SAP S/4HANA
A comprehensive ERP solution for your organization
SAP S/4HANA enables you to make informed decisions based on a complete view of your business. With innovative SAP technologies, you can manage operations across every area - from production, warehouse, and transport to sales and finance - all from a single, unified source of information.
Artificial Intelligence
Using AI for optimal control of production processes
SAP S/4HANA leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to simulate operational scenarios, monitor machine performance, and predict potential disruptions. This enables dynamic process optimization, reduces production costs, and improves product quality - ensuring the highest level of efficiency.
Effective optimization of warehouse and transport operations with AI
SAP S/4HANA powered by AI enables transport route planning and real-time inventory monitoring. Using intelligent algorithms, the system analyzes operational data and adapts logistics processes to changing conditions. As a result, you can optimize the flow of goods, reduce transport costs, and improve delivery reliability.
Intelligent sales and supply management
SAP S/4HANA leverages advanced AI solutions to forecast trends and automate key sales processes. Automatic generation of sales forecasts, optimization of purchasing, and personalized offers lead to more accurate decision-making and greater process efficiency.
Advanced financial analysis powered by AI
SAP S/4HANA uses AI technologies to automate reporting and cost analysis. Predictive algorithms enable dynamic budget management and cost forecasting, increasing financial transparency and supporting faster decision-making, while providing a complete, consistent view of your company’s financial situation.
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Production Management
SAP S/4HANA offers modern solutions for production forecasting, planning and execution - increasing efficiency and reducing costs across the entire supply chain.
Learn moreWarehouse and Transport Management
Comprehensive SAP S/4HANA solutions support warehouse management, transport route optimization and inventory monitoring - boosting logistics efficiency and delivery performance.
Learn moreFinance Management
Advanced SAP S/4HANA financial tools enable holistic budget management, cost control and automated reporting. Increase financial transparency and accelerate decision-making.
Learn moreSales and Procurement Management
SAP S/4HANA streamlines sales and procurement with automation, demand forecasting and offer personalization - improving decision accuracy and business efficiency.
Learn moreProduction planning and execution
SAP S/4HANA offers modern solutions that address the production forecasting, planning, and production process execution. This will increase their efficiency and reduce the cost of the entire supply chain.
Your benefits:
- greater credibility of the company in relations with customers,
- more efficient use of working capital tied up in unsold stock,
- cost reduction through optimal use of infrastructure and materials,
- improved transparency in the supply chain,
- ergonomic control of production operations,
- accurate production records,
- effective quality management,
- integration of production processes, and
- real-time process analysis.
Key production management modules
MP&S (PPDS) - detailed production planning and scheduling:
- finite capacity and finite material availability planning,
- production scheduling taking into account various optimization criteria, e.g. minimization of set-up time, manufacturing costs, and production delays in relation to demand,
- support for pull (pull) and push (push) planning processes,
- planning based on dedicated algorithms (heuristics) adjusted to individual requirements of the planning process,
- support for scenario (what-if) analyses through availability of simulation versions,
- ongoing monitoring of the planning situation using an alert monitor, and
- tabular and graphical work environment (e.g. Gantt chart).
PP/PP-PI/REM - production management, execution, and recording:
- performance of processes in a model appropriate to the client's unique characteristics (discrete, process, and mass production),
- production based on specific planning strategies, e.g. make to stock, make to order, and configurable products,
- integrated master data management, including material specifications, routing, and workstations,
- production management by means of production/process orders that map the unique characteristics of individual production stages,
- extensive integration capabilities in execution of production, both with MES class systems based on SAP technology and with solutions of third-party suppliers,
- records of performance of production based on actual material movements and normative consumption (backflush), and
- reporting with the level of detail adapted to the recipient (e.g. operator, shift manager, or production manager).
DM - MES class solutions:
- recording of production processes by operators and/or through machines and sensors,
- advanced operator work environment, including customizable work screens, easily accessible workstation instructions, and simplified problem reporting,
- assignment of workers and machines to production operations, taking into account constraints such as machine parameters or operator qualifications,
- comprehensive production performance analytics using key indicators such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE),
- implementation available in a cloud-only (DM) variant or with on-premise support (DM Edge), depending on production specifics and customer preferences,
- native integration with SAP S/4HANA, EWM, SAC, and SuccessFactors.
