Vanel partners with Citek to deploy SAP Business ByDesign on SAP HANA Cloud

The system is designed for easy integration with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and Private Cloud, Oracle NetSuite, etc.) and SCADA systems to form a comprehensive production management system. This allows information to be shared and transmitted between different systems, which improves the flexibility and efficiency of the production process.

SAP Business One (SAP B1) and SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud (SAP Cloud ERP) are two popular ERP solutions from SAP – one of the world’s leading providers of enterprise management software. Each solution is designed to match different business sizes and ways of operating. So, which one is the better fit for your company: SAP Business One or SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud?This article compares both systems across 15 key criteria to help you choose the platform that best fits your growth plans, daily operations, and digital transformation goals.

In the midst of rapid digital transformation, choosing a modern, flexible, and globally-aligned enterprise management platform is a critical factor for sustainable business growth.

On March 25, 2025, Sen Vang and Citek officially signed a partnership agreement to go live the GROW with SAP project, aiming for a comprehensive digital transformation powered by SAP S/4HANA. The event took place in Hanoi with the presence of executive leaders, project teams from both companies, and representatives from SAP Vietnam.

SAP S/4HANA is an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system developed by SAP. It's SAP's newest ERP version, built on in-memory computing technology, which speeds up data processing and improves business performance. SAP S/4HANA's predecessor, SAP ECC, has nearly 50 years of user experience.

SAP S/4HANA offers features for managing finance, human resources, procurement, production, sales, and inventory, helping businesses comprehensively manage their operations. Additionally, S/4HANA integrates new technologies like artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and blockchain, enabling businesses to meet increasingly complex and diverse business needs.

SAP S/4HANA also utilizes SAP Fiori technology, providing a simple and user-friendly interface. This allows users to easily access and interact with the ERP system across various devices, from desktops to mobile devices.

S/4HANA not only accelerates data processing but also improves business performance by optimizing business processes, minimizing delays, and enhancing forecasting and analytical capabilities. This helps businesses make faster and more accurate decisions.

SAP S/4HANA offers a set of best practices for various industries and services, helping businesses adopt optimal and standardized business processes while still addressing industry-specific requirements. Below are some examples of industries supported by SAP S/4HANA Best Practices, combined with Citek's specialized industry solutions that have been built and implemented for numerous businesses:

• Steel production,
• Livestock farming and animal feed processing,
• Aquaculture and seafood processing,
• Human and veterinary pharmaceuticals,
• Agriculture,
• Financial services,
• Retail,
• Food and beverage production,
• Real estate,
• Energy, oil and gas,
• Engineering, construction, and operations (EC&O),
• Garment manufacturing,
• Textile dyeing,
• Mineral extraction,
• Artificial and natural stone production,
• Corrugated iron production,
• Plastics manufacturing,
• Industrial chemicals production,
• Electrical cable production,
• Commercial trading,
• Telecommunications,
• Port, factory, and new facility construction investment projects,
• Brick manufacturing,
• Electrical equipment manufacturing,
• Motorcycle manufacturing,...

On March 11, 2024, BaF Vietnam Agriculture Joint Stock Company (HOSE: BAF) and Citek Technology Joint Stock Company formally signed a strategic partnership agreement to kick off a comprehensive enterprise digital transformation project using SAP S/4HANA Cloud, while adopting IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards). 

On March 4th, 2024, Win Brothers Group (WBG) and Citek formally began the SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud management system deployment project. The event was performed discreetly at the Win Brothers Group headquarters in Yangon, Myanmar.