Artificial Intelligence Integration for Smarter SAP S/4HANA Rollouts in Retail and Distribution
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Artificial Intelligence, SAP S/4HANA, Distribution, Retail, Predictive Analytics, Supply Chain OptimizationAbstract
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into SAP S/4HANA has revolutionized distribution and retail industries by enabling predictive analytics, real-time decision-making, and automated workflows. This paper explores architectural frameworks, methodologies, and applications of AI in SAP S/4HANA, emphasizing demand forecasting, supply chain optimization, and hyper-personalization. Quantitative analysis reveals a 20–35% reduction in stockouts and a 15–25% improvement in Return on Investment (ROI) for AI-enhanced workflows. Challenges such as ethical AI governance and scalability in multi-tenant environments are critically examined. The study concludes with strategic recommendations for enterprises adopting AI-driven Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
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