About Fast Forward Solutions

FastForward Solutions is a boutique SAP and digital transformation consultancy built on one principle: senior expertise, delivered with precision, accountability, and integrity. We partner with organizations who are ready to modernize their business, elevate their data and processes, and unlock the full power of SAP S/4HANA, Cloud ALM, and connected technologies. 

We bring decades of hands-on, global SAP experience across industries manufacturing, medical device, aerospace, energy, retail, and high-growth technology and combine it with the strategic insight of a CFO/CTO advisory firm. Our clients rely on us for the programs that matter most: the complex ones, the high-stakes ones, the ones that require a steady hand and a clear path forward. 

Our Mission

To streamline enterprise operations through innovative SAP solutions that deliver efficiency, reliability, and executive-ready visibility. We lead transformations that are structured, transparent, and built for long-term success, bringing clarity to complexity, aligning business and IT, and driving measurable, lasting outcomes without the overhead of traditional integrators

Our Expertise

With 26+ years of global experience, we lead complex S/4HANA programs, RISE migrations, global templates, and enterprise architecture. From data and process design to Cloud ALM delivery and executive advisory, we help organizations move faster, reduce risk, and unlock measurable outcomes.

Our Approach

We deliver SAP programs differently by design. Our engagements are led by senior SAP experts, not junior teams. We combine proven methodology with boutique flexibility, enabling fast decisions and adaptive delivery. Using SAP Cloud ALM as a single source of truth, we give full visibility into requirements, testing, risks, and reporting.

Data and governance are built in from day one, not a bolt-on. We align closely with executive leadership to keep decisions strategic and momentum high. Boutique attention. Enterprise-grade results.

Meet the team

Michelle Foss

(CFO/CTO)

Michelle Foss is President of FastForward Solutions and a senior SAP Program Executive with over 26 years of experience leading global ERP transformations, SAP S/4HANA implementations, and business modernization initiatives. A CPA, executive advisor, and seasoned solution architect, she combines deep expertise in finance, technology, and program governance to deliver successful end-to-end transformation outcomes. Michelle is known for guiding complex enterprise programs with strategic leadership, operational insight, and a results-driven approach.

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Robert Bowens

(COO)

Robert Bowens is COO of FastForward Solutions with over 20 years of experience in operations, supply chain leadership, and enterprise transformation. He specializes in strategic delivery, governance, and SAP integration, leading ERP implementations and scalable frameworks across complex distribution and manufacturing environments. With expertise in compliance, workforce integration, and executive governance, Robert drives transformation initiatives with precision, visibility, and operational excellence.

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Nicholas Malnar

(SAP Consultant)

Nicholas Malnar is an SAP Consultant at FastForward Solutions with experience supporting SAP implementations across manufacturing and enterprise environments. With a background in SAP development, testing, and project coordination, he helps deliver reliable, well-tested solutions aligned with business goals. Certified in SAP Analytics Cloud, Nicholas combines technical expertise with strong analytical skills to support successful project execution and quality delivery.

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Aalihya Harmon

(Project Manager)

Aalihya Harmon is a Program Manager at FastForward Solutions specializing in program delivery, client communications, and SAP Cloud ALM enablement. With a background in public relations and certifications in Agile Project Management and SAP S/4HANA, she helps drive project alignment through structured coordination, clear communication, and transparent systems. Aalihya bridges technical teams and stakeholders to keep projects organized, efficient, and moving forward successfully.

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 Frequently asked questions

General about our services

  • We deliver senior-led, boutique-level attention with the structure, governance, and accelerators normally found only at global firms. No junior resourcing, no offshore ticket factories—just experts with 20–30 years of SAP experience delivering outcomes quickly and correctly. 

  • We support the full lifecycle of SAP S/4HANA, including: 

    • Greenfield Implementations 

    • Brownfield / Selective Data Transition 

    • RISE with SAP migrations 

    • Enhancements & rollouts 

    • Cloud ALM setup and management 

    • Data governance & optimization 

    • Program recovery (“project rescue”) 

  • Our primary focus is S/4HANA, but we also support: 

    • SAP ECC transitions 

    • SAP Cloud ALM 

    • Jira/Xray integrations 

    • Datasphere, SAC 

    • MES integrations (MESTEC, ETQ, etc.) 

