SAP S4/HANA : What’s the Right SAP AMS Partner for Your Business in Morocco?

Managing your SAP systems doesn’t stop once the project goes live. That’s where SAP Application Management Services (AMS) come in — a strategic lever to ensure the performance, stability, and scalability of your SAP solutions.

But with so many options available, how do you choose the right AMS partner? Should you rely on a large global integrator, or go for a more specialized, human-scale partner? Here are a few key points to help you make the right decision, taking into account the specific characteristics of the Moroccan market.

🌍 Large S4/HANA Integrators: Power and Global Reach

The major players — often international system integrators — offer:

• Extensive functional and technical expertise.

• The ability to operate in offshore, onshore, or nearshore modes.

• 24/7 coverage, ideal for groups operating across continents.

However, these partners often adopt very standardized approaches. That may be a drawback if you need more flexible support, closer to the ground and adapted to your company culture — a particularly important factor in the Moroccan context, where human relationships and proximity are highly valued.

🤝 Mid-Sized or Local SAP S4/HANA Partners: Agility and Proximity

Smaller or specialized firms — including some Moroccan or Franco-Moroccan companies — offer:

• Real targeted business expertise (logistics, distribution, industry, etc.).

• Personalized service, often with dedicated contacts.

• High responsiveness, without heavy administrative overhead.

This is often a good choice for local companies or Moroccan subsidiaries of international groups that want more flexible support aligned with local realities (taxation, regulations, language, culture...).

🔄 The Hybrid Approach: The Best of Both Worlds

For many organizations, the best option is a hybrid model: a large partner for the global infrastructure, and one or more specialized partners to handle critical areas or Morocco-specific needs (such as tax management or e-invoicing).

✅ In Summary

The right AMS partner depends on your size, SAP maturity, strategic goals, and expectations in terms of proximity and flexibility. The key is to choose a partner that can support you over the long term, evolve with you, and maximize your SAP ROI.

Still unsure about your AMS strategy? Let’s talk. At ERP Factory, we combine SAP expertise, deep knowledge of the Moroccan business environment, and a results-driven approach.

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