Operational Efficiency Concepts

SAP Clean Core strategy includes a method to enhance SAP S/4HANA Cloud systems in a way that is safe to upgrade. The SAP Clean Core concept advocates for a strategy that maintains the core system as standard and uncluttered as possible. This approach prioritizes minimal customization to ensure the core remains streamlined and efficient. Here are some key takeaways from my assignment to achieve a Clean Core: 1.Identify custom developments (Z-objects, User Exits, BAdIs, Enhancements, etc.) -decommissioning unused custom objects. 2. Run SAP Readiness Check for SAP S/4HANA to analyze custom code impact -modernizing to ABAP cloud syntax. 3. Identify unused or obsolete customizations that can be retired. 4.Use SAP Standard Best Practices instead of custom transactions - moving to standard SAP delivered functionality. 5.Replace custom Z-tables with SAP CDS Views & Embedded Analytics. 6.In-App Extensibility (Embedded ABAP, Key User Tools) -migrating to key user extensions. 7.Build Custom Applications on SAP BTP instead of modifying SAP S/4HANA -SAP RAP /CAPM development. 8.Use API-first approach → Leverage SAP API Business Hub - maximizing use of released APIs and CDS views. 9.Replace SAP GUI-based transactions with SAP Fiori apps. 10.Use SAP Build Apps for business-user-driven custom UI development. 11.Implement Business Process Automation with SAP Workflow Management.  #Clean #Core #CloudPlatform #INDIA #TechnologySolutions #BTPInnovations #SAPLearning #ABAP #AI #Developers #SAPBTP #BusinessTechnologyPlatform #Innovation #RAP #CDS #SAPTechnology #SAPCloud #Innovation #EY #EYINDIA #SAP #SAPBuild Sean D Silva #EYGCC Wouter van Heddeghem #DigitalTransformation #EnterpriseTechnology #RisewithSAP #Transformation #SAPGROW #SAPbusinessSuite #Deloitte #KPMG #PWC #SAPHANA #CloudPlatform #TechnologySolutions #BTPInnovations #SAPLearning #LinkedInTechPost #S4PublicCloud #S4PrivateCloud SAP Wouter van Heddeghem #SAPBTP #EYGCC #S4PublicCloud #S4PrivateCloud #RISE #GROW #Business #SAPCleancore #SAPCloud #SAPIntegration #DigitalTransformation #CloudComputing #EnterpriseTechnology #SAPHANA #SAPDevelopment

Get Smart – How AI is Driving Smart Auto Insurance Claims Management? AI is driving a major transformation in the auto insurance industry. With smart auto claims management, insurers and customers can now experience a fully automated, seamless workflow—from reporting an incident to final settlement. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: • Faster claim processing • Improved operational efficiency • Greater transparency and customer engagement With the insurance industry undergoing a significant transformation driven by advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the concept of smart auto claims management – a fully digital and automated workflow process – is transformational. Smart auto claims management harnesses AI to automate and optimize end-to-end claims management, from the First Notice of Loss (FNOL) to damage assessment, repairs, communication, and final settlement. The primary goal? To provide faster, more accurate, and less labor-intensive claims handling, thereby reducing the time it takes for customers to receive payouts, and enabling insurers to reduce costs and enhance customer service. A Fully Automated Digital Workflow: Smart claims management works by enabling a logical, step-by-step process, utilizing a fully automate digital workflow. Examples of key steps include: First Notice of Loss(FNOL). In a smart claims process, customers can instantly report an incident using a smartphone app that guides them through the process. AI-Powered Damage Assessment. Using AI and computer vision technologies, this reduces the need for human intervention, and allows faster decision-making, leading to better outcomes. Automated Communication and Customer Interaction. Automated communication tools keep customers informed at every step. Through AI-powered virtual assistants and automated notifications, customers receive real-time updates on their claim status. Repair Management and Supply Chain Optimization. This bridges any gaps in the process through a connected ‘ecosystem’ that links all stakeholders in a single digital platform. Final Settlement and Payment. The automation of settlement not only speeds up payment, but also reduces administrative overheads for insurers, as fewer manual processes are involved. Key Benefits for Insurers and Customers :   For Insurers: Operational Efficiency Faster Processing Times Fraud Prevention   For Customers: Convenience and Speed Transparency and Communication Personalized Experience  

Last week during our morning review, one of my team members casually asked, "Why do we spend so much time on quality checks when everything seems fine most days?" It was an honest question — and a good one. I paused and walked him over to our customer feedback board. I pointed to a note from a client who had once received a batch with just one tiny defect — a barely noticeable flaw. That single defect led to a production halt on their end, hours of rework, and a dent in our reputation. Then I showed him another message — this time a glowing appreciation from a customer who said, “Your quality is the reason we trust you without second thought.” I looked at him and said, "That’s why we do it. Quality isn’t just about what we deliver. It’s about the trust we build — and the losses we prevent before they ever happen." That day, the question turned into a mindset shift — and that’s what Quality Management is truly about. #QualityManagement #CustomerTrust #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence #LeadershipInAction #WorkplaceStories #QualityMatters #EmployeeEngagement #ProcessImprovement #MindsetShift #QualityCulture #BusinessExcellence

