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- [Sustainability switched on: Partnership with Osapiens.](https://westernacher.com/westernacher-partners-with-osapiens/): Article Sustainability switched on: Westernacher Consulting partners with osapiens. Share this aricle Follow us on Linkedin Westernacher Consulting has joined forces with osapiens to accelerate innovation in product compliance and sustainability. As a featured partner at the DPP o.LAB Experience Center in Cologne, hosted by GS1 Germany, Westernacher Consulting showcases how regulatory readiness can be embedded directly into enterprise operations.The DPP o.LAB brings the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP), EUDR, and MDR to life through interactive stations and real-world product journeys. Westernacher Consulting contributes SAP-integrated solutions for sourcing, procurement, production, and logistics—making compliance part of daily business, not just reporting.osapiens automates supplier data collection, risk analysis, and due diligence for regulations like EUDR and CSRD. Westernacher Consulting complements this with enterprise architecture, SAP ERP integration, and audit-ready reporting logic.Complex new regulations are no longer just "nice to follow"; they are business-critical.The EUDR requires companies to prove that raw materials such as coffee, cocoa, wood and palm oil are deforestation-free and fully traceable to their source, including the geographical location and time of harvesting. The osapiens HUB automates data collection from suppliers, performs legal and deforestation risk analysis, and prepares the due diligence statement. The CSRD requires companies to report on their ESG performance using the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), which cover thousands of data points on environmental and social impact.The Digital Product Passport (DPP) attaches a digital 'passport' to each product containing information on its materials, origin, carbon footprint, repairability and end-of-life guidance, making the full lifecycle transparent, traceable and verifiable across the value chain. Together, Westernacher Consulting and osapiens offer a powerful value proposition: turning complex laws into operational advantage. From traceability of raw materials to ESG reporting and lifecycle transparency, the partnership ensures companies are not only compliant—but future-ready. Let's connect and work together towards carbon neutrality to shape a more sustainable world. Get in touch with Westernacher Consulting today
- [Westernacher and Roboteon announce strategic partnership to accelerate cloud-based warehouse automation globally.](https://westernacher.com/westernacher-and-roboteon-partner-on-warehouse-automation/): Article
- [From AI Ambition to Real Supply Chain Impact – Thoughts on Mastering SAP on the Gold Coast.](https://westernacher.com/ai-to-supply-chain-impact-mastering-sap-on-gold-coast/): At Westernacher Consulting, we have seen how SAP-enabled transformation creates impact when it is aligned with clear business goals:
- [The four types of robotics shaping modern warehouses.](https://westernacher.com/the-four-types-of-robotics-shaping-modern-warehouses/): AMRs have become flexible workhorses of intralogistics. They move freely through the warehouse, react to real‑time conditions, and handle everything from transport tasks to goods‑to‑person workflows. Their strength lies in adaptability – they scale easily and fit into dynamic environments without heavy infrastructure.
- [Ending the Warehouse Transport disconnect: The strategic value of SAP ASR.](https://westernacher.com/the-strategic-value-of-sap-asr/): For years, the traditional TU-based method was a reliable standard for warehousing teams. But as logistics processes have evolved, so has the need for a more intuitive and connected approach.To address these long-standing complexities and better align warehouse and transportation processes, SAP introduced Advanced Shipping and Receiving (ASR).
- [Tugger trains in Manufacturing with SAP EWM: From transport to orchestration.](https://westernacher.com/tugger-trains-in-manufacturing-with-sap-ewm/): SAP EWM Distribution Equipment (DE) streamlines multi-step staging for production by digitally managing vehicles such as tugger trains and tightly integrating them into warehouse and production processes.With SAP EWM DE, components move seamlessly from storage to Production Supply Areas (PSAs) through a controlled, system-driven process that includes:
- [Warehouse robotics isn’t a hardware problem anymore – it’s an orchestration problem.](https://westernacher.com/warehouse-robotics-is-now-an-orchestration-challenge/): Share this aricle
- [La robótica de almacén es ahora un desafío de orquestación.](https://westernacher.com/la-robotica-de-almacen-es-ahora-un-desafio-de-orquestacion/): Una vez que los robots entran en escena, SAP EWM deja de ser "solo el WMS". Se convierte en la columna vertebral de procesos que mantienen la ejecución física alineada con las reglas del negocio.EWM crea y gestiona tareas de almacén, órdenes, inventario y confirmaciones. Los sistemas robóticos (y su capa de orquestación) actúan entonces como los recursos que ejecutan ese trabajo. Bien implementado, esto facilita considerablemente:
- [Case study: Digital yard transformation in the chemical industry with SAP Yard Logistics.](https://westernacher.com/automating-truck-yard-operations-with-sap-yard-logistics/): The company selected SAP Yard Logistics (SAP YL) as the foundation for its digital yard because it:
- [The resilience dividend: Why supply chain leaders must rebalance efficiency in 2026.](https://westernacher.com/why-supply-chain-leaders-must-rebalance-efficiency-in-2026/): History offers many examples of collapse, but one thing used to be true: it took time.Whether we look at the fall of empires or the economic shockwaves of the Great Depression, disruption once moved at a human pace. News travelled slowly. Markets reacted more slowly. Operational consequences took time to spread.That is no longer the world we live in.Today, disruption moves at algorithmic speed. A geopolitical event in one part of the world can trigger immediate reactions across markets, energy prices, transport networks, sourcing decisions, and boardroom priorities. The buffer of time has been stripped away.That is what makes this moment different.Oil markets reacted immediately. Brent crude climbed sharply, underscoring how quickly geopolitical disruption can translate into economic pressure. In its April 2026 Short-Term Energy Outlook, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that Brent averaged $103 per barrel in March and that daily Brent prices reached almost $128 per barrel on April 2. The point is not just that prices moved. It is how fast the signal travelled through the system.The issue is not simply that the world is unstable. It is that our operating models were built for a world with more time, more predictability, and more room for error.In 2026, many supply chains no longer have that room.
- [Embedding compliance into logistics: Why timing is everything.](https://westernacher.com/embedding-compliance-into-logistics-why-timing-is-everything/): In many organizations, logistics and compliance operate in silos:
- [SAP TM + GST- making logistics tax ready.](https://westernacher.com/sap-tm-gst-making-logistics-tax-ready/): Integrating SAP Transportation Management (TM) with GST regulations can bring several benefits and address specific requirements related to taxation and compliance. Here are some key reasons for integrating SAP TM with GST regulations.
- [Shelf-Life Smart: How a Snack Manufacturer Streamlined High‑Volume Distribution with SAP EWM.](https://westernacher.com/snack-manufacturer-scaled-freshness-with-sap-ewm/): In the food industry, shelf-life compliance is a critical performance driver. It impacts service levels, inventory rotation, dispatch stability, and the ability to meet customer commitments - especially when handling high outbound volumes and customer-specific requirements.This one leading snack manufacturer faced increasing complexity in managing diverse shelf-life rules across its broad distribution network.To regain control and ensure compliance, the company partnered with Westernacher Consulting to enhance SAP EWM and embed customer-specific logic into its outbound execution.
- [Smarter Transportation Management cuts your carbon footprint.](https://westernacher.com/smarter-transportation-management-cuts-your-carbon-footprint/): This is where transportation management systems like SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) make a difference. Instead of reporting emissions after the fact, they help prevent unnecessary emissions altogether.
- [From warehouse to border: How TM, EWM, and GTS work together.](https://westernacher.com/how-tm-ewm-and-gts-work-together/): When SAP EWM, TM, and GTS are integrated effectively, compliance becomes proactive and automated, enabling:
- [Modernizing trade compliance with SAP GTS, edition for SAP HANA.](https://westernacher.com/modernizing-trade-compliance-with-sap-gts/): Trade compliance risks are escalating due to:
- [Go-live is not the finish line: Building SAP transformations that last.](https://westernacher.com/building-sap-transformations-that-last/): One of the most common challenges in SAP transformation is the way success is measured.Many programs are still judged mainly by delivery of milestones. Was the scope completed? Was the system deployed? Did the business go live on time? These are important questions, but they do not tell the full story.A successful go-live does not automatically mean the business has adopted a new way of working.After go-live, the challenge changes. It is no longer only about whether the solution works. It is about whether people use it consistently, correctly, and confidently under real operating conditions.This is especially important in supply chain environments, where the pressure of daily execution is constant. A warehouse team facing peak volumes may return to manual tracking if the process feels too slow. A transportation team may manage carrier updates outside SAP if exceptions are not handled clearly. A planning team may continue relying on offline files if they do not fully trust the system data.These decisions may feel practical at the moment. Over time, they weaken the transformation.
- [Smarter Transportation Management cuts your carbon footprint.](https://westernacher.com/smarter-tm-cuts-your-carbon-footprint/): This is where transportation management systems like SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) make a difference. Instead of reporting emissions after the fact, they help prevent unnecessary emissions altogether.
- [La gestión inteligente del transporte reduce tu huella de carbono.](https://westernacher.com/la-gestion-inteligente-del-transporte-reduce-tu-huella-de-carbono/): Aquí es donde los sistemas de gestión de transporte como SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) marcan la diferencia. En lugar de reportar emisiones después de los hechos, ayudan a prevenir emisiones innecesarias desde el principio.
- [Why delaying SAP GTS implementation costs more than time.](https://westernacher.com/why-delaying-sap-gts-implementation-costs-more-than-time/): In many S/4HANA programs, SAP GTS is treated as a “phase two” initiative—driven by budget constraints, scope management, or the assumption that trade compliance can be added later without disruption. This approach underestimates the critical role of global trade operations and the potential financial and reputational impact of non-compliance.From an IT perspective, SAP GTS is tightly integrated with order processing, logistics execution, and cross-border flows. Deferring it creates architectural debt, as core ERP decisions are made without accounting for compliance and customs requirements that must later be retrofitted into a live environment. The result is not a simplified transformation, but a more complex and costly one.
- [Bridging the gap in logistics: A new era of execution with SAP Logistics Management.](https://westernacher.com/sap-logistics-management-a-new-era-of-execution/): To solve this, organizations must digitize their entire logistics network, not just the large centralized hubs.SAP Logistics Management (LGM) drives this shift. As a lightweight, cloud-native platform, LGM unites warehouse operations, transportation execution, and network collaboration. The goal is simple: empower every node, regardless of size, to operate digitally and feed data back into the enterprise ecosystem. This comprehensive integration transforms a fragmented operation into a visible, fully optimized supply chain.
- [From risk to resilience: Why the GTS E4H upgrade matters in 2026.](https://westernacher.com/why-the-gts-e4h-upgrade-matters-in-2026/): This directly impacts critical compliance processes such as sanctions screening, export control determination, and customs management. Even a single missed regulatory change can lead to shipment delays, penalties, or unfavorable audit findings.SAP GTS E4H restores regulatory confidence by ensuring ongoing content updates and alignment with changing global trade requirements.
- [Making the leap to S/4 EWM.](https://westernacher.com/making-the-leap-to-s4-ewm/): Stock Room Management – This is designed for existing WM customers to continue running light warehouse operations on SAP S/4HANA (private cloud or on-premise) beyond the 2027 support deadline but importantly, it will not be further developed by SAP. The appropriate license is included as part of S/4HANA Enterprise Management component. This is effectively the ECC WM component (LE-WM) without capabilities supporting more complex operations such as cross-docking, wave management, etc. and cannot be deployed in a decentralized mode.EWM  Public Cloud Edition – Fiori based, hosted on SAP’s cloud infrastructure, and updated and maintained by SAP, this is the supply chain part of the S/4HANA public cloud release, once again referred to as WM (we go full circle!).  This has simpler functionality than the Private Cloud Edition and is sold on a SaaS (Software as a Service) model.  This solution is upgraded on a set schedule which is released in advance by SAP so, to help each upgrade run as smoothly as possible, we would recommend following the ‘Clean Core’ principles for any extensions you need to implement.  Available as an embedded option with the public cloud ERP, or separately as a decentral option connected to SAP ECC, this solution is aimed mostly at new customers with simpler warehousing processes or sometimes customers with existing WM (on ECC or via S/4 compatibility pack) that see the benefits of re-implementing fully on Public Cloud.On its initial release, this looked like a very poor relation to EWM on S/4HANA as it only had basic functionality and no RF/mobile capability. But SAP have been constantly developing the functionality and have a full road map of updates to make it more attractive for larger companies too.  Patches, upgrades and new functionality releases are pre-planned, with 3-4 new releases each year, and everyone on the public cloud gets all the new functionality delivered – you can choose whether you use it or not in most cases.  Configuration is made much simpler, and the aim is to reduce the deployment time and the amount of custom code you need by using best practice processes - that said, we have found that the configuration lacks the flexibility available in Private Cloud Edition and would advise customers to carefully evaluate upfront if the Public Cloud Edition works for them.  Another advantage of public cloud is that the new AI capabilities are built in and come with the system as standard.EWM Private Cloud Edition - this is the full blown EWM system where your hosting is independent with a supplier of your choice and you are responsible for arranging upgrades, patching and maintenance. It can be deployed as Embedded EWM on S/4HANA or Decentralized EWM on S/4HANA (decentralized is simply EWM but on its own separate instance connected to the ERP by standard interfaces).  Designed to support large warehouses with complex processes and requirements, all functionality is available with both the Embedded (available on the basic licence) and Decentralised options, but be aware that some functionality attracts an ‘advanced’ license cost if used in the Embedded version (e.g. wave management, kitting, cross docking etc). Whilst a decentralized option brings some advantages for performance, resilience and high availability, it also immediately attracts the ‘advanced’ license costs.As WM and EWM are fundamentally different, it is not possible to perform a simple technical upgrade in this scenario.  Stock would have to be migrated and any custom developments recoded to work with EWM’s architecture although, due to EWM’s greater functionality, our experience is that the need for custom transactions can be greatly reduced and sometimes eliminated altogether. SAP do provide some tools to assist with the migration of data configuration, but this can be the perfect time to re-evaluate and conduct some business process re-engineering, enabling you to explore all the additional functionality offered by EWM.  If you are moving from SCM-EWM to S/4 EWM, there are a number of tools available to assist in this migration.EWM Private Cloud Edition has a large range of functionality to help businesses improve efficiency, reduce cost and really get a competitive advantage.  Processes can be automated leaving your managers to concentrate on managing the exceptions rather than the rule and to assist them, SAP have provided the Warehouse Monitor, an interactive workbench which provides over 450 ‘real-time’ standard reports covering all aspects of your operation.SAP are putting a lot of effort into developing and releasing new functionality (currently on a bi-annual basis), and the road map looks extremely promising with the latest release promising improvements to Advanced Shipping And Receiving, as well as the ability to reverse a goods receipt after putaway, and S/4Hana Public Cloud integration among other things.  In 2025 SAP have added AI capabilities like Joule for talking to your warehouse and AI Labor Demand Planning.Automation is a fast growing trend in warehousing and EWM delivers the capability to integrate to all types of automation (such as AGVs or an ASRS) through the Material Flow System (MFS) functionality, which is delivered as part of the standard system thus saving on licence and maintenance costs for a third party WCS.
- [Streamlining Supply Chain Planning with SAP IBP’s Harmonized Planning Area.](https://westernacher.com/streamlining-supply-chain-planning-with-sap-ibps-harmonized-planning-area/): The Harmonized Planning Area merges these into one, allowing planners to:
- [Tangible Growth in the era of AI.](https://westernacher.com/tangible-growth-in-the-era-of-ai/): Tangible Growth is a modern strategy execution platform built to transform ambitious goals into organizational realities. It supports business leaders with digital tools for creating and sharing execution plans, tracking progress, and boosting engagement across teams. The platform emphasizes clarity, feedback loops, and psychological safety - enabling teams to adapt, innovate, and take ownership through transparent, data-driven execution.
- [We Yard now available on SAP® Store.](https://westernacher.com/we-yard-now-available-on-sap-store/): SAP Store, found at store.sap.com, delivers a simplified and connected digital customer experience for finding, trying, buying and renewing more than 2,300 solutions from SAP and its partners. There, customers can find the SAP solutions and SAP-validated solutions they need to grow their business. And for each purchase made through SAP Store, SAP will plant a tree.
- [How AMRs are reshaping warehouses.](https://westernacher.com/how-amr-are-reshaping-warehouses/): AMRs streamline navigation, task allocation, and coordination—meaning warehouse workers can focus solely on picking. This reduces training needs and human error.
