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June 15, 2026

Transforming Automotive Roof Systems Manufacturing with GROW with SAP

Overview

A leading automotive roof systems manufacturer in India embarked on a digital transformation journey to modernize its business operations and establish a scalable digital foundation for future growth. As a manufacturer of advanced roof systems, including sunroof assemblies, shading systems, and glass encapsulation solutions, the organization required an integrated ERP platform that could streamline processes, improve visibility, and support efficient decision-making across the enterprise.

Project Type

Implementation Approach: Greenfield Implementation

Business Challenge

As the company expanded its manufacturing capabilities, it faced increasing demands for process standardization, operational visibility, and real-time business insights. Multiple business functions needed to work seamlessly together while maintaining governance, compliance, and operational efficiency.

The organization aimed to:

  • Accelerate digital transformation with a cloud-based ERP platform
  • Standardize business processes using SAP Best Practices
  • Improve visibility across procurement, production, finance, and quality operations
  • Automate repetitive manual activities
  • Enable real-time analytics and reporting
  • Strengthen access governance and risk management controls

Solution Implemented

To support its transformation objectives, the organization implemented GROW with SAP based on SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud through a Greenfield deployment approach.

Leveraging SAP Best Practices, the solution provided a modern and integrated platform that streamlined core business processes while enabling scalability and continuous innovation.

Modules Implemented

The implementation covered critical business functions, including:

  • Sales
  • Procurement
  • Operations
  • Finance
  • Controlling
  • Project Systems
  • Quality Management
  • Plant Maintenance
  • Security & Authorizations
  • Document Management
  • Transport Management

Business Benefits

Improved Product Cost Visibility

Enhanced product costing reports provided better visibility into manufacturing costs, enabling more informed financial and operational decisions.

Real-Time Business Integrations

Integration with key business processes such as ASN, e-Invoicing, and e-Way Bill systems improved data accuracy and streamlined transaction processing.

Increased Process Automation

Automation of repetitive business activities reduced manual effort, improved productivity, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Real-Time Analytics and Reporting

Business users gained access to real-time insights and performance metrics, empowering faster and more effective decision-making.

Streamlined Business Operations

Integrated workflows improved collaboration across departments, increased process transparency, and supported more efficient business execution.

Enhanced Governance and Risk Control

Advanced access governance capabilities strengthened security, refined user authorizations, supported delegation of authority, and helped mitigate operational risks.

Business Impact

By implementing GROW with SAP and SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, the organization successfully established a future-ready digital core that supports operational excellence, business agility, and sustainable growth. The transformation delivered improved visibility, greater automation, stronger governance, and real-time business intelligence across the enterprise.

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Shriprasad Deosthali

Chief Business Officer (Digital Services)

Driving digital transformation, enterprise modernization, and business-led technology initiatives that help organizations achieve scalable, measurable outcomes.