Christine Hein, BLG LOGISTICS, reveals in an exclusive interview how the logistics giant, which has almost 100 locations on four continents, successfully mastered the SAP S/4 HANA transformation despite limited resources - and was not only able to meet the planned go-live date, but also return to a smooth operational rhythm almost seamlessly.
What goals and expectations were associated with the introduction of SAP S/4 HANA at BLG LOGISTICS?
HEIN A central goal at BLG LOGISTICS was the standardization of business processes. By standardizing processes across different departments and locations, we can ensure more consistent and efficient workflows. SAP S/4HANA enables centralized data storage, which improves data quality and leads to fewer redundancies. Accurate and reliable data is crucial for sound business decisions. In-memory technology enables us to gain real-time insights and react faster to market changes. Overall, we are increasing our operational efficiency and competitiveness through agile and data-driven decision-making.
How comprehensive would you rate the change by the S4 project?
HEIN The change is relatively large. A key aspect of this change is the replacement of a tool in the purchase-to-pay process, which represents a significant adjustment in our operational processes. In addition, we have sought to standardize earnings structures to ensure consistent and comparable data across different business units. This standardization helps to improve the transparency and efficiency of our reporting. Another important point is that invoicing now takes place directly in SAP.
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