--- title: Client - Public Storage v2 --- [Skip to content](https://inflective.com/client-public-storage-v2#main-content) [![Inflective-Logo w tagline Myriad](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Inflective-Logo%20w%20tagline%20Myriad.png?width=263&height=83&name=Inflective-Logo%20w%20tagline%20Myriad.png)](https://inflective.com/?hsLang=en) - [About](https://inflective.com/about-inflective-1) - [Offerings](https://inflective.com/offerings-inflective) Show submenu for Offerings - [Transformation Readiness Assessments](https://inflective.com/services-readiness-assessments) - [Readiness Preparation & Endorsement](https://inflective.com/services-readiness-preparation-and-endorsement) - [Transformation Program Recovery](https://inflective.com/services-program-recovery) - [Transformation Program Leadership](https://inflective.com/services-transformation-program-leadership) - [Merger & Acquisition Integration](https://inflective.com/services-mergers-acquisition-integration) - [ASSERT Framework & Apps](https://inflective.com/assert-framework) - [Success Stories](https://inflective.com/clients-inflective) Show submenu for Success Stories - [Public Storage](https://inflective.com/client-public-storage-v2) - [Peet's Coffee](https://inflective.com/client-peets-coffee) - [Juniper Networks](https://inflective.com/client-juniper-networks) - [Aerojet Rocketdyne](https://inflective.com/client-aerojet-rocketdyne) - [Sun Microsystems](https://inflective.com/client-sun-microsystems) - [CooperVision](https://inflective.com/client-coopervision) - [York Risk Services](https://inflective.com/client-york-risk-services) - [Kaiser Permanente](https://inflective.com/client-kaiser-permanente) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [About](https://inflective.com/about-inflective-1) - [Offerings](https://inflective.com/offerings-inflective) Show submenu for Offerings - [Transformation Readiness Assessments](https://inflective.com/services-readiness-assessments) - [Readiness Preparation & Endorsement](https://inflective.com/services-readiness-preparation-and-endorsement) - [Transformation Program Recovery](https://inflective.com/services-program-recovery) - [Transformation Program Leadership](https://inflective.com/services-transformation-program-leadership) - [Merger & Acquisition Integration](https://inflective.com/services-mergers-acquisition-integration) - [ASSERT Framework & Apps](https://inflective.com/assert-framework) - [Success Stories](https://inflective.com/clients-inflective) Show submenu for Success Stories - [Public Storage](https://inflective.com/client-public-storage-v2) - [Peet's Coffee](https://inflective.com/client-peets-coffee) - [Juniper Networks](https://inflective.com/client-juniper-networks) - [Aerojet Rocketdyne](https://inflective.com/client-aerojet-rocketdyne) - [Sun Microsystems](https://inflective.com/client-sun-microsystems) - [CooperVision](https://inflective.com/client-coopervision) - [York Risk Services](https://inflective.com/client-york-risk-services) - [Kaiser Permanente](https://inflective.com/client-kaiser-permanente) - [Contact Us](https://inflective.com/contact-us) [Contact Us](https://inflective.com/contact-us?hsLang=en) ## Public Storage Leading Self-Storage REIT $4.7B Revenue 3,300 Locations Enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA transformation to modernize legacy systems and support continued growth. ![Public Storage - Client Logo-1](https://inflective.com/hubfs/Public%20Storage%20-%20Client%20Logo-1.png "Public Storage - Client Logo-1") ![10 Summary Info - PS-Jul-11-2026-05-19-08-9101-AM](https://inflective.com/hubfs/10%20Summary%20Info%20-%20PS-Jul-11-2026-05-19-08-9101-AM.png "10 Summary Info - PS-Jul-11-2026-05-19-08-9101-AM") ![10 Summary Info - PS-Jul-11-2026-05-21-56-7307-AM](https://inflective.com/hubfs/10%20Summary%20Info%20-%20PS-Jul-11-2026-05-21-56-7307-AM.png "10 Summary Info - PS-Jul-11-2026-05-21-56-7307-AM") ![10 Summary Info - PS-Jul-11-2026-05-23-41-7110-AM](https://inflective.com/hubfs/10%20Summary%20Info%20-%20PS-Jul-11-2026-05-23-41-7110-AM.png "10 Summary Info - PS-Jul-11-2026-05-23-41-7110-AM") ![10 Summary Info - PS-Jul-11-2026-05-16-20-4331-AM](https://inflective.com/hubfs/10%20Summary%20Info%20-%20PS-Jul-11-2026-05-16-20-4331-AM.png "10 Summary Info - PS-Jul-11-2026-05-16-20-4331-AM") ![40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-39-12-4270-PM](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-39-12-4270-PM.png?width=250&height=142&name=40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-39-12-4270-PM.png "40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-39-12-4270-PM") ## The Challenge Public Storage, the largest owner/operator of self-storage facilities in the United States, embarked on an enterprise-wide SAP S/4HANA transformation to replace a highly customized legacy ERP environment and support continued growth. The company engaged a systems integrator using SAP Activate. The organization needed stronger business readiness and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful