Rory Clarke

Where could a career in SAP FICO take you? 🤔 This article on our website looks at some of the paths and opportunities available to someone specialising in SAP’s Finance (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules 📊 https://lnkd.in/eJkPVJ4S

17

We're sure you'll love working with us on your NetSuite implementation or NetSuite optimisation project. Take a quick read of these recent testimonials and in 3 minutes you'll see why you should book in for a free ERP consultation with Christopher Duffy and John Bell >> https://lnkd.in/efrXSAUe #NetSuite #ERPconsulting #NetSuiteconsultancy #ERPSystemImplementation

12

1 Comment

The results of the 2024 UK & Ireland SAP Contractor Survey are now available to ALL. You can access your free copy here (no need to enter any information): https://lnkd.in/e6exsfsJ The report covers: ⭐ How SAP contractor preferences have changed in the post-Covid era ⭐ What SAP contractors are looking for in their next assignment ⭐ How SAP contractors really feel about assignments that are inside IR35 https://lnkd.in/e6exsfsJ 

4

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗘𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗔𝗣’𝘀 𝗘𝗖𝗖 𝘁𝗼 𝗦/𝟰𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗔.  𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘆, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗠𝗦 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺. "Most organisations who run SAP ECC currently (well maybe some at the moment 😉), are planning and preparing for their S4 journey ahead of the proposed upcoming deadline(s). They will be looking at their data and how to cleanse, truncate and confirm what exactly they will need in the new world (Tip – assign a Data Owner). They will be looking at their current code and how they can possibly move towards a clean core. They will be looking at the process improvements from their planned new solution and hopefully where they can maximise ROI. They will be looking at which cloud option suits them best. The list goes on ….. In summary, they are prepping ahead of this transformation project ….. (if we are still using transformation these days 😊) …. But are they prepping for the journey or just the project? Just a reminder, to not underestimate the importance of what you will need in place for the 10+ years plus, after these 12-24 months of the evolution of your solution. If you are prepping all of the above, think of the knock-on affect of your day-to-day processes, in-house knowledge, required roles, ability to adapt (agility), third-party integration, training (and its continual evolution), on-going data ownership, complementary technology impact and ultimately how you maintain and grow your business going forward. And who can forget User Adoption in this journey to success. Your future CoE (Centre of Excellence) will be like nothing you have known before. Your team will contain different roles and responsibilities, you will have multiple partners for both industry and technology needs, it will need to be agile, disruptive and it will be very tough at times. But even tougher if you don’t include it in your current S4 preparation. Add it to your list NOW! Fail to prepare, prepare to fail …. #CoE #SAP #AMS #Partnership"

23

2 Comments

Easily the best blog you’ll read all weekend on the REALITY of #sap transformations. Alisdair claims it’s from his rambling mind, but the focus is clear and razor sharp. Thanks for the 🧠 food Dragon ERP 🙌

2

It's easy to take for granted that your contract with Infor covers everything you need. Do you know what isn't included? 🤔 Your business could be at risk without covering this missing piece⚠️ scroll through to find out more... Read the full article on our website 🔗https://lnkd.in/e249hybk #ERP #Infor #CloudSuite #BusinessResilience

3

The latest SAP salary and day rate benchmarking data - just a glimpse of the SAP market data available in the Q2 2024 SAP Report.   The data-packed 28 page report is available exclusively on SAP Network+ until next week >> https://lnkd.in/ebPEXkQ9    Note: We always give our SAP Network+ members priority access - but if you prefer you can wait until we launch it publicly next week. #SAP #SAPNetwork+ #bluewaveSELECT #S4HANA

11

The market for SAP professionals is hotter than ever and businesses across the UK are increasingly seeking experts with S/4HANA skills to drive their digital transformation projects. With the 2027 deadline approaching, professionals with S/4HANA expertise are in high demand, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. According to a recent survey by UK Tech News, 65% of businesses plan to implement or upgrade to S/4HANA within the next two years. Is your team S/4HANA ready? We can help! Get in touch on +44 161 327 1233 or visit www.maslowassociates.com to learn more. #SAP #S4HANA #MaslowAssociates

7

🤷‍♀️ How can you give your IFS ERP project the best chance of being delivered with all your requirements – and in reasonable time? 🤔 Find out in Part 4 of our series on the benefits of using an independent IFS consultant. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eZKP2yWz #IFSCloud #IFSImplementation #IFSProjects #IFSERP #IFSConsultants

16

⚙ Do you know the risks of sticking with outdated IT systems? And are you aware of how much damage they could cause your business? #sap #mfg #ukmfg #manufacturing Full article: https://hubs.ly/Q02s-py90

12

Spotted today in The Register, another example of a poorly run migration, costing millions of additional tax pounds. Surrey County Council were replacing a 15 year old in-house SAP system with Unit4, and gave themselves unrealistic timescales from the start. The urgency was no doubt increased because SAP was coming to the end of support and a major update of hardware and software will have been required anyway. A key learning from this? Don't wait until your software is near end of support before upgrading or replacing it. Plan ahead, give yourselves time and budget for regular upgrades to prevent the risk from ever occurring. If you want to discuss how to avoid this kind of situation with your systems please do get in touch. https://lnkd.in/dNC-pppg

1

Save the date 📅 Join us later this week on Friday 19th July at 12pm to see the powerful production, inventory and supply chain tools in SAP Business One. Sign up to our webinar here: https://hubs.li/Q02GHWn50 #sapbusinessone #sapb1 #production #inventory #wms #webinar #thebestrunsap #erp #erpsoftware #clouderp #supplychain #supplychainmanagement

