Client Profile
Our client, a premier pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia, is known for its commitment to the production and distribution of top-tier therapeutics. With a workforce of over 2000 employees and generating revenue exceeding 1 billion SAR, the company is dedicated to elevating the health and well-being of its customers.
Project Scope and Strategy
Previously reliant on the SAP ECC system for business operations, the client identified the need for an upgrade to a more sophisticated and efficient system. This led to the decision to implement SAP S/4HANA 2020 across three legal entities and three manufacturing plants, aiming to streamline their business processes and amplify operational efficiency.
The project scope involved the migration from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA, covering modules such as Finance, Controlling, Materials Management, Sales & Distribution, Production Planning, Document Management System, Warehouse Management, Plant Maintenance, and Quality Management. Custom developments were meticulously migrated to ensure continuity, while obsolete custom developments were strategically sunsetted. SAP S/4HANA’s advanced features were harnessed and tailored to meet the client’s specific business requirements. Additionally, SAP Fiori was deployed for an enhanced user experience, while Solution Manager 7.2 was integrated for proficient project management.
Challenges and Implementations:
The primary challenge encountered by the client was orchestrating a smooth transition from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA without interrupting daily business operations. To tackle this, the project team worked in close collaboration with the client’s business leaders and IT department, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the business processes and requirements. They adopted a phased approach to the implementation, meticulously testing and approving each phase before proceeding to the next.
The team successfully migrated custom developments to maintain critical functionality during the transition, while identifying and sunsetting superfluous custom developments to simplify the system and reduce costs. SAP Fiori was deployed to enrich the user experience, and Solution Manager 7.2 was implemented for effective project management.
Business Impact
The transition to SAP S/4HANA has yielded several significant benefits for our client:
- Enhanced efficiency and productivity through optimized business processes,
- Improved functionality by harnessing the advanced features of SAP S/4HANA,
- Enriched user experience via the deployment of SAP Fiori,
- Cost savings through the sunset of unnecessary custom developments,
- Proficient project management through the implementation of Solution Manager 7.2.
In summary, the adoption of SAP S/4HANA has empowered the company to refine their business operations, curtail costs, and maintain a competitive edge in the pharmaceutical industry. With its improved functionality, efficiency, and user experience, the company is now better positioned to continue its growth trajectory and thrive in the years ahead.