- [Preparing for peak seasons with SAP EWM in your warehouse.](https://westernacher.com/preparing-for-peak-seasons-with-sap-ewm/): Peak season can be one of the most stressful times for a warehouse team. Orders pile up, resources are stretched, and customers still expect on-time delivery. The reality is simple: efficiency is no longer optional, it’s critical.Experience across warehouse operations shows that businesses that prepare well before the rush are the ones that not only survive but thrive. When that preparation is combined with the right system, such as SAP EWM, peak periods transition from reactive problem-solving to proactive performance and measurable results
- [Supercharging Demand Planning with POS Data.](https://westernacher.com/supercharging-demand-planning-with-pos-data/): When demand planning is built only around shipment forecasts, companies often fall into one of two traps:
- [Cloud ERP insights from an industry expert.](https://westernacher.com/cloud-erp-insights-from-an-expert-at-westernacher/): “Disconnected systems cause poor integration, data delays, and isolated teams,” explained Abhishek Vasudevan, head of S/4HANA at Westernacher, in a recent episode of the Future of ERP podcast series.Vasudevan continued, saying, “The fragmentation creates barriers to real-time data visibility and integration, forcing reliance on manual work to piece together information from disparate sources. This slows decision-making and enforces artificial walls between business functions.”Switching to an integrated, modern Cloud ERP platform helps businesses break down barriers and provides real-time, cross-functional data flow. Vasudevan also highlights a critical hurdle: “There is a clear disconnect between how legacy users operate and the demands of moving to an integrated ERP system. The key question is whether the workforce can adapt to these changes and take on the challenges of adopting a new system and new ways of working.”But the key misconception is expecting a fully integrated ERP to be operational quickly by simply activating system functions. Faster implementations, which can sometimes take weeks or months instead of years, depend heavily on organizations’ ability to standardize processes across sites while retaining competitive differentiators. “Success requires a phased, crawl-walk-run approach focusing on processes, people, and standardization,” further explains Vasudevan.Before a company ever starts configuring a system or training users, there is foundational work that must be done to set the stage for success. These are the conversations and actions that happen behind the scenes—months before go-live—that ultimately determine whether the implementation will deliver value.
- [Top 5 Highlights of SAP IBP 2511.](https://westernacher.com/top-5-highlights-of-sap-ibp-2511/): Subcontracting in IBP 2511 has been significantly enhanced for order-based planning within the I_SAPIBP2 planning area. Key new capabilities include:
- [Future-proofing sales in wholesale with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud.](https://westernacher.com/future-proofing-sales-in-wholesale-with-sap-s4hana-public-cloud/): The wholesale sector has complex transactions, changing demand, and an increasing focus on e-commerce. The rigid nature of traditional ERP systems struggles to keep up with the fast-paced world of wholesale, and this often results in lost opportunities, inefficiencies, and unnecessary bottlenecks. SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud enables wholesalers to:
- [Top 5 highlights of SAP IBP 2508.](https://westernacher.com/top-5-highlights-of-sap-ibp-2508/): SAP IBP 2508 marks a leap forward by embedding powerful Artificial Intelligence across the entire platform. This AI revolution is designed to automate complex tasks, provide deep insights, and make every user more productive, transforming how you interact with supply chain data.SAP IBP 2508 significantly expands AI usage across planning. Customers can now benefit from:
- [From shipment-led Planning to consumer-led reality: Why POS + AI are reshaping demand planning.](https://westernacher.com/why-pos-and-ai-are-reshaping-demand-planning/): The historical barrier was a “plumbing” issue. Getting POS clean and consistent across retailers used to mean manual files and one-off mappings. Today, platforms automate POS collection and harmonization, so data arrives ready for planning.With that foundation, companies such as Westernacher Consulting and Alloy.ai bring both the consulting and integration expertise to integrate POS data and other retail-level data into robust solutions like SAP Integrated Business Planning for supply chain (“SAP IBP”)—not as a dashboard, but as core inputs, which can improve forecast accuracy significantly and, consequently, drive important supply chain performance results.
- [Public Cloud vs. Private Cloud: How to Choose the Right Model for Your Business.](https://westernacher.com/public-cloud-vs-private-cloud-right-business-model/): SAP Private Cloud dedicates infrastructure to a single organization. In the context of a RISE engagement, the infrastructure is dedicated to your organisation to ensure high performance and data isolation. This environment is typically hosted on Hyperscalers (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP) but is managed holistically by SAP under a single Service Level Agreement (SLA).
- [Enhancing the journey to excellence with SAP EWM and SAP Signavio.](https://westernacher.com/enhancing-the-journey-to-excellence-with-sap-ewm-and-sap-signavio/): For many organizations, the road to operational excellence begins in the warehouse. As supply chains become more complex and customer expectations rise, warehouse operations must evolve — often faster than the business around them. Moving to SAP S/4HANA and implementing SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) is one of the most impactful ways to modernize, standardize, and future‑proof supply chain execution.
- [Understanding, managing, and transforming Business Processes with SAP Signavio & RISE with SAP.](https://westernacher.com/end-to-end-process-transformation-with-sap-signavio-and-rise/): Most projects take months trying to figure out what the business’s processes are. By providing a fact-based starting point, SAP Signavio Process Insights fosters a significantly reduced time.Organizations can use insights derived from ingesting ERP data (ECC or S/4HANA) and returning ready‑made diagnostics aligned to end‑to‑end processes, including benchmarks, as well as recommended fixes. These findings enable businesses to prioritize initiatives based on quantifiable business impact, ensuring that early efforts deliver tangible value. An initial data upload of 50GB to SAP Signavio Process Insights is part of the RISE with SAP Business Process Starter Pack - use it as the single source of truth to prioritize value.
- [From Process Transparency to Measurable Business Value.](https://westernacher.com/how-rise-with-sap-and-sap-signavio-turn-insight-into-real-outcomes/): SAP Signavio Process Insights gives organizations a fact-based view of how processes actually run. This is not based on opinions; it is grounded in transactional system data and best‑practice assessments.
- [Unlocking AI readiness through process excellence.](https://westernacher.com/unlocking-ai-readiness-through-process-excellence/): Many businesses fall into the trap of viewing AI as a magic bullet for growth and productivity. In reality, AI works best when processes are streamlined, standardized, and transparent. If there are bottlenecks, duplication of efforts, or excessive manual tasks, AI will only amplify such issues.A structured approach begins with process discovery - carefully mapping workflows to identify inefficiencies and areas of high manual effort. This not only lays the groundwork for effective automation but also pinpoints which operations are truly ready for AI-driven enhancements. The core idea: fix what’s broken first, then scale with AI.
- [Getting started with AI Agents in SAP Signavio: A practical guide for your POC.](https://westernacher.com/getting-started-with-ai-agents-in-sap-signavio/): SAP Signavio AI Agents accelerate time to value across your process transformation journey. They are autonomous, process-aware assistants that can perform complex tasks beyond simple automation. For SAP Signavio, this means you can finally treat AI as a “digital teammate” instead of just a helper. Agents can analyze dashboards, interpret logs, recommend improvements, and synthesize value cases, sometimes with minimal human intervention.SAP has defined the following process-centric AI agents as part of its Joule vision for Signavio, several of them are currently in beta or early-adopter phases:
- [SAP Signavio: Process Insights vs. Process Intelligence.](https://westernacher.com/sap-signavio-process-insights-vs-intelligence/): Process Insights gives you speed, standards, and SAP benchmarks—perfect for quick wins and management clarity.Using both, in that order, delivers momentum and measurable impact without losing precision.Get in touch with Westernacher Consulting and start your SAP Signavio journey with Process Insights and Process Intelligence today.
- [Scaling at the speed of demand: How automation is transforming fulfillment.](https://westernacher.com/how-automation-is-transforming-fulfillment/): Fulfillment is no longer just an operational task. It has become a strategic battleground. In an economy driven by speed, flexibility, and precision, warehouses are evolving into intelligent ecosystems that think, adapt, and optimize in real time.
- [3PL services and SAP Transportation Management – regain control over your supply chain.](https://westernacher.com/regain-supply-chain-control-with-3pl-and-sap-tm/): Article Regain supply chain control with 3PL and SAP TM. Share this article Follow us on Linkedin A Coyote logistics survey in 2022 found that 82% of shippers worldwide use third-party logistics (3PL) services for at least some of their freight, whereas 38% of them rely on 3PL service* providers for the majority of their shipments. In markets with relatively simple domestic logistics but highly complex international order fulfilment (due to cross-border complexity) – such as the United Kingdom and Ireland – studies suggest that an even greater number of companies outsource their logistics. This way, shippers can focus on their core competence while benefiting from the scalable, cost-efficient services of 3PL companies, who in turn leverage economies of scale.
  Whilst everybody focuses on the benefits, we need to see the disadvantages of outsourcing your logistics:Loss of control over logistics operations and customer experienceLock-in: Dependency on a single provider, creating business continuity riskIntegration issues with your systems and the 3PL's platformsCustomer experience risks if the 3PL fails to meet expectationsHidden or rising costs from extra services or inflexible contractsEach and every point of the above would justify an own thesis to analyse the full impact. However, since this is just a blog, we will limit ourselves to discussing the problem and its solution with SAP TM. First and foremost, shippers with outsourced logistics focus on the order management in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and leave the planning of fulfilment completely to the service provider. Deliveries and shipments might be created in ERP, but their sole purpose is to match received invoices from the service provider against them. The shipper lacks active transportation planning and has no control over operations and customer experience. This is resolved easily by using SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM): The created sales and purchase orders are handed over from ERP to TM. SAP TM takes over the inbound and outbound planning, finding the best transportation options under consideration of defined criteria such as source and destination, cargo type, multimodal transportation offers, transshipments and other, definable business rules. This way, the shipper is back in the driving seat giving instructions to the service provider and actively steering the experience of its customers. Furthermore, SAP TM integrates several service providers via SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Business Network for Logistics, leveraging a tendering process for transportation requirements. Instead of using the same service provider for everything and being locked in, TM enables a multi-service provider approach, always finding the best provider for a specific transportation requirement. The integration of service providers is also used to receive status updates on the fulfilment: active tracking and tracing is in place for shipments, enabling the shipper to monitor the execution of transportation and to react to exceptions, improving the customer experience and meeting their SLA expectations.In addition, you can eliminate unforeseen costs by using the freight settlement function in SAP TM. Contracts with service providers are reflected as Agreements, every possible service is stored as individual rate in the system. After fulfilment, the charges are calculated automatically by TM and handed over to the ERP system for either verification of received invoices or to use a complete self-billing procedure with the service providers. Either way, you take back control over your logistics costs.As a final note: all the points can be achieved with automation routines in SAP TM. Taking back control over your supply chain does not mean that you need to increase work effort on your side.If you want to regain control over your supply chain, reach out to us to discuss your personal situation. You can also join our webinar for deeper insights and system demonstrations on September 11th, 2025. Register *3PL: 3PL, or Third-Party Logistics provider, is a company that offers outsourced logistics services to support various aspects of a business's supply chain, including warehousing, transportation, inventory management and order fulfilment.
- [From APO to IBP: Shaping the future of Supply Chain Planning with AI Innovation.](https://westernacher.com/from-apo-to-ibp-supply-chain-planning-with-ai-innovation/): Download
- [Critical Thinking in Computer System Validation (CSV) for SAP.](https://westernacher.com/critical-thinking-in-csv-for-sap/): Download
- [Smart warehousing: Integrating robotics with SAP EWM for next-level efficiency.](https://westernacher.com/smart-warehousing-integrating-robotics-with-sap-ewm/): Download
- [SAP Business Transformation Management for Supply Chain Orchestration.](https://westernacher.com/sap-btm-for-supply-chain/): Download
- [SAP Business Transformation Management for SAP S/4HANA Brownfield Migrations.](https://westernacher.com/sap-btm-for-sap-s4hana-brownfield-migrations/): Download
- [Choosing the right SAP partner for Life Sciences compliance.](https://westernacher.com/choosing-the-right-sap-partner-for-life-sciences-compliance/): White paper
- [Unlocking warehouse automation.](https://westernacher.com/unlocking-warehouse-automation/): As the range and availability of warehouse automation continues to grow, warehouses will start to increase their use of automation to improve accuracy and efficiency in delivering to their customers whilst also reducing labour costs and changing how the workforce is deployed, allowing them to concentrate on tasks that can only be executed by a human.
- [SAP Supply Chain Excellence Award 2025 for Westernacher Consulting.](https://westernacher.com/sap-supply-chain-excellence-award-2025-for-westernacher-consulting/): Article
- [Westernacher wins prestigious 2025 supply chain cloud partner award.](https://westernacher.com/westernacher-named-2025-top-supply-chain-cloud-partner/): Westernacher has experienced rapid growth in Taiwan in recent years, emerging as a key enabler of SAP supply chain solutions. The company has successfully supported numerous global enterprises in advancing their warehouse and logistics digital transformation initiatives.
- [SAP Global Supply Chain Management Partner Excellence Award Finalist 2025.](https://westernacher.com/sap-global-supply-chain-management-partner-excellence-award-finalist-2025/): Article SAP Global Supply Chain Management Partner Excellence Award Finalist 2025. Share this article Follow us on Linkedin Westernacher Consulting named an SAP Global Supply Chain Management Partner Excellence Award Finalist 2025. We are proud to share that Westernacher Consulting has been named an SAP Global Supply Chain Management Partner Excellence Finalist 2025 in the Indirect Sales and Customer Success category – placing us among a very select group of SAP partners worldwide. This recognition reflects what matters most to us: turning strategy into measurable outcomes for our customers. Why this recognition matters.Being shortlisted acknowledges our long-term focus on customer value. For more than three decades, we have combined process expertise with deep SAP know-how to help organizations modernize their supply chains without adding complexity. It’s a vote of confidence in our approach: fit-to-standard where it counts, clean-core architectures that stay upgradeable, and side-by-side innovation that preserves agility. What it means to our customers.Our team support end-to-end transformation – from planning to execution – across SAP S/4HANA and Cloud ERP, SAP IBP, SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), SAP Transportation Management (TM), SAP Yard Logistics (YL), and the new SAP Logistics Management solution for small to mid-sized distribution centers. We connect real-time collaboration through SAP Business Network for Logistics and Global Track & Trace, and we turn signals into decisions with SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP BTP. The result is orchestration: warehouse, transportation, and yard working as one, with data that leaders can trust. How we deliver.Every program starts with value and risk clearly framed. We standardize first, protect the core, and extend capabilities via APIs and BTP when differentiation is needed. Integration is designed up front; change and adoption are treated as first-class workstreams. And our commitment doesn’t end at go-live – we stabilize, iterate, and scale. Results in practice.Customers see the difference in day-to-day operations: shorter dock-to-stock times, higher on-time-in-full performance, fewer handoffs at the ramp, and lower cost per stop. What’s next?We will continue to invest in cloud-ready supply chain architectures, transport-driven logistics orchestration, and AI-assisted exception handling – so planning, execution, and continuous improvement form a single, resilient loop. Get in touch with Westernacher Consulting today
- [Strategic partnership between Westernacher and osapiens: Advancing sustainability and operation excellence.](https://westernacher.com/westernacher-and-osapiens-partner/): “At Westernacher, we see innovation as the ability to rethink challenges and turn them into opportunities. Our partnership with osapiens takes this a step further, embedding sustainability into operational strategy and turning digital innovation into real, measurable impact,” said Mark Mrosek, Global Lead Sustainability Services at Westernacher Consulting.
- [Why multi-echelon inventory optimization is a game-changer for spare parts planning.](https://westernacher.com/optimizing-spare-parts-with-meio/): When a critical machine breaks down and a missing part is not available, the ripple effect can be enormous — maintenance delays, service teams scramble, and customer trust is put at risk. In the world of service and spare parts, complete and on-time availability is everything.
- [Gamification in warehousing: A modern solution to an age-old challenge.](https://westernacher.com/revamping-warehousing-through-gamification/): Gamification might sound like something out of a tech startup playbook, but in the world of warehousing, it’s becoming a surprisingly effective tool for solving real operational challenges. From high turnover and disengaged workers to inconsistent onboarding and repetitive tasks, warehouse managers are finding that a little bit of game design can go a long way.
- [Running repair or buy scenarios.](https://westernacher.com/running-repair-or-buy-scenarios/): How do you balance variables to make the critical and complex decision to repair or buy a new aftermarket sales part?
- [SAP Business Data Cloud. The future of SAP Data and Analytics.](https://westernacher.com/sap-business-data-cloud-and-analytics/): The complexity of data sources, the need for real-time insights, and the growing demand for advanced analytics capabilities have rendered traditional data management approaches insufficient. SAP Business Data Cloud emerges as a comprehensive solution designed to address these challenges by providing a unified platform for data management, analytics, and insights. This white paper explores the key aspects of SAP Business Data Cloud - its architecture, components, and the transformative benefits it offers.