15

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is laying the groundwork to replace its SAP finance system following the failure of the government’s common ERP scheme. The department is looking to replace its SAP ECC6 platform, which is approaching end-of-support in 2030. DFAT is currently exploring its options for a front-end system and hosting platform via a request for information, with a focus on a cloud-first approach. In a statement to iTnews, DFAT added that it may also address its Oracle PeopleSoft human resources platform, potentially moving it to the cloud "if an appropriate solution is identified”. Both systems are currently hosted on DFAT’s own infrastructure, with the department looking at the shorter-term benefits of re-hosting SAP ECC6 ahead of its replacement. #DFAT #ERP #GovERP #SAP #government #canberra

35

1 Comment

A deeper dive on #Birmingham #City #Councils #Section114 #Bankruptcy notice Was it the #Oracle #RIPandREPLACE of #SAP #ECC Yes it was, but not the only factor. It was also the ineptitude of The #Conservative Government and the Cuts imposed on #BirminghamCityCouncil by the them #Conservative Minister for #LevellingUp Michael Gove

11

7 Comments

Sage are the experts in accounting software, but what is Sage 200? Is it an ERP system - and what does the term 'ERP' mean? Read our latest blog where we look at Sage 200 in more detail, exploring how it may just be more than regular accounting software. https://lnkd.in/eMkVc2DG

5

Let me tell you a secret, it’s NEVER the ERP, it’s ALWAYS the fault of Humans Sainsbury's bags a ticket to RISE with SAP, hoping not to trip like Asda Dragon ERP we have over 95 years SAP Implementation experience within the three Founders. Dragon ERP can categorically say that if / when an ERP Implementation fails it is ALWAYS Human Error, no If’s, no Buts ALWAYS Human Error Alisdair Bach, Liza Al-Rajhi, PMP, ITIL Dan Cisar, MBA, PMP, MSP Alexander Greb, Frank Albrecht, Carsten Leschke Judith O., Steve Ingram, Rob K., Gerry McGurk, Dean Harrison Jon Brewer, Paul Coetser There are over Four Hundred Million (400,000,000) lines of Code in SAP sure there are some defects, but we Dragon ERP can assure you that they get fixed, based upon Criticality. Over 90% of Fortune 500 Customers use SAP products, that wouldn’t happen if the ERP wasn’t good.

151

56 Comments

🌟 This week SAP Sapphire 2024 has reaffirmed SAP's strategy, with significant announcements that show SAP's commitment to AI, Cloud ERP, and faster S/4HANA migrations. 👇 🔄 These developments align with strategic shifts that will define the future SAP services industry. 🤖 SAP highlighted the expansion of Joule for managing 80% of the most-used tasks, promising a 20% productivity boost for 300 million end-users by year-end. 🚀 SAP aims to double AI use cases, embedding pre-trained AI capabilities into business processes. 📊 Joule is also set to become an analytical engine, providing recommendations and generating insights for various business sectors. 🔗 Integration of Joule with Copilot introduces a unique two-way collaboration. 👨‍💻 SAP introduced Joule versions for consultants and developers to accelerate projects and custom code development, and the integration of Joule with Apple Vision Pro for spatial computing. 🔍 SAP also promoted the expanded Gen AI Hub, with significant advancements in its AI partnerships with NVIDIA, Google’s Gemini, Meta’s Llama 3, and Amazon Bedrock for generative AI application development. 📈 Rise with SAP continues to evolve, with SAP assigning Enterprise Architects to guide customer transformations, and providing access to LeanIX, Signavio, and Cloud Application Lifecycle Management, as well as the newly acquired WalkMe platform. 🌱 Grow with SAP has also been expanded with access to more SAP services. ☁️ These announcements support SAP’s cloud-first strategy, and the importance of cloud for agility and continuous innovation. For a closer look at what has been announced in each solution area, check out SAP’s Sapphire 2024 News Guide. Its a very long list! 💼 SAP’s move to a cloud service provider requires consultants to adopt a service-oriented mindset, focusing on delivering continuous value through cloud-based solutions. 🛠️ The integration of AI into consulting capabilities, such as Joule's ability to provide natural language insights from SAP documentation, and building customer code, will simplify consulting tasks and improve service delivery. 📚 With AI now central to SAP’s offerings, consultants must prioritize acquiring skills in AI. Understanding how to leverage AI tools like Joule for automation, predictive analytics, and process optimization will be crucial for delivering advanced consulting services. 🔍 As SAP focuses on transforming business processes, consultants must holistically merge technology solutions with business strategy. This involves understanding clients' operational challenges and using SAP’s tools to drive business transformations. 🚀 SAP Sapphire 2024 has set a clear direction on AI, cloud ERP, and S/4HANA migrations. For consultants, it is now vital to use AI and emerging technologies for their clients, as the SAP services industry continues to migrate to the cloud. Share your Sapphire insights in the comments below ⬇️ #IgniteSAP #SAPSapphire2024 #SAPStrategy

38

11 Comments

Tip of the Day: In Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain, activating pending rates and surcharges on the cost sheet can be streamlined beyond the initial appearance of a one-by-one approach. The system allows for batch processing, which can update multiple records simultaneously, saving time and reducing the potential for manual errors. This feature is particularly useful when dealing with a large number of cost records that need to be updated to reflect current active rates. For detailed instructions on how to perform this action, click the link to learn more! #microsoftdynamics365 #d365fo #d365 #dynamics365 #microsoft #intraclouddynamics #d365fscexpert #aliciakeener #costing #activatingcosts https://lnkd.in/esBBv_Eq

65

2 Comments