BH Technologies™ Case Study
SAP Transformation for Global Tire Manufacturer's European Expansion
Client Challenge
A leading global tire manufacturer undertook a strategic initiative to establish a new production facility in Germany. This greenfield project necessitated a comprehensive SAP FICO/SD implementation to ensure seamless operational integration. The client identified clear objectives but recognized a need for specialized technical expertise and experienced project leadership to guarantee a successful and effective and precise implementation.
Our Solution
Building on a strong existing partnership and a history of delivering successful SAP projects, our firm was selected to support the client's European SAP FICO/SD implementation. Our approach focused on providing end-to-end services, including:
- Program Management and Governance: We established a robust project framework, providing overall program management, governance, and quality assurance to ensure alignment with the client's strategic goals.
- SAP FICO/SD Implementation: We delivered deep functional expertise in SAP FICO and SD, encompassing system design, configuration, testing, and deployment. This ensured a solution tailored to the client's specific business processes and requirements.
- Business Process Optimization: We worked closely with the client to map existing workflows, identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and gaps, and benchmarked against industry best practices and SAP standards. We designed improved processes, streamlined and automated redundant and manual tasks to ensure optimized data flows and integrated data management resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and optimized resource utilization.
- Change Management and Training: We developed and executed a comprehensive change management strategy to support adoption and facilitate user acceptance by providing end-user training, documentation, and support resources for new workflows.
- Knowledge Transfer and Post-Implementation Support: We provided ongoing knowledge transfer to the client's internal teams, empowering them to effectively manage and maintain the SAP environment. We also delivered post-implementation support to ensure a seamless transition and address any initial operational challenges.
Client Achievements:
The successful seven-month SAP FICO/SD implementation enabled the client to achieve their operational objectives for the new German facility. The client extended the engagement, recognizing the value of the ongoing knowledge transfer and post-implementation support in ensuring long-term system stability and user adoption. Our firm continues to be a trusted partner for their evolving SAP needs.
Key Outcomes:
- Successfully optimized processes, substantially decreasing operational costs and reducing cycle times for increased productivity.
- Streamlined business processes and improved operational efficiency.
- Increased operational effectiveness and user satisfaction by deploying an intuitive SAP system tailored to employee needs, enhancing productivity across teams.
- Significantly enhanced data accuracy and real-time availability, enabling faster, more informed decision-making across the organization.
- Strengthened long-term partnership for ongoing SAP support and future initiatives.
