Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Episodes

• Episode 144: Customer Council Series #4 — From carve-out to SAP Cloud ERP at KWC 12.06.2026 11m

  Recorded live at our SAP Customer Council in Berlin, this episode features Markus Oertelt, from SAP, and Dalibor Manojlovic, Head of Assembly, and Sandro Götz, Head of Operations and Supply Chain at KWC in Switzerland. KWC manufactures faucets for kitchens and baths and has navigated multiple ownership changes and carve-outs in recent years, culminating in a move to SAP Cloud ERP. In this conversation, they share takeaways from the council, why warehouse management and production planning are priority areas for automation, and how peer discussions on warehouse versus inventory management shaped their approach. This is a new episode in our Customer Council Berlin Series. Follow and subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an update. On Spotify, join the conversation using the episode’s Q&A and Poll; on Apple Podcasts, a quick rating or review helps others discover the show. Have a question, topic suggestion, or want to connect with the team? Write to us at insides4@sap.com — we read every message.
• Episode 143: Customer Council Series #3 — Testo’s journey to SAP with global sales rollout and greenfield manufacturing 10.06.2026 8m

  Recorded live at our SAP Customer Council in Berlin, this episode features Fernanda Rodrigues in conversation with Frank Harder, Product Manager for SAP Cloud ERP at Testo. Testo is a family-owned leader in high‑tech measurement devices from Germany’s Black Forest, serving industries such as pharma, food, biotech, analytics, and more, with connected products and strong cloud‑based data analysis. Frank explains how the company is transitioning from legacy ERP to SAP Cloud ERP, starting with sales organizations worldwide and now operating in nine countries. This is the fifth episode in our Customer Council Berlin Series. Follow and subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an update. On Spotify, join the conversation using the episode’s Q&A and Poll; on Apple Podcasts, a quick rating or review helps others discover the show. Have a question, topic suggestion, or want to connect with the team? Write to us at insides4@sap.com — we read every message.
• Episode 142: Customer Council Series #2 — Fit-to-standard on SAP Cloud ERP with Katcon 08.06.2026 8m

  Recorded live at our SAP Customer Council in Berlin, this episode brings together Markus Oertelt and Fernanda Rodrigues, from SAP, with Juan Bravo from Katcon. Katcon is a tier-one automotive supplier founded in 1993, focusing on solar system thermal insulation and composites, headquartered in Mexico with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. The discussion covers why Katcon chose SAP Cloud ERP with a fit-to-standard approach and how adopting the same system in multiple countries has made consolidation significantly easier. Looking ahead, the conversation touches on AI in manufacturing with a pragmatic outlook that prioritizes solid data foundations and collaboration with SAP.This is a new episode in our Customer Council Berlin Series. Follow and subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you never miss an update. On Spotify, join the conversation using the episode’s Q&A and Poll; on Apple Podcasts, a quick rating or review helps others discover the show. Have a question, topic suggestion, or want to connect with the team? Write to us at insides4@sap.com — we read every message.
• Episode 141 – Customer Council Series #1: 10 years of collaboration, customer voices, and what’s next for SAP Cloud ERP 04.06.2026 25m

  This special opening episode launches our Customer Council Berlin Series, conversations recorded live at our event during two weeks in 2026. Maria Silipo and Katharina Stopf look back on a decade of the SAP Cloud ERP Customer Council series with the Professional Services part. You will learn how a small group of early adopters evolved into a global exchange shaping standardization and innovation in a public cloud world, including later also Finance, Product-Centric and Quote-to-Cash topics, and why collaboration between customers, product management, and engineering is central to SAP Cloud ERP.You’ll also hear short customer testimonials, from first‑time participants to long‑time members, on expectations, shared process challenges, and key takeaways. Because AI was a theme throughout both weeks, we include a candid discussion with the company Rondo on how AI initiatives emerge, mature, and impact the people doing the work. Follow and subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to catch the full series as we dive into AI adoption, automation, change management, and value realization in SAP Cloud ERP.
• DE - Episode 03: SAP Cloud ERP Launch: RealCore Industry's Strategic Insights 13.05.2026 21m

