Client Profile:
Our client is a leading consumer packaged goods (CPG) company in Saudi Arabia, with a revenue of over 15 billion SAR and a team of over 42,000 employees. They are experts in the production and distribution of dairy, food, and beverage products, delivering high-quality products and services to their customers.
Project Scope and Strategy
Recognizing the need to upgrade their business systems, our client decided to implement SAP S/4HANA across their operations. The project scope encompassed the migration of numerous modules from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, including Finance, Controlling, Materials Management, Sales & Distribution, Production Planning, Document Management System, Extended Warehouse Management, Plant Maintenance, Quality Management, Enterprise Asset Management, IRPA and Bots, Enable Now, Transportation Management, Logistics Execution, PPDS, and more.
In addition, the project team migrated custom developments while sunsetting unnecessary ones to simplify the system. SAP Fiori was deployed to enhance user experience and streamline business processes.
Challenges and Implementations
The primary challenge faced was ensuring a seamless and efficient migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA without interrupting business operations. To overcome this, the project team adopted a phased approach, meticulously testing and approving each phase before advancing.
To ensure no loss of functionality during the transition, custom developments were migrated. Unnecessary custom developments were identified and sunsetted, leading to a simplified system and cost reduction. SAP Fiori was deployed to augment user experience and foster more efficient business processes.
Business Impact
The transition to SAP S/4HANA has yielded several significant benefits for the client:
- Streamlined and simplified business processes, leading to increased efficiency and productivity
- Enhanced functionality by utilizing the features of SAP S/4HANA
- Improved user experience through the deployment of SAP Fiori
- Cost savings through the sunsetting of unneeded custom developments
- Greater visibility and control over business operations
- Strengthened decision-making capabilities through embedded analytics
In summary, the transition to SAP S/4HANA has empowered our client to refine their business operations, reduce costs, and maintain a competitive edge in the CPG industry. With streamlined processes, improved functionality, and enhanced decision-making capabilities, the company is well-positioned for continued growth and success in the years ahead.
