Transforming Automotive Manufacturing with SAP S/4HANA Cloud: Golde Pune Automotive India Ltd. (CIE Group)

Overview

Golde Pune Automotive India Ltd. (CIE Group), a leading Indian subsidiary of a global Japanese automotive manufacturing group, was facing operational inefficiencies caused by fragmented legacy systems, disconnected business processes, and limited real-time visibility across functions. With multi-plant operations and a complex supply chain ecosystem, Golde Pune needed a future-ready digital foundation to support scalable growth and compliance with global standards.

PRiMUS Techsystems successfully delivered a Greenfield SAP S/4HANA Cloud implementation for Golde Pune, enabling end-to-end process integration, operational transparency, and a scalable digital core for long-term business transformation.

About the Client

Golde Pune Automotive India Ltd. (CIE Group) is an Indian subsidiary of the globally recognized CIE Automotive Group, specializing in advanced automotive roof systems. The company operates modern manufacturing facilities in India, serving leading automotive OEMs while adhering to global manufacturing and quality standards.

Business Landscape

• Multi-plant manufacturing operations
• OEM-focused production ecosystem
• Complex supply chain and inventory management processes
• Cross-border compliance requirements across India and Japan

Business Challenges

Before embarking on its digital transformation journey, Golde Pune faced several operational bottlenecks:

• Fragmented legacy systems across departments 
• Lack of real-time business visibility
• Disconnected finance, manufacturing, and supply chain operations
• Compliance complexities across geographies 
• Inefficient production planning and inventory control

These challenges were impacting decision-making, operational efficiency, and business agility.

The Solution

PRiMUS designed and implemented a comprehensive SAP S/4HANA Cloud transformation strategy for Golde Pune using a clean-core, fit-to-standard approach.

Implementation Approach

• Greenfield SAP S/4HANA Cloud implementation
• Fit-to-Standard methodology using SAP Activate
• Minimal customization with clean-core approach
• Accelerated deployment using SAP Best Practices

Key Transformation Enablers

To ensure successful adoption and measurable business impact at Golde Pune, the project included:

• End-to-end process integration
• SAP Fiori-driven user adoption
• Custom MIS, Cash Flow, Capex, and Royalty reporting
• Integration with external business systems
• Structured master and transactional data migration 

Project Scale

The transformation covered:

• 3 Manufacturing Plants
• 3+ Sales and Distribution Locations
• Cross-functional integration across business units

Business Outcomes

Following the SAP transformation, the client achieved significant operational improvements:

Business Impact

By implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Golde Pune Automotive India Ltd. transformed disconnected systems into an integrated digital enterprise—improving operational efficiency, reducing process complexity, and creating a scalable platform for long-term growth.

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