5 Proven Steps to Unlock Value and Avoid Being Undervalued: Lessons from Private Equity Private Equity (PE) firms excel at turning undervalued companies into profitable powerhouses. What if you could proactively apply their strategies to future-proof your business? Here’s a step-by-step guide to unlock value creation and ensure your company is never seen as "undervalued" in the market: 1. Streamline Your Operations PE companies often identify inefficiencies and simplify processes to reduce costs. Audit your business operations and eliminate redundancies. Invest in automation and tools that improve productivity without bloating expenses. 2. Invest in Talent and Explore Global Opportunities PE firms prioritize strong leadership and often tap into global talent pools to build cost-efficient, high-performing teams. Leverage global talent hubs to reduce costs while accessing world-class skills. By adopting a global talent strategy, you not only lower operational expenses but also strengthen your innovation and execution capabilities. Empower your team with the right training, hire A-players, and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration. 3. Diversify Revenue Streams Over-reliance on a single product or region can make your business vulnerable. Analyze untapped opportunities in adjacent markets or customer segments. Build resilient revenue channels that showcase scalability and growth potential. 4. Focus on Financial Discipline Get your financials in order—this is often the first thing a PE firm scrutinizes. Optimize your balance sheet, reduce unnecessary debt, and improve cash flow. Visibility into clean financials increases your valuation. 5. Leverage Technology and Data Use technology as a growth lever. Adopt advanced analytics, AI, or digital platforms to improve decision-making and customer experience. A tech-forward approach shows your readiness for the future. Implementing these PE-inspired value-creation strategies can strengthen your business, attract better partnerships, and avoid the risk of being undervalued. The best defense against undervaluation is delivering undeniable value. At Zinnov, we partner with PE firms and their portfolio companies to drive value-creation initiatives, helping them increase EBITDA and improve their valuation. By streamlining operations, exploring global talent, and enhancing product development and service delivery processes, we enable companies to achieve sustainable growth.

Digital transformation isn’t just about moving fast. It’s about staying in sync. For SAP teams migrating from ECC to S/4HANA, that means managing legacy complexity while building for the future. Without the right tools, that leads to: — Missed change conflicts — Manual rework — Delays across development streams There’s a better way. 1. Automate digital synchronization ↳ Keep ECC and S/4 environments aligned ↳ Minimize disruption across your landscape 2. Reduce human error ↳ Use tools like Rev-Trac to catch issues early ↳ Streamline communication between parallel teams 3. Stay flexible across strategies ↳ Greenfield, Bluefield, Brownfield, doesn’t matter ↳ Synchronization should adapt to your path 4. Keep development moving ↳ Manage work orders and changes in real-time ↳ Avoid bottlenecks before they start 5. Build for the long haul ↳ Code compatibility matters today and tomorrow ↳ Lay a clean foundation for scalable ERP operations Rev-Trac isn’t just a tool, it’s a transformation enabler. How are you keeping your SAP teams in sync? #SAP #S4HANA #ECCtoS4 #DigitalTransformation #ERP #SAPMigration #SAPDevelopment #EnterpriseSoftware #Automation

I just watched a promising beverage brand disappear from shelves the moment their founder stopped traveling. Not because the liquid was bad. Not because the packaging failed. Because no one advocated for them when they weren't in the room. "My distributor should be selling my product." That assumption just cost a craft RTD brand $2.3M in wasted inventory. Your brand needs advocates even when you're not there. Here's how to build a self-advocate culture: 1. Stop thinking your distributor is your sales team. They're your logistics partner. I shadowed a major distributor rep last month. They presented 14 brands in 18 minutes. Your brand got 77 seconds. 2. Make your sell sheets distributor-focused, not consumer-focused. Distributor reps need 3 things: margin, velocity data, and selling points that fit in a single breath. A spirits brand I helped redesign their sales material saw sales jump 41% in 90 days. 3. Create a portable story, not a perfect one. "It's the only craft vodka that uses local potatoes and sells through twice as fast as the category average." That travels. Your 10-minute origin story doesn't. 4. Build a rep incentive program that's embarrassingly simple. $25 gift cards to the first 5 reps who place your product in a new account type. Complexity kills execution. 5. Treat distributor market managers like your board of directors. When they feel like partners, they act like partners. A non-alc brand I advise sends monthly "insider updates" to their top 10 distributor contacts. Distribution success isn't about getting picked up. It's about creating advocates when you're not in the room. What's one distributor advocacy tactic that's worked for your brand? Truthfully, Sam P.S. Need help building distributor advocacy systems? That's what we do at BevAssets. Or catch more insights on this week's DrinkUp Podcast.

