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Senior Application Delivery Specialist at a pharma/biotech company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Fully-integrated, very stable, and works well
Pros and Cons
  • "It is an integrated application, and it has been working really well. Earlier, there were different companies for different applications for manufacturing, finance controlling, logistics, and quality. It probably was the first fully integrated application. Whenever somebody is entering any data, for example, invoice data or ordering data, everyone with a right to see this data can see it in the system."
  • "We will not make any major changes, and we are not expecting any enhancements or new features from SAP because they already have a new solution. No development is happening on SAP ERP because SAP has come up with a new version called SAP S/4HANA, which is memory-based technology. We are planning to upgrade to SAP S/4HANA, but we don't know when it will happen. We are in the preparation phase."

What is our primary use case?

We are using SAP ERP for business support, business administration, and financial aid. We are also using it for quality manufacturing and logistics.

We have many applications from the SAP side. We are also using SAP BW, SAP SRM, and SAP APO.

How has it helped my organization?

We are using it for our daily operations. It is being used for handling different orders for the company. It is also used for logistics, delivery of our products, collecting cash, and controlling the business volume and business activities. It is an integrated application, and we use it quite well.

What is most valuable?

It is an integrated application, and it has been working really well. Earlier, there were different companies for different applications for manufacturing, finance controlling, logistics, and quality. It probably was the first fully integrated application. Whenever somebody is entering any data, for example, invoice data or ordering data, everyone with a right to see this data can see it in the system.

What needs improvement?

We will not make any major changes, and we are not expecting any enhancements or new features from SAP because they already have a new solution. No development is happening on SAP ERP because SAP has come up with a new version called SAP S/4HANA, which is memory-based technology. We are planning to upgrade to SAP S/4HANA, but we don't know when it will happen. We are in the preparation phase.

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For how long have I used the solution?

We have been using this solution for 24 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is very stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We are using it on a daily basis 24/7. Currently, there is no plan to add additional users. However, if we upgrade to S/4HANA, we will get new functionality and features. Most likely, we will also have more users.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support comes partially from SAP. There are also certain partner companies who are providing support, so the support is quite good.

How was the initial setup?

Its initial setup is quite a complex task because many business people are involved from different areas. It is not a simple solution that is being used by five or ten people. In our company, it is being used by thousands of people. Its implementation requires many consultations and discussions with different business communities. It also requires customization, configuration, and testing before you start using it.

What other advice do I have?

I would advise others to go for S/4HANA. I would rate SAP ERP an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Development Specialist at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Provides great features, processes, and functionalities; offers a lot of customization
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution has far more features, processes, and functionalities than we previously had."
  • "Functionality could be improved."

What is our primary use case?

I work at a hospital and SAP provides core components. We're in the health industry and we use industry solutions that are designed specifically for health care. We are customers of SAP ERP and I'm a development specialist at a health institution in Colombia. 

What is most valuable?

This product has a lot of good features. We previously used several systems that were very difficult to integrate. ERP is great because it's more or less integrated and that makes a big difference in our organization. The modeling of the SAP ERP means it has far more features, processes, and more functionalities than we previously had. In every aspect, SAP is an enterprise solution that has a lot of customization and, as a hospital, it offers us tremendous help that supports our processes. 

What needs improvement?

There's a lot of functionality that could be improved. We are far better now than we were before, but as a hospital we are very sensitive about security and risk because clinical information is very sensitive so we're using an on-prem solution. We're not ready to go to the cloud and I feel that SAP is trying to force us into the cloud. That is a very different model and would be a huge effort because they are very different licensing models and there are different costs involved. In addition, there are some tools we use that no longer have support for the on-prem versions. The other aspect that's important for us is availability of our systems, and without that we'd be in trouble. If you need security 24/7 and you have a cloud solution there might be a couple of areas where the platform is down and there are disruptions. That's a huge problem for us. I'd like to see some support for the on-premise solution. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for 10 years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is rock solid stable. We had some minor performance issues when we migrated from Oracle to the HANA Database but it's been very stable since then. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. We also have multiple back up systems so if one goes down there is immediate back up that's transparent for the user, because we're totally dependent on our systems.

How are customer service and technical support?

