SAP S/4HANA architecture transformation for a German industrial goods client with complex international setup and organizational structures
Industrial Goods
SAP S/4HANA Architecture Transformation
Client Context And Challenges
IndustrialGoodsCo is leading manufacturer of diesel engines, complete drive- and energy systems for mainly industrial applications
Multiple top-management changes in CIO function at IndustrialGoodsCo require an as-is assessment of the application and infrastructure landscape to create long-term and future-proof IT system landscape setup
Various reorganizations force IndustrialGoodsCo to redefine operating models while in parallel preparing for major SAP S/4HANA transformation program in multiple international locations/sites
Areas of digitization and IT organization are insufficiently staffed with regard to current and future tasks
Our Approach
Conduct detailed analysis of client’s application landscape by grouping IT functions into clusters to derive division-specific roadmaps and areas for change
Recording of current collaboration model between business, IT and service providers
Detailing current maturity level of engineering IT application landscape and analysing problems in operations
Detailed analysis of implementation and rollout planning for upcoming SAP S/4HANA transformation
Investigation and challenging of target architecture based on best practice methods
Impact We Achieved
Identification of problem areas in IT operations and setup of Conters of Competence to cater for user’s needs
Reducing IT tickets by ~25% by enabling IT operations for user specific problem solving
Detailing of critical success factors and clear guidelines for SAP S/4HANA transformation
Defining No-Regret-Moves for immediate action by client