What’s the difference between SAP Business One and SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition?

Both solutions are enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions offered by SAP, but each caters to different organization sizes and process complexities. SAP Business One is ideal for small and midsized businesses, while SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition is for midsized to large and global organizations. SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition is a software as a service (SaaS) solution with built-in best practices for 20 major industries.

Why do companies prefer SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition?

Companies love SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition because it’s a ready-to-run cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that delivers the latest industry best practices and continuous innovation. It’s quick to implement and doesn’t require extensive training or IT resources. Users also enjoy a lower total cost of ownership because they pay for only what they use and don’t have to purchase and maintain hardware. SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition is a fully extensible platform that allows users to expand the solution as their needs change.

What’s the difference between ‘RISE with SAP’ and ‘GROW with SAP’?

Both are commercial offering models by SAP. Companies choose one based on their application scenarios, business process requirements, and ability to commit to standards. ‘GROW with SAP’ is a complete offering of solutions, best practices, adoption acceleration services, community, and learning to help users adopt cloud ERP with speed, predictability, and continuous innovation. ‘GROW with SAP’ allows businesses to attain rapid and uncomplicated access to top-tier SAP solutions, whereas ‘RISE with SAP’ is for customers who can’t use standardized processes and require extensive customization.

Will ‘GROW with SAP’ work for different industries?

Yes. The ‘GROW with SAP’ program is for any business moving to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition. It supports organizations of all sizes and industries by providing the latest innovations, best practices, and resources to achieve growth and transformation goals. ‘GROW with SAP’ works for any industry for which SAP has an industry solution.

How does ‘GROW with SAP’ support digital transformation initiatives?

‘GROW with SAP’ helps organizations replace legacy technology solutions that can’t support business goals with cloud ERP. By moving to cloud ERP, these organizations accelerate business growth, reduce costs across the enterprise, and become more adaptive to continuous economic, regulatory, and industry changes.

How does SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition improve collaboration between parent companies and subsidiaries?

SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition streamlines operations between parent companies and subsidiaries and makes it easy to juggle currencies, languages, and laws across multiple locations. And with the Central Finance functionalities, SAP customers can achieve real-time financial and management reporting, company-wide data governance, simpler consolidation, and faster period-end close.

Can SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition improve a two-tier company's resource maintenance?

Yes. SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition’s centralized database provides a unified view of business performance across every location and ensures processes and workflows perform consistently across all locations, reducing errors and delays.

Will SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition help me scale my company across different subsidiaries?

Yes. SAP S/4 HANA Cloud, public edition’s implementations provide control and standardization of business processes and authorization across a single global management structure. Subsidiaries in different countries can still have localized processes that comply with local regulations and laws.

Can SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition be integrated with other business systems to help two-tier companies scale?

Yes. With prebuilt application programming interfaces (APIs) and strong extensibility, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition easily integrates with other solutions, systems, and third-party applications in a controlled environment without the risk of upgrades or additional developments causing disruption. In addition, SAP’s governance model requires partners like Vision33 to build extensions that comply with customer requirements.

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Q: How is SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition deployed?

Although SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition is a cloud-based SaaS solution. However, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition’s rapid deployment model that follows a ‘fit-to-standard’ approach is only available in the cloud.

Q: How does SAP S/4HANA Cloud public edition improve financial management?

SAP S/4HANA Cloud public edition supports multiple industries and their financial management requirements, including subscription billing, joint venture accounting, and project financials. It also has built-in functionalities for detailed costing and controlling, budgeting, financial planning, consolidation, and treasury management across legal entities in multiple countries.

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ABOUT S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Thrive Through Constant Change With SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is a cloud-first enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution tailored for high-growth and mid-to-large-sized businesses. Built on over 50 years of SAP expertise, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition merges best practices with AI-driven innovations to boost operational efficiency and facilitate digital transformation.

Unlike traditional ERP systems, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition’s flexible architecture enables organizations to easily "plug and play" functionalities as needed. This modular, scalable SaaS solution covers core ERP functions and allows easy expansion.

When combined with the SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition offers seamless integration and continuous updates, ensuring agility and competitiveness.

Finance/
Accounting

Procurement & Supply
Chain Management (SCM)

Manufacturing
& Operations

Sales
& Distribution

Analytics
& Reporting

Finance/
Accounting

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Real-time financial insights: Instant access to live data enables better financial decision-making
Automated processes: Streamlined accounting tasks reduce manual errors and improve efficiency
Global compliance: Supports multiple currencies, languages, and regulatory standards
Cash flow optimisation: Enhanced cash management tools improve liquidity planning
Predictive analytics: AI-powered forecasts anticipate financial trends

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Procurement & Supply
Chain Management (SCM)

Integrated procurement workflows: Automate procurement processes for faster purchasing and contract management
Supplier collaboration: Improve communication and efficiency with suppliers through integrated platforms
Optimised inventory management: Use advanced tools for demand forecasting and stock optimisation
Reduced procurement costs: Reduce operating costs with strategic sourcing and automation
End-to-end visibility: Track supply chain operations in real-time for better decision-making