  In dieser deutschsprachigen Episode von Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud tauchen wir in die spannende Reise von RealCore Industry & Materials ein. Erfahren Sie, wie das Unternehmen seine Geschäftslandschaft durch eine schnelle Implementierung von SAP Cloud ERP nach einem bedeutenden Carve-out transformiert hat. Lernen Sie direkt von Kevin Hurnik und Stephanie Heesen, wie sie organisatorische Herausforderungen gemeistert haben. Ob Sie sich für Geschäftsstrategie oder IT-Integration interessieren – diese Erfolgsgeschichte bietet wertvolle Einblicke für Ihr nächstes Cloud-ERP-Projekt. Welches Thema sollen wir als Nächstes behandeln? Senden Sie uns gerne eine E-Mail an insides4@sap.com
• Episode 140: Extending SAP Cloud ERP: Clean core in practice with SAP partner All for One 06.05.2026 16m

  SAP's Customer Care and Partner Success team welcomes Daniel Deutsch and Juergen Ravnik from SAP Partner All for One. Together, they explore how All for One builds side-by-side extensions on SAP BTP to extend SAP Cloud ERP without touching the clean core. The guests present two solutions, share their experience collaborating with SAP through the Partner Co-Innovation Discovery Program. Discover how multi-tenancy, ERP-agnostic design, and direct SAP expert access shape scalable cloud solutions. Follow Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud for more expert insights! Have a question or idea? Join the conversation in the episode comments on Spotify or send an email to insides4@sap.com
• DE - Episode 02: SAP Engineering Control Center – Implementierung bei Elementar Analysensysteme GmbH mit dem SAP Partner Cideon 29.04.2026 19m

  In dieser deutschsprachigen Episode des Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud Podcasts sprechen wir über die erfolgreiche Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Elementar Analysensysteme GmbH und dem SAP Implementierungspartner Cideon – ein starkes Praxisbeispiel für digitale Transformation im Engineering.Host Annette Garcia Lorenzo begrüßt als Gäste Dr. Sebastian Schmitt von Elementar Analysensysteme GmbH sowie Peter Vandrey und Batul Yasmin Bernau von Cideon und taucht mit ihnen in folgende Themen ein:SAP Engineering Control Center (ECTR)Durchgängige Produktdatenprozesse statt isolierter SystemeDatenqualität, Versionierung & SystemharmonisierungKonkrete Mehrwerte durch Automatisierung und TransparenzBesonders spannend: Warum ECTR und SAP eine gemeinsame Datenbasis bilden – und wie Unternehmen damit Schnittstellen, Komplexität und Synchronisationsaufwand reduzieren. Mit Ausblick auf mechatronische Entwicklung, KI und nachhaltiges Datenmanagement.Folgen Sie Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud auf Spotify und Apple Podcasts.Show Notes:Mehr zu SAP Engineering Control Center: SAP Engineering Control Center | SAP Community📬 Fragen oder Themenvorschläge? Nutzen Sie den Q&A-Bereich oder schreiben Sie uns an insides4@sap.com
• DE - Episode 01: Digitale Transformation mit KI: Einblicke von Agilita AG in SAP Cloud ERP 22.04.2026 26m

  In dieser Episode sprechen Markus und Hüma mit den Agilita-Experten Thomas Neuhaus und Daniel Endres über die digitale Transformation mit SAP S/4HANA Cloud und künstlicher Intelligenz. Erfahren Sie, wie Agilita Innovationen mit dynamischen KI-Lösungen vorantreibt, wirkungsvolle Use Cases entwickelt und regulatorische Herausforderungen meistert. Lernen Sie ihren Ansatz kennen, KI in die SAP-Welt zu integrieren und Geschäftsprozesse nachhaltig zu verbessern. Teilen Sie uns gerne mit, welche Themen Sie künftig interessieren. Senden Sie Ihre Vorschläge an insides4@sap.com.Folgen Sie Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud auf Spotify und Apple Podcasts.Show Notes:Entdecken Sie die SaaS-Produkte von Agilita AG hier: https://www.agilita.de/saas-agilita-produkte/📬 Fragen oder Themenvorschläge? Nutzen Sie den Q&A-Bereich oder schreiben Sie uns an insides4@sap.com
• Episode 139: Scaling Globally: The BeLenka Success Story with SAP Cloud ERP 15.04.2026 24m

  In this kickoff episode of the SAP for Startups series, discoverhow Be Lenka grew from a Slovak startup into a global barefoot shoe brand.Hosts dive into the challenges of scaling internationally and why SAP S/4HANA Cloud was key to their success. Join Peter Bersani, Managing Director, and Tino Albrecht, SAP Director, as they discuss strategies that enabled rapid growth and operational efficiency. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com.Follow Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. ShownotesQuestions or topic ideas? Add in the Q&A area or e-mail usto insides4@sap.com Explorethe additional links below for deeper insights on the topics covered in this episode: https://www.belenka.dehttps://pages.community.sap.com/topics/business-suitehttps://pages.community.sap.com/topics/s4hana-cloudTranscript
• BR - Episódio 1 | Compreendendo o Impacto da Reforma Tributária no SAP Cloud ERP 25.03.2026 17m

