Independent Guidance for Your ERP Future
We help SAP customers navigate the complex decision between staying on ECC, moving to S/4HANA, or finding the right path in between. Your best interests always come first.
Cut Through the Noise
The ERP landscape is filled with conflicting advice. Vendors push their solutions. Consultants sell implementations. And organizations are left wondering what's actually right for their specific situation.
ERP Decision Office exists to provide independent, practical guidance that helps you make informed decisions—whether that means staying on ECC, moving to S/4HANA, or finding a modernization path that doesn't require a full transformation.
What We Believe
Our guidance is built on principles, not sales targets.
Staying is a Valid Choice
Not everyone needs to rush to S/4HANA. For many organizations, staying on ECC with a disciplined continuity plan is the most rational decision.
Context Matters Most
Generic "best practices" often fail. Your decision should be based on your specific situation: complexity, capacity, timeline, and risk tolerance.
Complexity is Underestimated
Most S/4HANA projects take longer and cost more than planned. We help you understand the real scope before you commit.
RISE Isn't Magic
RISE with SAP has benefits, but it doesn't eliminate complexity. Understanding the shared responsibility model is critical before signing.
Modernization ≠ Migration
You can modernize your user experience, automate processes, and improve operations without a full S/4HANA migration.
People Over Technology
The biggest risk in any ERP project isn't technical—it's organizational. Change capacity matters more than tool selection.
Built on Real Experience
Our frameworks and assessments are built on decades of combined experience across SAP implementations, operations, and transformations.
Areas of Expertise
- SAP ECC Operations & Support
- S/4HANA Implementations (Greenfield & Brownfield)
- RISE with SAP Deployments
- Custom Code Analysis & Remediation
- Data Migration & Archiving
- Testing Strategy & Automation
- Change Management & Adoption
- Third-Party Support Transitions
Industries Served
- Manufacturing & Industrial
- Consumer Products & Retail
- Financial Services
- Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Energy & Utilities
- Professional Services
- Technology
- Public Sector
How We Help
Free Assessments
Our interactive assessments help you understand your situation and get a personalized recommendation in minutes—no email required.
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Deep-dive guides, templates, and tools that help you understand your options and plan effectively.
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Calculators, matrices, and decision frameworks that help you analyze options and build your business case.
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Rick Porter
Founder & Principal Consultant
With over two decades of working within the SAP ecosystem, Rick has partnered with SAP IT professionals from diverse backgrounds across Australia, New Zealand, and globally.
Having witnessed the challenges organisations face when navigating ECC continuity and S/4HANA transitions, Rick founded ERP Decision Office to provide independent, practical guidance free from vendor bias. His expertise spans SAP Basis administration, security, and infrastructure automation.
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Have questions about your SAP strategy? Want to discuss your specific situation? Rick is available for a no-obligation conversation.