We generally receive support from the vendor. If the problem needs more expertise, then we call SAP, but normally we talk to the vendor and they are helpful. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not easy. To deploy SAP ERP you need consultants and you need training. There's a lot to learn before you can properly use the product because it's a huge solution. It took us a year to complete deployment. We deployed the ERP, the central component and the HCF, the human resources module and industry solutions for healthcare that is EHS and EHSM in a year. 

What other advice do I have?

This is a very, very good solution, but a very, very expensive one too. You need infrastructure, you need training, you need a lot of components and a large amount of money. SAP has a lot of functionality. 

I rate this solution a nine out of 10. 

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Senior Manager IT Business Systems Architect / SAP Project Manager at a consumer goods company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Very mature with good procurement and payment processing aspects
Pros and Cons
  • "The solution is very mature."
  • "The user interface isn't as nice as SAP HANA's."

What is our primary use case?

We are using the solutions from anchoring to sketching all the business processes and documentation. It can be used in everything from manufacturing to finance or even marketing. Every process you can fit inside ERP.

What is most valuable?

The solution has many valuable features.

The procurement and payment processing aspects are very helpful.

The product launch capabilities and plans for builds are very good. 

When compared to, for example, Oracle, this solution is much, much bigger.

The solution is very mature.

Technical support has been very helpful.

We've found the solution to be very stable.

The scalability is good.

Users will find the initial setup to be pretty straightforward.

What needs improvement?

Overall, the solution isn't lacking any features.

What the company can get out of the solutions very much dependant on the users. They need to be knowledgeable about the product.

The user interface isn't as nice as SAP HANA's. They need to work on improving it in future versions.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have used the solution for the past four years at this point. It's been a while.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability has been very good so far. There are bugs and glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's very reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is very easy to scale. IOf a company needs to expand it, it can do so.

It's also very easy to integrate with other solutions and legacy systems.

We have about 500 users on the solution currently. We use it quite regularly.

How are customer service and technical support?

we don't really deal with technical support very often. They are pretty efficient and they respond on time. So far, we are satisfied with the level of support provided.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We're in the process of moving to SAP S4 HANA. S4 will provide all the business processes required. Whatever you need it has on offer.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is simple. It's not complex. You have a range of requirements on the system, therefore, you don't need more complexity configuring the system.

While we used a business partner who assisted us originally, we now have the internal knowledge to handle everything in-house.

Our IT handles any aspect of the maintenance that might be required.

What about the implementation team?

Originally, it was configured by a business partner in Pakistan.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The pricing is modular. You are charged according to the business process you want to take advantage of. However, it's a bit better than Oracle. For example, if I am using Oracle's finance and manufacturing modules, I need two licenses, however, in SAP, we only need one license that captures all processes we're using.

There are no additional costs beyond the central licensing.

What other advice do I have?

We are just a customer and an end-user of the solution. We don't have a business relationship with SAP.

We are in the final migrating phase from SAP ERP to SAP S4 HANA. We hope to finalize it within the year.

I'd recommend the solution to other users. I would rate it at a ten out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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EAM Executive at a educational organization with 5,001-10,000 employees
Real User
Easy to migrate from legacy systems, caters to business processes of different industries, and very stable and scalable
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easier to migrate to SAP ERP from a legacy system. We have different products for data services, and it is easier to migrate to SAP ERP as compared to other solutions. Stability is one of the main features of SAP. What makes SAP ERP better than others is that SAP has taken into consideration the business processes of different industries, such as manufacturing. They have done the research, and they know what are the best practices. They have already implemented these best practices in SAP ERP, which are readily available for a client. Clients can also customize it based on their individual needs."
  • "Their support should be improved. Instead of giving a general solution, their consultants should first try to understand the problem and then resolve the same. They should properly investigate the issue before providing the solution."

What is our primary use case?

It is a centralized system to manage your business. With the inclusion of BA, you can do analytics as well as predictive analytics, which helps a business to grow because you know where you are lacking and where you are growing more. You can balance and take statistical decisions to optimize business processes and have more benefits.

What is most valuable?

It is easier to migrate to SAP ERP from a legacy system. We have different products for data services, and it is easier to migrate to SAP ERP as compared to other solutions. 

Stability is one of the main features of SAP. What makes SAP ERP better than others is that SAP has taken into consideration the business processes of different industries, such as manufacturing. They have done the research, and they know what are the best practices. They have already implemented these best practices in SAP ERP, which are readily available for a client. Clients can also customize it based on their individual needs.

