Enabling ERP Transformation: Roper Rhodes

Why they engaged with Nine Feet Tall

Roper Rhodes approached Nine Feet Tall to explore options for replacing their SAP ECC system as part of a wider drive to modernise their ERP landscape.

As an SAP ERP Consultant, Nine Feet Tall provided independent guidance on how to de-risk the upgrade as the SAP platform was coming out of support. They also helped evaluate whether to move to a fully integrated, end-to-end solution or adopt a more modular, best-in-class approach.

Current processes were complex with multiple system touchpoints within an enterprise landscape that includes multiple point to point integrations resulting no real time single source of truth.

Roper Rhodes sought the help of Nine Feet Tall to identify the critical business requirements and select the future platforms that met their needs.

Delivery approach from a Leading SAP ERP Consultant

Nine Feet Tall led the initial assessment, defining solution requirements, carrying out market research. As a trusted SAP ERP Consultant, the team managed vendor longlisting and shortlisting through assessing the requirements and preparing RFP documentation.

Nine Feet Tall worked collaboratively with Roper Rhodes to develop an ERP replacement strategy focused on reducing risk and complexity whilst maintaining best in class functionality.

Stakeholder Engagement and Process Mapping

Through stakeholder interviews, detailed process workshops, and rigorous business requirements validation, Nine Feet Tall mapped:

• Current end-to-end processes
• Data flows across systems
• Integration architecture
• Risk areas within the SAP ECC environment

This structured approach ensured that decision-making was evidence-based and aligned with business priorities.

A Modular ERP Strategy

The resulting ERP replacement strategy focused on reducing risk and complexity while maintaining best-in-class functionality. Instead of pursuing a single large-scale transformation,

Nine Feet Tall recommended a modular roadmap that would gradually reduce SAP dependency as new systems were introduced. This pragmatic strategy provided flexibility while maintaining operational stability.

Outcome

The project delivered a detailed understanding of business processes and architecture, along with a ready-to-activate RFP package when the client chooses to proceed with selecting their new systems. Roper Rhodes were now setup to progress their transformation vision aligned to their business strategy.

Roper Rhodes praised Nine Feet Tall for quickly grasping the intricacies of their business, aligning with the internal teams, and developing a practical, insight-driven strategy that sets the foundation for a successful ERP transformation.