Independent SAP Modernization & Delivery Assurance for S/4HANA Programs

We help organizations stabilize, modernize, and prepare SAP landscapes for S/4HANA and AI-enabled operations - without adding delivery risk.

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Trusted within the SAP ecosystem, across complex enterprise environments

SAP Ecosystem Experience

SAP
S/4HANA
RISE
Accenture
NTT
HCLTech

Industries with Complex SAP Landscapes

Pharmaceutical Agricultural Retail Oil & Gas Logistics Electronics Public Sector Banking Manufacturing

Global Delivery Experience

South Africa Europe Asia North America

Our Services

Independent SAP Modernization & Delivery Assurance for S/4HANA Programs

SAP S/4HANA Readiness & Delivery Health Check

When to use it

Pre-migration planning; program initiation with unclear scope/timeline; mid-migration programs with slipping milestones; post-go-live environments experiencing instability.

Outcome

Executive-ready assessment with prioritized remediation plan. Identifies delivery risk, migration blockers, and governance gaps.

SAP Program Recovery & Stabilization

When to use it

Program milestones slipping; UAT failing; requirements spiraling; cutover chaos; stakeholders losing confidence; multi-vendor teams with unclear accountability.

Outcome

Restored delivery momentum, re-established governance, reduced go-live risk. Recovery plan with clear milestones and control points.

SAP Workflow & Process Modernization

When to use it

Heavy workflow customization blocking migration; need fit-to-standard to reduce transformation cost; operational pain from long cycle times; need to reduce custom footprint before S/4 migration.

Outcome

Reduced complexity, improved performance, S/4HANA-ready workflows. Modernization backlog with effort/impact prioritization.

SAP Clean-Core Governance & Extensibility Strategy

When to use it

Planning S/4 and needing extension strategy; uncontrolled customization creating upgrade risk; need guardrails for vendors and dev teams; desire to reduce maintenance cost.

Outcome

Clean-core policy and decision framework. Reduced technical debt, manageable upgrades, faster innovation. Extensibility strategy with reference patterns.

SAP Integration & Landscape Modernization Readiness

When to use it

S/4 migrations with many interfaces; legacy middleware creating fragility; operational issues from poor monitoring; need to modernize integration patterns.

Outcome

Integration risk assessment and dependency map. Prioritized mitigation plan and sequencing considerations. Operability recommendations for monitoring and ownership.

Fractional SAP Program Leadership

When to use it

Limited internal leadership capacity; programs needing strong governance and vendor control; executive sponsors requiring clear reporting; transition periods between permanent hires.

Outcome

Senior program leadership without full-time executive overhead. Delivery control, governance quality, stakeholder alignment. Clear status, risks, and decision support.

SAP Program Challenges

Common pain points facing SAP steering committees and program leadership

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S/4HANA timelines slipping

Program milestones moving, go-live dates uncertain, and delivery schedules under pressure.

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Over-customized ECC systems

Legacy customizations blocking migration paths, creating complexity and risk in transformation.

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Workflow complexity blocking migration

Complex workflow dependencies preventing clean S/4HANA migration and modernization.

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Vendor-driven delivery without internal control

Lack of internal visibility and control over program delivery and decision-making.

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Limited visibility into program risk

Unclear risk assessment and mitigation strategies, making steering committee decisions difficult.

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Pressure to prepare for SAP AI and automation

Need to modernize landscapes to enable SAP AI capabilities while managing transformation risk.

Portfolio

Proven SAP delivery across complex enterprise environments

25+ years SAP experience across 30+ enterprise clients

NTT
Accenture
Chevron
BMW
Siemens
HCLTech
Standard Bank
PetroSA
De Beers
Engen
Shoprite
Anglo Platinum