What needs improvement?

Their support should be improved. Instead of giving a general solution, their consultants should first try to understand the problem and then resolve the same. They should properly investigate the issue before providing the solution.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for nine years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Stability is one of the main features of SAP.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable. It has to be scalable. Otherwise, SAP will not be able to survive.

Currently, we have 5,000 to 6,000 people who are using SAP ERP as end-users. On the development side, we have around 40 to 50 people, and they are technical consultants and functional consultants. For maintenance, we have around 40 people from different function models.

How are customer service and technical support?

There was one issue for which we were in contact with SAP. It was an isolated incident, and their support was okay. They were not that great. When an organization needs help, a relevant and experienced consultant should be made available for the client. They should properly investigate the issue before providing the solution.

How was the initial setup?

It was easy to install. It took more than a month. It was done around 2012.

What about the implementation team?

I did it myself.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

SAP is a bit on the costly side, but they also provide support and other things. We are paying for licenses and the use of the cloud.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution to others. I would rate SAP ERP a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Delivery Manager at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Extensive coverage of processes, good integrations, good security, and good stability
Pros and Cons
  • "The best thing that SAP ERP has is the extensive coverage of processes for every field and business unit such as procurement, inventory, financials, asset management, plant maintenance, and production. We can cover up to 99.9% processes of our organization, which is the best thing about this solution. It also has a very good capability to integrate with other applications. The security and authorization level of SAP ERP is very high. No other solution can match this level."
  • "One thing that is lacking in ERP is a good user interface. It is currently very clumsy and complex. Another thing is that reporting capability of SAP ERP is customizable, but it is not very good. Its development time is also very high if you require specialized technical services. If you want to do any changes to the report or develop a new report, you need people with specialized skills. Business processes are very straightforward and standardized as per the industry standards. However, the way it works is a bit complex, and you need to know a lot of things. There are different things that can be complex for a general user. A lot of information is being provided in ERP. A general user doesn't require all this information, and it creates a lot of confusion. Its learning curve is very high."

What is most valuable?

The best thing that SAP ERP has is the extensive coverage of processes for every field and business unit such as procurement, inventory, financials, asset management, plant maintenance, and production. We can cover up to 99.9% processes of our organization, which is the best thing about this solution. 

It also has a very good capability to integrate with other applications. The security and authorization level of SAP ERP is very high. No other solution can match this level.

What needs improvement?

One thing that is lacking in ERP is a good user interface. It is currently very clumsy and complex. Another thing is that reporting capability of SAP ERP is customizable, but it is not very good. 

Its development time is also very high if you require specialized technical services. If you want to do any changes to the report or develop a new report, you need people with specialized skills. Business processes are very straightforward and standardized as per the industry standards. However, the way it works is a bit complex, and you need to know a lot of things. There are different things that can be complex for a general user. A lot of information is being provided in ERP. A general user doesn't require all this information, and it creates a lot of confusion. Its learning curve is very high.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using SAP ERP for the last 15 years. We are currently using its latest version, but because SAP has discontinued this product and they have launched SAP S/4HANA, my organization is planning to move to S/4HANA.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is very stable. SAP has been in the ERP domain for 36 years. It has a very dominant place in the market. There are ERP solutions from Oracle and Microsoft, but SAP ERP really stands out in comparison to other solutions.

How are customer service and technical support?

Technical support comes along with the license when you purchase a license. It is always there, which is good. I have not faced any issue with technical support. Generally, customers take support from technical partners because SAP technical support can be expensive.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. 

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We are considering S/4HANA for our organization. We are also looking at SAP Business One. It looks fair, but it seems to have some limitations. It doesn't seem suitable for big organizations.

What other advice do I have?

I can't recommend this solution because SAP has already planned and given the notification for its discontinuation. They have already launched the next ERP version called S/4HANA, which is better than SAP ERP in terms of user-friendliness, training, complexity, and planning cycles. It seems to have all the functionality of SAP ERP, and it also has technological advancements. 

I would rate SAP ERP an eight out of ten. It just needs improvement in terms of user-friendliness or reporting.