  Neste primeiro episódio  especial em português do podcast Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, iniciaremos uma série de episódios onde exploramos a importante reforma tributária no Brasil e seus impactos no SAP Public Cloud. Luana Lovison e Glauber Rosa, da SAP Brasil, discutem as implicações para empresas que operam com SAP Cloud ERP, com foco na transição do modelo tributário atual para o novo. Ouça para entender melhor as mudanças, os prazos e os esforços conjuntos com os parceiros da SAP para uma adaptação tranquila. Envie um e-mail para insides4@sap.com.Follow Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Show Notes:📬 Questions or topic ideas? Add in the Q&A area or e-mail us to insides4@sap.comFollow the SAP Community: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Finance | SAP CommunityFor information on the topics mentioned on the episode, please access below resources.Brazil - Tax Refom Localization WorkzoneNavigating Brazil's Tax Reform with SAP S_4HANA Cloud Public Edition (EN)SAP Dialoga Atualizações Sobre as Entregas da SAP para a Reforma Tributária BrasileiraRegulatory Change Manager - Tax ReformTax Groups and Tax Types Added to Nota FiscalDefining Tax Situations for CBS and IBSAdd Condition Types to a Custom Pricing ProcedureFurther links will be added with a more specific focus in the upcoming topics covered in this series. 
• Episode 138: Managing complex service operations with SAP Cloud ERP Private 12.03.2026 12m

  What does it take to manage truly complex service operations without losing commercial control? In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, host Anastasia Zvonov sits down with SAP experts Abhishek Shimoga Ramesh and Gert Tackaert to unpack Service with Advanced Execution: a powerful capability in SAP Cloud ERP Private that unites Maintenance Management and the Service module into one seamless end-to-end process. They explore the four dimensions of service complexity, who this solution is built for, and why moving to SAP S/4HANA Service is a true business transformation, not a configuration switch. The episode also covers how finance innovations like event-based revenue recognition bring real-time insight to service operations. Follow Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Show Notes:🎬 This episode includes a live product demo — available on YouTube only: https://youtu.be/nqSw-b1GfM0?si=YWQWtVTDK0QUPmqY📬 Questions or topic ideas? Add in the Q&A area or e-mail us to insides4@sap.comFollow the SAP Community: SAP S/4HANA Service | SAP Community
• Episode 137: Partner coaching for successful SAP Cloud ERP implementations 18.02.2026 11m

  What every partner needs to know before starting an SAP Cloud ERP project.In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, host Alina Keilbach speaks with Sebastian Wödl, SAP Finance Consultant and Partner Coach, about the realities and challenges partners face when delivering their first SAP Cloud ERP implementation. Together they unpack the core elements that drive successful cloud projects — from Fit‑to‑Standard execution to structuring the initial system setup and strengthening customer involvement.Listeners will hear how Partner Coaching provides proactive support that guides partners through methodology, scope handling, cross‑functional topics, and the shift from on‑premise habits to a true Cloud Mindset. Sebastian shares insights from real projects, common misconceptions, and the areas where partners often need the most guidance.Want to explore the topic further? Check the show notes for the related SAP documentation and learning resources. Follow Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud for more expert insights! Show Notes: Learn more about initial configuration of the global settings Initial System Setup and Ledger Scoping: Project P... - SAP CommunityFollow Alina Keilbach to get updates on Finance in SAP Cloud ERP: (1) Alina Keilbach | LinkedInDownload transcript
• FR – Épisode 2 | IA & SAP Cloud ERP : Les innovations qui redéfinissent l’ERP 11.02.2026 24m

