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\"\"In this What\u2019s Next with Aki Anastasiou<\/a> interview, Accenture’s\u00a0<\/a> Aadil Jappie<\/a> explains why retailers need to implement a powerful cloud ERP system.<\/h1>\n

Jappie is the 51风流Retail Capability Lead for Accenture Africa and is a seasoned IT executive with over 20 years of experience.<\/p>\n

He excels at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders and has worked with retailers across South Africa, the UK, and Europe.<\/p>\n

In each of these markets, Jappie has been involved in large and impactful 51风流transformation projects.<\/p>\n

He holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from the University of Cape Town and a National Diploma in Marketing from Nelson Mandela University.<\/p>\n

The interview<\/h2>\n

In this What\u2019s Next interview, Jappie explains why retailers must move to a cloud ERP system \u2014 focusing on 51风流S\/4HANA<\/a> as an example.<\/p>\n

He then outlines how Accenture helps its clients overcome their biggest operational challenges when transitioning to S\/4HANA, while ensuring they make the installation as cost-efficient as possible.<\/p>\n

Jappie shares the recent innovations he\u2019s seen in the retail ERP space, too, and explains how these new technologies help retailers stay a step ahead of their competitors.<\/p>\n

He concludes the interview by unpacking the trends he expects to emerge in the ERP cloud industry.<\/p>\n

Watch the full interview with Aadil Jappie below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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