- [Understanding complexity of international logistics.](https://westernacher.com/understanding-complexity-international-logistics/): In today’s globalized economy, international logistics has become the backbone of modern supply chains, enabling businesses to expand operations, access cost-efficient manufacturing, and reach diverse markets. However, this globalization comes with its own set of challenges, including lead time variability, complex regulatory frameworks, demand unpredictability, and logistical inefficiencies. These factors can significantly impact operational costs, inventory management, cash flow, and overall supply chain resilience.
- [Revolutionizing operations across industries with multimodal yard management.](https://westernacher.com/revolutionizing-operations-with-multimodal-yard-management/): Download
- [Process revolution with process AI capabilities for SAP Signavio.](https://westernacher.com/process-revolution-with-sap-signavio-process-ai/): Transforming your business processes with advanced AI capabilities can seem like a daunting task. However, with the right tools and strategies, the journey toward process excellence becomes significantly smoother and more efficient. One such essential tool are the soon available process AI capabilities for SAP Signavio, a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize your approach to process management through the power of generative artificial intelligence.
- [From healthcare to supply chains: The transformative power of AI.](https://westernacher.com/transformative-power-of-ai-for-supply-chains/): The impact of technology on our lives over the past decade has been so profound that it's hard to imagine a world without it. Thanks to innovations like Generative AI, developed by forward-thinking companies, we won't have to.
- [Ensuring compliance and efficiency: A guide to risk-based Computer System Validation for SAP systems.](https://westernacher.com/computer-system-validation-for-sap-systems/): Discover how to navigate the complexities of SAP S/4HANA validation with Westernacher's comprehensive whitepaper. This essential guide provides valuable insights into ensuring compliance, enhancing operational efficiency, and mitigating risks in the pharmaceutical industry. By downloading and reviewing this whitepaper, you'll gain access to expert strategies and best practices that can transform your validation process and drive project success.
- [Maximizing efficiency: The critical role of reverse logistics in modern transportation management.](https://westernacher.com/reverse-logistics-in-transportation-management/): Reverse logistics is a critical aspect of modern supply chain management, essential for managing returns, repairs, recycling, and end-of-life processes efficiently. Despite its importance, it often involves challenges like high costs, limited visibility, and coordination inefficiencies.Addressing these challenges is crucial for businesses to reduce operational costs, improve customer satisfaction, and enhance sustainability. High costs can erode profit margins, while limited visibility can lead to inefficiencies and delays. Coordination inefficiencies can result in poor resource utilization and increased waste.
- [Westernacher and Alloy.ai partner to transform supply chain planning.](https://westernacher.com/westernacher-and-alloy-ai-partner-to-transform-supply-chain-planning/): Before diving into the embrace of AI in purchasing, however, a crucial step is to digitize our process Source to Pay. This is foundational, without which any AI efforts may prove ineffective or even counterproductive. Just as the Facebook application needs access to the internet to provide users with interaction and platform usage, AI similarly requires a solid digital foundation to function effectively. The digitized Source to Pay process provides the necessary data, forming the basis for AI operation. Consequently, AI can analyse historical purchasing data, forecast trends, identify optimization areas, and automate routine tasks. Without this foundation, AI lacks the context and information needed to make informed decisions.This solution will allow CPG supply chain and demand planning teams to forecast and deploy inventory with real-time visibility into sales and inventory levels across all their retail partners — a piece critically missing from today’s supply chain and planning solutions. Brands can now align their inventory plans to levels of consumer demand through better demand sensing based on retailer point-of-sale data.“For decades, Westernacher has been committed to leveraging advanced supply chain technologies to deliver innovative solutions for SAP customers,” said Alexis Lozada, Practice Director, Supply Chain Planning. “By integrating Alloy.ai's capabilities with SAP IBP, we aim to deliver solutions that help businesses achieve greater efficiency and agility in their supply chain operations.”With SAP IBP and Alloy.ai together, customers will achieve higher service levels, reduced excess inventory levels, and more cost-effective deployment plans.“It’s never been more important to plan and execute using the most accurate, real-time view of consumer demand possible,” said Joel Beal, CEO and Co-founder of Alloy.ai. “Companies that use point-of-sale data in their forecasting improve their accuracy and reduce problems with out-of-stock and excess inventory. This data is a force multiplier for SAP customers.”
- [Keep track of your stock with Westernacher’s Inventory Dashboard.](https://westernacher.com/keep-track-of-your-stock-with-westernachers-inventory-dashboard/): Monitor your current stock levels in real time to maintain supply chain continuity. The application highlights dead and overdue stock, helping to optimize warehouse space and reduce costs. Predictive analytics enable early detection of potential shortages of critical products or components, facilitating proactive replenishment. In addition, KPIs such as inventory to consumption ratio, days without consumption and slow-moving item inventory levels help decisions to be made to improve inventory efficiency.
- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Purchasing.](https://westernacher.com/artificial-intelligence-in-purchasing/): In this context, the application of Artificial Intelligence in purchasing is particularly intriguing and significant, as it has the potential to revolutionize supply chain management and procurement processes, enabling companies to achieve higher levels of efficiency, cost optimization, and better control over business operations.
- [Driving business success through effective enterprise architecture management with SAP LeanIX.](https://westernacher.com/driving-business-success-through-effective-enterprise-architecture-management-with-sap-leanix/): SAP LeanIX is a leading solution for enterprise architecture management that helps organizations create transparency in their IT environment. It empowers IT leaders to make data-driven decisions by providing a clear view of the enterprise architecture and enabling collaboration across departments. Here’s how SAP LeanIX supports EAM:
- [How to power up supply chains and revolutionize warehousing with SAP EWM Distribution Equipment.](https://westernacher.com/sap-ewm-warehousing/): Let´s explore how SAP EWM enhances distribution equipment and the process of loading components into handling units, even with complex configurations.
- [Artificial Intelligence in Transportation Management.](https://westernacher.com/ai-in-transportation-management/): Download
- [Supercharging your private fleet with SAP TM.](https://westernacher.com/supercharging-your-private-fleet-with-sap-tm/): Download
- [How digitizing supply chain management helps improve customer experience.](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-management/): Download
- [Key Performance Indicators in your supply chain.](https://westernacher.com/kpi-in-your-supply-chain/): In today’s fast-paced business environment,efficiently managing the flow of goods is crucial foroperational success. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) serve as essential tools for decision-makers, providing actionable insights to optimize supply chain processes. This white paper explores how Standard SAP and SAP Signavio can transform supply chain management.Discover practical guidance and actionable insightsto enhance your supply chain practice, improveefficiency, and reduce operational costs.
- [Enhance warehouse user productivity with SAP EWM mobility.](https://westernacher.com/enhance-warehouse-user-productivity-with-sap-ewm/): Download
- [Port and terminal operations based on SAP Digital Supply Chain capabilities.](https://westernacher.com/position-on-port-operations/): In port and terminal operations, efficiency, transparency, and seamless interoperability are crucial for success. SAP Digital Supply Chain Solutions offer an integrated approach to address challenges faced by port authorities and terminal operators, providing a scalable framework for streamlined operations and improved visibility. SAP S/4HANA centralizes diverse processes and integrates third-party systems, enabling real-time data flow and better decision-making. Automation tools reduce manual interventions, leading to faster turnaround times and higher productivity.
- [Supply lead time in planning.](https://westernacher.com/supply-lead-time-in-planning/): What glues the physical supply chain together? What makes plan to delivery happen?
- [Enhancing enterprise architecture security with SAP LeanIX.](https://westernacher.com/enhancing-architecture-security-with-leanix/): In today's fast-paced digital world, enterprise architects face the daunting challenge of ensuring their organization's IT landscape is both secure and agile. With increasing cyber threats and evolving regulatory requirements, robust enterprise architecture (EA) security is more critical than ever. SAP LeanIX, a leading enterprise architecture management tool, provides comprehensive solutions to address these challenges effectively.
- [Building a Center of Excellence for Process Excellence and Enterprise Architecture.](https://westernacher.com/building-a-center-of-excellence-for-process-excellence-and-enterprise-architecture/): Article
- [The Architecture of Letting Go: Structuring Divestitures with Confidence and Clarity.](https://westernacher.com/structuring-divestitures-with-confidence-and-clarity/): Article
- [Change management with SAP Signavio: a transformative solution for organizations.](https://westernacher.com/sap-signavio-transformation/): Change management is a systematic approach to managing change in organizations. It refers not only to the implementation of new technologies or processes, but also to the associated cultural and human aspects. The aim is to ensure that changes run smoothly, resistance is minimized, and employees are motivated. It is used to implement changes within a company.
- [SAP Signavio: The organizational handbook for change management.](https://westernacher.com/sap-signavio-handbook-for-change-management/): Change management is important for companies that have to adapt to the development of markets, technologies and internal processes. The goal is to ensure that changes run smoothly, resistance is minimized and employees are motivated. SAP Signavio, a comprehensive business process management suite, can serve as an effective organizational handbook that enables seamless and strategic change management.
- [Drive sustainability with SAP Signavio: The power of business process management.](https://westernacher.com/sap-signavio-sustainability/): One of the cornerstones of sustainability is the efficient use of resources. SAP Signavio empowers companies to meticulously analyze their business processes and uncover opportunities for optimization. By visualizing and modeling these processes, inefficiencies become very clear and can be tackled quickly. This not only leads to significant cost savings but also minimizes resource consumption, thereby shrinking your company's ecological footprint.
- [Why Enterprise Architects are crucial to your next M&A.](https://westernacher.com/why-enterprise-architects-are-crucial-to-your-next-m-and-a/): M&A with their natural characteristic of relying on all four transformation dimensions (systems, processes, data and people) benefit from enterprise architecture:
- [Transform faster: Accelerate your SAP S/4HANA transformation with SAP Signavio and Westernacher’s expertise.](https://westernacher.com/sap-s-4hana-transformation-with-sap-signavio-and-westernachers/): This is particularly beneficial when migrating to SAP S/4HANA, as it allows you to map out and understand your existing processes, create a clear baseline, identify areas for improvement, and implement best practices seamlessly. The result is a more structured and less disruptive transformation process.
- [Why growing businesses need an intelligent SAP ERP solution now more than ever.](https://westernacher.com/why-growing-businesses-need-an-intelligent-erp-solution/): In today’s fast-paced business landscape, rapid growth presents both opportunities and challenges. For companies in sectors like Manufacturing, Agriculture, Wholesale, Retail, Logistics, Transportation, and Supply Chain, traditional methods such as spreadsheets or handwritten notes quickly become insufficient. As your business expands, so do the complexities, making it essential to adopt a sophisticated solution that can handle these demands efficiently. This is where intelligent SAP ERP solutions, like GROW with SAP, come into play, offering streamlined operations, enhanced accuracy, and the power to scale with your growth.
- [Unlocking Insights: Customized Dashboards in SAP LeanIX.](https://westernacher.com/customized-dashboards-in-sap-leanix/): In today's data-driven business landscape, having access to the right information at the right time is crucial for making informed decisions. SAP LeanIX, a powerful Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) tool, offers a robust solution to this need through its customizable dashboards. Let's dive into how these dashboards can transform your organization's data visualization and decision-making processes.
- [What is GROW with SAP?](https://westernacher.com/what-is-grow-with-sap/): In our first article, we introduced GROW with SAP and how this cloud-based ERP solution is tailored for growing businesses looking to streamline their operations.
- [A sneak peek into SAP Signavio Process Transformation Manager.](https://westernacher.com/sap-signavio-transformation-manager/): This new product complements the existing SAP Signavio Process Transformation suite and serves as your bridge to successful business process transformations. SAP Signavio Process Transformation Manager enables you to execute and manage business process transformation insights and improvement initiatives holistically to drive centralized and collaborative improvements, quantify business value through continuous improvement and foster effective, value-driven decision making.
- [Revolutionize your supply chain and dock operations with Westernacher’s We schedule application.](https://westernacher.com/we-application-for-supply-chain-and-dock-operations/): The dock plays a pivotal role in any warehouse operation, and its efficient management can greatly enhance operational efficiency and streamline supply chain processes.  However, numerous hurdles can impede docking capacity and productivity, and traditional dock appointment scheduling often falls short of meeting industry benchmarks. In this brief overview, we'll delve into the challenges associated with dock appointment scheduling and illustrate how Westernacher’s We schedule application seamlessly digitizes the entire process, ensuring optimal efficiency.
- [Are “dark” times ahead for warehousing?](https://westernacher.com/are-dark-times-ahead-for-warehousing/): What is a ‘dark’ warehouse? Many people think this refers to a ‘lights out’ facility which is saving energy, but the truth is a little more ‘dark’ than that – the term is referring to the lack of human labor involved due to the full automation of all material handling and associated processes. The idea is that, unlike humans, autonomous robots (AGVs/AMRs) can operate in higher extremes of cold or warm environments and without lighting, which reduces energy and heating consumption and in turn reducing operating costs.
- [Massachusetts-based dairy company increases yard efficiency with SAP Yard Logistics.](https://westernacher.com/dairy-company-increases-yard-efficiency-with-sap-yard-logistics/): Every company that relies on trucks for the distribution of their products has its own set of challenges that must be ironed out to operate with the seamless efficiency of an assembly line. A good place to start, is well, at the start. Westernacher’s implementation of SAP YL did exactly that by putting an emphasis on where all trucks start their process in the yard: the check-in gate. By providing the team with a simple-to-operate yet powerful application to streamline both the collection of information from the driver and the communication of instructions back to the driver,  the act of checking trucks into the yard has never been easier. The intelligent check-in has cut down the check-in time from almost 15 minutes to less than 5 minutes per truck.
- [Enhancing operational efficiencies and throughput: Yard Logistics and the containerboard and packaging industry.](https://westernacher.com/yard-logistics-and-the-containerboard-and-packaging-industry/): A customer amid construction of a state-of-the-art containerboard and packaging facility needed a state-of-the-art Yard Management system (YMS) integrated with SAP to pair with it. Both SAP Yard Logistics (SAP YL) and Westernacher were a natural fit to fulfill this business need. This implementation of SAP YL wasn’t merely a migration of one YMS to another but an ambitious leap into intertwining digital systems into the heart of the company's operations for the first time alongside the start-up of this new facility. This customer ultimately concluded that the idea of less manual interventions and more system-driven automation, within their operations, was a necessary change to drive continuous improvement. With the main goals being to enhance operational efficiencies, increase daily output, and decrease unwanted manual interventions, an investment in SAP YL seemed like an evident choice.
- [Product life cycle management.](https://westernacher.com/product-life-cycle-management/): In literature the product life cycle describes the journey of a product from its inception to its withdrawal from the market through four main stages:
- [Building Analytics in SAP eSPP with Business Context Viewer.](https://westernacher.com/building-analytics-in-sap-espp-with-business-context-viewer/): To use standard delivered Analytics with BCV, we need to work on few pre-requisites to be carried out by the basis team of the organization:
- [Westernacher Consulting among the first to adopt SAP Joule for Consultants — Redefining SAP project delivery with AI-powered innovation.](https://westernacher.com/westernacher-consulting-leads-the-way-with-sap-joule-for-consultants/): The SAP ecosystem is entering a new era where artificial intelligence is redefining consulting excellence. SAP Joule for Consultants, SAP’s latest AI-powered innovation, is designed to streamline workflows, provide instant technical guidance, and automate repetitive tasks—empowering consultants to deliver faster and smarter.Westernacher Consulting is proud to be one of the first consultancies globally to adopt SAP Joule for Consultants, a fact recently highlighted in an official SAP blog. This recognition underscores our commitment to innovation and our mission to help clients achieve transformation with speed, precision, and strategic impact.
- [Deep Dive Study: Process Mining in SAP S/4HANA.](https://westernacher.com/process-mining-sap-s4hana/): SAP S/4HANA covers the following lines of business (LoB):
- [Reflections on inventory management.](https://westernacher.com/reflections-on-inventory-management/): Over the span of one’s business career, one learns effective inventory management could prevent outcomes becoming a detriment to business performance. Examples abound, but the following few can shed light on the importance of effectively managing inventory decisions.