  🇬🇧 This is a special episode recorded in French for our French‑speaking SAP community.  (English episodes will continue as usual.) 🇫🇷 Bienvenue à notre communauté SAP francophone ! Dans cet épisode, nous abordons l'intégration de l'intelligence artificielle dans les systèmes ERP de SAP Cloud ERP avec Mickaël Quesnot et Pierre Col, experts SAP. Nous discutons des raisons et des opportunités de cette transformation, ainsi que des risques à éviter. Pierre présente la position de la France en matière d’IA, tandis que Mickaël illustre comment l’automatisation des tâches apporte de la valeur aux entreprises.  Nous mettons également en avant Joule, l’agent conversationnel de SAP, et évoquons l’avenir de l’ERP avec les avancées rapides de l’IA. Cet épisode encourage nos auditeurs à embrasser cette évolution numérique et à saisir le potentiel immense de l’intelligence artificielle dans leurs processus métier. 💬 Vous avez des questions, des commentaires ou des suggestions? Laissez‑les dans la section commentaires ou écrivez‑nous à: inside4@sap.com.  Show Notes:  Découvrez les points forts de la version SAP Cloud ERP 2602: My highlights of the SAP Cloud ERP 2602 release - SAP Community Explorez les innovations d’IA clés dans le Release SAP Cloud ERP 2602: AI innovations highlights in SAP Cloud ERP 2602 - SAP Community Suivez Pierre Col sur SAP Community: SAP Profile | @Pierre_Col  Download transcript
• FR – Épisode 1 | Supply Chain & SAP Cloud ERP : Transformer la logistique avec le public cloud 04.02.2026 23m

  🇬🇧 This is a special episode recorded in French for our French‑speaking SAP community. (English episodes will continue as usual.) 🇫🇷  À notre communauté SAP francophone : bienvenue ! Cet épisode est spécialement enregistré en français pour rassembler et valoriser les professionnels et passionnés de l’écosystème SAP en France, en Suisse, au Canada/Québec, en Afrique et partout dans la francophonie. Dans ce tout premier épisode de notre série en français, nousexplorons la réalité de la supply chain moderne et les défis auxquels lesentreprises francophones sont confrontées: hausse des coûts, nouvelles exigences multicanales, pression environnementale, pénurie de talents et complexité technologique. Aux côtés de Mickaël Quesnot, expert SAP Cloud ERP, et de Claudie Ferrant, spécialiste SAP PP et EWM, nous démystifions les capacités de SAP Cloud ERP pour la gestion des entrepôts et de la production. Nous abordons les différences entre le cloud public et les environnements on‑premise, l’importance du fit‑to‑standard, l’intégration PP–EWM, les innovations autour de Fiori et du RF, ainsi que le rôle croissant de l’automatisation dans les opérations logistiques. Cet épisode offre une vision concrète, pragmatique et tournée vers l’avenir pour aider les organisations à réussir leur transformation dans le cloud. 💬 Vous avez des questions, des commentaires ou des suggestions? Laissez‑les dans la section commentaires ou écrivez‑nous à: insights4@sap.com.  ShownotesInside SAP S/4HANA Cloud Podcast on SpotifyDécouvrez les points forts de la version SAP Cloud ERP 2602: My highlights of the SAP Cloud ERP 2602 release - SAP Community Explorez les innovations d’IA clés dans le Release SAP Cloud ERP 2602: AI innovations highlights in SAP Cloud ERP 2602 - SAP Community Download transcript
• Episode 136: How SAP transformed itself by implementing SAP Cloud ERP 21.01.2026 14m

  Join host Alina Keilbach as she explores how SAP transformed its internal operations by adopting SAP Cloud ERP, showcasing the true meaning of SAP runs SAP. In this episode, Treasury IT solution owner Maximilian Stein shares the inside story of how SAP’s own IT organization modernized key Treasury processes through a move toward public cloud.Discover why SAP chose to shift to cloud ERP, how embracing standard functionality helped eliminate custom code, and what the team learned while applying the Activate methodology to redesign processes step by step. Max reveals the challenges, milestones, and vision behind creating a future cloud‑ready Treasury landscape through a hybrid, side‑by‑side architecture.Whether you’re planning your own cloud transformation or simply curious how a global tech leader evolves from within, this episode offers practical insights, technical takeaways, and a candid view into SAP’s journey toward a smarter, more agile ERP future.What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com.
• Episode 135: Digital Transformation in Manufacturing: Häfele Group's SAP Cloud ERP Journey | Feat. Steffen Sohns 05.01.2026 16m

  Discover Häfele Group's digital transformation journey with SAP Cloud ERP, enhancing operations and customer experiences.Join Markus Oertelt as he explores Häfele Group's journey in implementing SAP Cloud ERP technology, revolutionizing how they operate in the hardware and fitting systems industry. In this episode, guest Steffen Sohns, a global process owner, shares insights into their digital transformation process, challenges faced, and how this implementation set the stage for future growth. Discover how Häfele Group harnesses the power of SAP Cloud ERP to enhance operations, streamline processes, and improve customer experiences globally. Tune in to learn more about their strategies and the exciting future that lies ahead. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com.
• Episode 134: UniBetter's digital transformation with SAP Cloud ERP | Feat. Enrong Fu 22.12.2025 13m

