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SAP S/4HANA Transformation: How to Reduce Project Risk with FrontLoad™
Most SAP S/4HANA project failures aren’t about the software. They’re about when you see the real system. By the time many teams discover critical gaps, design decisions are already locked, timelines are set, and fixing issues is expensive and disruptive. The result? 3 Common Pitfalls That Sink S/4HANA Projects 1. Too little, too late visibility:
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Rethinking ERP Transformation: How LeapGreat Reduces Risk and Complexity in S/4HANA Migrations
Despite decades of ERP innovation, the success rate of large-scale implementations remains low. Gartner reports that 70% of recent ERP initiatives fail to meet their original business objectives, and 25% fail outright. LeapGreat, a platform focused exclusively on SAP S/4HANA migrations, has built its solution around addressing the fundamental challenges behind these outcomes: late-stage surprises,
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Global SAP Rollouts: What LeapGreat CEO Bob Cummings Says, and How Frontload™ Redefines the Process
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
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Why the FrontLoad™ Approach is a Game-Changer for SAP S/4HANA Transformations
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:
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Making the Case for Automated Implementation to Keep Costs and Time in Check
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.
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How One MedTech Manufacturer De-Risked SAP S/4HANA with LeapGreat
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
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Rethinking Your SAP Migration Strategy: Beyond Greenfield and Brownfield
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
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Lessons from the Next Generation SAP Learning Forum 2025: What Executives Need to Know
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
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The Key to Successful SAP Implementations: Why Early Testing Matters
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
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Maximizing SAP Investments with AI and Automation: Key Insights from LinkedIn Live
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
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