As organisations move from ECC to S/4HANA, expectations are high — improved visibility, better planning, and more reliable execution across asset management, supply chain, and procurement. In practice, while some capabilities do improve, many of the same challenges persist at the point of execution. 

In this session, we will explore what actually changes when transitioning to S/4HANA, and what continues to require attention. Rather than focusing on the technical migration, the discussion centres on operational outcomes — how planning, scheduling, maintenance, service execution, and procurement processes are experienced in real environments. 

We will use this time to share perspectives, compare approaches, and reflect on where S/4HANA has delivered value, and where gaps remain. 

We’ll explore: 

• What improves at the execution layer in S/4HANA environments  
• Challenges that persist post-migration across operations and procurement  
• The impact of standardisation and clean core principles on planning, sourcing, and execution  
• Lessons learned from organisations at different stages of transition