The SAP S/4HANA Handbook for EPC Projects

The SAP S/4HANA Handbook for EPC Projects equips you with the knowledge and insights needed to successfully manage and execute complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects using the power of SAP S/4HANA.

Building upon your existing knowledge of SAP solutions, this handbook provides advanced insights into EPC project management and addresses the operational challenges unique to the Engineering, Construction and Operations (EC&O) industry by connecting business processes with relevant SAP solutions. It is an essential guide enabling you to gain a deeper understanding of optimizing your project management capabilities using SAP S/4HANA. Whether you are an SAP Solution Architect in Finance, Human Resources, or Supply Chain Management, or a project manager in the EC&O industry, this book will help you understand how projects can be managed with SAP.

We begin by examining the world of EPC, EPC/M (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management), and ETO (Engineer-To-Order) projects.Looking at detailed planning, controlling, and execution solutions of EPC projects with S/4HANA Project System, CPM (Commercial Project Management), PPM (Project & Portfolio Management), S/4HANA Add-ons, SAP Cloud Solutions, and to integrate these with other engineering and project management software such as Tekla and Primavera through SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform).

You will follow a construction company secure an EPC contract of a refinery upgrade project and demonstrates how SAP is used at every step of the way, from bidding to project closure. Through real-world use-cases, supported by tables and visual aids, you will find the practical solutions offered by SAP S/4HANA.

The SAP S/4HANA Handbook for EPC Projects is the ultimate resource bridging theory with practical applications, offering a framework to navigate the complexities of modern project management in the EC&O industry.

You Will Learn To:

• Understand project management processes with business use cases and their application in SAP
• Apply detailed planning, scheduling, resource and management strategies, as well as for risk and claim managmement in large-scale projects.
• Master project procurement, ETO manufacturing for projects, product and service quality management and the handling of project materials, tools and equipment.
• Manage the design and creation of documentation and oversee change management in EPC projects.

This Book is For:

• Project and Portfolio Managers, SAP Solution Architects and other SAP partners looking for hands-on solutions for the EC&O industry.
• Engineering and Construction Contractors, Engineering Consultants, and Project Management Services companies seeking business transformation with SAP tools and practices