Invoice dematerialization (facturation électronique in France) is no longer optional. Starting September 1, 2026, all French companies must be able to issue and receive electronic invoices through registered private platforms (PDP). What many have yet to anticipate: these...
IN SHORT: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 1Why an industrial S/4HANA program needs two partners: one builds, the other steers on the client side. 2What SAP consulting firms and SAP consultant networks each cover. 3Six criteria, with the question to ask and the red flag for each. 4The SAP...
IN BRIEF: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 1EPM replaces Excel-based management with a single, shared model: its real gain is not reporting, it is the ability to simulate and make trade-offs during the meeting. 2An EPM project is not a tool project: data and master data, governance, user...
IN SHORT: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 1The three families of freelance consultant providers and how much time each one saves or costs you. 2The difference between an AMOA consultant (project management assistance, from the French “assistance à maîtrise d'ouvrage”: business-side project...
IN BRIEF: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 1There is no reliable ranking of networks: what makes a program succeed is the right profile at the right time, not the name of the network. 2Five phases (scoping, design, build, acceptance testing, deployment) with, for each one, the end-of-phase...
Updated: October 2026. IN SHORT: WHAT YOU WILL LEARN 1There is no reliable ranking by name: carve-out support is chosen based on who executes, how fast they can be mobilized and what the contract guarantees. 2A carve-out is played out over four milestones: Deal, Day 1 Readiness,...
A European fleet management SaaS provider acquires a competing business from a major French operator. Two teams that have never met. Heterogeneous information systems. A transition agreement to honor. Data that stays off-limits until the official signing. And a timeline that...
① 70% of transformations fail not because of the strategy, but because the human factor is overlooked— change management remains the primary variable in project budget adjustments. ② AXA has built a decentralized network of change ambassadors across 9 divisions and 12 countries,...
① Organizations constantly swing between centralization and decentralization—not as a strategic choice, but in response to changes in leadership. This pendulum swing is not a problem; it is a constant. ② Centralization and decentralization are not mutually exclusive: they are a...
In a world where organizations must learn to transform themselves almost continuously, one question looms large: Why do our transformations still fail so often—and what difference can effective governance really make? This is not a theoretical question. It is the one asked every...
Whether it’s PepsiCo or L’Oréal, this article—the second installment in our TransfoLab series—reveals why integrating AI into large companies is no longer a “nice-to-have” but a “must-have.” I. AI in Business in 2026: A passing trend or a strategic shift? The question is no...
This article brings together the testimonials of two freelance consultants from the FocusTribes community, Sophie and Erling, who specialize in international project management and business transformation. Together, they worked on a head office relocation project involving...
Migrating to SAP S/4HANA is one of the most structuring transformation projects a company can undertake. The end of SAP ECC maintenance will begin in 2027 and end in 2030 at the latest - the countdown is on. But even before launching the project, a strategic question needs to be...
What is a project management tool? A project management tool is software that helps teams organize, plan and track the progress of their projects. It centralizes all essential information: tasks, deadlines, files, exchanges... and lets everyone know what to do, when and with...
Sales management goes beyond simple sales techniques: it optimizes your company's performance by mobilizing teams and orchestrating effective strategies. This essential role includes defining clear objectives, supporting individual skills, effective team management and proactive...
As mentioned in our previous article on business intelligence (BI), the success of a BI project depends on a structured methodology. Here, in detail, are the key steps to successfully completing your project and maximizing your results. The 7 phases of a business intelligence...
Did you know that, by 2023, nearly 70% of the data available to businesses was simply not being used? Collected. Stored. Forgotten... Today, data is ubiquitous, but only clear governance can transform it into a genuine strategic lever. In this article, we give you the keys to...
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic promise - it's already here, at the heart of our tools, our businesses, and our decisions. And yet, in the midst of all this talk, the question remains: how can generative AI create value in the workplace? In this webinar, we...
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is set to become an essential standard for companies from 2024, completely reorganizing their approach to ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) reporting. Faced with the complexity of this directive, it can be difficult to...
In a constantly changing world, companies need to be agile and create a dynamic of change to ensure their long-term survival. Transforming an organization is a complex and costly process. Beyond the technical specifics, it is essential to take into account the human dimension....
With social and environmental issues becoming increasingly present, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is becoming an essential strategic lever for companies. But where to start, and how to reconcile sustainable commitments with return on investment (ROI)? In the December 10...
