SAP S/4HANA Transformation for Klingspor: Success Story

Overview

Klingspor is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality products used for finishing surfaces and cutting materials. With a global presence and complex business operations, Klingspor embarked on a digital transformation journey to modernize its ERP landscape and strengthen its business processes.

PRiMUS Techsystems supported Klingspor in its transformation from SAP ECC EHP 8 to SAP S/4HANA 2020 through a Greenfield implementation. The project involved designing and deploying a new SAP S/4HANA environment with redesigned processes and configurations.

Project Type

SAP Solution: SAP S/4HANA 2020
Implementation Approach: Greenfield Migration

Business Challenges

Klingspor required a modern ERP environment capable of supporting its global operations while enabling standardized and optimized business processes.
The key objectives included:

• Transforming from SAP ECC EHP 8 to SAP S/4HANA 2020
• Establishing a modern and scalable ERP foundation
• Redesigning business processes and configurations
• Improving operational efficiency through automation and real-time data processing
• Strengthening supply chain management and financial reporting
• Supporting a standardized SAP rollout across multiple locations

Solution Implemented

PRiMUS Techsystems deployed a fresh SAP S/4HANA 2020 system with redesigned processes and configurations to support Klingspor's business requirements.

The project covered key business functions including Finance, Controlling, Procurement, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Sales, and Distribution.

The implementation also included detailed analysis of existing ECC business processes, requirements preparation, functional specifications, custom code adjustments, business process testing, training, documentation, and post-go-live support.

Business Benefits

Enhanced Operational Efficiency

Real-time data processing, simplified processes, and automation helped create a more efficient operational environment.

Improved Supply Chain Management

Enhanced end-to-end visibility and demand planning capabilities supported better supply chain management and decision-making.

Streamlined Financial Management

The implementation of the Universal Journal improved financial data integration and reduced reconciliation efforts.

Faster Financial Closing

Real-time financial capabilities supported quicker month-end and year-end closing processes.

Standardized Business Processes

The Greenfield approach enabled Klingspor to redesign and standardize processes while establishing a modern SAP S/4HANA foundation.

Comprehensive Post-Go-Live Support

Hypercare support after go-live helped ensure a smoother transition and continued operational stability.

Results

Through the successful Greenfield implementation of SAP S/4HANA 2020, Klingspor established a modern ERP foundation designed to support its global business operations.

The project covered 50 company codes, 30 geographical locations, and approximately 1,000 SAP users, with a go-live date of January 1, 2024.

The transformation enabled Klingspor to modernize its ERP environment, streamline business processes, strengthen financial and supply chain management, and establish a scalable foundation for continued digital transformation.

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