IBC MES - IPOPEMA'S ORIGINAL SOLUTION
- dedicated operating screens that enable detailed recording of production and warehouse processes, taking into account the specifics of individual activities,
- customizable workflow and process logic that automatically ensures compliance with business rules, roles, and authorizations,
- integration with industrial automation, combining data from devices such as industrial scales and production line components,
- native integration with SAP S/4HANA,
- accurate calculation of production costs,
- support for various registration modes, including automatic product receipts, order splitting, substitute handling, and more.
QM - quality management::
- integration with other modules allowing for implementation of the quality process in materials management and production planning,
- integrated management of basic quality control data, such as inspection features, inspection plans, and inspection methods,
- advanced functionalities that enabling monitoring and recording of raw material quality results during the production process (also after its completion),
- monitoring supplier and customer complaints by implementing corrective tasks, as well as monitoring processes based on quality notifications,
- tools enabling both external quality audits at the supplier and internal quality audits directly in the organization,
- integration with the SAP Business Workflow application, which makes it possible to notify responsible persons of the occurrence of an event and to indicate appropriate actions, and
- analytical Failure Mode and Effects Analysis methods that facilitate early detection of threats and elimination of failures and defects of the process/product.
The area leader is Marcin Cieślak
I have nearly 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining SAP solutions in the field of supply chain management (S/4HANA, IBP, APO). My expertise focuses on production planning and execution.
Together with my team, I deliver solutions for sales forecasting and demand planning, scheduling, production execution and tracking (including MES solutions), quality management and control, as well as the design and implementation of S&OP processes.
I have gained extensive experience in both the Polish and international markets, working with industry leaders to deliver best-in-class solutions. In addition, I regularly speak at SAP Manufacturing Day conferences, where I share insights from previous implementations.
I have been with IPOPEMA Business Consulting since 2010. Previously, I worked at Nestlé Polska and EY.
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Warehouse and transport management
SAP S/4HANA offers modern solutions that support inventory management processes, as well as inbound and outbound deliveries. By implementing these functionalities on the basis of the SAP EWM module, you will optimize warehouse processes and reduce the costs of the entire supply chain.
Your benefits:
- monitoring and analysis of warehouse operations in real time,
- effective management of resources and reduction of storage costs,
- support for a wide range of strategies to optimally manage storage space,
- minimization of the activities performed,
- configuration taking into account specific business requirements,
- optimize shipment picking performance and order prioritization with the picking wave functionality,
- support of additional processes (e.g. unpacking, repackaging, weighing, labelling, and creation of sets with the use of additional VAS orders),
- access through various types of devices (including a desktop, a tablet, handheld devices, and voice technologies), and
- access to the most modern WMS tool with unlimited possibilities of extension and integration.
Key modules for warehouse and transport management
EWM - support of internal warehouse processes:
- determination of optimal parameters for more efficient storage and picking of goods (slotting),
- product regrouping based on the results of slotting to improve performance,
- support of different approaches to inventories (annual, random, continuous, and low stock),
- automation of inventory placement movements to optimize warehouse occupancy,
- mechanisms for maintaining minimum stocks in the warehouse, and
- support of ad-hoc intra-warehouse transfers.
EWM CD - support of cross-docking:
- processing of products and handling units, as well as minimizing stock movement activities.
EWM MFS - support material flows:
- integration with automated warehouse systems (conveyors, robots, and overhead cranes),
- use of standard objects (telegrams) with the possibility of extension with additional functions to communicate with PLCs,
- integration with semi-automated systems that supporting voice and vision technologies, and
- no need to build additional interfaces for data synchronization.
TM – TRANSPORT ORDER HANDLING
- generating route proposals for transport orders, enabling cost optimization and a higher level of customer service,
- comprehensive integration of transport demand with the "order-to-cash" and "procure-to-pay" processes, allowing real-time management of document changes,
- Integration with order and delivery data in SAP S/4HANA, including direct access and status tracking from within transport management.
TM – TRANSPORT PLANNING
- dynamic planning and re-planning of transport tasks, taking into account defined optimization criteria,
- visualization of loading plans down to the level of individual pallets, based on criteria such as vehicle size, load capacity, permissible axle load, rules for forming and stacking pallet units, and unloading sequence along the route,
- optimization of transport mode, route, resource, and carrier selection based on costs and constraints,
- organization of transport tenders.
EWM LM - resource management:
- medium- and short-term resource work planning based on expected workload and work time schedule,
- monitoring the load on resources, and
- analysis and reporting on resource performance based on roles, direct /indirect work, and planned and actual work times.
EWM YM - yard management:
- optimization of vehicle management and gate operation processes,
- reduction of costs of yard management processes coordination, and
- reduction in the downtime of vehicles waiting for loading/unloading.