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Manufacturing
& Operations

Smart manufacturing: Use IoT and automation to enhance production efficiency
Real-time production insights: Monitor and optimise shop floor operations with live data
Predictive maintenance: Reduce downtime with AI-driven maintenance alerts
Seamless collaboration: Connect manufacturing with procurement, finance, and sales for unified operations
Agile production planning: Quickly adjust production schedules in response to changing demands

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Sales
& Distribution

Integrated sales processes: Streamline lead-to-cash workflows, from order management to billing
Faster order fulfilment: Ensure quick delivery with automated order processing and real-time inventory checks
Personalised customer experience: Optimise sales outcomes with tailored product recommendations and pricing
Mobile sales capabilities: Empower sales teams with on-the-go access to customer data and insights
Enhanced revenue recognition: Ensure accurate and compliant revenue recognition processes

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Analytics
& Reporting

Live data analytics: Access real-time insights across all operations for timely decision-making
AI-powered forecasting: Use predictive analytics and SAP's Joule AI to enhance planning accuracy and drive smarter strategic decisions
Customisable dashboards: Monitor performance and key metrics with tailored reports and KPIs
Integrated business intelligence: See a unified view of finance, sales, and operations
Self-service reporting: Empower users to generate and explore reports without IT assistance

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GROW BETTER

Increase Agility With SAP S/4HANA

Get a complete, intelligent ERP solution that lets you transform your business quickly and with maximum agility.

Get up and running quickly with this complete, modular, cloud-native ERP solution
Eliminate the legwork by leveraging built-in proven processes for your industry
Streamline processes, people, and costs so you can scale at speed

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INNOVATE FIRST

Gain a Competitive Edge With SAP S/4HANA

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition uses Joule, machine learning, and automation to help businesses keep up with evolving trends. One of SAP’s latest innovations, Joule is an embedded AI that delivers intelligent, context-aware insights.

Drive innovation and efficiency: Benefit from SAP’s Joule AI, machine learning, and robotic process automation (RPA) to streamline business processes and maintain a competitive edge
Advanced analytics and integration: Gain real-time insights with SAP Fiori dashboards and integrate seamlessly with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) for customised, scalable solutions
Commitment to sustainability: Optimise operations, use fewer resources, and support sustainability initiatives with intelligent technologies

GAIN CLARITY

Unlock Insights With SAP S/4HANA

Make data your competitive advantage with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition’s powerful reporting and analytics tools that provide advanced insights.

Unlock advanced analytics: Transform data into actionable insights and enhance financial performance with built-in AI and machine learning
Harness predictive insights: Form proactive strategies and informed decision-making by anticipating trends and outcomes
Make confident, data-driven decisions: Empower financial professionals to respond swiftly and effectively to changing market conditions with real-time, accurate analytics

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FEEL CONFIDENT

Reduce Risk With SAP S/4HANA

Vision33 has over 20 years of experience and is an award-winning SAP partner and SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition implementation expert—so you can rely on us to get your business to success.

Work with certified consultants who are experts at implementing SAP solutions
Get timely and accurate responses from a dedicated customer support team
Lower the risks of ERP implementations with an experienced partner

Which industries does Vision33 have experience with?

With 1,500+ active customers around the world, Vision33 has helped hundreds of organisations across a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, professional services, subscription/SaaS, food & beverage, brewery & distillery, life sciences, industrial machinery & components, high-tech electronics, not-for-profit, government, and more.

What is S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition?

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is a ready-to-run cloud ERP solution that comes with a guided implementation process and an intuitive user interface based on assigned roles. It’s ideal for midsized to large and newer fast-growth organisations and includes built-in best practices for 20 major industries.

How is SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition deployed?

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition is a cloud-native solution. Being a cloud-based solution offers several advantages, including scalability, flexibility, accessibility, automatic updates, and reduced IT infrastructure costs. Additionally, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition leverages the latest cloud technologies to deliver real-time analytics, advanced predictive capabilities, and a modern user experience to businesses of all sizes.

How does SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition improve financial management?

SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition supports multiple industries and financial management requirements, including subscription billing, joint venture accounting, and project financials. It also has built-in functionalities for detailed costing and controlling, budgeting, financial planning, consolidation, and treasury management across legal entities in multiple countries.

Why partner with Vision33 for my SAP implementation?

With over 20 years of experience and multiple awards from SAP, Vision33 is an SAP partner that stands apart. We have a large team of seasoned experts and certified consultants who have worked across many industries and who understand business processes. Plus, our dedicated support and service excellence teams make sure our customers are fully supported at every step of their journey. Having worked with some of the world’s largest organisations, Vision33 is a leading partner for digital transformation.

Does Vision33 provide ongoing support?

In addition to expert guidance in the implementation phase, you’ll continue to receive ongoing training and support. You’ll gain access to thorough training programmes, dedicated support, and a library of resources that is regularly updated.

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