When we say Realization Excellence, we mean getting our hands dirty. At Factors, everyone is still active in the field within their respective areas of expertise – there are no slide heroes here.
S/4HANA Excellence
Getting started on the S/4HANA journey involves navigating a complex process across planning, execution, and governance phases. It’s essential to chart out the right strategic direction for S/4HANA adoption, covering aspects like architecture, best project methodology, best practice approach, and organizational up-skilling. Regardless of whether an external Migration/Conversion implementation partner is selected, or the choice is to tackle it in-house, our focus is unwaveringly on serving “the customer’s” best interests as a trusted advisor. We offer expert advisory services, dedicated to guiding you towards a successful S/4HANA implementation.
Choosing the right architecture – ERP landscapes has changed drastically with S/4HANA and the introduction of countless cloud systems and components. Setting the right technical foundation will enable businesses with more possibilities than ever and ultimately enable them to meet requirements faster. 
Leveraging best practice – S/4HANA is an obvious opportunity for businesses to standardize their processes and operating procedures. Doing so, will ease maintenance and potentially allow for scrapping legacy custom development to allow for a cleaner core. 
Configuring Roles, Catalogs & Spaces – Fiori Launchpad is without discussion Best Practice user interface of S/4HANA. SAP is even providing a set of Best Practice roles for the Best Practice processes in Fiori Launchpad. Closing the delta between these and existing job roles or other differing customer requirements, needs be handled wisely to avoid Business Technology Platform Excellence
There is no such thing as an SAP Business Technology Platform(BTP) expert. SAP BTP is a platform-as-a-service(PaaS) which is made to support at the foundation of all of your enterprise landscape. This includes a vast variety of services of which no one is an expert on all.
Our BTP knowledge is wide but with focus on(but not limited to) the specific services that support the SAP Enterprise architecture as well as the benefits of moving to S/4HANA. A S/4HANA migration/conversion can be done in many ways but one thing is inevitably for a reasonable approach – BTP should be a part of it. Sometimes as a central- and critical part of the architecture and at other times with a smaller role. No matter what, having it in place, will support possible next phases of using and exploring the opportunities which are available in S/4HANA.
How and when to activate the SAP BTP in the SAP landscape depends on several things and we provide a specific workshop for this sole purpose which will resolve in a first draft of an SAP BTP strategy of your business.
Supporting Business Requirements – BTP is needed in order to be able to deliver on many types of business requirements as e.g. extending standard- or developing custom applications, mobility and integration 
Enterprise Landscape Hub – BTP is a key component in the Enterprise Landscape as it ties together systems and services. Further, the Cloud Identity service, enables uniform authentication method and further provides provisioning capabilities to align user lifecycle management across systems. 
Indefinite Innovation Potential – As stated above, BTP is a platform currently consisting of more than 90 services. The above mentioned is just a minor part of the total scope, having the initial BTP-setup in place make the full potential available for future requirements. Extensibility Excellence
We recognize the immense potential within S/4HANA’s standard content. Hence, exploring standard options remains the primary focus. However, it’s common to encounter scenarios where standard applications may not entirely align with business requirements, leading to gaps. To optimize Return on Investment, extending standard apps or even developing custom solutions becomes relevant. Transitioning from standardized to customized or extended applications empowers organizations to tailor solutions precisely to their needs, fostering efficiency, agility, and innovation in their operations.
Effectively addressing these identified gaps will minimize development time and effort, alongside ensuring low-maintenance solutions. There are so many different options to perform extensibility and development – selecting the right tool for a specific purpose is vital. We offer individualized and case-by-case guidance and educational support for your Architects and Technical Leads, aiding in identifying the most suitable tools. Moreover, we provide Developer Angels to facilitate the implementation of any app within the SAP technology realm, regardless of the chosen tool or approach.
Clean Core – With the frequent S/4HANA updates, the value of having a clean core have increased significantly. This allows for simpler updates and ultimately easier access to the latest innovations from SAP – fact: in the 5 latest releases, SAP have introduced between 400- and 1.500 new apps per release. 
In-App vs. Side-by-side – Overall, recommended approaches can be split into two, namely in-app- and side-by-side extensibility. In-app tools are whitelisted by SAP and they are upgrade safe out-of-the-box. Side-by-side, will place custom development in runtime outside the core and apps apps will therefore not have an impact in relation to an upgrade. Custom Development Excellence
At Factors, we recognize the uniqueness of each customer, understanding that not every solution fits into a standard box. Leveraging our extensive experience, we specialize in transforming your ideas into robust applications swiftly and with best practices at the forefront.
Our Commitment: We take pride in delivering applications that not only meet your specific requirements but are also designed for ease of maintenance and seamless extensibility. Our approach goes beyond creating software; we craft tailored solutions that align with your business objectives and grow with your evolving needs.
Key Features:
- Rapid Application Development: We expedite the app development process, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality.
- Best Practices Implementation: Our team adheres to industry best practices to create scalable, secure, and maintainable applications.
- User-Centric Design: We prioritize user experience, ensuring that the end product is intuitive and aligns with user expectations.
- Scalability and Future-Proofing: Our applications are designed to scale alongside your business and adapt to future challenges seamlessly.
Development Environment Package: We don’t just deliver a working piece of software. Our package includes a comprehensive development environment equipped with Git, CI/CD, testing, and more. This ensures that you, not only receive a functional application, but also have the tools to maintain, innovate, and extend it effortlessly.
Why Choose Custom Development Excellence at Factors:
- Tailored Solutions: We understand that one size doesn’t fit all. Our custom development ensures that your application is precisely aligned with your unique needs.
- Agile Development: Embracing an agile methodology, we stay flexible to accommodate changes, ensuring the end result exceeds your expectations.
- Collaborative Approach: Your vision combined with our expertise forms the backbone of our development process. We keep you involved at every step to ensure alignment with your goals.
Experienced Software Architects: We are not just developers; we are experienced software architects who take pride in delivering modern code. Our commitment includes robust logging, comprehensive metrics, and a strict no-shortcuts policy.
Specialized Frameworks: Our expertise extends to specialized frameworks, including UI5, CAP, and RAP, all developed following Fiori guidelines. While we excel in these frameworks, we are versatile and proficient in any development environment or framework. We tailor our approach to your unique needs, ensuring that your application aligns seamlessly with your vision and business objectives.
Partner with Factors for Custom Development Excellence and turn your innovative ideas into powerful, tailored applications.