    • Ariba, Concur, SuccessFactors (advisory only) 

Managed Services (ams)

  • We offer AMS but not in the offshore volume model. Our AMS is boutique, senior-led, and designed for: 

    • Enhancements 

    • Configuration changes 

    • Release management 

    • Data governance 

    • Testing cycles 

    • Integration monitoring 

  • Each tier includes a defined number of expert hours, with add-ons for: 

    • Data governance 

    • Cloud ALM support 

    • Integration monitoring 

    • Quarterly roadmap reviews 

cloud alm and pmo as-a-service

    •  Governance & Q-Gate management 

    • RAID, decisions, and deliverables tracking 

    • Vendor oversight & coordination 

    • Executive reporting 

    • Project cadence & issue escalation 

     

    • CALM setup & configuration 

    • Requirements and test management 

    • Deploy & operations monitoring 

    • Dashboard creation 

    • Templates & KPIs 

    • Jira/Xray integration framework 

    • Ongoing monthly monitoring/support 

  • We can integrate with, migrate to, or run hybrid models with Jira/Xray + Cloud ALM. We define roles, RACI, workflows, and dashboards across both tools. 

sap implememntation services

  • Yes. We deliver complete Activate-based implementations including PMO, architecture, functional design, testing, data migration, cutover, and hypercare. 

  • We have deep experience in: 

    • Aerospace & Defense 

    • Manufacturing 

    • Energy & Fuel Services 

    • Insurance & Professional Services 

    • High-tech startups & growth companies

  • Yes. We build and deploy global templates, support regional localization, and manage multi-country deployments with proper governance and change control. 

Executive Advisory

  •  Yes. We advise CIOs, CFOs, CTOs, and Boards on: 

    • Roadmap and strategy 

    • Architecture guardrails 

    • Budget oversight 

    • Program risk posture 

    • Vendor management 

    • Go-live readiness  

     

pricing, contracting and Engagement Model

  • We offer: 

    • Fixed-fee packages (assessment, CALM setup, cutover plan) 

    • T&M for implementation 

    • Monthly retainers for PMO, CALM, AMS, and Data Governance 

    • Executive Advisory retainers 

  • Yes. Most clients use retainer models monthly for PMO, MDM, CALM, and AMS. 

  • Most advisory or PMO-as-a-Service engagements start at 3 months. 
    Implementation work is flexible depending on the phase. 

  • Yes — boutique flexibility is one of our biggest differentiators. 

Working with us

  • For most assessment or advisory engagements: 1–2 weeks. 
    For implementation roles: 2–4 weeks depending on availability. 

  •  We operate hybrid: 

    • Remote-first delivery 

    • Onsite for workshops, cutover, testing, and key milestones 

    • Optional monthly onsite cadence 

  • Absolutely. We specialize in high-growth and first-time ERP adopters, helping them define scalable processes and governance structures. 

  • Yes — we frequently provide: 

    • Program oversight 

    • PMO 

    • Architecture assurance 

    • Testing leadership 
      alongside other SIs. 

  • Yes. We offer a full workshop catalog across: 

    • Data & integration 

    • MRP & planning 

    • Finance & R2R 

    • Security & compliance 

    • ERP optimization 

    • Organizational readiness 

    • Cloud ALM 

  • We begin with a free 30-minute discovery session to understand your goals, constraints, and timeline. From there, we recommend: 

    • Assessment package 

    • PMO/CALM startup 

    • Resourcing model 

    • Full SAP program support 

     

assessments and advisory

  • Our assessments include: 

    • Workshops with business & IT 

    • Current-state documentation 

    • Fit-gap and capability review 

    • Integration & data landscape mapping 

    • Roadmap and deployment options 

    • TCO and timeline 

    • Executive readout 
      All within 3–8 weeks depending on scope. 

     

  • Most assessments take 4–6 weeks, but we offer accelerated 2-week versions and more comprehensive multi-domain reviews. 

  • A structured review of an in-flight SAP program, including risks, readiness, deliverables, architecture alignment, testing status, and vendor performance—with recommendations for course correction. 

Testing and quality assurance

  • We manage your entire testing lifecycle: 

    • Test strategy & planning 

    • Script creation 

    • SIT/UAT coordination 

    • Defect triage & reporting 

    • Regression test maintenance 

    • CALM or Xray execution dashboards 

  • Yes — we provide: 

    • Automation readiness assessment 

    • Automated regression enablement 

    • Script design aligned to automation tools 

    • Ongoing maintenance of automated libraries 

data governance and mdm

  • Yes. We offer Data Governance-as-a-Service including: 

    • Material Master creation & approval workflows 

    • MRP and planning data optimization 

    • ETQ-to-Jira process automation 

    • Data quality health checks 

    • Ongoing MDM updates and compliance 

  • We maintain a Material Type → Required Fields → Validations matrix for every client, including base UoM, descriptions, weights, valuations, purchasing data, and view-specific validations. 

    We can provide this as a deliverable or run it as a service. 

     

  • Yes. We build the process system-agnostically: 

    • ETQ triggers the request 

    • Jira holds workflow, approvals, and audit trail 

    • MDM team processes creation/enrichment 

    • SAP receives validated data 
      We also offer the process flow, RACI, and validations matrix.

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