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ERP strategy for Hospitals

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SAP S/4HANA Transformation

The hospital landscape in Germany is facing enormous challenges. Increasing regulatory requirements, a shortage of skilled staff and the need for digitalization are putting facilities under increasing pressure. In many facilities, the central ERP system is also still running on SAP ECC. The discontinuation of this technology is forcing institutions to switch to the successor solution SAP S/4HANA. However, this necessity to switch also comes with opportunities that the institutions should exploit for themselves in the course of the SAP ERP transformation. The changed database model significantly improves the evaluation and reporting functionalities. A new operating concept, including the option of flexibly integrating apps, provides automation options that bring further efficiency benefits. In order to take advantage of these benefits, it is necessary to consider all aspects of the ERP transformation. These are processes, technologies, the complete system landscape, data and its quality and organization. UNITY tracks all these aspects and guides you through your individual transformation journey from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA.

Our expertise for the ERP strategy

Designing a holistic transformation

Understanding the introduction of SAP S/4HANA as a fundamental transformation

The successful implementation of S/4HANA leads to more efficient and robust processes. Fast data processing and real-time analyses enable targeted corporate management while reducing costs. By converting to S/4HANA, your hospital lays the foundation for a future-proof IT landscape and is ready for future innovations through updates or the flexible integration of special systems. However, this far-reaching transformation of processes can only succeed if all relevant stakeholders are involved at an early stage, comprehensive planning, a clear focus and staff training. As your partner for a successful S/4HANA transformation, we support you in realigning your processes and modernizing your IT architecture.

Status quo and requirements

End of regular maintenance of SAP ECC in 2027: Without on time migration, security and compatibility problems are imminent
Increasing regulatory requirements: From the new hospital reform to data protection guidelines - a future-proof ERP system supports compliance and efficiency.
Increased efficiency and process optimization: SAP S/4HANA offers improved user-friendliness, real-time data analysis and potential for automation.
Interoperability and digitalization: The integration of modern technologies such as AI, IoT and cloud services is made much easier with S/4HANA.

Resources and measures required

Capturing the business requirements
ERP Project Health Check
End-to-end process design
Deciding on a strategy for transformation
Dimensioning the systems for transformation and operation
Data cleansing and migration
Considering holistic IT architecture

Additional value and benefits by UNITY

Strategic planning: Analysis of your current processes and development of a customized transformation strategy.
Holistic IT architecture: Integration of SAP S/4HANA into your individual system architecture.
Transformation management: Smooth implementation by customized control and professional management of all parties.
Change management: Guiding your employees through the transformation process with targeted communication measures, training and support.
Long-term optimization: Establishment of aoperational organization for the continuous optimization and further development of your ERP system.

Consulting services for your ERP strategy

Planning the SAP S/4HANA transformation

Your challenges:
SAP will discontinue support for ECC 6.0 in the coming years, making migration to S/4HANA mandatory. In addition, many hospitals do not have a migration strategy yet and fear high costs and business interruptions.

UNITY solution approach:

Implementation of an SAP S/4HANA pre-project to analyze your individual initial situation and objectives
Analysis of the current processes, evaluation of the degree of change, identification of the appropriate transformation strategy (greenfield, bluefield, brownfield) for the switch to SAP S/4HANA
Definition of aholistic IT architecture (target state) incl. intermediate stages on the path to transformation
Creation of a roadmap for transformation including necessary preliminary and parallel projects
Cost and effort estimate for the transformation and assignment to technical implementation partners

Process optimization in preparation for the S/4HANA transformation

Your challenges:
Many clinics use individually customized processes in SAP, which leads to high complexity and a lack of transparency. Deviations from the SAP standard pose technical and organizational challenges for the transformation, which must be adequately taken into account in the transformation project.

UNITY solution approach:

Evaluation of standard SAP processes regarding the use in hospital administration (finance, controlling, materials management, pharmacy, logistics, technology, HR)
Implementation of measures for optimization and preparation prior to the S/4HANA transformation
Ensuring continuous process development by defining process governance

Setup and program control for the SAP S/4HANA transformation

Your challenges:

Lack of resources for adequate project and program management
Lack of experience in service provider management for the implementation
Insufficient standards and methods for managing the complex SAP S/4HANA transformation
Increased need for information from management on the progress and forecast of the SAP S/4HANA transformation

UNITY solution approach:

Professional project and program setup based on proven UNITY Transformation Framework
Definition of status, reporting and control processes including the use of standard templates
Definition of an automated tool chain for project execution (process definition, specification of requirements, implementation, testing, SAP transport, monitoring) including progress control
Optimization of the implementation service provider's project management methodology to automatically create the necessary transparency, including top management reporting