In SAP programs, global rollouts represent one of the toughest tests of strategy, coordination, and execution. Bob Cummings, CEO of LeapGreat and an SAP veteran with over 35 years of experience, puts it bluntly: “A global rollout is essentially when a customer is trying to roll out to many countries around the world or many…
In any SAP S/4HANA transformation, navigating organizational resistance and aligning disparate business units around a unified future-state architecture can derail timelines and inflate costs. Olaf Schoenfelder, a seasoned transformation leader at LeapGreat, recently discussed these challenges and offered a new blueprint: the FrontLoad™ approach. Executives and enterprise architects face two enduring pressures during digital transformation:…
Back in the 90s, people laughed at the idea of German ERP software taking hold in America. Today, 77% of the world’s business transactions run through SAP.
In just over 3 minutes, this video shows how a fast-scaling MedTech manufacturer bypassed traditional ERP pitfalls by partnering with LeapGreat. The company replaced outdated blueprinting with a modern, data-driven strategy built around SAP best practices and early system visibility. Hear directly from the EVP of Operations, CFO, and CEO as they explain how Fit-to-Standard…
Embarking on an SAP S/4HANA implementation can feel like navigating uncharted territory. Many organizations grapple with deciding between Greenfield and Brownfield approaches, each presenting challenges and opportunities. However, as Bob Cummings, CEO of LeapGreat, says, “The traditional Greenfield vs. Brownfield debate is like choosing between rebuilding your house from scratch or renovating it room by…
The Next Generation SAP Learning Forum 2025 brought together over 400 industry professionals from 13 countries to discuss the latest trends and challenges in SAP implementations. Among the standout sessions was a presentation by Olaf Schoenfelder, Lead of Product Management at LeapGreat, and Christiane Hellwig from SAP. Their insights shed light on key challenges in…
Implementing SAP systems is no walk in the park. These projects demand substantial investments of time, money, and resources. Yet, many of them hit major roadblocks because potential problems aren’t addressed early. This is where LeapGreat’s “FrontLoad” methodology comes into play, making early testing not just a good idea, but an absolute necessity. Highlights from…
On December 5th, SAP professionals and enterprise architects joined an insightful LinkedIn Live session titled “Maximizing SAP Investments: AI, Automation, and LeapGreat’s De-Risking Approach.” The session featured Stefan Schoepfel, SAP Global VP of Business AI GTM, and Bob Cummings, CEO of LeapGreat. Moderated by Ross Orrett, the discussion focused on how AI and automation are…
On October 31, LeapGreat hosted a LinkedIn Live session spotlighting the potential of automation in SAP S/4HANA transformations. Featuring LeapGreat CEO Robert Cummings and UiPath’s Arvind Sundaresan, with ERP veteran Ross Orrett moderating, the event dissected automation’s role in reducing SAP project timelines, complexity, and risk. SAP transformations are challenging, with global rollouts requiring strict…
Global ERP rollouts are often the most challenging digital transformations undertaken by multinational companies. The need to implement a consistent system across countries and subsidiaries while adapting to local conditions can lead to lengthy, complex, and costly projects. Traditional approaches often suffer from delays, operational risks, and ballooning costs. However, new strategies that emphasize early…
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