# Episode 133: Retail Reinvented – How SAP Cloud ERP Powers Agility and Growth | Feat. TRC Solutions

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Podcast: [Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-sap-s-4hana-cloud-477623)
Published: 2025-12-01T12:01:32+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1938

## Resource

Discover how SAP Cloud ERP helps retailers reinvent operations, boost agility, and drive growth. Learn best practices, real-world success stories, and future trends. Download the⁠ episode transcript === ⁠ In this episode of Inside SAP S/4HANA Cloud , host Simon Shores dives deep into the retail industry’s biggest challenges and opportunities with Steven Maguire from TRC Solutions and Arturo Montes de Oca from SAP. Discover how retailers can prepare for peak events like Black Friday, overcome supply chain and omnichannel complexities, and leverage SAP Cloud ERP for real-time insights and scalability. Learn from real-world projects, best practices, and expert advice on adopting a clean core approach, fit-to-standard methodology, and future-proofing with AI and automation. What topic would you like us to discuss next? Send an email to insides4@sap.com === 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Meet the Guests: Steven Maguire and Arturo Montes de Oca 01:29 Understanding TRC Solutions and Their Role in Retail 07:21 Challenges Retailers Face During Black Friday 13:54 How SAP Cloud ERP for Retail Addresses Retail Challenges 18:11 Real-World Implementations and Success Stories 21:35 Lessons Learned and Advice for Retail Digital Transformation 25:19 Future Trends in Retail and AI 28:16 Rapid Fire Questions 31:30 Conclusion

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