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SAP Insights
Why SAP S/4HANA is the right move for mining companies in 2025
The case for S/4HANA in mining is stronger than ever — but the implementation approach matters more than the technology itself.
Implementation
The real reasons SAP projects fail — and how to avoid them
After 200+ go-lives, we have seen every failure mode. Most have nothing to do with the technology and everything to do with decisions made before the project starts.
Oil & Gas
SAP IS-OIL vs S/4HANA for Energy: what’s changed and what hasn’t
A technical comparison of the legacy IS-OIL approach versus the new S/4HANA for Energy solution — what to keep, what to migrate, and what to leave behind.
Manufacturing
How to get production planning right in S/4HANA — from day one
PP in S/4HANA is significantly different from ECC. Here is what manufacturing companies need to know before they start the design phase.
SAP Insights
Choosing an SAP implementation partner: 7 questions to ask
Most SAP partner selection processes evaluate the wrong things. Here are the questions that actually predict delivery quality.
Implementation
Brownfield vs greenfield in 2025: the honest trade-offs
The clean slate argument for greenfield implementations sounds compelling, but the data on actual project outcomes tells a more nuanced story.
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