"To realize genuine business value from their SAP S/4HANA investments, organizations require a truly multidisciplinary approach."
William Servaes, the Lead for Logistics and Supply Chain Transformation using SAP S/4HANA at KPMG in Belgium, elaborates on his mission to guide companies in reshaping their business operations, fostering efficiency, and nurturing sustainable growth.
Under the current dynamic business landscape and, considering the impact of climate change and the need to adopt more sustainable business practices, why is the need for a scalable IT landscape paramount?
William Servaes: Businesses today are under increased pressure from regulators and the public to do more. Not just in terms of their environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) goals, but also in terms of transparency around their financial and non-financial reporting. For some companies, complying with these new regulatory requirements can be challenging, especially if they don’t have the most robust IT infrastructure in place.
Using the right tools to centralize finance activities will allow companies to increase compliancy and efficiency with respect to the different reports that need to be compiled and submitted.
How does a company go about figuring out what the right IT tools are?
William Servaes: The journey begins by understanding how their functions operate today so that they can identify the pain points and improvement opportunities. Once they have a framework and clear vision of where they want to go, the next step is mapping out how they want to drive change and what structure and tools are necessary to achieve their goals, ultimately transforming their business.
Can you give a concrete example?
William Servaes: Sure! For example, SAP offers a wide range of functionalities which users are constantly discovering and, as a result, most are making the necessary move to S/4HANA. It provides an opportunity to cut expenses by enhancing efficiencies, offers data-driven insights to foster revenue expansion, and reinforces regulatory compliance.
And that’s where we come in. KPMG has a strong SAP business with more than 5000 SAP consultants with a wide range of capabilities working in different KPMG Member Firms. We can help clients define their SAP S/4HANA strategy and roadmap in a pragmatic way, define a clear scope for their transformation, assess the best road-to-S/4HANA in line with their strategy, and identify how they can maximize the benefits from the S/4HANA implementation in the briefest timeframe following the conversion.
The shift towards cloud-based solutions such as SAP S/4HANA are becoming more popular given how much faster, easier, and more efficient they are than previous versions. Furthermore, it integrates real-time analytics and machine learning capabilities to offer insights into business operations.
It sounds like a lot of work
William Servaes: It doesn’t have to be. The key is making sure you get the most out of your SAP investments.
KPMG SAP Powered Enterprise is a suite of assets to accelerate SAP Technology-Enabled business implementations and transformations. From vision and success criteria for the Target Operating Model, to agile prototyping, testing, and fine-tuning of business processes.
KPMG offers businesses end-to-end support in the planning, design, and implementation of S/4HANA Cloud using our global KPMG network, SAP & cloud knowledge, and Powered Enterprise approach.
How is KPMG helping to make a difference?
William Servaes: We’ve realized that for organizations to achieve true business value from their SAP S/4HANA investments, a truly multidisciplinary approach is needed. Thanks to our different business units specialized in, for example, compliance, tax, audit, we can help foster a transformational mindset and approach, going beyond simply a technology implementation mindset.
We can help make businesses more responsive, resilient, and competitive.
What sets KPMG apart?
William Servaes: KPMG stands out as a guiding force, empowering clients to seamlessly navigate the complexities of today’s IT landscape. Throughout the various technological metamorphoses, we help our customers discern the transformative value — whether it be improved production efficiency, enhanced cost visibility in supply chain processes, integrated intercompany processes to elevate order throughput, or standardized and harmonized service processes.
To address these intended values, KPMG acts as a one-stop-shop solution provider. From tax considerations and overseas plants to transfer pricing, we offer holistic solutions. Our sector leaders play a pivotal role, translating the latest industry trends into strategic insights for our clients. For instance, the introduction of subscription-based models across various businesses has prompted KPMG to help companies undergo transformative shifts.
We also invest significant time in understanding our clients' existing processes. This approach allows us to design future-proof processes collaboratively, leveraging industry best practices and KPMG’s Target Operating Model supported by our Powered Enterprise.,
Proudly, alongside our business transformation services, we provide clients with a high-class build and test factory, ensuring the seamless execution of their envisioned changes, in an accelerated manner.
At KPMG, we don't just stop at solving today's challenges; we anticipate tomorrow's opportunities. Our alliances and commitment to innovation position us as catalysts for change, helping our clients thrive in an ever-evolving business landscape.
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