- [Westernacher Consulting accelerates next-level consulting with SAP Joule and Generative AI.](https://westernacher.com/westernacher-boosts-consulting-with-sap-joule/): Article Westernacher boosts consulting with SAP Joule and Gen AI. Share this article Follow us on Linkedin Westernacher Consulting is taking a bold leap forward in its consulting capabilities by integrating generative AI through SAP Joule for Consultants. Westernacher is among the first group of global consulting companies to equip its teams with the SAP conversational AI assistant that’s grounded in the most authoritative and comprehensive SAP knowledge base — fundamentally transforming how its consultants work, deliver value, and support customers. With more than 1,200 experts worldwide, Westernacher Consulting operates across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, helping organizations navigate complex digital transformations. Renowned for its deep expertise in SAP solutions, the company delivers comprehensive services in supply chain management, enterprise resource planning, analytics, integrated business planning, and more. Headquartered in Heidelberg and boasting more than 55 years of industry leadership as an SAP Gold Partner, Westernacher continues to push the boundaries of innovation and operational excellence. Empowering consultants with real-time SAP expertise.In today’s fast-paced business environment, consultants require immediate, accurate insights to guide projects from design to implementation and beyond. SAP Joule for Consultants provides instant access to SAP’s most reliable and current knowledge base — including implementation best practices, configuration guidelines, technical references, and code-level support.“By integrating SAP Joule for Consultants into our consulting workflows, Westernacher empowers our teams to reduce time spent on research, navigate complex system landscapes more efficiently, and deliver solutions faster. This enables our consultants at all levels — from junior talent to seasoned experts — to focus on strategic, high-value tasks while ensuring technical accuracy and business alignment,” said Neil Wightman, COO SEA Westernacher Consulting.  Our consultants can now retrieve expert insights, clarify custom code, understand ABAP logic, and access guided recommendations — all in seconds.Early results from SAP show that consultants can reduce time spent interpreting code by up to 40%, dramatically accelerating deliverables such as transformation road maps, system documentation, and impact assessments.Joule also enhances onboarding and continuous learning, allowing new consultants to ramp up rapidly and experienced consultants to stay at the forefront of SAP’s evolving capabilities.“Through our AI-First, Suite-First strategy, SAP helps enterprises accelerate business outcomes with cloud solutions. Westernacher’s early adoption of SAP Joule for Consultants — initiating from Southeast Asia — is a testament to the AI-powered innovations that the region is leading. As both a partner and a customer of SAP, Westernacher’s integration of generative AI capabilities into their consulting practice will ultimately help our joint customers realize more tangible business value through more relevant AI applications,” said Deepak Kaushik, Chief Partner Officer, SAP Southeast Asia. Driving faster outcomes and greater business impact.Westernacher expects significant gains in service quality, consultant productivity, and solution speed. By eliminating manual information gathering and enabling one-prompt knowledge retrieval, consultants can better support customers in making informed decisions and achieving faster business transformation outcomes.Ultimately, customers benefit from a smoother, more agile engagement experience, with fewer errors and solutions that fully align with SAP’s gold-standard practices — accelerating time-to-value across industries.A strategic commitment to AI-driven innovation.Westernacher’s adoption of SAP Joule for Consultants reflects its broader commitment to embedding generative AI into its global consulting approach. Beyond enhancing individual projects, the firm is actively developing comprehensive AI strategies and investing in internal enablement programs to drive responsible, value-based AI adoption at scale.Through this forward-thinking strategy, Westernacher reinforces its position as a technology-driven consulting leader — dedicated to delivering continuous innovation and measurable business impact for its clients worldwide.
- [The importance of Planning for Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO).](https://westernacher.com/the-importance-of-mro/): Ensuring the smooth operation and longevity of industrial assets – such as the machinery used in manufacturing or the equipment powering material processing – is fundamental to business continuity and sustainability worldwide. But it’s not just the industrial sector that depends on effective maintenance and repair; critical infrastructure services like railways, data centers, and energy generation also rely heavily on these operations to function seamlessly. In every industry, maintaining and repairing assets is not just important – it’s essential to keeping the world running.
- [SAP IBP: Digital Transformation with or dare I say without Change Management.](https://westernacher.com/digital-transformation-with-sap-ibp/): While starting their supply chain planning transformation journey to implement SAP IBP, organizations have different levels of maturity, some could still be using excel files for their demand, supply or inventory planning while others can be operating on SAP APO or other legacy planning systems. Due to ever changing world and rapidly evolving challenges, it is imperative to explore inefficiencies or opportunities within your supply chain, some organizations relate to that and start on a digital transformation and their peers or competitors follow suit.

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- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: SAP ePP/DS](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/sap-epp-ds/): SAP embedded Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (SAP ePP/DS), built into SAP S/4HANA, is a core area of expertise for Westernacher Consulting. Westernacher's ePP/DS implementations unify demand planning, supply planning, and capacity planning in a single digital environment, enabling manufacturers to synchronize operations, maximize resource efficiency, and respond rapidly to market demand shifts and operational changes through advanced constraint-based scheduling and real-time production optimization.
- [Time-to-Value Solutions Planning: Fast Solution “Demand Planning”](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/fast-solution-demand-planning/): We kick off with a focused review of your current planning setup: processes, challenges, and data quality. From there, we define a streamlined, best-practice, to-be process tailored to your business, giving you a clear path toward a modern demand planning capability.
- [Time-to-Value Solutions Planning: APO-to-IBP Discovery – Assessment accelerator](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/apo-to-ibp-assessment-accelerator/): Unlock valuable insights with an expert-led analysis of your APO landscape—including DP, SNP, PP/DS, and gATP modules. We assess process maturity, explore key customizations, and evaluate your complete system architecture to identify strengths and opportunities for transformation.
- [Time-to-Value Solutions Planning: Fast Solution “SAP IBP S&OP”](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/fast-solution-sap-ibp-sop/): Kickstart your journey with a focused, expert-led review of your current processes, pain points, and data quality. Our approach quickly pinpoints opportunities and delivers a personalized, future-ready roadmap, empowering your team with a best-practice solution designed to unlock modern planning capabilities and set your business up for sustainable growth.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: SAP Service Parts Planning (SPP & eSPP)](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/sap-spp-espp/): Specialized solutions for spare parts and aftermarket planning, designed to handle the unique challenges of intermittent demand, large SKU portfolios, and critical service level requirements.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: APO to IBP transformation](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/apo-to-sap-ibp-transformation/): We support organizations in transitioning from SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (SAP APO) to SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP), with 2026 marking the critical window to begin this transformation ahead of SAP APO end-of-life. Westernacher's APO-to-IBP migration approach goes beyond system replacement, unlocking AI-driven planning capabilities that transform supply chain operations from reactive to proactive through automated decision support, intelligent scenario planning, and real-time orchestration.With SAP APO mainstream maintenance ending in 2027, organizations face more than a technical upgrade decision. This is a strategic opportunity to transform planning from manual, reactive processes into intelligent, proactive, and AI-enabled operations. SAP IBP isn't just a successor to APO—it ushers in a completely new way of planning.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: Integration between Volume & Financial plan](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/integration-between-volume-and-financial-plan/): The integration between SAP IBP and SAP Analytics Cloud brings together demand, supply, inventory, and S&OP planning with robust analytics and visualization capabilities. Users can leverage SAC’s advanced reporting, dashboarding, and predictive analytics directly within IBP workflows, enabling deeper analysis and more agile response to business dynamics.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: SAP IBP](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/sap-integrated-business-planning/): SAP IBP is the comprehensive cloud-based planning platform that unifies demand, supply, inventory, and S&OP planning in a single solution with real-time collaboration capabilities.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: Control Tower & Supply Chain visibility](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/control-tower-and-supply-chain-visibility/): We enable real-time supply chain visibility and proactive exception management by connecting planning systems with execution layers. Westernacher's supply chain control tower implementations deliver faster disruption response, improved on-time delivery performance, and enhanced partner collaboration through automated alert management, root cause analysis, and collaborative problem-solving workflows across the end-to-end supply chain.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: Demand Planning & Forecasting](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/demand-planning-forecasting/): Westernacher Consulting improves demand forecast accuracy by 20–40% through the implementation of statistical forecasting models, demand sensing technologies, collaborative planning processes, and specialized forecasting methods for new product introductions and promotional demand. Our demand planning approach combines quantitative statistical methods with qualitative business intelligence to optimize the balance between inventory investment and customer service levels across the supply chain.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: Spare Parts & Aftermarket Planning](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/spare-parts-aftermarket-planning/): Westernacher Consulting delivers specialized aftermarket and spare parts planning solutions using SAP Service Parts Planning (SAP eSPP) to address the unique challenges of sporadic and intermittent demand patterns, large SKU portfolios, and critical service level requirements.Our approach optimizes the balance between inventory carrying costs and parts availability across the aftermarket supply chain through demand classification, tailored forecasting methods, and service-level-driven replenishment strategies.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: Inventory Optimization](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/inventory-optimization/): Westernacher Consulting applies scientific inventory optimization methods to achieve 15–30% inventory reduction while maintaining or improving service levels. Westernacher implements multi-echelon inventory optimization, statistical safety stock calculation, and segmentation-based stocking strategies across the supply chain network, accounting for demand uncertainty, supply variability, and differentiated service level targets to minimize working capital while ensuring product availability.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/): Rapid demand volatilityIncreasingly complex global supply chainsMassive data volumes requiring automated planning capabilitiesAccelerate decision-makingOperate with greater precision and agility
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: Supply Planning & Optimization](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/supply-planning-and-optimization/): Westernacher transforms supply planning from reactive order processing into proactive, constraint-based optimization using SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP). Westernacher's supply planning implementations balance customer service levels, operational costs, and capacity constraints while ensuring material availability and optimal resource utilization through advanced planning techniques, automated exception management, and real-time scenario analysis.
- [Supply Chain Planning Expertise: Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-planning/sales-and-operations-planning-sop/): Westernacher Consulting implements S&OP processes for organizations, aligning demand planning, supply planning, and financial planning into a unified framework. Services range from establishing foundational S&OP meeting structures and cross-functional collaboration workflows to deploying advanced SAP IBP with real-time supply chain orchestration, scenario modeling, and continuous plan reconciliation across all planning horizons.
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- [Supply Chain Planning & Execution Solutions](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-solutions/): Absolutely. Westernacher specializes in international rollout services for supply chain solutions across multiple countries and regions. Our global presence with 1,300+ professionals across Europe, Americas, and Asia-Pacific enables local support with global coordination. We employ template-based deployment methodologies where we develop a master template at a pilot location, then systematically deploy to additional sites with appropriate localization. This approach provides harmonized core processes across countries while accommodating regional requirements for language, regulations, tax rules, currency, and local business practices. Our centralized support structures with local language capabilities ensure consistent service quality globally. We’ve successfully led rollouts covering 50+ countries for multinational corporations across all major industries. Key success factors include strong global program management, clear governance structures, cultural sensitivity and local engagement, comprehensive knowledge transfer, and phased deployment approaches that allow learning from each location. Whether you’re expanding from one country to many or standardizing disparate systems across an existing global footprint, Westernacher provides the expertise and resources for successful international implementations.
- [Win a free copy of SAP Signavio – Business Process Transformation.](https://westernacher.com/win-a-free-copy-of-sap-signavio-business-process-transformation/): Exclusively for SAP TES 2025 participants.
- [Talent engagement Westernacher Malaysia.](https://westernacher.com/talent-engagement-westernacher-malaysia/): Join Westernacher for an exclusive webinar exploring the evolution of digital supply chain and logistics in Southeast Asia. Discover career opportunities and learn how our values and innovation set us apart in the industry.
- [Quest](https://westernacher.com/quest/): With QUEST the Magazine, we are entering completely new territory for us. Many of the topics covered in our magazine are not part of our core topics as an SAP consulting company.
- [QUEST – Jim Rogers – Future of Money](https://westernacher.com/quest-jim-rogers-the-future-of-money/): How do you imagine paying for your cup of coffee in a future world where almost everything is digital? Do you see our financial system serving our rising need for sustainability and resilience? Moreover, will blockchain technology open up unimagined possibilities for decentralized financial transactions? We meet Jim Rogers, a legendary hedge fund investor, and ask him all these questions. He is one of the two founders of Quantum Fund and Soros Fund Management and the Rogers International Commodities Index creator. The outcome is an exciting conversation about the future of money and why human beings don‘t learn from history, especially when it comes to debt.
- [QUEST – Gerd Leonhard – How do we build “The good future”?](https://westernacher.com/quest-gerd-leonhard-build-the-good-future/): As a fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts and a visiting professor at the Fundaco Dom Cabral in Brazil, Gerd continues to push the boundaries of what's possible, both in academia and in the real world. In our conversation, we dive into pressing questions about the future of AI, the need for global collaboration, and the urgent call for a new economic logic.
- [Supply Chain Transformation – Supply Chain Assessment](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-transformation-supply-chain-assessment/): Efficient logistics is the key to increasing profitability and maximizing profits. Especially in times of rapid adjustments and changes, logistics is one of the most important success factors. Logistics audits help to continuously optimize your logistics processes. Locations as well as processes from incoming goods to outgoing goods are examined, and their potential is identified. Quick wins are distinguished from long-term measures, and a future roadmap is developed.
- [QUEST – Scott Stornetta – Blockchain](https://westernacher.com/scott-stornetta-blockchain-is-more-than-crypto-quest/): QUEST: Mr. Stornetta, before we dive deeper into the topic, I’d like us to define blockchain for anyone that might not have an understanding of exactly what it is. So, as one of the two inventors of blockchain, how would you describe this technology?
- [QUEST – Richard Wilding – Supply Chain](https://westernacher.com/quest-professor-richard-wilding-supply-chain-management-is-all-about-the-management-of-relationships/): QUEST: Supply chain and logistics is quite a fascinating system. And reading your biography and the interviews, I could tell you’re in the field intently. So tell us how and why you became a supply chain expert.
- [QUEST – Mark Pesce – Metaverse](https://westernacher.com/quest-mark-pesce-behind-the-scenes-of-the-metaverse/): QUEST: Mr. Pesce, if we were in the Metaverse right now, how would the conversation we are having be different? What would it look like?
- [Data Management Services](https://westernacher.com/data-management-services/): A robust data foundation is critical to leverage the full potential of AI in this new era. Data-driven decision-making and embedding AI in operations all relies on a strong data management focus. Data management services encompass a suite of solutions that help organizations effectively store, migrate, integrate, and govern their data. These services strengthen decision-making and improve operational efficiency while supporting compliance with regulatory requirements. Since high-quality data is essential for sound business operations, data management services play a critical role in ensuring data accuracy and reliability. They also enhance analytics by making data more accessible, enabling organizations to gain deeper insights, drive strategic decisions, and maintain adherence to data protection regulations.
- [SAP Cloud ERP](https://westernacher.com/sap-cloud-erp/): SAP Cloud ERP — formerly known as SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud — is SAP’s ready‑to‑run, AI‑powered enterprise platform designed for organisations that want to simplify operations, increase agility, and scale confidently. Using industry‑standard best practices and continuous innovation, SAP Cloud ERP helps companies modernise their business core without the complexity and cost that have historically held transformation back.
- [SAP S/4HANA Migration](https://westernacher.com/sap-s4hana-brownfield-migration/): Your organization gains tangible business value from day one:
- [SAP Cloud ERP for GROWing Businesses.](https://westernacher.com/sap-cloud-erp-for-growing-businesses/): SAP GROW is the global initiative designed to make SAP’s value unmistakably accessible to midsize companies. For fast‑growing organisations, SAP GROW brings:
- [SAP GROW Fast](https://westernacher.com/sap-grow-fast/): Growing businesses need modern ERP—but they also need a fast, predictable path to get there. SAP GROW Fast is the implementation accelerator designed specifically for midsize organisations that want to adopt SAP Cloud ERP quickly, affordably, and with minimal disruption.Where SAP GROW is the overarching entry point that brings SAP’s full Business Suite to the mid‑market, SAP GROW Fast is the practical, fixed‑price way to get live on SAP Cloud ERP’s Finance and Supply Chain foundations in weeks, not months.In Westernacher we use this approach to create our ‘Time-to-Value’ Packages.
- [Supply Chain Transformation – Supply Chain Visibility](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-transformation-supply-chain-visibility/): The visibility of your supply chain is a critical competitive factor. To achieve maximum efficiency, greater agility and, last but not least, a competitive advantage, supply chain visibility is an important step. Managing global supply chains optimally means making the path from supplier to customer transparent – both visually and with the help of key performance indicators.
- [Supply Chain Transformation – Network Design](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-transformation-network-design/): An integrated view of production and logistics is the central step on the path to supply chain transformation and the creation of agile, future-proof networks.
- [US S/4HANA Ebook Campaign](https://westernacher.com/ebook-advantages-of-sap-s4hana/): 01.
- [Webinar: El poder de la logística conectada.](https://westernacher.com/webinar-el-poder-de-la-logistica-conectada/): Expertos de SAP y Westernacher desvelarán cómo aprovechar las soluciones SAP Business Network for Logistics, mostrando los beneficios basados en la experiencia de proyectos y en diversos testimonios de clientes.
- [Excelencia en las operaciones Industriales – Inmersión Ejecutiva](https://westernacher.com/excelencia-en-las-operaciones-industriales-inmersion-ejecutiva/): Cómo lograr la excelencia operativa a través de un enfoque integral: desde la planificación hasta la entrega, pasando por la manufactura y la gestión de activos.
