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    Every successful transformation starts with a pre-implementation analysis!
    Smart Start to SAP S/4HANA
    Smart Start to SAP S/4HANA
    • Smart Start: Data-Driven Pre-Implementation Analysis
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    The SAP S/4HANA pre-implementation analysis that sets your  transformation up for success

    Smart Start to SAP S/4HANA is a proven, vendor-agnostic pre-implementation approach that combines system analysis, process discovery, and organizational alignment. It gives you a clear picture of your current landscape, business needs, and transformation scenarios — bringing IT and business perspectives together to align on strategy, scope, and priorities.

    The result: a fact-based roadmap that supports informed decisions and helps you avoid costly detours later on.

    Infographic explaining why a successful SAP S/4HANA transformation starts before the project. It presents a four-part Smart Start approach: (1) The Challenge – transformation affects the entire organization, requiring early alignment; (2) The Approach – a structured pre-implementation phase with technical analysis, process discovery, and organizational alignment; (3) The Output – actionable results like a realistic roadmap, landscape mapping, and fact-based decisions; (4) The Smart Start – a vendor-agnostic pre-analysis ensuring clarity before project launch. Central graphic reads “Smart Start to S/4HANA.” Produced by Hicron.

    Should your organization face challenges such as:

    Uncertainty in Transition Planning
    Struggling to outline a clear, step-by-step plan for migrating to SAP S/4HANA.
    Adapting to Constantly Changing Solutions
    Finding it difficult to keep up with the dynamic SAP solution portfolio and shifting cloud transition deadlines.
    Challenges in Identifying Optimal Solutions
    Facing trouble selecting SAP solutions that align with your organization’s strategic goals and growth ambitions.
    Concerns Over Cloud Transition Risks
    Worrying about project scope changes, unexpected costs, and extended timelines during the migration to the cloud.

    … SmartStart to SAP S/4HANA could be the ideal solution. With this advisory and consulting approach, Hicron experts ensure a seamless SAP S/4HANA implementation.

    Role-Specific Value for a Successful SAP S/4HANA Transformation

    Discover how our area-specific insights empower each key role to drive a successful transformation, with benefits designed to address their unique challenges and goals:

    Visionary IT: make architectural decisions with confidence
    • Compare transformation paths based on your current SAP landscape and strategic roadmap
    • Get clarity on system dependencies, technical debt, and required integrations
    • Ensure IT governance is aligned with the future enterprise architecture
    Strategic Finance: plan investments with real-world data
    • Receive budget estimates for each scenario (Greenfield, Brownfield, Hybrid )
    • Anticipate OPEX/CAPEX impact and potential optimization areas
    • Avoid unexpected costs through early risk identification
    Process Innovators: shape processes that truly work for your unit
    • Identify process inefficiencies and digitalization opportunities
    • Align IT and business priorities through joint process modeling sessions
    • Improve future system adoption with early involvement

    Want to see what Smart Start can deliver for your role? Book a targeted consultation with our experts in IT architecture, finance, or process optimization — and get tailored advice for your transformation journey.

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    Three Smart Start packages — designed around your transformation goals

    The right path to SAP S/4HANA isn’t one-size-fits-all — choose the Smart Start package that fits your needs:

     

    Package Small - Core Foundations

    Designed to cover essential business operations, focusing on financial management, sales, purchasing, and technical infrastructure.

    Designed for essential operations, this package includes:

     

    • SAP FI – Financial accounting
    • SAP FIAA – Fixed assets
    • SAP CO – Controlling
    • SAP SD – Sales and distribution
    • SAP MM – Material Management, Purchasing
    • SAP BASIS – Technical Infrasttructure
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    Package Medium - Process Enhancer

    Built on the Small package, this tier includes production planning, quality management, advanced reporting, and system integration for streamlined workflows.

    Building on the Small package, Medium expands to cover additional functions such as:

     

    • All from package Small
    • SAP PP – Production Planning, recipes
    • SAP QM – Quality Management
    • BI / BW / SAC – Reporting and Planning
    • Workflow – Document Workflow Management (optional)
    • Integration – Systems Integration
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    Package Large - Enterprise Optimizer

    Offering a complete solution, this comprehensive tier adds advanced warehouse management, real estate management, system architecture, and third-party development to meet complex business needs.

    For businesses with advanced requirements, this package offers a comprehensive solution, including everything in Medium plus:

     

    • All from Package Medium
    • EWM – Warehouse Management System
    • RE-FX – Flexible Real Estate Management
    • System Architecture
    • 3rd Party Development – Software House
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    Not sure which package is right for you? Request a free consultation, and our experts will help you find the perfect fit for your needs. Get tailored advice at no cost to ensure your business thrives!

    What makes Smart Start to SAP S/4HANA the right choice?

    Flexible scope
    choose the depth of analysis based on your current needs
    Vendor-neutral
    we’re not tying you to a specific implementation partner
    Business and IT alignment
    we include both technical and process insights
    Based on real experience
    proven methodology from multiple SAP S/4HANA transformations

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    We are frequently chosen for a business partner by companies who discover difficulties not only with their SAP environment but also by those, who wish to improve their business processes. Contact us, explain your business challenge and let us help you just as we did it hundreds of times before.
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