iconMay 28, 2025
icon2:10 PM - 3:10 PM

The Long and Winding Road to ERP Modernization Part Deux

Advancing Defense Financial Management in a Time of Change


Presented By:

cBEYONData

Description:

If you’re supporting a major modernization effort, this session will give you practical insights into how the Army and Navy are tackling one of their most complex challenges: adopting SAP S/4HANA while driving effective Business Process Reengineering (BPR). You’ll hear from thought leaders who are leading this transformation and learn strategies, best practices, and lessons that you can apply in your own organization’s journey.

You’ll explore how to navigate the challenges of aligning diverse departmental processes, making smart design decisions, managing data complexities, and addressing governance and licensing realities—all while keeping your mission and stakeholders at the center. The session will also guide you in balancing cost and value, applying lean portfolio management, and considering the human impact of large-scale modernization.

(LOs) After participating in this session, attendees should be able to:

  • Understand how to unify diverse departmental approaches to Business Process Reengineering (BPR) while ensuring that humans remain at the center of transformation efforts.
  • Understand the importance and beginning steps to manage the intersection of people, process, data, and system
  • configuration.
  • Identify ways to manage critical challenges that arise through modernization efforts, including data preparation, software licensing costs, and governance frameworks.

Speakers:

  • Evans
  • Cabezas
  • Lennon
  • Sedgley

Competency:

Financial Management Systems / Information Technology