, tweaking your existing setup, or a potential upgrade.
3. Engage with an experienced SAP partner
Partnering with an experienced SAP partner with deep domain and industry experience can make a significant difference in simplifying the digital transformation process. An experienced SAP partner can guide you through the opportunity identification, design, build, implementation, training, and ongoing support. They can also help you navigate the complexities of the SAP ecosystem and help you maximize the returns on your investment in ERP by staying laser-focused on your targeted outcome.
4. Focus on user adoption
One of the biggest challenges of digital transformation is getting employees to adopt new or upgraded systems. It is important to focus on user adoption from the outset. Involve employees in the digital transformation process, incorporate their feedback, and provide them with the necessary training and support to drive sustainability of the new system. To encourage adoption, be sure that any system or process changes are user-friendly and intuitive.
5. Monitor and Measure Success
Finally, it is important to monitor and measure the success of the digital transformation project. Set practical and easy-to-measure key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly track progress against these KPIs. Use this data to identify areas for improvement and make necessary changes to optimize the system’s performance and adjust for process nuances.
Digital transformation in the mid-market, and specifically with an SAP solution, can be simplified by having a clear vision, selecting a fit-for-purpose ERP solution or “add-on,” engaging with an experienced SAP partner, focusing on user adoption, and monitoring and measuring success. An experienced SAP partner, such as Kyyte, with deep functional domain and industry experience, can help simplify this process by guiding mid-market businesses through the entire digital transformation process, in a pragmatic, value-focused, and cost-efficient manner. By partnering with Kyyte, businesses can streamline their digital transformation journey and enable sustained value going forward.
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