Strategic failures begin in SAP projects with small compromises that accumulate until the main goals are lost. Here are the most common ways that happens, and what you can do to avoid it: 🤔👇 🧩 Underestimating complexity and treating SAP as a “system replacement” rather than a full business transformation leads to poor preparation. Teams oversimplify interdependencies, leading to rework and late-phase disruptions. 🧾 Uncontrolled additions overload teams and stretch timelines. Each change adds complexity, technical debt, and testing load. Change control should guard against strategic dilution. 🔧 Over-customizing increases cost and adds technical debt, increases maintenance workloads, and complicates upgrades. Use SAP standards wherever possible for agility and resilience. 🗃️ Neglect of data quality corrupts even the best SAP systems. Without cleansing, validation, and ownership, bad data becomes business risk. Treat data migration as a core business stream. 🔌 Neglecting integration dependencies, misaligned systems, mapping errors, or untested workflows can paralyze operations. Plan, test, and validate integrations early and often. 🧪 Rushing testing to save time leads to undetected defects and instability. Rigorous and integrated testing protects system integrity, user confidence, and go-live readiness. 🚨 Delayed risk escalation can cause project failures. Silence enables small problems to escalate into critical failures. Encourage early escalation and create a no-blame culture. 🏛️ Without executive sponsors, the project loses authority and focus. Escalations stall, scope expands, and decisions are delayed. Strong leadership keeps delivery tied to business value. 🤝 When stakeholders are passive, critical requirements are missed or misunderstood. Business buy-in is essential for accountability, better design decisions, and stronger adoption. 🔄 Insufficient change management leaves users unprepared and resistant to adoption. Change enablement must begin early and extend well beyond training. 🎓 Minimal last-minute training creates dependency on support. User confidence and adoption suffers, and productivity drops. Effective, role-based training is foundational to success. 🛟 Projects that “end at go-live” often struggle during hypercare. Stabilization, support structures, and feedback loops are critical. Plan hypercare like an additional phase. 🌍 Local variations fracture global templates and add complexity. Inconsistent processes reduce automation potential and impair reporting. Global design governance prevents local exceptions from becoming liabilities. When small compromises go unchallenged they reduce its impact, and eventually cause strategic failure. The key is recognizing, challenging, and managing these compromises. 💬 Have you witnessed minor compromises spiral into major SAP challenges? Share your insights in the comments below. ⬇️ #IgniteSAP #SAPDelivery #DigitalTransformation

Many in the industry believe that cutting expenses at every turn is the best way to improve efficiency. The common approach? - Hiring the cheapest vendors to save money - Addressing only immediate issues instead of long-term planning - Viewing upkeep as just another unavoidable expense But the reality is quite different. This mindset often leads to: - Poor service quality and frequent delays - Higher long-term costs due to constant repairs and inefficiencies - Increased resident complaints and lower retention rates The most successful operators take a different approach: - Build strong vendor partnerships based on quality and reliability - Implement proactive strategies to prevent costly emergencies - Recognize maintenance as a profit-driving function, not just a budget line item A well-structured plan is not just about keeping things running—it’s a key driver of revenue, efficiency, and asset value. Are your current practices setting you up for long-term success or creating bigger challenges down the road? Let’s connect to discuss strategies that enhance efficiency, improve resident satisfaction, and maximize asset performance. #RealEstateInvesting #FacilitiesManagement #PropertyOperations #MultifamilyLeadership #AssetOptimization

Legal teams are losing credibility fast. And it has nothing to do with your legal expertise. A General Counsel confided in me recently: "The board trusts my legal judgement completely. They just don't trust me to run an efficient operation." We've perfected the art of legal analysis whilst completely neglecting the basics of business operations. The evidence is everywhere. Finance directors demanding justification for every legal pound spent. Chief executives bypassing legal because "it takes too long." Board papers questioning whether legal adds value or just adds delay. Here's the brutal reality - exceptional legal advice delivered through dysfunctional operations equals irrelevance. You might draft the perfect contract, but if it takes three weeks to turn around, that's what gets remembered in the boardroom. The legal functions that command real respect have cracked something the rest haven't - they run like businesses, not academic departments. They measure what matters. They eliminate waste ruthlessly. They deliver predictably and professionally. They've recognised a fundamental truth: credibility comes from operational excellence as much as legal excellence. Their stakeholders don't just trust their legal judgement - they trust their ability to deliver results efficiently and cost-effectively. The transformation isn't complicated. Start treating your legal function like the business operation it actually is. Track performance metrics that matter to the business. Optimise processes that create value. Manage resources like every pound counts. Because in today's environment, legal competence without operational competence equals professional suicide. The question isn't whether you're a good lawyer - it's whether you're running a credible business function. #legalops #generalcounsel #legalleadership

Gender Mainstreaming in Practice: It provides a detailed algorithm for implementing a gender perspective in all phases of a programme/project cycle: from planning to evaluation. Special attention is paid to baseline gender indicators that help monitor whether a project improves access to development resources for women and men equally, principles of civic participation, including women NGOs, in project implementation and to active promotion of gender equality in information support of the project and communication with national counterparts. #SM #Gender #NGOs