Nestlé has taken another major step in its digital transformation, completing the first wave of its move to SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition.

The upgrade spanned 112 countries and was finalised in under 20 hours, bringing over 50,000 employees into a unified, cloud-based ecosystem.

Nestlé’s partnership with SAP goes back more than two decades.

Having built a strong digital foundation since 2000, the company began its cloud journey in 2022, and this latest upgrade marks a decisive move towards long-term scalability, agility, and innovation.

Nestlé’s decision to upgrade to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition reflects its ambition to accelerate innovation and deliver new products faster across the group.

By adopting SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private Edition, Nestlé gains a robust digital core that enables real-time insights, automation, and AI-driven intelligence across its global operations.

What this means for the SAP landscape

For businesses and professionals across the SAP ecosystem, this shift highlights some key trends shaping digital transformation in 2025:

  ✅Scalability and speed: Cloud-based ERP allows for faster rollouts, seamless integration, and global consistency.

  ✅Smarter decision-making: Real-time visibility enables proactive management and operational excellence.

  ✅Innovation at scale: The platform paves the way for enterprise-grade automation and AI capabilities.

Read the full article: Nestlé Upgrades to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition | SAP News Center

Looking ahead

Nestlé’s journey illustrates a simple truth: digital transformation is not a one-off event, it is a continuous process of growth and adaptation.

As more global brands take their ERP to the cloud, the need for skilled SAP professionals who understand both the technology and its business impact will only continue to rise.

Our take

At DSR Global, we see transformations like Nestlé’s as a strong signal of where the SAP market is heading.

As specialists with over 20 years in SAP recruitment, we have seen first-hand how demand is growing for professionals who can bridge traditional SAP landscapes with the latest S/4HANA Cloud and AI-driven solutions.

For SAP talent, this means new opportunities to work on high-impact projects that shape the future of enterprise technology.
For employers, it is a reminder that having the right people in place is critical to achieving a smooth, future-ready transformation.

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