- [Supply Chain Transformation – Digital Twins](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-transformation-digital-twins/): Agility, flexibility and rapidly changing markets are characteristic of our times. That's why complex supply chains need solutions that propel your company forward. Traditional approaches that focus on backward-looking activities need to be adapted and extended. This is the only way to identify trends and anticipate risks. Identify the influences in your supply chain and make informed decisions based on sound data with Supply Chain Digital Twins.
- [Supply Chain Transformation – Digital Supply Chain](https://westernacher.com/supply-chain-transformation-digital-supply-chain/): A digital supply chain has a positive impact on the success of your company. An excellently coordinated and well-implemented Digital Supply Chain helps to increase efficiency, saves costs and foster competitiveness of the company. Only those who proactively drive the digital transformation of the supply chain will be able to stand out from the competition and secure economic success globally. It is your key success factor that is responsible for customer satisfaction, cost control, innovation and sustainability. Westernacher Consulting develops your very own Supply Chain Strategy and implements a solution adapted to your company that is both economical and responsible.
- [Advantages of SAP S/4HANA](https://westernacher.com/advantages-of-sap-s-4hana/): Ebook
- [Webinar: Reinventa el futuro de tus procesos de fabricación con un sistema de manufactura avanzada.](https://westernacher.com/webinar-reinventa-el-futuro-de-tus-procesos-de-fabricacion/): Webinar – lengua española
- [How mechanical and plant engineering is redefining itself with S/4HANA](https://westernacher.com/how-mechanical-and-plant-engineering-is-redefining-itself-with-s-4hana/): AP S/4HANA is more than just a software release. The new Business Suite from SAP stands for a new kind of business. For manufacturing companies in particular, S/4HANA opens up real opportunities to not only survive in a completely new and dynamic market environment, but to play right at the forefront. New business models with pay per use, leasing or a focus on service are only made possible by an intelligent ERP. And they are particularly interesting for companies from the mechanical and plant engineering sector.
- [Finalist – SAP Innovation Awards 2021](https://westernacher.com/finalist-sap-innovation-awards-2021/): Westernacher Consulting is honored to be a finalist in the SAP Innovation Awards 2021 with our IoT Connected Worker innovation.
- [Real Time Margin Analysis Dashboard by Westernacher](https://westernacher.com/real-time-margin-analysis-dashboard/): In the old SAP ECC world, profitability & margin analysis happened after the fact when all settlements were completed. With Simple Finance, SAP has radically overhauled how Finance & Controlling works in SAP S/4HANA. One of the key benefits is that now it is possible to have real-time visibility into the margins without waiting for settlements. Margin analysis can examine different types of cost collector objects, such as Projects (WBS Element) or Internal Orders. While SAP S/4HANA provides the necessary framework and data to make this analysis possible, SAP Analytics Cloud offers a way to visualize this information in the form of an interactive dashboard with a live connection to SAP S/4HANA. The concept can also be extended to cover topics such as Product Profitability.
- [Inventory Insights Dashboard](https://westernacher.com/real-time-inventory-dashboard-in-sap-analytics-cloud/): This solution is built on SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud. SAP S/4HANA provides the data needed and the modelling layer for the virtual data models. SAP Analytics Cloud provides the front-end visualization and real-time capabilities for getting insights from the data. It allows you to analyze various Inventory KPIs via different perspectives to get insights that can drive decisions. Data is visualized using charts and tables that are linked to enable interactivity during analysis. Various filters and prompts let you restrict the analysis to the desired scope based on different dimensions. Different pages focus on different aspects of inventory to provide comprehensive analytics in a single dashboard. The pages can be customized to add new charts or amend existing ones as needed using the underlying live data models.
- [Count smarter with PI Drone.](https://westernacher.com/count-smarter-with-pi-drone/): No downtime, no external help, no endless manual counting.
- [We Yard](https://westernacher.com/we-yard/): Maximize the output and efficiency of your yard operations:minimize wait timesreduce bottleneckslower costs through streamlined processesimprove visibility of your operations to optimize the flow of goods into your warehouse
- [We schedule](https://westernacher.com/digitize-dock-management-with-we-schedule/): Digitize Dock Management with We schedule. Smart loading with Westernacher We schedule.
Steer your complete
dock appointment scheduling process with a single application. The dock is a vital part of any logistics operation. Proper management
can significantly increase efficiency and improve your overall supply
chain process. Unscheduled bookings, lack of clarity around when to load
and unload, long waits, misinformation, and poor utilization of resources
lead to bottlenecks that cost time and money. Efficient scheduling
of inbound and outbound traffic is essential to avoid congestion and
optimize performance. Why sticking to a schedule is
important. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdHVisJXhqw Download transcript Westernacher We schedule is a solution that digitizes the entire dock
appointment scheduling process end to end, providing complete
visibility for vendor, driver, yard and warehouse. By digitalizing all
relevant communication and providing clear performance indicators,
the application allows for seamless collaboration across all parties to
maximize efficiency and productivity of the dock.Get more information about Westernacher We schedule and get your copy of our brochure today. Download How you benefit from Westernacher We Schedule. 1Complete visibility for the vendor, driver, yard and the warehouse.2Automated dock assignment.3Prioritization of deliveries and dock assignments depending on regulations.4Alerts for all parties to
changes in schedule times.5Health checks for vehicles
arriving / leaving the facility.6Real-time visibility of dock and parking area.7KPIs for assessment and
improvement of dock and yard functions. Get more information Let's get started. Drop a message
- [Extend your SAP EWM with WeSlot.](https://westernacher.com/extend-your-sap-ewm-with-weslot/): Faster picking, better storage utilization with Westernacher We slot for your warehouse.
- [Next generation warehousing with Westernacher We scan | S/4HANA® cloud](https://westernacher.com/westernacher-wescan/): Next generation warehousing with S/4HANA cloud
- [SAP S/4HANA TM Transition as a Service](https://westernacher.com/sap-s4hana-tm-transition-as-a-service/): October 23, 2019 | Berne, Switzerland
- [Calibrate & Thrive Assessments](https://westernacher.com/assess/): Assessment call
- [Is Your Warehouse Ready for DSCSA?](https://westernacher.com/is-your-warehouse-ready-for-dscsa/): Would your supply chain benefit from an implementation of SAP EWM and/or SAP ATTP?
- [Carrier integration with SAP Add-on Westernacher eXpress.](https://westernacher.com/carrier-integration-with-sap-add-on-westernacher-express/): Connecting your transport partners. With the Westernacher eXpress Tool for SAP EWM, ERP and TM.
- [EWM Insights on SAP Datasphere](https://westernacher.com/ewm-insights-on-sap-datasphere/): By integrating with SAP EWM, SAP WM and any other warehouse management system, EWM Insights on SAP Datasphere from Westernacher Consulting delivers a jump start for customers to steer warehouse operations across multiple regions and warehouses. It adds significant value and benefits to customers looking for global inventory and warehouse operations visibility.
- [Connected Forklift](https://westernacher.com/connected-forklift/): The Connected Forklift solution on SAP connects all moving assets within a warehouse (such as forklifts or trolleys) to provide a holistic overview of live and historic operations through an integration of SAP IoT and SAP EWM. The essence of the solution is in leveraging indoor position data within the business context from the WMS system to increase process stability, transparency and automation.
- [Connected Worker](https://westernacher.com/connected-worker/): Internet of Things
- [Connected Fleets](https://westernacher.com/connected-fleets/): Internet of Things
- [Connected Silo](https://westernacher.com/connected-silo/): Connected Silo on SAP is an integrated Internet of Things solution that functions together with others especially in a way seen as driving process automation and optimization.
- [Connected Assets](https://westernacher.com/connected-assets/): Internet of Things
- [Control Tower](https://westernacher.com/control-tower/): The Westernacher Control Tower is an SAP Fiori based tool to provide you with insight into a variety of meaningful analytical figures around your transportation processes. The different information levels of our control tower allow you to concentrate on the exceptions occurring in your logistics operations to minimize your effort in keeping your processes on track.
- [Logistics Network Integration](https://westernacher.com/logistics-network-integration/): Besides our predefined integration techniques, we can offer our own assets like the Westernacher Mediator or our eXpress solution to kick-start your logistics network integration.
- [WCP – Westernacher Collaboration Platform](https://westernacher.com/wcp-westernacher-collaboration-platform/): Westernacher Consulting offers a state-of-the-art platform to link your SAP TM solution to all parties and employees in the field, who need your transportation at their fingertips. It is designed as an open tool, which can be adjusted and enhanced to your needs when offering portal functionality like tendering, track&trace, dock appointment scheduling, invoicing, analytics, or others.
- [Driver Application](https://westernacher.com/driver-application/): Are your drivers an important factor in your logistics chain? Then the Westernacher Driver Application can fill a crucial gap. It can run on a variety of devices and guides drivers or subcontracted carriers through the individual transportation execution process based on data coming from your SAP TM system.
- [Westernacher Prescriptive Transportation](https://westernacher.com/westernacher-prescriptive-transportation/): Westernacher Consulting is actively working on the next level of transportation planning – prescriptive transportation. It does not just give you a hint that something went wrong, leaving you with the riddle and burden of how to fix it, as operational or predictive processes do. With prescriptive transportation, we take it a big step further by offering you a solution that gives you options to fix your transportation problems before they impede achievement of your business goals.
- [TINA](https://westernacher.com/transportation-invoicing/): Payments can be a real challenge due to the variety of fee identification, mismatching amounts, non-understandable identifications, and methods of invoice consolidation. Westernacher’s Transportation Invoicing Assistant helps you to solve this task with a high level of automation before you need to transfer your charges from SAP TM into your ERP system.
- [How to be first on the last mile.](https://westernacher.com/how-to-be-first-on-the-last-mile/): Are you making the most of the last mile—that all-important final touchpoint in the logistics network? Last-mile delivery is defined as the movement of goods from a transportation hub to the final delivery destination, typically a personal residence or a store. The focus of last-mile logistics lies on delivering items to the end user as fast as possible. However, historically last-mile delivery is managed inefficiently and has largely been outsourced, leading at times to customer dissatisfaction.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C39NoXM3j-U&feature=emb_logoKey takeaways
- [Your supply chain in real time](https://westernacher.com/your-supply-chain-in-real-time/): Supply Chain Performance Assurance on SAP Analytics Cloud Your supply chain in real time. Disruptions to your supply chain can significantly impact revenue. Early insight is crucial. With our solutions package, “Supply Chain Performance Assurance,” built on SAP Analytics Cloud, identify the correct KPIs to resolve issues across your supply chain, address where the problem is or may occur – based on a system landscape, where everyone has access to the same information. You will benefit from features for collaboration and deep analysis, as well as a user-friendly interface. We offer a week-long workshop on the SAP Analytics Cloud template, through which you can immediately get started with real-time supply chain monitoring. Download transcript: Using smart insights in SCPA Let's work together. Drop a message
- [SAP Yard Logistics Insights](https://westernacher.com/sap-yard-logistics-insights/): SAP Yard Logistics Insights
- [SAP Analytics Cloud and EWM Insights](https://westernacher.com/sap-analytics-cloud-and-ewm-insights/): Analytics
- [SAP EWM and UI5](https://westernacher.com/sap-ewm-and-ui5/): Kick your warehouse operations up a notch. With We scan | UI5. Make your warehouse run smoothly and efficiently with our Westernacher We scan | UI5 for EWM. Use guided UI5 screens to support faultless operations. Our latest innovative development, running on either Android or iOS, brings an exceptional user experience to your warehouse. We scan covers all processes within your warehouse operations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGVvEEqLQPI Download video transcript Working hand in hand. For the optimal outcome. We scan | UI5 and SAP EWM work together for you to get the most out of your warehouse. Our application, which runs the RF application from SAP, brings additional features such as photo capture and live video calling with a full support application.The UI5 framework enables screens to be rearranged with ease and eliminates the need for function keys as all actions are touch enabled – bringing an unrivalled user experience with SAP EWM and the RF application. Get in touch Features that enhance user satisfaction. Responsive and intuitive UI Improved performance enables you to work more quickly and efficiently on any device. Mobile friendly Our mobile applications are available for Apple and Android based devices. The iOS application is written in the Native SWIFT UI. Android devices can get a -tailored APK with your very own branding. Multiple styles. New sound effect. You can create multiple styles for different user groups. New sound effects will guide users through operations, and they will receive real-time alerting upon successfully executing an operation or if there is an error. Touch
screen Touch screen enables you to give the device commands with a simple tap or swipe of the finger. Pinch open and close to zoom in and out. Everything you need at your fingertips. Live video calling The application integrates the MS Teams API that allows your users to call a predefined contact with just a click of a button. Photo capture Take photographs of damaged goods and goods after being loaded for the customer. Training Thinking of training newcomers? This can be easily done with our We scan | UI5 multi-step tutorials. Advanced solutions Enjoy more advanced solutions for warehouse operations with the Westernacher smart glasses application. Benefit from the confirmation of warehouse tasks, KPIs, scanning of barcodes and voice recognition. Let's work together. Drop a message
- [Application Management](https://westernacher.com/application-management/): Application Management
- [Time-to-Value Solutions](https://westernacher.com/time-to-value-solutions/): Do you feel the need for a clearly defined scope and budget for your upcoming project? A need for maximal value that can be achieved in a limited time frame? You may spend time on aspects of a solution that have become common practice in the meantime. Or you can implement common practice in a standardized way and concentrate on what is specific to your business and innovative.
- [Instant Innovation Tools](https://westernacher.com/instant-innovation-tools/): Instant Innovation Tools
- [Training & Enablement](https://westernacher.com/train-enable/): Our standard training catalog gives you quick access to the fundamentals of each SAP area. If you have special requests for your SAP training, our tailored programs are the right choice for you. The data in the customer’s SAP systems can be modeled to reflect the business. This way, participants have a relevant environment to work with, rather than arbitrary test data.
- [Yard Logistics](https://westernacher.com/yard-logistics-with-sap-yl/): Use your yard as an important factor of value creation in your logistics processes. Yard logistics management enables you to reduce costs in a meaningful way. Delivery times are also improved. Goods movements optimized. Personnel, vehicles and resources are planned. All this is done by automating processes, implementing real-time monitoring and using data analysis. Build a bridge between warehouse and transportation. Westernacher supports you in realizing your individual potential in the yard. Learn about our Instant Innovation Tools that further enhance your SAP solution. Arrival planning, check-in, check-out processes, queue and call-in automation, mobile vehicle inspections, load securing are just a few add-ons that quickly give you more visibility. Talk to our SAP Yard Logistics experts.
- [SAP YL](https://westernacher.com/sap-yl/): Process orders faster, more accurately. Move goods. Satisfy customers. Whether warehouses, terminals, or yards, SAP Yard Logistics optimizes warehouse and transportation processes in your company. This improves efficiency and reduces costs. Increased visibility with real-time information about the location, movement, and availability of goods not only facilitates decision making. With SAP YL, you boost your customer satisfaction because deliveries can be made more promptly and much more accurately.
- [Internet of Things](https://westernacher.com/internet-of-things-with-sap-iot/): The Internet of Things (IoT) is actually pretty simple: interconnected physical devices that can monitor, send or exchange data. But it fits today’s need for real-time visibility and connectivity of all parts in the value chain in such a perfect way that it is about to fundamentally revolutionize supply chain management. IoT is the enabler of what we call an agile and intelligent enterprise. As a leading global player in the end-to-end digital supply chain, we can offer you the right approach to benefit from IoT in your business. Be it for your warehouse, transportation or manufacturing.
- [Manufacturing & Asset Management](https://westernacher.com/manufacturing-asset-management/): Industry 4.0 combines digital manufacturing with intelligent assets and the Industrial Internet of Things - IIoT. This means intelligent, interconnected assets such as machines, objects and products that communicate and optimize autonomously along the entire value chain are the main drivers of the digital revolution in the supply chain. Industry 4.0 will radically change production and alter the way humans will work with equipment. It offers higher autonomy and tailored information provided to workers from smart devices to support decisions.

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- [Virgin Atlantic: Strengthening architectural transparency to drive a successful digital transformation with SAP LeanIX.](https://westernacher.com/work/successful-digital-transformation-with-sap-leanix-at-virgin-atlantic/): Customer Reference__________
- [Scaling smart: Ingevity’s global SAP TM story.](https://westernacher.com/work/ingevitys-global-sap-tm-story/): We are moving towards exception-based management approach and as we automate more of our processes, we are getting closer to what our end goal is.
