Why Most S/4HANA Transformations Stall — And What It Actually Takes to Succeed
Beyond the technology: the organizational, cultural, and design decisions that separate high-performing ERP programs from the ones that drag on for years.
20+ years delivering global IT and management transformations — from SAP S/4HANA programs and supply chain strategy to digital manufacturing and operational excellence.
I'm Rodrigo Marques, MBA — an IT and Management Consultant with 20+ years of global experience driving digital transformation, ERP programs, and operational change across industries including Aerospace, Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Life Sciences, and Consumer Products.
I work with organizations to maximize their systems, streamline their processes, and align technology investments with business outcomes. My background spans solution architecture, delivery leadership, and client advisory — from defining strategy to owning critical design decisions all the way through execution. I'm equally effective as a senior individual contributor and as the person leading cross-functional teams across geographies.
Key areas of depth include SAP S/4HANA transformations, supply chain planning, digital manufacturing, and enterprise integrations. Beyond consulting, I build products — WIP and SalaryUs — because I believe the best advisors stay close to building things.
From technology strategy to organizational change — I bring the expertise your business needs to move forward with confidence.
Guide your organization through end-to-end digital initiatives — from strategy and roadmap through delivery and adoption. 20+ years experience turning transformation programs into measurable business outcomes.
Design scalable, resilient technology frameworks aligned with your long-term goals. Deep expertise in ERP landscapes, cross-functional integrations, and enterprise solution design across global organizations.
Optimize your path to the cloud — including Public and Private Cloud ERP environments. Define the right adoption model, migration roadmap, and governance structure for your organization's needs.
Unlock actionable insights from your data infrastructure — from architecture design to dashboard implementation. Helping leadership move from reactive reporting to informed, real-time decision-making.
Connect disparate systems for seamless, efficient operations. Hands-on experience integrating complex landscapes across supply chain, finance, manufacturing, and warehouse management systems.
Comprehensive evaluation of your current tech stack — identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities. Trusted advisor to executives navigating platform decisions, vendor selection, and system modernization.
Develop actionable business roadmaps that align your resources, capabilities, and goals for sustainable growth.
Identify inefficiencies and redesign workflows to maximize productivity, reduce waste, and boost operational output.
Lead organizational transformations with minimal disruption, ensuring buy-in and adoption at every level.
Implement KPIs, OKRs, and measurement frameworks that drive accountability and continuous improvement.
Structure teams, roles, and governance models for optimal performance and clear lines of accountability.
Build executive dashboards and reporting systems giving leadership real-time visibility into business performance.
Beyond consulting, I build digital products that solve real problems. Here's what I've shipped.
A productivity and project tracking tool to manage ongoing work, goals, and personal milestones. Stay focused on what truly matters.
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Visit AppExplore my open-source projects, code repositories, and technical contributions spanning consulting tools and product experiments.
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Beyond the technology: the organizational, cultural, and design decisions that separate high-performing ERP programs from the ones that drag on for years.
A practical look at what changes — and what doesn't — when organizations transition to real-time planning with MRP Live and embedded PP/DS in S/4HANA.
How to identify process bottlenecks, design leaner workflows, and build the measurement culture that keeps performance gains from slipping away after go-live.
Whether you're modernizing your tech stack, optimizing operations, or developing a growth strategy — I'm here to help you get there.