Research
SAP
Foreword
Tarang Puranik
Executive vice president,
global service offering head (SAP) and head Europe, Infosys
Enterprise transformation has reached a point where outcomes matter more than activity. Many organizations have already modernized their core platforms, but what differentiates them today is how effectively those platforms translate into everyday execution and how reliably they support automation and AI as part of core operational workflows, rather than as isolated pilots.
Read furtherTarang Puranik
Executive vice president,
global service offering head (SAP) and head Europe, Infosys
Chapters
S/4HANA transformations are often triggered by necessity, but the value realized depends on how clearly organizations define their intent from the outset. This chapter shows why treating S/4HANA as a strategic opportunity, rather than a compliance exercise, sets the foundation for long term impact.
As programs progress, delivery pressure can narrow focus to stabilization and timelines, often at the expense of broader transformation goals. This chapter examines how execution realities shape decisions and why sustained governance is essential to preserve momentum.
Approach decisions made early in the journey quietly lock in or limit future flexibility. This chapter explores how choices around reuse, customization, and data migration influence an organization’s ability to enable automation and AI over time.
Organizations following similar paths can emerge with very different capabilities, depending on the depth of change they pursue. Using the Shades of Blue perspective, this chapter helps leaders think deliberately about balancing continuity with meaningful redesign.
Value is not secured at go live but built through disciplined execution in the run phase. This chapter highlights why governance, adoption, and continuous improvement determines whether S/4HANA becomes a platform for scalable automation and AI.
