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Markets, customer expectations, and technology are in constant flux, making the ability to adapt essential for businesses. The rules of business transformation have evolved; today’s successful transformations go beyond improving financial value. They drive change across people, technology, innovation, and go-to-market strategies while balancing risk through robust cybersecurity measures. These transformations are grounded in data insights, sustainability, and the evolving needs of customers. We call this value-led business transformation.

New technologies—such as generative AI, modern ERP systems, and platform solutions — enable these shifts. And they are happening across digital and physical worlds as the industrial metaverse transforms manufacturing. However, the change involves more than just a lift-and-shift software update. It represents a profound transformation in business practices.

With 95% of CEOs prioritizing business transformation this year, now is the time to act. Whether focusing on systems, supply chains and operations, sustainability, the industrial metaverse or cybersecurity, companies that adopt a value-led approach are best positioned to achieve their goals.

Technology

Technology is at the heart of value-led transformation. The goal is to transform the business, not just the technology. That’s why it is essential to optimize the IT operating model to and align business and IT and to know the fundamentals of IT-led change.

Successful SAP S/4HANA® transformations require business and technology teams to work together, ensuring that technology supports business goals rather than driving the transformation in isolation. Early collaboration and shared decision-making are critical to achieving measurable value.
A strong, standardized process and data foundation is crucial for SAP S/4HANA® transformations. Harmonizing processes and improving data quality are essential steps to prevent fragmentation and silos, ensuring the transformation delivers long-term success.
Effective project governance is key to maintaining strategic alignment, managing risks and ensuring that value is realized throughout the transformation. A business-led governance framework empowers decision-making, tracks progress against key objectives, and ensures the project stays on course to deliver measurable business value.

Automation is key to providing efficient and scalable testing during SAP S/4HANA® transformations. Leveraging tools like advanced test automation platforms allows organizations to manage large data sets and reduce the risks associated with manual testing.
A business-led approach to technology decisions helps balance the strengths of SAP S/4HANA® Core with adjacent systems that may offer greater flexibility or cost efficiency. Regular review and alignment of the technology landscape with business priorities deliver continuous improvement and maximum ROI.
The human element of transformation is as important as the technical execution. Clear communication, effective change management, and strong governance frameworks are essential for aligning employees with strategic goals and long-term adoption of the new systems.

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The team

Dr. Michael Zapf

EY EMEIA Advanced Manufacturing Leader

Experienced in advanced manufacturing and mobility global transformation projects including cost reduction. Practitioner of headquarter realignment and global transformation programs.

Munich, Germany

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