- [Milliken’s digital transformation in transportation.](https://westernacher.com/work/millikens-digital-transformation-in-transportation-2/): As a result, the company has achieved end-to-end transportation visibility, centralized operations, and automation across key functions. Manual processes have been eliminated, enabling teams to focus on value-added activities. Automated carrier selection, balancing costs and priorities, has delivered measurable freight cost savings.Fullsystemic processing of shipments90%automatic carrier assignment97shipping points over 40 locations
- [Clean Core DNA: Belenos Biosciences on SAP Cloud.](https://westernacher.com/work/clean-core-dna-belenos-on-sap-cloud/): Westernacher Consulting is a global SAP specialist with over 30 years of experience in digital transformation. With locations in Europe, Asia, and North America, Westernacher supports companies in implementing SAP S/4HANA, SAP Cloud solutions, and industry-specific ERP projects.Westernacher competencies:SAP S/4HANA Greenfield and Brownfield implementationsSAP Cloud Solutions (RISE with SAP)Industry 4.0 and IoT integrationChange management and trainingManaged services and support
- [From fields to finance: United Sugar Producers and Refiners’ sweet SAP S/4HANA migration.](https://westernacher.com/work/uspr-transitions-to-sap-s4hana/): No data was found
- [EWE modernizes reporting with SAP Datasphere and SAC.](https://westernacher.com/work/ewe-updates-reporting-with-sap-datasphere-and-sac/): A key factor in the project’s success was the team structure and collaboration, which overcame any perceived language barriers. EWE’s collaborative approach and quick decision-making ensured that all key stakeholders were committed to the modernization process and open to new ways of working. The success of this project is the first step towards expanding reporting capabilities with SAP Datasphere and SAP Analytics Cloud.The solution was designed to be scalable, adaptable to evolving business needs, and capable of supporting long-term sustainability in the purchasing process. This transformation not only improved the efficiency and accuracy of the data at EWE but also laid a solid foundation for future growth and innovation. Westernacher worked as one team with EWE, sharing all the technical knowledge around SAP Datasphere and providing comprehensive documentation throughout the project.Westernacher successfully delivered the complex project on time and in budget, all in just seven months.EWE continues to reap the benefits of the new solution, including:
- [Leading lithium producer SQM enhances warehouse efficiency with SAP EWM.](https://westernacher.com/work/driving-warehouse-innovation-with-sap-ewm/): According to Fernando Frederick, SAP Project Manager at SQM, the implementation of SAP EWM has significantly optimized key warehouse processes, including product storage, location tracking, and container loading, resulting in greater operational efficiency and reduced costs.“The operators know exactly where to store each product because the handheld device clearly displays the location on screen,” Frederick explained.When it comes to executing shipments, whether transporting cargo to an intermediate warehouse or directly to the port for export, typically to markets in Asia, operators can easily locate every product. “They know the precise square meter where each bulk bag is stored, allowing for quick and accurate loading into containers,” he added.
- [Carlsberg Britvic refreshes its warehouse management system.](https://westernacher.com/work/carlsberg-britvic-refreshes-its-wms/): Carlsberg Britvic’s remarkable digital transformation in its warehouse operations. CustomerCarlsberg BritvicIndustryLife Sciences & FMCG – Food & BeverageKey technologiesSAP EWMGo-liveMarch 2024CountryUnited Kingdom Driven by the rising customer expectations and market demands, Carlsberg Britvic, a prominent British soft drink producer, recognized the need to transform the warehouse management system for their UK and Ireland warehouse operations. In response, they opted for SAP EWM and partnered with Westernacher Consulting for the implementation. These choices proved to be highly rewarding, resulting in remarkable improvements across their warehouse operations. The implementation of SAP EWM led to significant gains in efficiency, productivity, visibility, and automation within the warehouse, ensuring that Carlsberg Britvic’s warehouse operations are future-proofed and equipped to meet evolving industry demands. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FiRFbN93kdo Download transcript Carlsberg Britvic, established in 1930, is a renowned British soft drink producer with operations in the UK, Ireland, France, and Brazil. In the UK and Ireland, the company produces and supplies the PepsiCo’s soft drink brands. With a long-standing history and heritage, Carlsberg Britvic has expanded into an international enterprise, offering 39 beloved brands that are enjoyed in over 100 countries worldwide.Soft drinks serve as a crucial foundation for the non-alcoholic beverage industry. Carlsberg Britvic plays a significant role in this sector by producing beverages for PepsiCo and offering its own portfolio of brands, including J20, Robinsons and Tango. The industry has seen a strategic shift towards operational efficiency while seeking out novel products that can cater to specific market niches. Carlsberg Britvic’s quest for industry excellence. Carlsberg Britvic used SAP WM (Warehouse Management) in all their finished goods and raw materials warehouses. Over the previous 15 years SAP WM had been extensively customized, particularly in the areas of mobile and scanning transactions, to accommodate site-specific requirements and support local processes.One notable challenge was that warehouse task and pick lists were generated and distributed manually to warehouse operatives, introducing potential inefficiencies and room for errors.Furthermore, the traceability capability within their warehouse operations was limited due to the lack of effective batch management. Only one batch per SKU per month was managed, primarily driven by the need to optimize warehouse space utilization within the constraints of their WM system. Additionally, there was a lack of traceability for raw materials, as most sites had a single large bin where all raw materials were stored, without individual tracking or backflushing.Given these limitations and the evolving landscape of technology and business practices, Carlsberg Britvic recognized the need for a comprehensive solution redesign to enhance efficiency, enable better traceability, and align with industry standards and best practices.According to Sheetal Sachdev, IT Strategy and Delivery Director at Carlsberg Britvic, there were three key reasons the company launched its SAP EWM program: “The first was to enhance visibility across the entire supply chain, from raw materials to finished goods. The second was to implement system-guided picking, automated replenishment, and efficient putaway processes. The third was to optimize inventory management, reducing write-offs and minimizing aged stock.” Success through partnership. Westernacher Consulting, a renowned and experienced partner specializing in SAP warehouse management solutions, successfully implemented SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) to meet Carlsberg Britvic’s specific requirements and optimize their warehouse operations.By working closely with Carlsberg Britvic and managing their unique requirements in SAP EWM, Westernacher was instrumental in delivering a successful SAP EWM implementation. Working alongside Westernacher and the Carlsberg Britvic IT team, as a supply chain team, we had a lot to learn about the technology and the system to make sure that we could then fundamentally pass that on to the teams on each site.Mick Wilson, Head of Supply Chain programmes, Carlsberg Britvic “I think it’s a case of that together, we delivered a really good project at Beckton. As the project evolved, we’ve been reviewed and we’ve had fantastic feedback,” remarked Neil Pickering, Site Production Manager Beckton. “We’re not just set on the standards that were initially set. We’ve actually enhanced those. So, we’ve perfected it continuously and the people we’ve got on site live and breathe it every day.” Maximizing benefits for warehouse operations. Through this implementation, Carlsberg Britvic gained access to a robust and efficient warehouse management solution that offers a wide range of benefits. These benefits include: Consolidation on a single platformThe adoption of SAP EWM allows Carlsberg Britvic to bring all warehouse operations under a unified platform, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.System-guided picking, putaway,
and resource managementElimination of paper picking lists and manual task allocation.
Improved productivity and reduced labour costs.
Reduced onboarding time for new warehouse staff.Real-time monitoring and alertsFaster average turnaround times.
Improved customer service: Real-time monitoring allows Carlsberg Britvic to proactively manage orders, ensuring timely deliveries and enhancing customer service.Cross-dock capabilitiesDirect loading from production line to trailer.Raw material traceability and
stock visibilityCarlsberg Britvic gained enhanced traceability of raw materials and improved visibility into stock levels, ensuring better inventory management and control.Elimination of full physical stock countsIncreased availability and improved ongoing stock accuracy.Yard management integrationTogether with SAP ECC shipments planned by third-party logistics provider, ensuring efficient coordination of transportation activities. 1 % reduction in order-to-delivery time 10 % increase in inventory accuracy 1 % increase in picking, loading and bin utilization Meeting future requirements with SAP EWM. The SAP EWM implementation by Westernacher for Carlsberg Britvic has resulted in significant improvements across their warehouse operations, such as improved process automation, streamlined inventory management, enhanced traceability, and increased operational visibility.Westernacher’s partnership approach and expertise ensured a smooth transition from the previous system to SAP EWM, minimizing disruptions and maximizing the benefits for Carlsberg Britvic. Their collaborative approach and understanding of Carlsberg Britvic’s unique needs played a vital in role in the successful implementation of SAP EWM, providing Carlsberg Britvic with a robust and future-proof warehouse management solution. Share this story Let's work together. Drop a message More work. Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story
- [Securitas gains insight and supports business transformation with SAP LeanIX.](https://westernacher.com/work/securitas-gains-insight-and-supports-business-transformation-with-sap-leanix/): Result
- [SAP application rationalization reduces IT complexity and boosts efficiency.](https://westernacher.com/work/application-rationalization/): Customer Reference
- [Seamless SAP Integration Empowers Joint Venture Operations.](https://westernacher.com/work/supporting-joint-venture-operation/): Customer reference
- [SAP AS-IS foundation improves operational transparency and decision-making.](https://westernacher.com/work/know-your-as-is-foundation-for-operation/): Result
- [SAP-based Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) enhances IT governance and compliance.](https://westernacher.com/work/enterprise-architecture-management-eam-compliance/): Result
- [Successful go-live of synchronized planning with SAP IBP and SAP ePP/DS at Bachem.](https://westernacher.com/work/synchronized-planning-with-sap-ibp-and-sap-epp-dssap-at-bachem/): Following the initial go-live of the SAP IBP Demand module last year, the first production site has now gone live with SAP ePP/DS at Bachem.
- [Future-Proofing ERP: How SAP LeanIX enabled a seamless S/4HANA transition roadmap.](https://westernacher.com/work/preparation-for-erp-transformation/): Customer Reference
- [Transforming TTTech’s Cost Center Planning and Reporting process with SAP Analytics Cloud and Westernacher.](https://westernacher.com/work/transform-tttech-with-sap-analytics-cloud/): TTTech, an Austrian tech company specializing in connectivity and safety platforms, sought a better solution for managing labor utilization and CAPEX planning costs. Their Excel-based cost center planning process posed challenges, including manual data entry, inconsistencies, and high error rates. To address this, they partnered with Westernacher’s Business Planning and Analytics team, which used SAP Analytics Cloud to create a scalable and secure solution. In nine months, the project was completed on time and within budget, boosting productivity, accuracy, and setting a sustainable foundation for TTTech’s future growth.
- [How SAP EWM implementation helped Trolley optimize warehouse operations](https://westernacher.com/work/sap-ewm-for-trolley-warehouse-operations/): Trolley, a Kuwait-based convenience store chain established in 2010, partnered with Westernacher to address inventory management challenges. They implemented an SAP EWM solution to establish a centralized distribution center serving all stores across Kuwait. Key features of the SAP EWM solution included stock tracking based on expiry dates and real-time visibility into stock levels, locations, and movements. A batch management system was also introduced to minimize losses from inventory expiration. As an outcome, Trolley was able to overcome inventory management challenges, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance customer satisfaction through better supply chain management.
- [Your way or the highway: Olam Agri steers fleet operations from road to cloud with data-driven efficiency.](https://westernacher.com/work/digitizing-fleet-management-with-sap-s4hana-tms/): Olam Agri is a leader in food, feed, and fiber in high-growth emerging markets with proven expertise, processing capabilities, and a global origination footprint. Olam Agri acquired Dangote Flour Mills (DFM) fleet business in 2019 to broaden its portfolio and expand its business across Nigeria. Over the years, DFM's fleet operations have driven robust business growth. This prompted Olam Agri to review and transform its operational strategy, incorporating technological innovation in collaboration with Mindsprint and Westernacher.
- [Westernacher and Alloy.ai partner to transform supply chain planning](https://westernacher.com/work/westernacher-and-alloy-ai-partner-to-transform-supply-chain-planning/): By integrating retailer sales and inventory data into SAP IBP, Alloy.ai and Westernacher help CPGs improve shipment forecast accuracy and achieve better inventory planning through real-time demand sensing.
- [Westernacher becomes select level partner of AWS.](https://westernacher.com/work/westernacher-becomes-partner-of-aws/): Recognizing the potential benefits, Westernacher embarked on the journey to elevate the partnership status to meet the criteria set by AWS. While the process required diligent effort and time investment, the anticipated rewards justified the endeavor.
- [HUGO BOSS drives fashion e-commerce growth and innovation with digital warehouse management.](https://westernacher.com/work/hugo-boss-drives-retail-innovation/): HUGO BOSS is a leading retailer dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences to both its warehouse workers and customers. Based in Metzingen, Germany, the international fashion icon aims to solidify its status as a global premium technology-driven platform, leveraging cutting-edge robotics in its expansive e-commerce warehouse in Wendlingen. Recognizing the need to adapt to industry changes, HUGO BOSS embarked on a digital transformation journey. Partnering with Westernacher, they implemented EWM Insights, a state-of-the-art digital warehouse management dashboard facilitating quick and easy access to crucial KPIs.
- [Celebrating HUGO BOSS’s remarkable success in innovation.](https://westernacher.com/work/celebrating-hugo-bosss-remarkable-success-in-innovation/): Hugo Boss was named a finalist for SAP Innovation Awards 2024 with its entry “Driving fashion e-commerce growth and innovation with digital warehouse management”. Standing out among 160 submissions, the international fashion icon exemplified one of the most captivating and inspiring innovations of the year.
- [Westernacher´s supply chain logistics revolutionizes the steel industry. ](https://westernacher.com/work/westernachers-supply-chain-logistics-revolutionizes-the-steel-industry/): Even industry leaders face challenges in optimizing their supply chain operations. And in their quest for efficiency and agility, Celsa UK turned to Westernacher Consulting for a solution. They embarked on a journey to implement SAP Business Network for Logistics and SAP Transportation Management to streamline transportation operations and improve supply chain responsiveness.
- [Rushil Décor implements SAP S/4HANA for digital transformation and innovative logistics.](https://westernacher.com/work/rushil-decor-implements-sap-s-4hana/): Rushil Décor Ltd is a leader in laminate and medium-density fiberboard (MDF) industry in India with a global footprint in more than 50 countries. Established in 1993, it has grown into one of India’s largest manufacturers of laminates and complementary products. To support its expanding market, the company sought a digital transformation to streamline its logistics processes, simplify business operations, and significantly enhance efficiency. Renowned for its expertise in digital transformation, Westernacher Consulting was enlisted to implement SAP S/4HANA across six production plants and 25 depots for Rushil Décor. Consequently, the company reaped the benefits of digitized business processes in just seven months.
- [Tranceed pioneers SAP TM & SAP EWM integration in Taiwan with Westernacher.](https://westernacher.com/work/tranceed-pioneers-sap-tm-ewm-integration-in-taiwan-with-westernacher/): In the bustling hub of Hsinchu City, Taiwan, where the world’s goods come and go, Tranceed Logistics Co Ltd is an industry leader with a mission to deliver excellence in logistics services. Specializing in freight trucking, transportation, and warehouse management, Tranceed possesses a workforce of approximately 170 employees. Recognizing the need for continuous improvement, the logistics company embarked on a strategic initiative to transform its logistics operations. The primary objectives were to enhance efficiency, transparency, and ultimately, customer satisfaction. Tranceed’s  successful go-live of the integrated SAP TM and EWM system marks a historic first for Taiwan.
- [German book retailer Thalia adopts SAC mobile apps for enhanced flexibility and efficiency.](https://westernacher.com/work/german-book-retailer-thalia-adopts-sac-mobile-apps-for-enhanced-flexibility-and-efficiency/): Thalia, the leading omni-channel book retailer in German-speaking countries, embarked on a digital transformation initiative within their Business Intelligence framework. They engaged Westernacher Consulting, a trusted partner with a successful track record in analytics implementation, especially with SAP Analytics Cloud. Westernacher supported Thalia at every stage of this journey, from creating a high-performance SAP Analytics Cloud mobile application to effective knowledge transfer to the Thalia team. The project also owes its success to the collective efforts of the Thalia team, who meticulously prepared technical and semantic data spaces, laying the foundation for the development of the application. Thalia now reaps numerous benefits from the application, notably the ability to access real-time information and data from anywhere. This facilitates informed decision-making and prompt execution of actions. The application’s simplicity and user-friendly interface make it not just a tool but an enjoyable experience to navigate.
- [Westernacher sets standards at Kwizda Agro with SAP EWM.](https://westernacher.com/work/westernacher-sets-standards-at-kwizda-agro-with-sap-ewm/): Kwizda Agro has a long tradition when it comes to the development of crop protection products. As part of Kwizda Holding GmbH in Vienna, the company has been developing, producing and registering high-quality crop protection products since 1926. In order to ensure competitiveness on an international level, a new raw materials and finished goods warehouse was built in Leobendorf near Vienna.
