Optimizing Production with SAP S/4HANA: A Case Study of a Global Food Packaging Company
Industry: Manufacturing
Client Overview:
The client is a multinational company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of a wide range of food packaging items made of plastic, aluminum, foam, and paper. With operations spanning the US, UAE, Qatar, India, GCC countries, Africa, and UK, the client supplies over 3000 products, including food storage bags, disposable plastic cups, plastic plates, clear containers, straws, and hygiene products.
The client sought to optimize their production planning process by implementing the Production Planning Module of SAP S/4HANA 1809. The objectives were to streamline procurement, supply network, and manufacturing activities, enabling end-to-end cycle execution. They aimed to leverage integrated information from various business processes such as planning, cost accounting, materials management, and quality management to achieve optimized production.
Overcoming Organizational Structure Mapping and Business Scenario Alignment
The implementation of SAP S/4HANA and the Production Planning Module presented several challenges:
Organizational Structure Mapping: Aligning the existing organizational structure with SAP's framework required meticulous mapping and configuration.
Mapping Existing Business Scenarios: The client needed to adapt their existing business scenarios to fit within the SAP S/4HANA framework, ensuring a smooth transition.
Enhancements and Custom Developments: To address client-specific requirements, enhancements to standard SAP programs and custom developments were necessary.
User Training: The client's workforce needed comprehensive training to effectively utilize the new system and maximize its potential.
Customized SAP Implementation and Process Optimization
AiRo, a trusted SAP-certified partner, provided comprehensive support in implementing SAP S/4HANA and the Production Planning Module. The solution encompassed the following:
Organizational Structure Mapping: AiRo's experienced team meticulously mapped the client's organizational structure to align it with SAP's architecture, ensuring seamless integration.
Business Scenario Mapping: AiRo collaborated closely with the client to map their existing business scenarios to the SAP S/4HANA framework, enabling a smooth transition and efficient production planning.
Enhancements and Customizations: AiRo's experts implemented necessary enhancements to standard SAP programs and developed custom solutions to meet the client's specific requirements, ensuring an optimized production planning process.
User Training: AiRo conducted comprehensive user training sessions to equip the client's workforce with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively utilize the new system.
Streamlined Production Planning, Cost Savings, and Improved Efficiency
The implementation of SAP S/4HANA and the Production Planning Module, supported by AiRo, delivered significant benefits to the client:
Improved Performance and Efficiency: The streamlined production planning process resulted in improved performance and efficiency, enabling the client to effectively manage the full range of production activities.
Enhanced Cost-Effectiveness: By leveraging SAP S/4HANA's integrated functionalities, the client achieved cost savings through optimized production planning and resource utilization.
Simplified Management Tools: The implementation of SAP S/4HANA simplified IT landscape management, providing the client with user-friendly administration tools for improved system control.
Proven Expertise and Global Support: With AiRo's deep understanding of SAP solutions and expertise in S/4HANA implementation, the client benefited from a highly qualified team, global SAP expertise, and access to the latest technology advancements.
By partnering with AiRo, the client successfully transformed their production planning process, leveraging SAP S/4HANA to achieve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved decision-making capabilities. The collaboration between the client and AiRo resulted in a streamlined and optimized production planning framework, positioning the client for sustainable growth and success in the food packaging industry.
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The AiRo Perspective
The collaboration between the client and AiRo resulted in a streamlined and optimized production planning framework, positioning the client for sustainable growth and success in the food packaging industry.
