Our custom-fit rollout strategy for harmonized business processes as part of ERP implementation
Increase efficiency and transparency across your entire organization with S/4HANA and a global rollout project. The latest SAP solution for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) is specifically designed to optimize global business processes that are common in companies with international branches or locations.
We put together a team tailored to your requirements for your new transnational ERP system. Introducing an ERP system like SAP S/4HANA is an absolute must for linking an overseas location with your company’s German HQ. It’s the only way to share project, order, material, and stock information across the company via a single system that is fully IT-supported and based on standardized data.
Planning such global ERP rollouts is something we know a lot about. We have put together a checklist for the optimal management of your international SAP project.
Your rollout checklist
What you need: | What we offer: | ||
| ✔ | Harmonized SAP implementation across local and international locations | ✔ | Optimal customization and integration of your business processes |
| ✔ | Standardized data for the structure of your IT landscape | ✔ | Comprehensive knowledge of country-specific factors |
| ✔ | Information sharing across your company via a single system | ✔ | Cross-module process expertise |
Avoiding pitfalls: our SAP rollout project plan
Implementing SAP S/4HANA is a complex task in itself, but a company-wide rollout is even more challenging for businesses when it comes to organization. As ERP experts, we approach such challenges with vision and custom-fit solutions. Our field of expertise lies in overcoming cultural differences and language barriers in individual countries.
Effective planning of SAP rollout project phases
- Organization divided into different project phases
- Definition of a custom rollout strategy in the Discover or Prepare phase
- Creation of a fit-gap analysis to fulfill regional requirements in the subsequent Explore phase
- Establishment of whether processes can be mapped with standard templates or whether customized add-on solutions are needed
- Duration: between three and nine months for managing the entire process, depending on complexity and scope
Tests and training
- Creation of a clear to-do list (product backlog) for all involved in the IT project based on your roadmap
- Ongoing support for your key users through training sessions for knowledge transfer
- Extensive integration tests for all processes and data
A sensitive approach to cultural differences
- Project planning and ERP rollout individually tailored to cultural specifics
- Accommodation of diverse time zones and delivery times relevant to your company
Translation at the touch of a button
- Ultra fast translations via our “ORBIS Translation Cockpit”
- For all screens, pop-ups, and more
Accurate conversion of measurements and weights
- Harmonization of local, country-specific units
- For standardized measurements, weights, and volumes
Securing of key SAP know-how
- Continual updating of rollout documentation in English or in respective national languages
- Use of the project tools SAP Enable Now and SAP Signavio
Represented worldwide: Our country-specific expertise for international rollouts
Present in almost all European countries since 1995, in the USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil since 1997, and in China, Taiwan, Singapore and Australia since 2004: We have an excellent network and are familiar with country-specific factors when it comes to international ERP projects. We also provide advice through our Support Center post SAP rollout.
SAP rollouts in Europe
Our international consulting team covers the following languages: German, English, French, Spanish, Polish, and Italian
SAP rollouts in the USA
- ORBIS America Inc. founded in 1997, a SAP America partner since 2002
- German-American SAP consultancy team
- Rollouts from Germany to America, support and troubleshooting, training, and software implementation
- US checkup and coaching: support for internal company rollouts
- Streamlined implementation concept to support subsidiaries
SAP Rollouts in Asia
- IT project experience in China since 2004, German and Chinese consultants available locally
- SAP implementation and project management, rollout and project support, troubleshooting, master data management, training systems and courses as well as outsourcing
- First- and second-level support in the same time zone
- General contracting for all IT matters during the set-up of a new plant, translation services, intercultural training
As SAP ERP specialists, we get the most out of your business processes with SAP S/4HANA
Need your ERP S/4HANA transformation to be quick and risk-free? This not only requires expertise in SAP but also in your relevant industry. We have both and specialize in the processes used by mid-size industrial businesses.
Why we're the best SAP S/4HANA partner:
- We are an official, certified SAP Gold Partner
- We have more than 35 years of experience in all project phases
- Together with our partners SNP, JIVS and BLUE S'TEC, we've developed a modular toolbox which allows us to tailor transformation to your specific needs
I’m here to help
Christian Lai (Senior Account Manager SAP)
Tel.: +49 681 9924 209
E-Mail: christian.lai(at)orbis.de
