Efficient SAP S/4HANA migration for an international camera and optics manufacturer

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Process harmonization and cost optimization through SAP S/4HANA implementation

At an international camera and optics manufacturer, the pre-project phase for the SAP S/4HANA migration laid the foundation for the transformation. Harmonized end-to-end processes, clear governance, and the selection of suitable partners led to on-time and on-budget delivery as well as reduced license costs.

Company

International camera and optics manufacturer with a global focus
Revenue > €400m

Challenge

Initial SAP R/3 landscape with fragmented, non-standardized processes
No internal leadership capacity for early-phase project steering
Critical need for migration to SAP S/4HANA

Goals

Manage project pre-phase and align end-to-end processes to S/4HANA best practices prior to system design
Select and onboard suitable implementation partners
Coach internal project lead to ensure knowledge transfer and long-term ownership

Measures

Involvement of an interim manager to manage the pre-project phase and the system transition strategy
Conducted comprehensive process harmonization across all business units
Responsibility for gathering and managing of all information regarding scheduling, costs & budgeting

Results

Completed pre-project phase on time and on budget
Achieved reduction in projected license costs through contract renegotiation
Implementation project tracking on time with high stakeholder alignment