CHALLENGE AND OBJECTIVE
The client is a global pharmaceutical leader based in France and operating in over 150 countries with 21,000 employees. It is committed to advancing healthcare in oncology, cardiometabolism, neuroscience and immuno-inflammation.
The S/4HANA program described here extends a previous S/4HANA program to the industrial sites, covering five levels: ERP, Planning, MES, MDM and Performance Management. Fragmented and obsolescent systems and processes, and the need to integrate APS, MES and SAP S/4HANA, called for a single, reliable data platform – while addressing key market trends and maintaining competitiveness.
Integration of fragmented and obsolescent systems in one reliable data platform
THE SOLUTION
A best-practice core model built, validated then deployed
Deloitte deployed SAP EWM within the program, alongside OTC, PTP, QM, LE, MES, MDM and Performance Management. The team defined a common vision and strategic roadmap, identified pain points in existing processes and developed a best-practice-based target model, supported by a detailed analysis and macro-roadmap. The core model was validated at the pilot site in Ireland before a gradual deployment across all relevant sites, with ITC and UAT to validate functionality and continuous stakeholder engagement, training and change support to ensure a smooth transition.
As part of the transformation, the team:
- Defined a common vision and strategic roadmap for warehouse operations across industrial sites
- Identified pain points in existing processes and built a best-practice-based target model
- Delivered a detailed analysis and macro-roadmap definition
- Validated the core model at the pilot site in Ireland before gradual rollout
- Integrated SAP EWM with SAP S/4HANA, MES and APS; conducted ITC and UAT for functionality validation Engaged stakeholders and delivered training to secure adoption
THE OUTCOME
The implementation of SAP EWM for S/4HANA brings transformative value by streamlining warehouse operations with enhanced efficiency and precision. Fully integrated with SAP S/4HANA and with systems like MES and APS, it standardises processes across alllocations.
The solution delivers real-time insights, optimises logistics and enhances quality control. It strengthens inventory management, enables robust performance tracking and supports scalability – empowering the business to boost market competitiveness through digital transformation and process optimisation.
Where it pays off:
- Standardised warehouse processes across all industrial sites on a single SAP S/4HANA EWM core
- Full integration with MES and APS, replacing fragmented and obsolescent systems
- Real-time insights, stronger inventory management and enhanced quality control
- Robust performance tracking and a scalable platform for further rollouts
- Smooth transition secured through stakeholder engagement, training and validated deployment
From fragmented systems to astandardised, GxP-ready warehouse
Stijn Van Hoof
Skander Kammoun
