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Confirmation of the compatibility of an ongoing IT transformation with a changed strategy

Initial situation

  • A global chemical distributor needed a review of its existing IT transformation program
  • A comprehensive SAP S/4HANA transformation program was initiated in order to standardize the heterogeneous process and system landscapes in the national companies resulting from historical growth
  • Based on a new strategy, a new Target Operating Model (TOM) with a division into commodities and specialties was adopted
  • The strategic fit between the ongoing ERP harmonization and the new strategy or TOM should be checked and budget compliance ensured

Achievements

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Strategic fit of the SAP S/4HANA transformation program confirmed
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Budget overrun risk identified, quantified and prevented
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Global regions considered and evaluated for the introduction of templates

Our approach

  • Define ideal and target processes and derive requirements for IT/ERP systems
  • Check mappability of requirements in SAP S/4HANA template and strategic fit
  • Consolidate the results of a comprehensive data analysis and confirm them in workshops with stakeholders
  • Carry out concentrated sprints with interdisciplinary and virtual teams on 3 continents
  • Choose a regionalized approach for the analysis and regularly coordinate with C-level and managers
  • Introduce new key figures to identify the risk of budget overruns

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