Case Study: Chemical Manufacturing
Zero-Downtime SAP Carve-Out for Multi-Plant Chemical Manufacturing
50% faster data validation. 30% leaner processes. 24 plants, zero disruption
About the Client
Our client is a leading Process Industry specializing in chemical manufacturing and is based in the US with over 24 plants. They sold a part of their business and wanted to carve out that section of business from the existing SAP landscape. The requirement was to make the changes in the backend without causing disruptions to the day-to-day operations.
The Challenges
Execute a seamless SAP carve-out of ERP, SCM, and WMS systems, ensuring zero operational disruptions.
- Data Integrity & Cleansing: Ensuring accurate separation of divested business data while maintaining overall data quality.
- Operational Continuity: Accelerating SAP landscape transformation to minimize disruptions during the transition.
- Cost Efficiency: Reducing operational costs by enhancing SAP system efficiency post-divestiture.
- Access Control: Restricting access to legacy data by effectively segregating co-mingled information.
- System Separation: Efficiently carving out IT systems, including ERP, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Management systems.
The Solutions
- Expertise in SAP Carve-Outs: Leveraged over two decades of ERP experience to assess and address the client’s carve-out requirements.
- Adopted SAP SLO Approach: Utilized SAP System Landscape Optimization (SLO) as the optimal method for the carve-out, aligning with industry best practices.
- Implemented SAP Activate Methodology: Employed the SAP Activate methodology in conjunction with SAP carve-out best practices to ensure a structured and efficient transition.
- Ensured Data Integrity: Focused on maintaining complete data integrity by selectively migrating relevant data and processes to the new SAP landscape.
- Achieved Near-Zero Downtime (NZDT): Executed a Near-Zero Downtime data migration strategy, minimizing disruptions and accelerating the transition process.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Efficient SAP Carve-Out: Seamless transition using the “copy and delete” method for multiple company codes.
- Accelerated Data Validation: Achieved a 50% reduction in data validation time compared to traditional divestiture approaches.
- Minimal Downtime: Ensured near-zero downtime during system transition, maintaining business continuity.
- Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Reduced process delivery time by 30% through streamlined SAP SLO transition.
- Selective Data Migration: Implemented accelerated SAP SLO data migration for efficient system separation.
What the Client Said
“Korcomptenz executed our SAP carve-out so smoothly that production never skipped a beat. Data validation finished in half the usual time and our overall process efficiency leapt 30%. Their SLO expertise turned a high-risk divestiture into a seamless success.”