GROW with SAP: Everything You Need to Know in 2025

Summary

In this webinar, Daria Tureshova, a sales manager at ACBaltica, and SAP expert Alexander Kunevich discuss SAP's 'Grow with SAP' solution. They explore its benefits, including fast implementation, flexibility, and scalability for small to mid-sized businesses. Alexander explains how 'Grow with SAP' offers a cloud-based ERP system with pre-built best practices and tools for seamless integration and customization. Compared to SAP's other offerings like 'Rise with SAP,' 'Grow with SAP' provides an easy, cost-effective path to digital transformation, helping businesses stay innovative, compliant, and efficient while growing their operations.

Takeaways

• 😀 ACBaltica is an SAP platinum partner and has been working with SAP for over 20 years, offering a range of solutions from ECC to S/4HANA analytics and cloud-based ERP services.
• 😀 'Grow with SAP' is not the same as S/4HANA; it includes additional services like the business technology platform (BTP), activation services, and training tools to speed up ERP implementation.
• 😀 The 'Grow with SAP' package includes four main pillars: S/4HANA public cloud edition, the business technology platform (BTP), activation services, and training resources for users.
• 😀 'Grow with SAP' offers flexibility with two editions: Base (for basic ERP needs) and Premium (which adds advanced features like financial planning and customer engagement tools).
• 😀 The difference between 'Grow with SAP' and 'Rise with SAP' is that 'Grow with SAP' is focused on public cloud deployments, while 'Rise with SAP' supports private cloud deployments.
• 😀 'Grow with SAP' is ideal for small and midsized companies or subsidiaries of large enterprises looking for a fast and simple SAP ERP solution.
• 😀 The solution is particularly useful for companies that want to move to the cloud quickly without extensive customization or long-term projects.
• 😀 'Grow with SAP' offers major benefits such as improved efficiency, data security, continuous innovation, scalability, and flexibility for customization.
• 😀 Implementation of 'Grow with SAP' is fast, with the average timeline being around 4 to 6 months, thanks to pre-configured processes and cloud infrastructure.
• 😀 Tools like Signio Process Insights, DDA (Digital Discovery Assessment), and Cloud ALM help streamline the implementation process by analyzing current systems, defining project scope, and managing the implementation lifecycle.
• 😀 'Grow with SAP' can integrate seamlessly with both SAP and non-SAP products, offering flexible integration through APIs and interfaces for systems like SuccessFactors, Ariba, and Salesforce.

Q & A

What is 'Grow with SAP' and how is it different from S/4HANA?

'Grow with SAP' is often seen as a synonym for S/4HANA public cloud edition, but it’s actually more than that. It’s an offering designed to help implement ERP solutions quickly and easily, with four main pillars: S/4HANA public cloud edition, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), activation services, and knowledge & training resources.

Can 'Grow with SAP' be customized for individual businesses?

Yes, 'Grow with SAP' is modular and offers flexibility. It’s available in base and premium editions, with the base edition offering core ERP capabilities, and the premium edition including more advanced features such as financial planning and customer engagement tools. Additionally, businesses can add custom reports and applications using the Business Technology Platform.

What are the key differences between 'Grow with SAP' and 'Rise with SAP'?

'Grow with SAP' is designed for public cloud deployments, while 'Rise with SAP' offers private cloud deployments. This difference in deployment options influences customization, functionality, and suitability for businesses at different stages of growth and transformation.

Who are the ideal customers for 'Grow with SAP'?

'Grow with SAP' is ideal for small and mid-sized companies, subsidiaries of large enterprises, or businesses that are new to SAP. It’s especially suitable for businesses that want a quick, easy-to-implement solution without the need for heavy customization. Additionally, it works well for companies expanding through acquisitions or businesses looking to move from older SAP systems like ECC to the cloud.

What are the main benefits of implementing 'Grow with SAP'?

The key benefits of 'Grow with SAP' include increased efficiency, security and compliance, continuous innovation, scalability, and flexibility. It allows businesses to integrate various departments into one system, scale as they grow, and stay up to date with the latest features and functionality, all while ensuring data security and compliance with regulations.

How quickly can a company implement 'Grow with SAP'?

The implementation of 'Grow with SAP' is quick compared to traditional ERP solutions. The first processes can be implemented within 3 to 4 weeks, and the full system can be up and running within 4 to 6 months. This fast timeline is possible due to pre-built processes and cloud-native infrastructure, which reduces the need for extensive customization.

How does SAP ensure the solution is always up to date?

'Grow with SAP' is a cloud-based solution, which means SAP continuously updates the system with the latest features and innovations. This includes advancements like artificial intelligence, automation, and improved functionalities, all of which are deployed automatically without requiring effort from the user.

What tools are used to facilitate the implementation of 'Grow with SAP'?

Several tools help in the implementation of 'Grow with SAP,' including the Signio Process Insights (for analyzing current ERP systems), Digital Discovery Assessment (for defining the scope and timing), Cloud ALM (for lifecycle management), and Central Business Configuration (for setting up system settings). These tools streamline the implementation process and ensure everything runs smoothly.

Can 'Grow with SAP' be integrated with other SAP and non-SAP systems?

Yes, 'Grow with SAP' offers integration capabilities that allow it to connect with both SAP and non-SAP systems. It supports APIs and interfaces that enable seamless communication between systems, such as SAP SuccessFactors, Ariba, and non-SAP products like Salesforce or other financial software.

What industries benefit the most from 'Grow with SAP'?

'Grow with SAP' can benefit a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, retail, distribution, professional services, and high-tech companies. SAP’s best practices are adaptable to different industries and can be localized to meet specific legal or business requirements, ensuring a flexible solution across various sectors.