Unified ERP Migration to SAP

Case Study 4

Client Overview: Our client, a market leader in manufacturing solutions for commercial building enclosures and art framing, faced challenges managing multiple ERP systems due to numerous acquisitions. This created fragmented data, operational inefficiencies, and a need for enhanced decision-making capabilities.

Industry: Manufacturing   | Geography: USA

Business Challenge:

The client had multiple ERP systems from different acquisitions, leading to:

  • Fragmented Data: Data was scattered across various ERP systems, making consolidation and management difficult.
  • Inconsistent Data Formats: The lack of uniformity in data formats complicated integration efforts.
  • Operational Continuity: Ensuring smooth day-to-day operations during the migration process was critical.
  • Data Integrity & Compliance: The need to maintain high standards of data quality and regulatory compliance throughout the migration.
  • Performance Optimization Post-Migration: The necessity to enhance performance once the SAP migration was complete.

Solution Overview:

Approach:

  1. Data Assessment: Conducted an in-depth analysis of existing ERP systems to design a strategic migration plan.
  2. Integration with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS): Leveraged SSIS for efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) into the SAP environment.
  3. SQL Staging Area: Set up a staging area using SQL technology for data cleansing, aggregation, and standardization.
  4. Data Processing: Utilized advanced SQL scripts for data manipulation and massaging, ensuring smooth integration into SAP.
  5. Performance Tuning: Applied SQL-based performance tuning techniques to optimize data processing efficiency and system performance.
  6. SAP Migration: Executed a seamless migration to SAP, focusing on data accuracy, compliance, and operational continuity.

Solution Highlights:

  • Unified System: Successfully merged multiple ERP systems into a cohesive SAP platform, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Data Integrity: Ensured high data quality and standardization throughout the migration.
  • Operational Continuity: Achieved minimal disruption during the migration process, allowing the business to continue its daily operations smoothly.
  • Enhanced Decision-Making: The new SAP system improved data access and insights, empowering informed decision-making.
  • Optimized Performance: Post-migration, system performance saw a significant improvement, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

Technology Stack:

  • ERP Systems Involved: Epicor, Oracle JD Edwards
  • Migration Tools: Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
  • Target Platform: SAP ERP

Outcome: The successful consolidation of multiple ERP systems into SAP resulted in streamlined operations, improved data consistency, and better decision-making for the client. By leveraging SQL expertise, the project was completed with enhanced data integrity and operational continuity, setting the stage for future growth.