Alternative to Mid-Market SIs

The ability to augment in-house teams with flexible SAP resources when needed is a proven delivery model but the decimation of mid-market SAP SI’s by recent acquisitions has left a huge resource and capability gap for SAP Implementations for businesses that want to avoid the (arguably) more old-fashioned, slow, and expensive approach of the larger SIs. So, what’s the alternative?

bluewaveCONSULT is working with an experienced partner to create a unique SAP Delivery Consultancy that focuses on delivering client-side SAP integration as a service with the best people, that will provide:

• The best SAP resources.
• Simple templated delivery methodology with tooling to support – enabling full self-sufficiency, hybrid augmented expert resource approach or a pay-as-you go service model.
• Exit based success criteria, so the business is ready to operate independently.
• Templated delivery methodology with tooling to support – enabling self-sufficiency or a hybrid augmented expert resource approach.

The solution helps reduce the cost of SAP transformation journies by effectively: 

• Utilising reduced resources – no duplication of roles and team between client and SI.
• Opportunity to utilise a service-based model so you only pay for expert resources when you need them.
• Faster implementation with a templated methodology approach that focuses on the end user and reduces the need for lengthy project phases.
• Unique service-based model for a pay as you need basis, removes the need for long on-site full-time engagements.
• Standard and Cloud-based approach offers a unique opportunity to implement quicker.
• 100% on shore delivery, reducing time zone and quality issues.

This model can save £millions per annum on SAP project and BAU costs without sacrificing the quality of service or end result. To illustrate, below is a price saving comparison between our rate card and an example Tier 1 consultancy: