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In this episode of Let’s Talk Cloud, ERP, host Jennifer Frank McGrory speaks with Sancho Neves-Graca, a solution architect at Lund Mining Corporation, about the company’s ERP transformation journey. Facing challenges with a fragmented application landscape and legacy systems, Lund Mining turned to SAP S/4HANA, a multi-cloud strategy, and application rationalization to streamline operations. 

Sancho discusses the complexities of mining operations across different locations and how Lund Mining adopted a global ERP template tailored to site-specific needs while maintaining corporate oversight. The conversation covers the company’s move to SAP S4HANA, Private Cloud Edition, consolidating core business functions, reducing custom code complexity by 30%, and impacting 38% of business processes. 

We dive into the importance of governance, a clean ERP core, and leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) for workflow automation, data integration, and mobility. Sancho shares key lessons on strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and SAP’s role in guiding the transformation. 

Key Topics of Discussion: 

• ERP Transformation with SAP S/4HANA & Multi-Cloud Strategy – How Lund Mining modernized its ERP landscape to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. 

• Challenges of a Global Mining Operation – Managing diverse sites with different lifecycle stages, acquisitions, and local governance while standardizing business processes. 

• Migration to SAP S4HANA, Private Cloud Edition – The decision-making process, key benefits, and business impact, including a 30% reduction in custom code complexity and 38% business process improvements. 

• Leveraging SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) – Using workflow automation, data integration, and mobility solutions to enhance system performance and user experience. 

• Governance & Strategic Planning – The importance of keeping the ERP core clean, ensuring strong corporate oversight, and fostering collaboration between business and IT teams. 

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