Case Studies

NTT (Pharmaceutical Client)
S/4HANA RISE Transformation
Delivery Assurance & GxP Compliance
Delivered full S/4HANA implementation within 1 year, maintaining GxP compliance and validation standards across multiple countries.
Accenture (Energy Client)
S/4HANA Transformation
Program Recovery & EDI Automation
Stabilised program delivery and automated 25+ EDI processes, achieving zero defects at go-live.
PetroSA
EDI & Workflow Solutions
Technical Integration & Modernisation
Modernised EDI infrastructure and workflow processes, reducing cycle times and improving operational efficiency.
Chevron
Globalization Project
Oil Industry Process Design
Designed and implemented oil industry borrow/loan processes, enabling global standardisation.
HCLTech (Retail Client)
Shoprite ECC 6 Implementation
Retail Implementation Leadership
Led successful ECC 6 retail implementation, delivering on-time and within budget.
Cabela's
ECC6 Retail
SD Shipping Solutions
Optimised shipping processes and workflow automation, improving order fulfilment efficiency.
Standard Bank
ATM Transaction Systems
System Integration
Integrated Stratus-Mainframe interfaces, ensuring reliable transaction processing.
BMW
Vehicle Monitoring System
Accounts Payable Automation
Automated accounts payable workflows, reducing processing time and improving accuracy.
Engen
SAP R/2 & R/3 EDI
System Evaluation & Modernisation
Evaluated and modernised legacy EDI systems, preparing for S/4HANA migration.
Caltex Oil
Purchase Order Automation
EDI Interface Development
Automated purchase order processes through EDI interfaces, reducing manual effort by 60%.

Client Testimonials

Trusted by major clients across pharmaceutical, petroleum, retail, and banking industries

Silas N***

5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
LinkedIn Recommendation · April 2025

Completed two end-to-end SAP S/4HANA private cloud projects with Hans as senior project manager. Both projects went LIVE on scope within budget across multiple countries in Asia. Managed very complex S/4HANA projects with exceptional delivery assurance.

Amandeep S***

5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
LinkedIn Recommendation · July 2022

Worked under Hans' guidance for nearly two years with consistent increases in effectiveness. His ability to organize working processes and enable team performance is unique. Hans' expertise in EDI processes and interfaces is unparalleled. Highly recommend for complex SAP delivery.

Sagarika M***

5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
LinkedIn Recommendation · July 2022

Worked with Hans on a very complex and demanding IS-OIL project for SAP development. Found him to be highly professional, focused, and energetic with great people management skills. With his technical expertise (IS-OIL, EDI, S4HANA, ABAP, SAP PO) and management skills, any team can achieve success and easily overcome difficult situations while delivering solutions.

Mohamed A***

5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
LinkedIn Recommendation · May 2013

As planning Superintendent, I needed to implement Cost Control and reporting on PM works orders. Hans designed and implemented a workable solution in record time, including workflow control of approvals with restriction limiters, budget controls, and multi-level management approvals. The solution delivered exactly what was needed.

Mark W***

5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
LinkedIn Recommendation · August 2012

Worked with Hans on a daily basis for six months and found him to be experienced, dedicated, knowledgeable, intelligent, approachable and more than willing to both share knowledge and seek advice when called for. Recommend with absolutely no reservation or hesitation.

Marc C***

5.0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
LinkedIn Recommendation · March 2009

Hans is a detail oriented manager who leads by example. He knows how to extract the best from each of his team members and never sets standards that he is not performing himself. He knows how to handle conflict really well and is always prepared to listen to someone else's point of view. One of the best I have ever worked with.

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Independent SAP Expertise Where It Matters Most

Our delivery assurance model provides clarity, control, and rapid action

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Senior-only SAP specialists

25+ years of SAP experience across S/4HANA, ECC, RISE, and enterprise transformations. No junior resources learning on your project.

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Rapid assessment to action

Quick, actionable assessments that identify risks, gaps, and opportunities. Move from insight to execution without delay.

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Clear scope and exit points

Well-defined engagement boundaries with clear deliverables and exit criteria. No scope creep or vendor lock-in.

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Knowledge transfer to internal teams

Build internal capability through structured knowledge transfer. Your team gains the expertise to own and operate the solution.

High-velocity delivery with control and clarity - not vendor dependency.

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About Our Founder

Hans Brilleman, Managing Director of Steigos Solutions. Over 40 years delivering software and SAP implementations for global organizations including NTT, Accenture, Chevron, Siemens, and BMW.

Experience spans managing international teams across multiple continents, leading S/4HANA transformations, and designing enterprise solutions. Worked across pharmaceutical GxP compliance, petroleum industry EDI automation, and retail implementations, consistently delivering outcomes that drive business value.

