This biopharmaceutical faced a challenge when its initial SAP partner declined to support a critical SAP S/4HANA project. With a global Center of Excellence (COE) spread across the world, it needed urgent help. That’s when it turned to TeamWork US (TWUS).
The project involved integrating external tools, like the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system, into SAP, but despite the lack of complexity, the sheer scale required immediate attention. Over 50 key stakeholders faced various demands from top management. Additionally, the Supply Chain team had to handle extra tasks related to GxP compliance, adding another layer of complexity.
Our Approach
TWUS developed a rollout deployment kit for future M&A to streamline the process based on previous experience. A team of five expert consultants was assembled, comprising a Project Manager to oversee the process, two Finance and Controlling specialists to manage the financial aspects, and two Materials Management/Sales and Distribution experts to handle operational integration. This team focused on crucial areas such as development, authorization, and the seamless integration of the new entity.
Recognizing the urgency of the situation, the Customer and TWUS made a strategic decision to defer the Asset Closing Migration to the end of the year, allowing them to focus on critical operational aspects. Through diligent daily management and open communication, the team successfully met all delivery deadlines despite the tight timeframe.
The benefits
TWUS’s involvement secured our client’s processes and strengthened vendor and customer relationships. Business processes were successfully standardized, and financial operations could now be centrally managed. Moreover, the implementation approach developed by TWUS was designed to be repeatable for future acquisitions, allowing our client to replicate success in other regions.
Following the success of this project, TWUS continued to assist the company, proving itself as a reliable partner for global integration efforts.
