Transforming operations to boost efficiency and streamline asset management
Building Materials SupplierRepresentativeWe could not be more pleased with the outcomes of our collaboration with Argano. SAP S/4HANA not only transformed our operations but also fortified our position for future growth. This partnership truly encapsulates the power of shared vision and collaborative success.
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The Challenge
A leading provider of value-added interior and exterior glazing solutions was looking to overcome operational challenges caused by a fragmented ERP environment and disjointed asset management processes. To remain competitive in an ever-shifting landscape, the company took on a transformation initiative that would modernize its information technology infrastructure with the goal to streamline business processes, establish a unified ERP system, and enable greater scalability of its technology.
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The Solution
The company partnered with Argano to create a strategic transformation plan, addressing a wide scope of capabilities, including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and enterprise asset management with SAP S/4HANA as the foundation. The Argano team conducted a deep-dive analysis and led workshops to develop a digital transformation strategy. This comprehensive plan included a phased approach with a global design phase and subsequent rollouts for each of the company’s lines of business.
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The Results
Implementing SAP S/4HANA within just a few months marked a remarkable achievement, as the company successfully modernized its fragmented systems and optimized asset management processes. This endeavor enabled the company to centralize operations across 90 manufacturing and distribution locations with 3 lines of business. The effort led to remarkable efficiency gains, streamlined asset management, and an optimized operational ecosystem. With a unified ERP system and streamlined asset management, the company realized reduced costs, maximized asset health, and synchronized business processes — building the foundation for sustained growth.