- [Nox Bellcow Cosmetics adopts SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud to streamline management processes.](https://westernacher.com/work/nbc-streamlines-management-processes-with-sap-s-4hana/): NBC has chosen the SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud (PE) Consumer Products Industry solution and Westernacher to help manage the complex and ever-changing market environment in the fast-moving consumer goods industry and the rapid growth of the company. This decision will also help them effectively manage online and offline sales channels, strengthen process monitoring, improve precision management capabilities, and ensure product quality, As a result, standardized management processes, real-time data analysis, integration of business and finance has been enabled, and a comprehensive omnichannel supply chain management information platform has been established. The deployment of the SAP S/HANA PE has not only laid a solid foundation for the rapid development of NBC but also helped deliver higher-quality products to every consumer.
- [Global medical company Mindray successfully migrates SAP EWM system to integrated SAP S/4HANA.](https://westernacher.com/work/mindray-achieves-successful-migration-to-sap-ewm-on-s4hana/): Mindray is a global medical technology company specializing in the development and manufacturing of medical devices and solutions. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Mindray has emerged as one of the leading providers of medical equipment worldwide. Mindray places a strong emphasis on innovation and research and development, continually introducing advanced technologies and features to enhance the quality and effectiveness of medical care. The company has a global presence, with more than 50 subsidiaries across the globe and a distribution network covering over 190 countries.
- [SAP S/4 implementation and LYDIA integration at Mindray UK.](https://westernacher.com/work/sap-s-4-implementation-and-lydia-integration-at-mindray-uk/): The launch of the UK outsourcing warehouse requires the completion of the system integration between Mindray’s SAP system and the LYDIA system of outsourcing warehouse. This integration aims to achieve seamless processes for sending and receiving, storage, and execution of STO orders. Through this system integration, the transportation of goods can be achieved, ensuring a smooth connection between the UK market and customer needs. This integrated approach facilitates the entire business from order to delivery.
- [IFM streamlines shipping process with Westernacher eXpress.](https://westernacher.com/work/ifm-streamlines-shipping-process-with-westernacher-express/): With Westernacher eXpress, an SAP-certified solution that enables complete shipping management from within the SAP system, ifm managed to overcome the challenges mentioned above. Westernacher Consulting successfully implemented the parcel labeling software for ifm in China, Switzerland and Latin America. Our global presence and support allow us to implement Westernacher eXpress locally in the language of the respective country, ensuring smooth integration into the existing system. “We’re very satisfied with the solution,” said Christiansmeyer.
- [Norgren implemented S&OP to refine demand planning.](https://westernacher.com/work/norgren-implemented-sop-to-refine-demand-planning/): Daniel Nowack, Transformation Director and Global Supply Chain Director – Norgren GmbH
- [Harmonizing process flows across business units at ITW with SAP S/4HANA.](https://westernacher.com/work/harmonizing-process-flows-across-business-units-at-itw-with-sap-s-4hana/): Founded in 1912, Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) is an American Fortune 200 company that manufactures engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. Westernacher started the SAP ERP implementation – a full-cycle, greenfield project covering SD, MM, FI, CO, PP, PS and WM modules of SAP ERP – in mid-April 2015. The success of this project marked our first implementation of SAP S/4HANA (then called Simple Finance).
- [VW joint venture ICS drives fast value with SAP S/4HANA.](https://westernacher.com/work/vw-joint-venture-ics-drives-fast-value-with-sap-s-4hana/): Westernacher helped ICS implement SAP S/4HANA ERP system within five months. Westernacher's ability of rapid digital transformation not only ensured the rapid implementation of our ERP system, but also ensured that our SOP progress was not disturbed.
- [Yara International future-proofs logistics processes with SAP Yard Logistics.](https://westernacher.com/work/yara-international-future-proofs-logistics-processes-with-sap-yard-logistics/): For their loading and site logistics processes, Yara has used an own developed tool called ALS (Administrative Loading System) which has been deployed in 28 sites globally. Lacking required functionality, as well as the fact that ALS will run out of lifecycle by 2025, Yara decided to replace ALS with SAP Yard Logistics as the tool for site logistic processes, with the additional goal of enabling Yara to leverage latest technologies and IoT in their yards in the future.
- [Westernacher creates futureproof warehouse for John Keells.](https://westernacher.com/work/westernacher-creates-futureproof-warehouse-for-john-keells/): John Keells’ next-gen warehousing. CustomerJohn KeellsIndustryRetail & Wholesale – Retail – Food StoresKey technologiesSAP EWMGo-live02/2018CountrySri Lanka The largest conglomerate in Sri Lanka partnered with Westernacher in implementing SAP EWM for fast, flexible, future-proof operations in their new state-of-the-art warehouse. Meeting growing demand with SAP EWM. The John Keells Group is a premier diversified consortium, active in retail, food and beverage, finance, logistics, IT and hospitality. Based in the capital Colombo, it owns the number one supermarket chain in Sri Lanka with over 100 outlets around the country. In order to keep pace with rapid growth and to support their ambitious plans, John Keells wanted a new strategic platform to steer their operations. They decided to upgrade their system architecture to SAP EWM.John Keells selected Westernacher to be their solid partner in business due to our global presence, EWM expertise, and a history of successful SAP EWM implementations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CtDphxpo4A Download video transcript Long-term strategic flexibility for future requirements. John Keells supermarkets had been using SAP in their operations since 2007. But many of their processes were customized solutions within SAP WM. From inbound to putaway, to picking and replenishment, everything, from stock count process to site account had to be adapted.A standard EWM solution was implemented, which not only meets John Keells’ current requirements but gives them long-term strategic flexibility too. The implementation was carried out over three stages, focusing on three distribution centres – Dry, Fresh and Frozen products to be housed in a new state-of-the-art warehouse. The first phase saw SAP EWM functionality implemented in the perishable warehouse. In Phase 2, EWM was implemented in the existing Dry distribution centre and monitored over two months to iron out any issues and concerns. The final phase saw the migration of Dry DC functionality to John Keells’ new warehouse and the go-live of the full-fledged operation, with Westernacher providing post go-live support. We scan user-friendly technology. John Keells adopted the Westernacher We scan | UI5 EWM application which enables screens to support faultless operations. There is a user-friendly interface with no need for function keys as all actions are touch enabled – bringing an unrivalled user experience with SAP EWM and the RF application. We scan | UI5 EWM provides additional features such as photo capture and live video-calling with a full support application. In partnership with Westernacher, John Keells has successfully implemented a next generation warehousing solution with standardized and future-proof functionalities that will support their needs and partner them in their growth plans. Learn more about We scan | UI5 Share this story Let's work together. Drop a message More work Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story
- [New gen beauty giant Harmay adopts SAP S/4HANA for their omni-channel operations.](https://westernacher.com/work/new-gen-beauty-giant-harmay-adopts-sap-s-4hana-for-their-omni-channel-operations/): HARMAY pioneered the 'warehouse culture' offline, and now it looks like a store.
- [Al Dahra heightened visibility and automation in supply chain with SAP TM and Business Network for Logistics.](https://westernacher.com/work/al-dahra-heightened-visibility-and-automation-in-supply-chain-with-sap-tm-and-lbn/): Based in Abu Dhabi UAE, Al Dahra, a prominent multinational leader in agribusiness specializing in trading of animal feed and human food commodities, operates in more than 20 countries and over 45 markets. Like many large enterprises, the 5,000-strong company grappled to gain transparency of their supply chain network due to their siloed operations. Lack of harmonization and automation led to excessive manual tasks, delays and errors.Agribusiness in the Middle East has seen a wave of digitization and adoption of smart solutions owing to the rapid population growth. Amid this digital wave, Al Dahra felt the need to streamline and automate logistics processes, digitalize means of communication, boost collaboration and enhance transportation visibility in a bid to improve operational efficiency, increase productivity and reduce costs.
- [BayWa reaching logistics excellence with SAP TM implementation.](https://westernacher.com/work/baywa-reaching-logistics-excellence-with-sap-tm-implementation/): BayWa AG started a wide transformation Project, called LEO (Logistics Excellence Offensive), with the goals to optimize and standardize existing processes. Therefore, BayWa AG implemented SAP TM along with other changes to SAP ERP environment. In partnership with BayWa AG Corporate IT, Westernacher successfully executed the SAP TM implementation.
- [Keeping safe in hazardous work environments with Connected Worker and SAP IoT.](https://westernacher.com/work/keeping-safe-in-hazardous-work-environments-with-connected-worker-and-sap-iot/): When Westernacher was asked by our customer, a chemical company, to review and improve their worker safety levels, our experts knew immediately what was needed: reliable real-time data that would proactively protect workers by detecting the first signs of impending danger. Leveraging the innovative technology of SAP’s Internet of Things (IoT), Westernacher created a platform to ensure the highest level of worker safety and compliance. For this groundbreaking contribution to worker safety, Westernacher Consulting was recognized as a 2021 SAP Innovation Awards finalist.
- [Boosting Salling Group’s last-mile delivery.](https://westernacher.com/work/delivering-next-generation-retail-for-salling-group/): Westernacher is a technology consultancy specializing in the SAP stack. The foundation of successful digital commerce is reliable back-end operations and Salling Group had a long-established, SAP-based system which Westernacher helped optimize for grocery home delivery, working on order fulfilment and internal process optimizations around its new “dark store” – a conventional supermarket in stock but with an optimized layout to fulfil online orders.
- [SAGW accelerates path to innovation with SAP EWM.](https://westernacher.com/work/sagw-accelerates-path-to-innovation-with-sap-ewm/): SAGW accelerates path to innovation with SAP EWM. CustomerShanghai AutomobileGear WorksIndustryDiscrete Industries – Automotive – Automotive SupplierKey expertiseSAP EWMProject period2017–2020CountryChina Westernacher Consulting has transformed the Shanghai Automobile Gear Works’ digital supply chain by deploying the sophisticated SAP technologies such as EWM and SNC. The SAGW is mainly focused on research, development and manufacture of transmission products. The company is a leading market player and important strategic partner of many well-known automobile groups in China and abroad for transmission assembly and key parts. The successful launch of the company’s large-scale EWM implementation project has accelerated its path to innovation and improved its core competitiveness in the market. Play Video Customer success story: End-to-end digitization of the supply chain at Shanghai Automobile Gear Works Download transcript Significant savings with automation.Since 2016, SAGW has been continuously looking at SAP applications to innovate its supply chain. The company management teamed up with the Westernacher consulting experts and identified that the SAP solutions meet all their requirements. To advance in big strides towards digitalization and intelligence of the supply chain, SAGW launched the company’s SAP ERP/EWM project at its headquarters in 2017. After a successful go-live, in October 2018 the EWM project was rolled out at a new SAGW plant with numerous automations integrated in the implementation. Through continuous innovation, the automation of the entire process will help to save more than 80% of manpower (about 30 persons), more than 50% of storage area (about 2700 square meters), and more than 30% of cost (1.1 million US dollars). Harnessing the power of data and robotics. Within this large-scale implementation, Westernacher has transformed the SAGW digital supply chain by deploying the sophisticated SAP technologies such as EWM and SNC. We used the power of data to optimize procurement processes with SAP ERP & SNC and built a digital monitoring platform to effectively monitor the key KPIs in purchasing, production, and inventory.
Our experts have reshaped the raw material, pre-production buffer and finished product warehouses by implementing the latest technologies in robotics, AGV and other high-tech equipment which has reduced the amount of labor required to automate the warehouse processes. The three-dimensional warehouse helped to maximize the warehouse capacity utilization. 0 % less manpower 0 % storage area saved 0 % cost reduced Accelerated path to innovative success.The entire implementation was masterfully planned and orchestrated by Westernacher’s consultants, so there was no loss of a single business day. Thanks to the joint efforts of SAGW’s experts together with Westernacher and all involved partners, this large-scale automation project has finally achieved smooth transition and has been executed in only half a year.
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- [Optimize routes with SAP TM at SHV Gas.](https://westernacher.com/work/optimize-routes-with-sap-tm-at-shv-gas/): %
- [A successful change for Westernacher Consulting as it makes the move to SAP S/4HANA.](https://westernacher.com/work/successful-change-westernacher-consulting-move-s4hana/): Westernacher makes the leap to SAP S/4HANA. CustomerWesternacher ConsultingIndustryServices Industries – Professional Services – IT Service and BPO Key expertiseSAP S/4HANAYear of the project2020CountryGlobal As a pioneering SAP consulting company, Westernacher Consulting is leading the way in making the leap to S/4HANA. The company recently made the move with a global brownfield conversion in 13 countries with 16 company codes for the crossover from an ECC system to S/4HANA. The migration was seamless with little disruption to operations – a shining example of how simple and efficient a conversion can be. Westernacher Consulting is now better equipped with new functionalities and apps on offer, and even better prepared for future customer projects. Following our own roadmap for change.Established in 1969, Westernacher Consulting operates worldwide, with consultants in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Medium-sized to large companies trust in Westernacher as a reliable partner for innovation and operational excellence. More than 650 consultants provide in-depth expertise in process and SAP consulting, design and implementation of complex IT applications.Westernacher Consulting, headquartered in Heidelberg, Germany, manages global rollouts as well, and offers change management and training. For more than 50 years, the SAP Gold Partner has been at the forefront of driving digitalization and automation. Today Westernacher is one of the world's leading brands for technology-driven innovation.Westernacher Consulting has been the expert in SAP ERP & Finance since 1993. An S/4HANA pioneer, we implemented the first S/4HANA Simple Finance, offering the first S/4HANA cloud solution and completing the first S/4HANA conversion in the industrial machinery industry. We are among the very first in S/4HANA embedded EWM and TM implementations. While recommending S/4HANA to our customers, we would naturally want to implement it for ourselves and reap the rewards we know it offers. Embarking on the only road to a digital future.
After 10 years in our existing SAP ECC environment, we needed to take the technology leap to S/4HANA in order to unlock many of the functionalities and apps the new platform enables – the same need as any modern company that wants to be well equipped for the future.Migrating to S/4HANA is the only way that you can keep benefiting from SAP’s updates and innovations. Lacking innovation in one of the core systems of your business could lead to the loss of your competitive edge. Therefore, converting to S/4HANA is an inevitable strategic move. Westernacher, a pioneer in SAP technologies and implementations, has set a good example of how to execute the conversion efficiently, exhibiting a smooth transition. Every conversion has its challenges.The technical conversion of our internal SAP ECC system to SAP S/4HANA started in January 2020. During the preparation phase, the existing ECC system was copied to a sandbox system and analyzed in detail to prepare for S/4HANA. In April this sandbox system was converted to S/4HANA, which was then tested by business users. The production system went live successfully over a weekend in October. Before the project started, we had factored in the following challenges to ensure a smooth implementation: training, billing, data cleansing, workload, simultaneous go-live and external interfaces. Over the course of the implementation, we tackled these challenges successfully. 1 Training under “new normal” procedures of 2020A team of 50 accountants and back office teams needed to be retrained – across the globe. This was made especially hard amid the Covid-19 pandemic. All training was conducted remotely while our entire S/4 team worked from home. In the end, the training effort was much less than envisaged with each person only requiring less than a full day of training before go-live. 2 Rollback planned for billingIf anything went wrong, our billing processes would fail. As part of our cutover activities, we had planned a rollback should the migration have failed at various check points we had put in place. In practice, there was not a single glitch and our customers would not have been aware of any changes to our backend. 3 Business Partner concept for data conversionWe succeeded in migrating all data accurately and completely within the expected timeframes. Our conversion window was a long weekend – three days in total – meaning only a single day of work time was impacted. This extra day was used for final system checks by the end users before we released the system. A real seamless conversion.The only area where we had to do additional work was regarding the conversion of our suppliers and customers to the new Business Partner concept. Customer/supplier integration is a prerequisite to move to S/4HANA, which enables centrally managed master data for business partners, customers and suppliers, thereby simplifying operations and financial reporting. 4 Impact on regular business processesWould the implementation overload the team who have their normal daily work to complete? There was of course additional work for our S/4HANA team but not significant enough to mean that we needed to hire additional staff. Essential to the success of the project was a dedicated project manager while all other roles including consultants were part-time. 5 Multi-entity cutoverUndeniably, converting an SAP ECC system of 16 legal entities across the globe with 16 company codes at once can be a real challenge. As there was no possibility to convert one entity at a time, we had to go big bang for the implementation. This turned out a success with minimal issues. We chose the one-step approach, with the migration of the database and the software update carried out simultaneously. 6 External interfacesA number of external interfaces needed to be considered and tested. With some attention before cutover, this was a seamless exercise with no significant surprises. Simpler, faster with S/4HANA.Following the successful conversion to SAP S/4HANA, our finance team is now enjoying the positive changes the new innovative platform has brought. The most significant improvement is much faster business processes with simplified IT landscapes, making resilient, agile decision-making possible. The SAP HANA in-memory columnar database drastically speeds up data processing while simplifying the data model.The Business Partner concept avoids duplication of master data and simplifies financial reporting, as it allows for central management of master data for customers and suppliers. An intuitive Fiori-based user interface brings exceptional user experience, resulting in reduced errors and increased productivity. Moving to SAP’s new platform gives us the opportunity to benefit from further positive experiences with S/4HANA and prepares us for future customer projects. What made the conversion successful.