transition. ![40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-59-16-5687-PM](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-59-16-5687-PM.png?width=250&height=143&name=40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-59-16-5687-PM.png "40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-59-16-5687-PM") ## Inflective’s Role Engaged by the business to balance the system-centric approach used by the systems integrator. Inflective led readiness and change preparedness efforts using the ASSERT™ framework and software. Key areas of focus included: - Business readiness planning - Change impact assessment - Communications strategy - User workflow design - Go-Live readiness preparation - ASSERT™ readiness monitoring - Program planning and progress oversight ![40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-31-48-1097-PM](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-31-48-1097-PM.png?width=250&height=143&name=40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-31-48-1097-PM.png "40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-08-31-48-1097-PM") ## How ASSERT™ Was Applied We implemented the ASSERT™ framework to build accountability, accelerate readiness, and improve business adoption across the organization. - Defined future-state capabilities and success criteria - Mobilized business stakeholders and aligned on accountabilities - Engaged business stakeholders in assessing readiness - Conducted process reviews in validate support of required capabilities - Identified and resolved issues before go-live [Learn more about ASSERT >](https://inflective.com/assert-framework?hsLang=en) ![40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-09-17-28-6519-PM](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-09-17-28-6519-PM.png?width=250&height=92&name=40%20How%20ASSERT%20Was%20Applied%20-%20Peets-Jul-12-2026-09-17-28-6519-PM.png "40 How ASSERT Was Applied - Peets-Jul-12-2026-09-17-28-6519-PM") ## The Result We implemented the ASSERT™ framework to build accountability, accelerate readiness, and improve business adoption across the organization. ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png?width=20&height=20&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png)Successful SAP S/4HANA go-live on schedule ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png?width=20&height=20&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png) Strong stakeholder alignment and engagement ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png?width=20&height=20&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png) Prepared organization and confident users ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png?width=20&height=20&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png) Improved operational efficiency and visibility ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png?width=20&height=20&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-09-01-55-1431-PM.png) Platform to support continued growth and expansion ## ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-05-04-2350-PM.png?width=57&height=60&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-05-04-2350-PM.png)On-Time Go-Live Achieved ## ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-07-38-4960-PM.png?width=111&height=60&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-07-38-4960-PM.png) Improved Stakeholder Confidence ## ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-08-54-7023-PM.png?width=63&height=60&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-08-54-7023-PM.png) Stronger foundation for long-term business performance ## ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-11-23-5829-PM.png?width=60&height=60&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-11-23-5829-PM.png) Reduced risk and improved program predictability ## Client Perspective ## "Your structured and thorough approach to readiness was a great counterbalance to the move-fast-and-break-things mindset elsewhere" ## — VP and Transformation Lead      Finance Operations ## “It (ASSERT™) was an invaluable tool that helped steer the project in the right direction during the most critical moments!” ## — Business Function Lead      Order-to-Cash ## “Whenever there was a significant positive change on the project, Inflective seemed to have been the driver.” ## — Business Function Lead      Order-to-Cash ## ![](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-25-07-6024-PM.png?width=148&height=100&name=image-png-Jul-27-2026-11-25-07-6024-PM.png)Prepare with confidence. Deliver with certainty. ## Let’s talk about how Inflective can help you prepare for what’s next. SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION --- - [About](https://inflective.com/about-inflective-1) - [Offerings](https://inflective.com/offerings-inflective) - [Success Stories](https://inflective.com/clients-inflective) [![Inflective Logo dark sm](https://inflective.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Inflective%20Logo%20dark%20sm.png?width=250&height=84&name=Inflective%20Logo%20dark%20sm.png "Inflective Logo dark sm")](https://48754587.hs-sites.com/) [linkedin-in icon](https://www.linkedin.com/company/inflective-inc) Copyright © 2025, Inflective, Inc. ---