At Steigos Solutions, we specialize in cost-effective Business Transformation solutions in the SAP ERP domain, focusing on S/4HANA implementation and RISE migration initiatives. We help companies minimize costs when migrating to S/4HANA, especially those looking to manage this process without the overhead of large implementation partners.

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Hans Brilleman

Managing Director, Steigos Solutions

Hans Brilleman, Managing Director of Steigos Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

Steigos Solutions provides cost-effective Business Transformation solutions in the SAP ERP domain, focusing on S/4HANA implementation and RISE migration initiatives. We specialize in helping companies minimize costs when migrating to S/4HANA, particularly those looking to manage this process without the overhead of large implementation partners. Our services include SAP S/4HANA transformation projects, EDI automation, workflow solutions, integration architecture, and full lifecycle SAP enhancement projects.

Our S/4HANA RISE migration process follows proven methodologies that have delivered successful transformations for pharmaceutical, petroleum, and retail clients. We begin with a comprehensive assessment of your current SAP landscape, develop a detailed migration blueprint, and execute the transformation with cross-functional teams. We've successfully delivered full lifecycle SAP S/4HANA commercial rollouts across multiple countries, ensuring seamless project execution while maintaining GxP compliance and validation standards where required. Our approach focuses on minimizing downtime and ensuring zero defects at go-live.

Implementation timelines vary based on project scope and complexity. We've delivered full S/4HANA implementation projects within 1 year for major clients. For RISE migration projects, typical timelines range from 6-12 months depending on the size of your organization and the complexity of integrations required. We've successfully managed concurrent projects across multiple modules (MES, Treasury, Master Data Management) while maintaining project timelines and budgets.

Absolutely. We have extensive experience upgrading SAP systems, having worked with SAP R/2, R/3, ECC 6, and now S/4HANA. We can help you migrate from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, including system upgrades, data migration, and process harmonization. We've successfully upgraded systems for major clients including Shoprite/Checkers (ECC 6 Retail implementation) and various petroleum companies. Our approach ensures minimal disruption to your business operations during the upgrade process.

Yes, EDI and integration solutions are core to our expertise. We've architected comprehensive end-to-end EDI automation covering 25+ key industry processes involving SD, MM, IS-OIL, FI, CO, HR, and TMS modules. Our EDI solutions have resulted in zero defects after go-live for major petroleum clients. We also specialize in custom integrations, having developed complex solutions between portals and SAP systems, CRM integrations, and PO integration platforms. Our integration architecture is designed for scalability across future rollouts.

We have extensive experience across multiple industries including: Pharmaceutical (GxP compliance and validation), Petroleum & Oil (IS-OIL, EDI automation), Retail (ECC 6 implementations), Banking (system integrations and interfaces), Manufacturing (BMW, vehicle monitoring systems), and Telecommunications. Our diverse industry experience allows us to bring best practices from one sector to another, ensuring optimal solutions for your specific business needs.

Our track record speaks for itself - we've delivered all S/4HANA RISE programs within scope and budget, with some projects achieving 5% cost savings. We use proven project management methodologies (PRINCE2, AgilePM) and maintain structured governance with agile delivery practices. Our approach includes detailed resource planning, defect management, and strong stakeholder collaboration. We've been recognized for delivering one of the most stable and on-time S/4HANA programs in the region, demonstrating our commitment to project excellence.

Getting started is simple. Schedule an introductory call with us to discuss your SAP transformation needs. We'll assess your current situation, understand your business objectives, and provide recommendations on the best path forward. Whether you're looking at S/4HANA migration, RISE implementation, or need support for existing SAP systems, we'll work with you to develop a cost-effective solution that minimizes the need for large implementation partners while ensuring successful project delivery.

Delivering SAP S/4HANA transformations on time and within budget, with projects achieving up to 5% cost savings

Accelerated S/4HANA Delivery Framework

Using proven methodologies that have delivered successful S/4HANA implementations for major pharmaceutical and petroleum clients. Full S/4HANA implementation achieved within 1 year for select engagements with appropriate scope, governance, and client readiness. Results vary based on program complexity, organizational maturity, and scope definition.

Recognized for stable and on-time S/4HANA program delivery in complex enterprise environments.

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