Professional Services
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Digitalization of procurement processes with SAP Ariba
Main project goals
- implementing a supplier management process
- obtaining necessary documents and information from suppliers
- replacing SAP SRM with SAP Ariba Buying
- realizing improved operational procurement processes
- expanding catalog procurement processes
Project Scope
- supplier request, registration and qualification via SAP Ariba SLP
- integration of supplier data into SAP ERP
- optimized master data maintenance process and approval process
- implementation of SAP Ariba Buying for operational procurement using catalogs, free texts, and forms
- electronic document exchange with suppliers via the SAP Business Network
Key Advantages
- suppliers assume responsibility for data and information
- structured approval process
- compliant documentation of certificates and information
- transparency and traceability of processes
- digital mapping of operational procurement processes
- simplified operation through guided buying
- reduced process cycle times through the expansion of catalog procurement
Input and contribution of CNT
- experienced SAP Ariba consulting team
- templates and best practices for supplier management
- templates and best practices for operational procurement
- knowledge transfer via workshops
- CNT Best Practices for the integration into SAP ERP
- project coordination and communication with SAP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SAP S/4HANA CONVERSION
Main project goals
- conversion of the new general ledger to a ledger solution
- SAP S/4HANA conversion to a system with ~20 company codes
- SAP S/4HANA as a basis for innovation and expansion of the process landscape
Solution
- conversion of the new general ledger to a ledger solution
- conversion of the SAP system to SAP S/4HANA 1909 FP2
Important benefits
- SAP S/4HANA as digital core and innovation base for subsequent projects
- SAP accounting can be rolled out as a template to other subcompanies
- data cleansing during test migrations
- fast, secure and efficient S/4HANA conversion using CNT package ‘run2S4’
Input and contribution of CNT
- project management
- analysis of the technical S/4HANA readiness and creation of the roadmap for the conversion
- content and technical implementation of the new general ledger (ledger solution)
- upgrade of the interfaces to S/4HANA technology
- S/4HANA conversion incl. three test cycles (sandbox conversions)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SAP S/4HANA Roadmap
Main project goals
- design of the to-be architecture with system and application landscape
- recommendation for the transition scenario
Solution
- roadmap creation in four phases
- definition of key objectives for the system and application landscape
- involvement of stakeholders from different countries and companies
- analysis of system and application readiness
- definition of deep dive areas of critical topics
- design of the future system landscape incl. SWOT analysis
- design of the future application landscape incl. SWOT analysis
- development of the transformation roadmap with a specific project in the next five years
- cost estimation for the roadmap
Important benefits
- All relevant aspects of the transition have been covered (system, application, organization).
- clear recommendations covering the client’s main questions regarding the transition to S/4HANA
- project roadmap with costs for budgeting
- All recommendations were reviewed using defined stakeholder objectives.
Input and contribution of CNT
- designing the methodology and roadmap approach
- analysis of the as-is situation
- development of the future landscape for systems and applications
- definition of the roadmap from the as-is situation to the future landscape
- defining the most appropriate transformation methodology to address the organization’s collected environmental factors and opportunities
- integration of all relevant partners for the holistic result (software, hardware, roadmap projects)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
New implementation of SAP S/4HANA
Main project goals
- new SAP system for planning, budgeting, ordering, personnel administration, time recording, accounting, controlling, incoming invoice workflow
- replacement of complex Excel files and various standalone systems with an integrated, scalable, intuitive solution and central data storage
Solution
- implementation of accounting and ordering FI/CO/MM with Simple Finance in phase I and HCM in phase II
- “agile SAP” approach and best practices
- implementation within the scope of the SAP standard functionalities
Important benefits
- good scalability
- integrated solution and central data management
- basis for the implementation of additional SAP functionalities
Input and contribution of CNT
- implementation partner initial implementation of SAP HCM (business blueprint, process consultation, customizing, training)
- technology consulting
- ongoing support and optimization
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
HCM PROCESS DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
Main project goals
- design and implementation of HCM processes
- support in the maintenance of the HCM system
Solution
- conversion of the calculation period in time accounting for employees (2019)
- implementation of new company codes and personnel areas as well as personnel subareas
- implementation of new employee subgroups
- implementation of interfaces via master data export to other applications
- collaboration in the release upgrade to 6.0 EHP 7
- implementation of PEP for new OUs
- collaboration in the conversion of vacation entitlement from days to hours and simultaneous conversion to IT 2006
- conceptual design and implementation of COVID-19 short-time work
- conception and implementation of legal and collective agreement requirements by means of customizing in PT and PY
Important benefits
- flexible & globally deployable solution
- extensibility for customer specific requirements
- optimization of administration processes
Input and contribution of CNT
- support services in the area of HR, support for payroll and personnel administration, time management