TM – TRANSPORT EXECUTION MONITORING
- integration with the EWM warehouse system to track vehicle arrival, loading/unloading, and departure,
- integration with logistics partners within SAP Business Network for Logistics,
- standardized templates for transport and shipping documents,
- integration with SAP EM to verify transport execution status,
- reports and analyses of transport performance based on key KPIs.
TM – TRANSPORT COST PLANNING AND SETTLEMENT
- Calculation of planned transport costs based on tariffs and price lists for for different modes of transport and settlement types,
- allocation of transport costs to individual sales order items and purchase order items,
- posting of provisions for transport costs, with tools for invoice verification, self-billing, and transport invoice adjustments,
- comprehensive reporting and analysis of transport costs.
The area leader is Edward Zarosa
I have over 30 years of experience in IT and business consulting. Since the founding of IPOPEMA Business Consulting in 2009, I have been implementing the latest solutions from the SAP S/4HANA portfolio.
My professional practice focuses on logistics and supply chain processes, with particular emphasis on sales, transportation, and warehousing. In projects based on the broader SAP ecosystem, I have served as either solution architect or lead consultant.
My portfolio includes implementations for large and very large retail chains as well as multi-plant manufacturing companies, where warehousing, transportation, inter-warehouse transfers, order picking, storage strategy selection, and production allocation play a critical role in shaping strategic business decisions.
Before joining IPOPEMA, I gained professional experience at international consulting firms such as IBM Global Business Services, PwC Consulting, and Coopers & Lybrand.
Financial management
With SAP FI, financial management in your company will be much more simple. The financial module, along with the controlling module (FI/CO), provides efficient planning, reporting, and cost analysis. Integration with other SAP modules ensures fully automated support of processes in terms of finance and accounting.
Your benefits:
- easier support of financial and management accounting processes,
- posting automation of financial documents,
- comprehensive support and recording of financial operations,
- simpler management of bank accounts,
- faster closure of accounting periods,
- much more precise reports generated in real time,
- simplification of data structures, datafrom other modules stored in a single table,
- creating simulations in case of planned organizational changes, and
- possibility to adapt the system to the changing financial and accounting law.
Key financial management modules
FI - Finance:
- FI-GL (General Ledger Accounting) - access to all accounting operations and reports for internal and external purposes, e.g. chart of accounts, balance sheets, and profit and loss accounts,
- FI-AP (Accounts Payable) - all processes and transactions performed with suppliers, e.g. posting of purchase invoices, instalments, and pro memoria. Possibility of full accounting automation thanks to integration with SAP MM,
- FI-AR (Accounts Receivable) - all processes and transactions with customers, including posting sales invoices, instalments, and interest notes. Possibility of full accounting automation thanks to integration with SAP SD,
- FI-BL (BankAccounting) - managing bank master data, creating/ outgoing payments and automation of bank statements processing,
- FI-AA (Assets Accounting) - management and monitoring of operations performed on fixed assets,
- FI-TV (Travel Management) - support of processes related to business travel services, i.e. planning and booking of business trips, travel costs registration, business trip approval, and settlement and posting of invoices,
- FI-CM (Credit Management) - support in determining the risk of losing receivables from customers, as well as in automatic credit decision-making,
- FI-FC (Financial Consolidation) - support for accounting in planning, execution, monitoring, and analysis of tasks associated with financial period closures. With Financial Closing Cockpit, everyone is assured of a common, stable application, and
- FI-TR (Treasury) - better management and control of, cashflow, costs and revenues, working capital optimization, and cash surplus.
PS/IM - Projects and investments:
- PS (ProjectSystem) - managing the entire project life cycle. Support for processes related to project structure management, cost and revenue planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting, and
- IM (Investment Management) - support during development of an investment program. This provides an overview of the planning and budgeting processes in accordance withtight budgetary control.
CO - Controlling:
- CO-OM (Overhead Cost Controlling) - planning, controlling, and monitoring overhead costs using various cost allocation methods, such as cost centers or internal orders,
- CO-PA (Profitability Analysis) - assessment of profit and margin by market segment or company business area. Segments can be classified by product, customer, order, or any chosen combination,
- CO-PCA (Profit Center Analysis) - collecting and analyzing results data, with dimensions referring to locations (e.g., regions), products (e.g., product groups), or functions (e.g., administration), and
- CO-PC (Product CostPlanning) - determining planned costs and setting prices for semi-finished and finished products. Pricing is based on defined Bills of Material (BOMs) and routings.