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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GLOBAL ERP (SHIFT) Logical design and Technical Integration Lead at Sanofi
Real User
Feature-rich, quite stable, and excels at finance management
Pros and Cons
  • "This product is very scalable and easy to expand."
  • "Technical support is an area that is in need of improvement."

What is our primary use case?

We used SAP ERP for a variety of business processes including finance, sales, credit, distribution, and more.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the finance management. However, there are many good features.

What needs improvement?

Standardization and customization need to be improved.

Technical support is an area that is in need of improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

This product has been used by the company for about 12 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability is quite high and we used it on a daily basis.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This product is very scalable and easy to expand.

We have approximately 40,000 users.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have been in touch with technical support and I think that it can be improved. It's quite inefficient.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We did not use another ERP solution prior to SAP.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is complex. One of the main difficulties is that there are a lot of processes and you need to integrate all of your ecosystems. When you have a very complex environment you have to understand the details and complexity.

The deployment can be done either on-premises or in the cloud, depending on the requirements. It can be an ongoing process.

What about the implementation team?

We deployed this solution with assistance from the vendor.

Both our in-house team and the vendor is responsible for maintenance.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I would say that the price is competitive. Some components are available at an additional cost, depending on the type of contract that you have.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Manager - Business Intelligence, Business Relationship Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Control and governance are great features
Pros and Cons
  • "Control and governance are the best features."
  • "Pricing could be improved for preferred customers."

What is our primary use case?

I'm the company manager and we are customers of SAP. 

What is most valuable?

Control and governance are the best features of SAP. We have good support as well and there is a big ecosystem around SAP where we can get technical support. 

What needs improvement?

SAP is always costlier than other products so I'd like to see the pricing improved for preferred customers. Integration could also be improved. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for 10 years. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This solution is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution is scalable. There are four plants in my area and about 100 people using SAP. There are many, many more users worldwide. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We are satisfied with the technical support. 

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used JD Edwards before SAP and as a corporate move, all the plants went over to SAP and our department also moved eventually. The company chose a good product. 

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is somewhat difficult but with the kind of support we have it's not a problem. The installation or implementation is a tough thing for SAP, there are multiple factors which have to be taken into consideration.

What other advice do I have?

For larger companies, I think SAP is the best solution we have in ERP.

I would rate this solution an eight out of 10. 

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IT Manager at Chun Wo Construction
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Comprehensive and robust with good scalability
Pros and Cons
  • "It is a comprehensive and robust solution. It can provide lots of functional features."
  • "In general, a user should attend training before they can use this platform. There's definitely a learning curve. As a new user or employee, there may be some difficulty with onboarding."

What is our primary use case?

We are using SAP ERP and the financial part and procurement part and also HR, as well.

What is most valuable?

It is a comprehensive and robust solution. It can provide lots of functional features. 

It's great for enterprise-level organizations.

What needs improvement?

The user interface isn't that great. This is an area they could really improve on.

In general, a user should attend training before they can use this platform. There's definitely a learning curve. As a new user or employee, there may be some difficulty with onboarding.

The assisting module is good enough for our construction company, however, some specific areas for construction domains are not tailor-made for construction. Ssome construction operations within the solution do not fulfill our requirements. That it is an ERP struggle, and perhaps not specific to this solution. It may not have specific details for our industry. It's fair to say that the existing module, on HR and on procurement, is good enough for us.

For how long have I used the solution?

In this company, I've been using the solution for more than ten years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability of the solution is quite good actually. It's very stable. Once you have set up and configured it well, the system works very well. There aren't bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I haven't really dealt too much with scalability. Our company has been pretty steady in terms of usage. We haven't really increased anything. IN our environment, scalability isn't so much of an issue.

That sai, it is my understanding that the solution scales well, and if a company needs to expand it, they can do so with relative ease.

How are customer service and technical support?

I have dealt with technical support in the past. I consider them to be quite good. They are not too bad, actually. Whenever we raise a support ticket, generally we have got a response within two to three days. They are knowledgable and answer our questions.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup can be quite complex. You need to have someone who is quite knowledgeable on the solution in order to successfully implement it. SAP is quite difficult.

What other advice do I have?

We're just a customer. We don't have a relationship with the organization.

If a company is considering using this solution, they need to know that training is a must for new users and employees.

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of a score of ten.

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