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Data plays a pivotal role in shaping strategies and driving business success. The latest episode of the Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud podcast, hosted by the SAP Product Expert Katharina Klug, delves into the field of embedded analytics within SAP S/4HANA Cloud. This episode features Daniel Spokoinyi and Sander van Kolck, esteemed analytics experts from SAP partner CTAC, who bring their wealth of experience to discuss how businesses can leverage these tools for optimal performance.

Click here and listen to the Episode 115: Embedded Analytics in SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Leveraging Data ...

 

Understanding the Need for Embedded Analytics

Embedded analytics in SAP S/4HANA Cloud represents a significant shift in how businesses interact with their data. Traditionally, analytics were somewhat isolated from the main ERP systems, but SAP S/4HANA Cloud integrates analytics directly within its framework. This integration allows businesses to gain actionable insights much more efficiently, driving what is often referred to as "insight to action".

Katharina highlights a crucial point: many businesses transitioning to S/4HANA Cloud initially overlook analytics, leading to challenges in realizing the full potential of their data. Our guests emphasize the importance of including analytics in the ERP discovery phase to align with business needs and strategy effectively. This early inclusion can address common roadblocks such as unawareness, fear of complexity, and overly ambitious implementation plans.

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The Journey with Embedded Analytics

Sander shares valuable insights into overcoming these challenges by getting to know the customer's unique reporting landscape. No two businesses are the same, and analytics solutions need to be tailored accordingly. This involves understanding the critical reports and the core questions they need to address, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity in the business processes.

Daniel discusses the mindset shift required when embedding analytics directly within the system. Rather than viewing analytics as an optional add-on, businesses should see it as an integral part of their ERP journey, starting from pre-sales and extending through implementation.

 

Overcoming Challenges for Successful Analytics Integration

The podcast episode stresses the importance of collaboration between analytics consultants and functional consultants. Such collaboration ensures that while technical aspects are handled efficiently, the end-user experience remains a priority, leading to a more purposeful and results-driven approach to analytics.

Additionally, Sander and Daniel underline the need for SAP to offer business content and more transparent pathways for transitioning existing reports to the S/4HANA Cloud environment. This involves creating more standard SAP Analytics Cloud stories and providing comprehensive tools that guide customers in selecting the most suitable reports for their needs.

 

The Road Ahead with SAP S/4HANA Cloud

This episode is not just a discussion but a call to action for businesses to embrace the potential of embedded analytics in SAP S/4HANA Cloud. The integration of analytics into every functional stream is crucial, providing valuable insights that drive real business actions, such as maintaining data quality in business partner records or optimizing supply chain processes.

Katharina, alongside her guests, points out that SAP is actively rolling out innovative analytics solutions, such as the Group Financial Statement Review Booklet, leveraging generative AI for ready-to-use business insights. This commitment to enhancing business content demonstrates SAP's dedication to delivering valuable tools that empower businesses to make smarter decisions.

 

Listen to the Full Episode 115: Embedded Analytics in SAP S/4HANA Cloud – Leveraging Data for Success

For those interested in diving deeper into the transformative impact of embedded analytics, don't miss out on this enlightening podcast episode. Katharina Klug and her expert guests, Daniel and Sander, provide a wealth of knowledge and practical advice for leveraging data to achieve business success. Tune in to discover how embedded analytics can support your business processes and decision-making capabilities.

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Podcast Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud

There is no customer success without project success and product success! Leverage the unique knowledge and expertise of SAP S/4HANA Cloud experts, partners, and customers, sharing their SAP S/4HANA Cloud product insights, implementation project best practices and lessons learned – anywhere, anytime. In this podcast, we give you all ingredients to get to the next level and make your SAP S/4HANA Cloud project a success. Check all the episodes at sap.com/podcastsSpotifyApple PodcastsTuneIn, and more audio platforms.

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