SAP NOW AI Tour: Applications:Navigating ERP Transformation with PwC: Real-World Strategies from GM3 for Legacy System Transition and S/4HANA Deployment

At the SAP NOW AI Tour ANZ, Amanda Crehan, Transition Director at GM³, and Stuart Choi, Partner at PwC, shared real-world insights into navigating ERP transformation during their session Navigating ERP Transformation with PwC: Real-World Strategies from GM³ for Legacy System Transition and Cloud ERP. The discussion spotlighted GM³’s remarkable achievement in delivering a comprehensive SAP landscape—including S/4HANA, Ariba, SuccessFactors, Concur, and key S/4 modules—within just eight months following a corporate spin-out. What was initially scoped as an impossible six-month timeframe was extended only slightly, underscoring how disciplined execution, a clear vision, and the right partnerships can overcome even the most aggressive deadlines.Key takeaways: The GM³ journey proved that aggressive timelines are achievable when underpinned by strong leadership, sharp prioritisation, and strategic alignment.Success was also driven by the value of an integrated partnership with PwC, who supported the end-to-end process—from deal structuring and scoping through to SAP implementation and post-go-live stabilisation. Together, the session demonstrated that holistic, business-led transformation combined with trusted partnerships can turn daunting challenges into rapid, tangible results.