  Discover how UniBetter leveraged SAP Cloud ERP and BTP for transformational success in the high-tech industry.Download the⁠ ⁠⁠episode transcript=====⁠In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, we explore a compelling customer story highlighting UniBetter's remarkable ⁠digital transformation journey⁠ using SAP Cloud ERP and SAP Business Technology Platform. As a leader in electronic component distribution in China, UniBetter faced challenges like process management and globalization. Listen as ⁠Enrong Fu⁠, Chief Operating Officer at UniBetter, discusses their strategic pivot and how SAP solutions propelled them to success in the high-tech industry. Discover the impact of adopting a clean core approach and overcoming regional implementation challenges in China. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to ⁠insides4@sap.com=====00:00:00 Introduction & Customer Story Overview00:01:00 UniBetter's Company Background00:02:45 Business & IT Challenges Before SAP00:04:30 Strategic Decision: Why SAP Cloud ERP, SAP BTP & Clean Core00:07:44 Navigating Unique Hurdles for BTP Implementation in China00:10:45 Collaboration with SAP Partners & SAP Labs China00:12:00 Key Takeaways & Closing⁠
• Episode 133: Retail Reinvented – How SAP Cloud ERP Powers Agility and Growth | Feat. TRC Solutions 01.12.2025 32m

  Discover how SAP Cloud ERP helps retailers reinvent operations, boost agility, and drive growth. Learn best practices, real-world success stories, and future trends.Download the⁠ episode transcript=== ⁠In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, host Simon Shores dives deep into the retail industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities with Steven Maguire from TRC Solutions and Arturo Montes de Oca from SAP. Discover how retailers can prepare for peak events like Black Friday, overcome supply chain and omnichannel complexities, and leverage SAP Cloud ERP for real-time insights and scalability. Learn from real-world projects, best practices, and expert advice on adopting a clean core approach, fit-to-standard methodology, and future-proofing with AI and automation. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com===00:00 Introduction01:01 Meet the Guests: Steven Maguire and Arturo Montes de Oca01:29 Understanding TRC Solutions and Their Role in Retail07:21 Challenges Retailers Face During Black Friday13:54 How SAP Cloud ERP for Retail Addresses Retail Challenges18:11 Real-World Implementations and Success Stories21:35 Lessons Learned and Advice for Retail Digital Transformation25:19 Future Trends in Retail and AI28:16 Rapid Fire Questions31:30 Conclusion
• Episode 132: SAP Business Suite vision with Manoj Swaminathan | 6-year podcast anniversary 29.10.2025 30m

  How SAP helps businesses to unlock value through integrated, end-to-end solutions Join host Yannick Peterschmitt for a special video edition of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, celebrating six years of insights and innovation. In this milestone episode, Manoj Swaminathan, General Manager and Chief Product Officer for Business Suite Finance and Spend at SAP, shares his personal journey, the evolution of SAP Business Suite, and what it means for Cloud ERP customers. Discover how SAP is transforming enterprise operations with harmonized applications, integrated data, and intelligent automation. Manoj breaks down the future of business processes, the role of AI-powered agents, and how customers can unlock real value through end-to-end solutions.What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com Show Notes: Download the episode transcript Watch this episode in video format on YouTube: https://url.sap/40n622 Learn more about SAP business applications: Business Applications | SAP Join the SAP Community: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition | SAP Community
• Episode 131: From data to impact: BASF Coatings' journey with SAP Sustainability Footprint Management 15.10.2025 23m

  How BASF Coatings and SAP are turning sustainability into a measurable, data-driven business advantage In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud, we explore how sustainability becomes a strategic advantage when powered by intelligent ERP. Host Claudia Rosbach is joined by Maximilian Bauer from BASF Coatings and Nico Wottke from SAP to discuss how SAP Sustainability Footprint Management helps organizations calculate, manage, and reduce their environmental impact. Learn how BASF Coatings leverages real ERP data and AI-driven automation to handle millions of product variations, drive transparency, and make sustainability measurable. Discover SAP’s integrated approach to carbon and multi-impact footprint management, regulatory compliance (CSRD), and how sustainability insights are embedded into core business processes. Show Notes: Download the episode transcript Learn more about SAP Sustainability Footprint Management: https://www.sap.com/products/scm/sustainability-footprint-management.htmlhttps://www.sap.com/products/sustainability.htmlVisit the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Community: SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition | SAP Community