Latest trends
In the consumer products industry, the latest trends focus on leveraging innovative technology to optimize business operations. Companies are adopting advanced systems and tools to improve supply chain efficiency and boost customer engagement. Data-driven insights and automation from platforms like SAP enable businesses to respond quickly to shifting market demands and evolving consumer preferences. Here are some of the latest trends you should be aware of:
Innovative Technology Solutions
Integrating the latest technology, such as AI and machine learning, to enhance business operations across production, sales, and supply chain management. This streamlines processes, improves decision-making, and boosts efficiency while reducing costs.
Real-Time Data and Customer Engagement
Companies are leveraging cloud technology for flexible and scalable operations, enabling real-time data access and collaboration. This allows businesses to better understand and interact with customers, delivering personalized experiences and valuable data-driven insights for strategic planning.
Automation and Adaptation
Automating routine tasks increases productivity and frees up resources for innovation. It also helps businesses quickly adjust to changing market trends and consumer preferences, maintaining a competitive edge and promoting sustained growth.
Sustainability and Resource Efficiency
It supports eco-friendly practices, helping companies reduce their environmental impact. Efficient resource utilization not only cuts costs but also enhances sustainability efforts, contributing to long-term growth and business success.
Business Benefits
Transitioning to SAP S/4HANA offers consumer product retailers tools which transform businesses with real-time data access and improved inventory management, leading to... Read More
Real-Time Data Access and Improved Inventory Management
S/4HANA's in-memory technology offers instant data access for faster decision-making and real-time insights. Retailers can optimize inventory levels and enhance demand forecasting, leading to reduced carrying costs and improved efficiency.
Streamlined Processes and Enhanced Customer Experiences
S/4HANA seamlessly integrates across departments like finance, sales, and supply chain, streamlining operations and reducing manual work. This integration also supports personalized and consistent customer experiences across all channels, increasing satisfaction and loyalty.
Advanced Analytics, Agility, and Cost Savings
S/4HANA's advanced analytics capabilities enable better trend forecasting and strategic planning. The platform's agility allows retailers to quickly adapt to changing market conditions, while efficient processes and automation reduce operational costs and enhance productivity.
Sustainability, Compliance, and Innovative Development
S/4HANA tools support sustainable practices by monitoring and optimizing resource usage. Built-in compliance features help retailers adhere to regulations and reduce risks. Retailers can also leverage S/4HANA insights for innovative product development and improved supplier relationships, enhancing quality and delivery times.
Customer Impact
Migration options with CeleRITE
Consumer product retailers face the decision of choosing between greenfield and brownfield migration as they transition to SAP S/4HANA, often unsure about... Read More
Brownfield
Full Reuse
Clean & Start
ECC simplification followed by S/4HANA conversion
Jumpstart
ECC simplification followed by S/4HANA conversion
Selective Transition
Mix and match
Hybrid
Selective migration to S4/HANA for certain areas and new implementation for other areas
Consolidate
Selective migration to ECC to an existing S4/HANA environment
Carve Out
Extract and migrate to a new S4/HANA environment
Greenfield
Full Redesign
Fit to Business
Process discovery and scoping followed by S4/HANA implementation
Fit to Standard
Implement a new S4/HANA system focusing on standard processes.
S/4HANA transformation with CeleRITE for Consumer product retailers
Retailers in the consumer products industry can benefit from CeleRITE's ability to streamline the transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. This unique tool allows for precise selection and consolidation of ECC process areas with new S/4HANA scope areas, creating a hybrid, customer-driven solution.
Lift & Shift
CeleRITE facilitates the smooth transfer of processes from ECC to S/4HANA when minimal changes are required, ensuring continuity and efficiency.
Enhance
For processes experiencing significant updates in S/4HANA, CeleRITE supports enhancement and optimization to align with the new system's capabilities.
Activate New S/4 Capabilities
With Applexus’ expertise and CeleRITE, retailers can adopt the latest features in S/4HANA for consumer products, following a fit-to-standard approach for seamless integration. This targeted approach allows retailers to capitalize on the benefits of S/4HANA while maintaining essential functions and maximizing the potential of new features.
Why Applexus ?
With over 15 years in the retail industry, Applexus provides custom solutions for your consumer products needs. Our strong partnerships with major brands enable smooth integration with the latest technologies. Our pre-configured solutions streamline your business processes, supported by skilled teams offering application delivery services both offshore, onshore, and nearshore. Here’s what Applexus offers you:
Consumer Products Expertise
Our experience in the consumer products industry allows us to offer deep insights and effective strategies tailored to your needs. Having worked with numerous clients, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities within this sector, ensuring targeted and practical solutions.
Consumer Products Expertise
Our experience in the consumer products industry allows us to offer deep insights and effective strategies tailored to your needs. Having worked with numerous clients, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities within this sector, ensuring targeted and practical solutions.
Tools and Accelerators
Tools and Accelerators
Pre-Built Project Documentation
Process Optimization Studio
Test Automation Studio
RICEF Object Repository
Applexus Industry-Focused Solutions
Archive Data Visualisation Studio
Assessment
Assessment
CeleRITE offers tailored assessments for consumer products retailers aiming for an efficient migration to S/4HANA without a complete greenfield approach. Our carefully designed process addresses the specific needs of consumer products businesses, ensuring a smooth transition and optimizing operational efficiency.
Once you join us, CeleRITE conducts a thorough analysis of your source system, meticulously evaluating aspects such as business processes, custom code, and master data to understand your current landscape. We prioritize stakeholder alignment, identifying opportunities for process improvement, defining data requirements, and supporting crucial decisions to facilitate a smooth migration.
Our deliverables include a comprehensive Technical Assessment Report, offering valuable insights into your current system landscape and providing actionable recommendations for optimization. We also provide a detailed Implementation Approach, which outlines adoption frameworks, fit-to-standard scope, and maps new capabilities to your roadmap. This approach allows consumer products retailers to leverage the full potential of S/4HANA while minimizing operational disruption.
