Who should own HR and payroll data in a SuccessFactors project?

The HR and Payroll business units must own the data. They are responsible for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. IT can facilitate the process, and the implementation partner may assist technically, but only the business unit can sign off on the data.

Why can’t IT or the implementation partner own the data?

IT supports extraction and technical validation but lacks context for business rules. The implementation partner cannot sign off on behalf of the business and has no operational accountability. Only HR and Payroll can verify the data is fit for purpose.

What happens when data ownership isn’t clearly established?

It leads to confusion, delays, and increased risk. Without clear ownership, defects are missed, sign-off is delayed, and data may go live with unresolved issues—especially dangerous in payroll.

How do we establish data ownership early?

Assign named data owners per domain, include ownership in project governance, and ensure those individuals are empowered to escalate and approve. Document ownership in the data migration plan.

September 16, 2025

Manufacturing at a Crossroads: Why Transformation Can’t Wait

by Peter Cummins | Sep 16, 2025 | Blog Post, CFO, CIO, Consumer Products, Financial Controller, Manufacturing, Program Manager, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Warehouse Manager

Australian Manufacturing Under Pressure

ERP implementations are among the most complex initiatives an organisation can undertake. They promise new levels of transparency, control, and agility, yet too many still fall short. Projects run over budget, take longer than expected, or fail to deliver the business improvements that executives were counting on.

The problem is not usually the technology. SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SuccessFactors, and other leading ERP platforms are proven, reliable, and scalable. The problem is in how they are implemented.

One of the most overlooked risks is the partner dynamic. Many ERP partners are highly skilled technically, but weaker when it comes to business process advisory. As a result, they fall into a pattern of saying “yes” to client requests. On the surface, this feels safe: the client gets what they ask for, and the partner avoids blame if something later breaks.

But safe is not the same as successful. An ERP partner that cannot challenge assumptions, push back on poor decisions, or guide clients toward fit-to-standard practices leaves the business exposed to failure.

The truth is simple. ERP projects succeed when partners combine technical skills with the confidence and process expertise to guide.

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Why Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Matters

For established manufacturers, cost headwinds, skills shortages, and supply risks mean efficiency and agility are non-negotiable. For new entrants, building digital foundations from day one is the difference between scaling successfully and becoming another exit statistic.

Digital transformation in manufacturing is no longer optional, it is the first step to safeguarding competitiveness, resilience, and growth.

From Efficiency to Intelligent Manufacturing

Modern transformation means more than cost-cutting. It requires rethinking how businesses operate, creating a single operating rhythm where finance, production, and sales all work from the same facts.

When those foundations are in place, manufacturers can layer on intelligence:

Automation to remove repetitive tasks
AI to predict risks before they hit
Real-time insights to protect margin and cash flow

Case Study: DuluxGroup PNG’s Manufacturing Transformation

DuluxGroup PNG faced legacy systems, spreadsheets, and paper-based bottlenecks. Leadership partnered with Coriza to rebuild their operations with Cloud ERP – creating trusted data and connected processes.

The results were immediate:

Month-end closed on day one
Quotes reduced from nearly a week to 24 hours
On-time-in-full delivery rose above 95%
Managers could finally make real-time decisions on cash and purchasing

This was not an IT upgrade – it was a complete business transformation.

A Practical Guide for Manufacturing Leaders

That’s why we created Manufacturing at a Crossroads: A Practical Guide to Transformation. Inside, you’ll find:

A 7-step roadmap to manufacturing transformation
The metrics that matter for protecting margin and cash
Guidance on moving from efficiency to AI-powered intelligence
Lessons from real manufacturers who have transformed under pressure

The Bottom Line

Manufacturing is no longer about survival, it’s about transformation. Leaders who act now can strengthen resilience, safeguard competitiveness, and position their businesses to grow through disruption.

Start today. Get the clarity and confidence you need to take the first step.