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Business transformation

Change how your business works, not just the system it runs on

An ERP programme is the moment to rethink processes and the operating model. As your independent business architect, we take you from as-is analysis to a to-be design the whole organisation supports.

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Trusted by Saint-GobainNature’s PrideAertssen

0 escalations

Realistic cutover planning on a European SAP S/4HANA programme

Saint-Gobain

35% fewer deviations

From the global template after resetting ERP governance

Aertssen Group

5 phases, no big bang

From Navision to a future-proof landscape, in phased waves

Nature's Pride

Why transformations deliver less than promised

The system goes live, but the business works the same way as before.

1

The old way gets rebuilt

Processes are copied into the new system, so daily work hardly changes.

2

Business and IT speak different languages

Requirements get lost between departments, vendors and the integrator.

3

Benefits are never measured

Nobody tracks whether the transformation delivers what the business case promised.

What we take on

On SAP and Microsoft Dynamics programmes, greenfield or brownfield, on-site or remote.

  • As-is and to-be analysis across processes, people, data and systems
  • Business process optimisation, standard first
  • Operating model design for the future organisation
  • Business readiness assessments before go-live
  • Benefits tracking against the business case
  • Hypercare and aftercare after go-live

What a business transformation covers

An ERP system changes what your organisation can do. A business transformation makes sure it actually changes how you work. We look at four dimensions together:

  1. PeopleRoles and skills

    Who does what in the new way of working.

  2. ProcessEnd-to-end flows

    Standard first, unique only where it adds value.

  3. DataOne version of the truth

    Ownership and quality as part of the design.

  4. TechnologyFit for the future

    A landscape that supports growth and acquisitions.

Not a system integrator. On your side of the table.

We represent your business during the transformation. We combine business and technical knowledge, so we can challenge your integrator on what is actually necessary.

A system integrator

  • Paid to deliver the system they sell
  • Scope and change requests drive their revenue
  • Technical view of your processes
  • Leaves after go-live

Optinus

  • Paid to deliver the outcome your business needs
  • Challenges every deviation and change request
  • Combines business and technical knowledge
  • Stays through hypercare and aftercare

How we work

From how you work today to how you want to work tomorrow.

  1. As-is

    How the business really works today, across processes, people, data and systems.

  2. To-be

    A future operating model and processes the whole organisation supports.

  3. Roadmap

    Quick wins first, structural change next, all tied to the business case.

  4. Embed

    Business readiness, hypercare and aftercare until the change is part of daily work.

How we can work together

Three ways to engage, depending on where your programme stands.

Option 1

Interim leadership

An Optinus programme, project or workstream manager joins your organisation for the duration of the programme.

Best for: Programmes that need senior leadership on the business side.

Option 2

Workstream delivery

We take ownership of a defined workstream, such as data migration, testing or cutover, with clear deliverables.

Best for: Specialist workstreams that need full focus.

Option 3

Assessment

A short, fixed-scope review of your programme or your readiness, with clear findings and recommendations.

Best for: An independent view before you make the next decision.

Results from recent programmes

Nature's PrideAgriculture & fresh produce

Designing and leading the HORIZON transformation

Nature's Pride outgrew Navision. Optinus designed and leads the HORIZON programme in five phases, with a 360-degree view on people, process, data and technology: standardise first, flexible only where Nature's Pride is unique.

  • 70 process steps captured, so vendors receive decision rules instead of open questions
  • 46 guiding principles validated against reality
  • Phased waves instead of a big bang

“Our flexibility is our strength. HORIZON makes it organised instead of person-dependent.”

Nature's Pride leadership team

Aertssen GroupLogistics & infrastructure

Resetting governance to get an ERP programme moving again

Aertssen started an ERP modernisation to connect finance, HR and operations. An Optinus senior project manager restructured decision-making, introduced a business case for every deviation and moved the focus from silos to end-to-end processes.

  • 35% fewer deviations from the global template
  • Transparent decision-making and regained business trust
  • Restored rhythm and alignment between teams

Saint-GobainManufacturing & construction

Independent cutover lead for a European SAP S/4HANA programme

Saint-Gobain harmonised and standardised its European processes on SAP S/4HANA. As independent cutover lead, Optinus aligned the teams, challenged every deviation and created one clear narrative for go-live.

  • Realistic cutover planning with zero escalations
  • One shared truth between business and IT

“Everyone wants standard, until it gets personal.”

Saint-Gobain programme reflection

The people you'll work with

Dave Beck

Dave Beck

Dave Beck is a guru in ERP solutions and his strategic vision allows him to deliver tailored solutions that address complex business needs effectively. His contributions are vital in driving successful ERP transformations and offering high-quality consulting services at optinus.

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Michael Ambroz

Michael Ambroz

Michael Ambroz is a dynamic and driven project manager, leading the way at optinus. With a passion for innovation and a keen eye for detail, he has successfully overseen the rollout of numerous implementations across the globe.

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Bas Kavsek

Bas Kavsek

Bas Kavsek is a highly skilled project manager with a strong background in supply chain, testing and cutover. Brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the table at optinus, complementing the team’s capabilities and further enhancing the company’s offerings.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between business transformation and an ERP implementation?

An ERP implementation delivers a system. A business transformation changes how the organisation works, with the ERP as one of the enablers.

Should this start before the software is chosen?

Ideally, yes. A clear to-be design makes vendor and integrator selection much easier and keeps the scope honest.

Do you work on-site?

Yes. We work on-site in the Netherlands and Belgium, and remotely where it suits the programme.

Insights on business transformation

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  • No sales pitch
  • Talk to an experienced consultant, not a sales rep
  • Independent from SAP, Microsoft and integrators
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