Finance for Group Reporting – CAPITAL GROUP CONSOLIDATION AND REPORTING
- GRDC (Group Reporting Data Collection) – supports the process of collecting data from group companies operating on various ERP solutions,
- DM (Disclosure Management) - enables the creation and publication of financial statements and reports in compliance with regulatory requirements,
- GR (Group Reporting) – provides financial consolidation and group-level reporting based on integrated financial data from individual group entities. It ensures the accuracy and consistency of financial reports and includes features such as monitoring data entry, performing intra-group reconciliations, and executing the consolidation process.
Additional proprietary SAP FI extensions:
- White list/VAT status - verification of business partnersin terms of VAT status and the bank account assigned in the taxpayers register,
- JPK - generation of tax data together with sending data to the tax office and checking the official receipt confirmation,
- RMK - automatic creation of accrued expenses objects based on a posted purchase invoice,
- CEIDG - verification of business partners master data as against data recorded in the CEIDG register, and
- NBP - automatic downloading of currency exchange rates from the NBP platform.
The area leader is Paweł Bednarski
I implemented my first SAP ERP system in 2006 and have since worked on around 40 projects in Poland and abroad, gaining experience in the logistics, fuel, manufacturing, and retail sectors.
As an expert in SAP-based financial solutions, I manage all phases of implementation projects, including pre-implementation analysis and process modeling. My expertise goes beyond in-depth knowledge of SAP finance; it also covers integration with other system components and the development of concepts that align corporate requirements with the local realities of individual companies.
I bring extensive international experience, having worked both in large corporate groups and in dynamic organizations with complex structures. Collaborating with multicultural teams and the management boards of global enterprises has enabled me to develop a flexible approach to diverse business models and regulatory frameworks across different countries.
In my current role as Director of Business Development, I combine extensive SAP expertise with responsibility for the strategic growth and sales of SAP solutions for IPOPEMA’s clients. My focus is on building long-term business relationships and delivering tailored solutions that drive organizational growth.
Earlier in my career, I worked with firms including Baker Tilly Poland, DXC, and Plaut/CGI.
Sales and procurement
With the SD (Sales and Distribution) module, you will better manage your orders and improve your bottom line. The MM purchasing module will allow you to shorten and streamline your procurement processes.
Your benefits:
- more efficient order and contract management,
- constant monitoring of sales results,
- detailed sales and purchase data available in real time,
- centralization and better control over purchasing processes,
- quicker and simpler conclusion of contracts with suppliers, and
- more convenient access to documentation located in a single system.
Sales and procurement modules
MM-IM - Materials management:
- inventory quantity and value records,
- records of material movements,
- support of inventories,
- foreign plant support, and
- integration with other SAP S/4HANA modules: sales, procurement, finance, controlling, production, and warehouse management.
MM-PUR - Procurement:
- management of contractors' basic data,
- managing purchasing contracts and sources of supply,
- handling of requests for quotation and registering proposals,
- purchase requisition processing (creation and approval process),
- purchase order processing (creation and approval process),
- verification of supplier invoices,
- handling foreign purchases (ICP, import),
- supplier evaluation,
- integration with other SAP S/4HANA modules: production, finance, and materials management, and
- built-in analytical functions.
SD - Sales:
- management of customer master data,
- management of sales orders and sales contracts,
- defining pricing procedures and managing sales promotions,
- handling requests for quotation (RFQs) and sales quotations,
- product availability check,
- customer credit management,
- processing advance invoices,
- invoicing (domestic sales, foreign trade),
- handling three-way sales processes,
- additional sales: services, fixed assets, and materials,
- handling complaints, returns, and credit/debit memos,
- handling post-transaction discounts using rebate agreements,
- integration with external systems: EDI platforms, B2B/B2C portals, and SFA systems,
- integration with other SAP S/4HANA modules: transport management, materials management, warehouse management, finance, controlling, advanced availability control, and
- built-in analytical functions.
The area leader is Wiktor Jarota
As a consultant, I have over 20 years of experience implementing SAP ERP, including its industry-specific version, SAP IS-Retail. I specialize in logistics modules and hold SAP SRM certification. My expertise also covers SAP system architecture, ALE/IDOC technology, and interface development with SAP Fiori.
Before joining IPOPEMA Business Consulting in 2009, I worked at Accenture and Oracle Poland. I have collaborated with companies in the retail, steel, energy, financial, food, and media industries. Over the years, I have been involved in every stage of SAP projects—from analysis and implementation design, through solution development, testing, and training, to go-live and post-implementation support.
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