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Successful SAP EWM Migration at Pharma Service Provider

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Challenges and Solutions in SAP EWM Implementation

The SAP EWM migration at a mid-sized pharma service provider highlighted the importance of clear requirements, structured process documentation and organizational maturity. After a project halt, the focus shifted to SAP S4 with embedded EWM.

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Company

Service provider in drug filling for large pharmaceutical companies with 6,500 employees
Research/production in Germany and Austria, production site in the USA in planning stages

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Challenge

Unclear requirements, IT processes not documented at the required level of detail
Customer-specific developments in SAP, little support from management

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Goals

Introduction of SAP EWM with an external IT service provider who has experience in the introduction of SAP EWM and the connection of external warehouse control computers and material flow systems

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Measures

Implementation of workshops for process analysis and definition of target processes
Documentation of the results in a business blueprint
Realignment of the project: stronger team orientation and practice-oriented approach, change of project manager
Development of a system prototype as a central element of implementation

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Results

Completion of the digital IT roadmap after a delay
Management decision to halt the project and realign it with SAP S4 with embedded EWM
Structured requirements gathering and process documentation as a basis
Analysis and recognition of the complexity of the project and the need for prior organizational development before further project implementation