For a tier 1 automotive supplier, GDI provided SAP Implementation and post-implementation support for PP, MM, WM, FICO and HR modules.
The Challenge
Client Background
GDI’s client is a tier 1 automotive supplier operating in [NUMBER OF COUNTRIES OR VERTICALS OR SOMETHING].
Project Objective:
The goal of this project was to transition from the initial SAP implementation partners while growing and retaining SAP knowledge in internal team. In addition, the project included subsequent rollouts of the PP, MM, WM, FICO and HR modules.
The Solution
Technology Employed
SAP PP, MMSAP 4.63 and ABAP
Project Details:
GDI was selected by the client for its extensive experience in SAP rollouts, well-defined and highly evolved processes, and its ability to respond quickly to changes. GDI managed all activities for 17 to 19 rollouts of the financial, warehouse management, production planning and materials management modules. GDI team was required to understand the business processes and technology being used by the client.
Key responsibilities:
- GDI consultants developed a transition plan with the client, understanding that taking one step at a time was the key to successfully addressing this multi-level project.
- GDI’s engagement manager provided direction to the project and managed all activities for solution roll-out and transition.
- GDI consultants undertook an audit and due diligence of the existing processes and model to develop recommendations for a successful rollout.
- Our team interacted with the client’s users and configured their systems according to company guidelines.
- The GDI team consistently monitored the project’s progress and defined checkpoints and milestones for all important steps, providing feedback to the client while building confidence across the company.
- GDI’s dedicated team consisted of four experts with knowledge of the automotive industry and extensive experience and expertise in SAP implementation.
The Results
The client was able to exploit the benefits of SAP solutions, build the required SAP knowledge in its in-house IT team, and execute the transition with no interruption of existing services.