This was a global big bang implementation in 13 countries with 16 company codes of a bespoke 10-year-old ECC system to S/4HANA. We contribute this huge success to a strong team of consultants with superb knowhow and experience essential for a smooth transition. Credit also goes to the experienced and committed business users who made time and the effort to contribute to design and testing while continuing with their day jobs. A dedicated project manager is crucial to organize workload, especially when all roles are part-time. Early communication and careful planning are also success factors. Plan more downtime than you think you will need. Last but not least, testing, testing and testing. I was concerned with the business risks associated with a change of this scale but with planning and a well-informed team, this really was a huge success for us.Roger Brooks, CFO of Westernacher Consulting Continuous improvements. The conversion helped us identify additional strengths within our teams, leading to new change request processes. In light of this, we appointed business owners per process who now prioritize and schedule new process improvements.Following a two-week hypercare phase, we set out on a program of process enhancements, which allow us to work more efficiently with the new system.The remaining group entities that were not already running SAP will now be converted as we roll S/4HANA out to our remaining regions. Share this story Let's work together. Drop a message More work No data was found View all stories
- [Next generation retail for a new normal.](https://westernacher.com/work/next-generation-retail-for-a-new-normal/): Nordic retail giant meets the demands of the modern shopper with digitalization and a successful end-to-end last-mile delivery supply chain management solution.
- [Global packaging leader Amcor Specialty Cartons wrap up long plans with SAP IBP.](https://westernacher.com/work/global-packaging-leader-amcor-specialty-cartons-wrap-up-long-plans-with-sap-ibp/): Customer reference
- [Calumet jumps on the fast track for automation and visibility of rail car movements.](https://westernacher.com/work/calumets-fast-track-for-its-rail-car-visibility/): Calumet’s fast track for its rail car visibility. CustomerCalumetIndustryProcess Industries – Oil & Gas – LubricantKey expertiseSAP TMGo-live01/2020CountryUnited States American oil company Calumet Specialty Products Partners was seeking to consolidate its rail transportation management into SAP TM over a short period of time and thereby rid the third-party logistics service. The partnership with Westernacher has been a tremendous success, achieving a high degree of automation and visibility of rail car movements as a result. Transportation management process gets independent.Calumet Specialty Products Partners is a leading independent refiner of high-quality, specialty hydrocarbon and fuel products in North America. The company operates 11 facilities in seven states with an aggregate production capacity of nearly 160,000 barrels per day. Calumet processes crude oil and other feedstocks into customized lubricating oils, solvents and waxes used in consumer, industrial and automotive products; produces fuel products including gasoline, diesel and jet fuel; and provides oilfield services and products to customers throughout the United States. Customer focus was to bring all aspects of their rail transportation, which used to be managed by third-party logistics, into SAP Transportation Management within a short period. A high degree of automation and visibility of rail car movements were key value drivers for the business case and finally for this project. Tangible results achieved within a short period. The implementation journey started in Q3 2019 with Westernacher’s Rail Solution Package, designed to reduce the implementation effort and consequently, overall project duration significantly with the aim to meet the customer’s tight deadlines. Within days the project team was able to gain the confidence and trust of the client based upon a fast and robust demonstration of one of Calumet’s key scenarios using productive data within their own SAP landscape. Apart from rail specific solution components, Westernacher provided an EDI Invoice add-on TINA for the automation of carrier invoice validations, dispute management and posting to SAP ECC for freight pay and audit. Over a period of only 24 weeks Calumet and Westernacher were able to Improve visibility of rail car movementIncrease reliability in ETA notifications on customer rail shipmentsIncrease utilization of the rail car fleet while decreasing costSave service cost directly due to automation and elimination of 3PLProvide additional insight on expenses through automated accrual processDecrease manual ledger adjustments at the close of each period An “excellent partner” in SAP TM in no fear of unexpected challenges.The hydrocarbon products refiner was very content with the outcome of this partnership. Westernacher was an excellent partner in our SAP Transportation Management implementation. We had a short timeline and a lengthy list of requirements. As unforeseen issues arose, as with all projects, Westernacher was quick to provide solutions based on best-practices and previous implementations.Kayleigh Ellis, Subject Matter Expert – Supply Chain Calumet Specialty Product Partners, L.P. The secret recipe to the successful outcome, according to Ellis, is Westernacher’s solid expertise in SAP TM and strong support throughout. “Their expertise in SAP TM is undeniable, and their support through all aspects of the Agile Method Project helped to guide us to a successful implementation.” After the successful go-live of Calumet’s rail transportation in January 2020, Calumet and Westernacher decided to build on this strong partnership and started the transformation of Calumet’s trucking processes across North America. Share this story Let's work together. Drop a message More work Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story Full story View all stories
- [How Hirschmann Automotive integrated budget rolling forecast and sales planning.](https://westernacher.com/work/how-hirschmann-automotive-integrated-budget-rolling-forecast-and-sales-planning/): Share this story
- [World’s first implementation of Connected Silo at Zentis.](https://westernacher.com/work/worlds-first-implementation-of-connected-silo-at-zentis/): For the love of fruit – Zentis has been making jam and confectionery, fruiting up the dairy and baking industries since 1893. One of Europe’s leading fruit processors based in Aachen, Germany, Zentis never stops producing the best products with new, innovative processes. Not only supplying customers, but also world-famous dairy product manufacturers.
- [SAP S/4 Decentralized EWM implementation at PPG—a world first.](https://westernacher.com/work/sap-s-4-decentralized-ewm-implementation-at-ppg-a-world-first/): Share this story
- [Showcasing a smooth migration to S/4HANA at Windmöller & Hölscher.](https://westernacher.com/work/showcasing-a-smooth-migration-to-sap-s4-hana/): As the maintenance for SAP ECC 6.0 will end by 2027 and the company wanted to develop their system further to be well equipped in future, they set out to further digitize and simplify business processes by converting to SAP S/4HANA in the most efficient way. Westernacher were there to help them every step of the way to ease the transition.
- [INEOS Styrolution better equipped to meet global supply with integrated planning.](https://westernacher.com/work/ineos-styrolution-better-equipped-to-meet-global-supply-with-integrated-planning/): The company’s forecast and demand planning was performed through the consolidation of Excel files received from sales representatives around the world. Various tools, systems and spreadsheets were used across the company, with little consistency in how demand was consolidated and translated in supply requirements.
- [Ford takes the lead with complete SAP SPM solution.](https://westernacher.com/work/ford-takes-the-lead-with-complete-sap-spm-solution/): Ford’s global Business Technology Renewal program for its Customer Service Division has seen the carmaker replace 30-year-old legacy systems and work practices with new, optimized processes running on a state-of-the-art integrated SAP Service Parts Management (SPM) platform. The carmaker now successfully runs all four components of the SAP SPM Solution worldwide: Service Parts Planning (SAP SPP), warehouse management (SAP EWM) and commercial and finance processes (SAP CRM and ERP). Westernacher Consulting has assisted Ford in this business transformation for almost 10 years with the implementation of SAP SPM throughout their European, North American and Asia Pacific markets.
- [Deli Group meets soaring demand with digital supply chain transformation.](https://westernacher.com/work/deli-group-meets-soaring-demand-with-digital-supply-chain-transformation/): Customer reference
- [Automating the transportation processes with SAP TM at Chamberlain Group.](https://westernacher.com/work/automating-the-transportation-processes-with-sap-tm-at-chamberlain-group/): In March 2019, Chamberlain Group, with the partnership of Westernacher, successfully went live with SAP Transportation Management and SAP Event Management across North America. The project was implemented smoothly, without impacting their daily business operations over a period of 6 months. As an outcome, CGI was able to bring a high degree of automation to their transportation processes, along with improved carrier collaboration and end-to-end visibility, while reducing their freight spend.
- [Fastest TM implementation to date at Scandinavia‘s largest e-commerce company.](https://westernacher.com/work/fastest-tm-implementation-to-date-at-scandinavias-largest-e-commerce-company/): Project details.
- [Complete success of SAP EWM go-live with 100% remote delivery at Basamh.](https://westernacher.com/work/complete-success-of-sap-ewm-go-live-with-100-remote-delivery-at-basamh/): Highlights of the third implementation in Riyadh.
- [Digital logistics enables Realcan to thrive in highly regulated industry.](https://westernacher.com/work/digital-logistics-enables-realcan-to-thrive-in-highly-regulated-industry/): Customer reference
- [How California Steel Industries automated its transportation management.](https://westernacher.com/work/how-california-steel-industries-automated-its-transportation-management/): California Steel Industries (CSI) is the leading manufacturer of flat-rolled steel in the Western US. They produce the widest range of flat-rolled steel products in the region. Located in Fontana, California, CSI is the only steel supplier on the West Coast capable of producing over two million tons of steel, representing five product lines: hot-rolled, pickled and oiled, galvanized, cold-rolled sheet, and electric resistance welded pipe.In January 2019, CSI and Westernacher completed a successful implementation and went live with SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM).From the onset of the engagement, CSI was clear they wanted to increase automation and overall visibility across their supply chain. CSI experienced issues where users were spending hours manually consolidating loads. Often, these loads were not optimized or accurate due to the variations between them. In addition, rail car assignments were also performed manually. Data was contained in spreadsheets, leading to many errors occurring in exact car assignments.There were inaccuracies in maintaining rates for freight costs and the process of sending rates to the finance department was tedious, requiring manual checking from multiple users, which regularly resulted in manual entry errors in freight cost payments. CSI additionally faced challenges in providing transparency, suffering with a total lack of visibility of prior rates and an inability to distribute spot rates to its carriers.
- [Supporting Aarnio’s warehouse creation with SAP EWM.](https://westernacher.com/work/supporting-aarnios-warehouse-creation-with-sap-ewm/): A long-time SAP customer, the company was already using an SAP ECC 6.0 system to manage sales and pricing, distribution, finance, customer database and e-commerce. It was therefore natural for Aarnio to turn to SAP for this new project, in line with the scope already covered by the company’s solutions. In parallel with the installation of SAP EWM, the group decided to also implement new processes for supply management and order processing, based on the ERP system in place.
- [Real sweet rewards for United Sugars.](https://westernacher.com/work/real-sweet-rewards-for-united-sugars/)
- [We implement world‘s first SAP EWM-based mobile robot warehouse at Hasco Vision.](https://westernacher.com/work/we-implement-worlds-first-sap-ewm-based-mobile-robot-warehouse/): With the robots being responsible for the goods-movement component of the warehouse operations, SAP EWM was chosen as the optimal solution for the decision-making part of the initiative. By having sophisticated process management functionality and being able to integrate with both the Manufacturing Execution Systems at the plant, as well as the robots’ middleware in the warehouse, EWM became the centerpiece that tied the various components of the solution together. Through expertise developed during the pilot run at Hasco Vision’s Shanghai location, Westernacher’s technical team were able to ensure full operational capacity from the beginning of 2018 at the Wuhan warehouse – just three months from the start of the project.
- [Cutting edge EWM solution shifts gear for Balsharaf.](https://westernacher.com/work/cutting-edge-ewm-solution-shifts-gear-for-balsharaf/): Back in 2012, Balsharaf Group implemented SAP’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool in order to automate a number of the core business functions within the group. However, the business was determined to ‘take the companies logistics operations to the next level’ with a state-of-the-art EWM solution.
- [Wumart distributes smarter to 1000+ hypermarkets and other stores in China.](https://westernacher.com/work/wumart-distributes-smarter-to-1000-hypermarkets-and-other-stores-in-china/): Customer reference
- [Oetiker Group transforms parts of its IT landscape with SAP BW on HANA to achieve better management decision-making capabilities.](https://westernacher.com/work/oetiker-group-transforms-parts-of-its-it-landscape-with-sap-bw-on-hana/): To speed up the planning process and boost data accuracy, Oetiker moved towards a fully integrated SAP BW on HANA landscape. Westernacher supported Oetiker at every step of their transformation journey.
- [SAP EWM and ERP implementation at Kingfa.](https://westernacher.com/work/sap-ewm-and-erp-implementation-at-kingfa/): Customer reference
- [Sportswear group Xtep takes a step ahead with smart warehousing platform.](https://westernacher.com/work/sportswear-group-xtep-takes-a-step-ahead-with-smart-warehousing-platform/): Customer reference
- [Global warehouse template rollout for 3M with Westernacher and SAP EWM.](https://westernacher.com/work/global-warehouse-template-rollout-for-3m-with-westernacher-and-sap-ewm/): Customer reference
- [HYC Logistics builds 3PL management platform with SAP TM and SAP EWM.](https://westernacher.com/work/hyc-logistics-builds-3pl-management-platform-with-sap-tm-ewm/): Customer reference

## Events
- [Transform Your Supply Chain. Westernacher Consulting France and SAP at SITL Paris.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/westernacher-consulting-france-and-sap-at-sitl-paris/): Event
- [SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain LATAM](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-connect-day-for-supply-chain-latam/): Event
- [SAP Connect 2026 Las Vegas.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-connect-2026-las-vegas/): Event
- [SAP Transformation Excellence Summit Atlanta](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-transformation-excellence-summit-atlanta/): Event
- [SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain Bucharest.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-connect-day-for-supply-chain-bucharest/): Event
- [MULTIMODAL 2026.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/multimodal-2026/): Since 2008, Multimodal has been the UK’s leading logistics event, bringing together shippers, retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, importers, exporters and the suppliers who support them.  It’s the one logistics event where the whole UK supply chain community meets under a single roof.
- [AI NOW 2026 SOPOT.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/ai-now-2026-sopot/): The AI NOW conference was created for companies that use SAP ECC and S/4HANA systems. We will show you how AI, automation, and modern tools can optimize the costs of maintaining your SAP system, eliminate technology debt, and significantly streamline processes within your organization.
- [SAP NOW AI Tour Australia & New Zealand.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-now-ai-tour-australia-and-new-zealand/): SAP’s unified AI infrastructure that supports agents and intelligent automation.
- [SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain Management Malaysia 2026.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-connect-day-for-supply-chain-management-malaysia-2026/): Event
- [SAP Cloud ERP & Supply Chain Roadshow: London.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-cloud-erp-supply-chain-roadshow-london/): Event
- [SAP Ariba Customer Success Day 2026.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-ariba-customer-success-day-2026/): Event
- [SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain Management Philippines 2026.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-connect-day-for-supply-chain-management-philippines-2026/): Event
- [SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain Leuven.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-connect-day-for-supply-chain-leuven/): Event
- [SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain Netherlands.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-connect-day-for-supply-chain-netherlands/): Event
- [Westernacher at SAP NOW AI Tour Milano.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-now-ai-tour-milano/): Event |
- [SAP Cloud ERP journey – for product centric organisations.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-cloud-erp-for-supply-chains/): Demo of SAP Cloud ERP - Overview and Supply Chain
- [Business Transformation – Technology, People and Process.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/business-transformation/): Join us in Ireland for this unique event, which will explore the critical intersection of Technology, People, and Process in driving successful Business Transformation. This event will feature the exciting announcement of a new BTP offering designed to empower your digital transformation journey.
- [Planning Event Odense 2026](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/planning-event-odense-2026/): While eSPP is at the center of the agenda, we will also provide a brief look at how SAP Transportation Management (TM), Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), and the SAP Business Network for Logistics complement eSPP, enabling a more resilient and connected end‑to‑end supply chain. You will have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange real-world experiences, and learn how others are solving similar challenges. Our customer will share insights from their ongoing Spare Parts Planning Transformation Journey, including why they selected eSPP, the key decision drivers, the current roadmap, and early lessons learned.
- [Planning, Analytics & Sustainability Forum 2026.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/westernacher-planning-analytics-and-sustainability-forum-2026/): Discover how SAP Business Data Cloud lays the foundation for scalable, trusted, and AI-ready data landscapes. This session explores where enterprise data comes from, how SAP BW evolves in the cloud era, and how harmonized data unlocks new opportunities for analytics and AI. Learn how organizations can turn their data into real business value and prepare for the next generation of intelligent use cases.
- [Westernacher Planning, Analytics and Sustainability Forum 2025.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/westernacher-sap-planning-analytics-forum-2025/): Josef Hempp | Customer Advisor for Analytics & Planning, SAPAndreas Scholl | SAP Center of Excellence MEE, SAP
- [Westernacher SAP S/4HANA & BTP Summit](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/westernacher-sap-s-4hana-btp-summit/): Westernacher SAP S/4HANA & BTP Summit
- [LEAP – Westernacher Intelligent Enterprise Summit 2026](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/leap-westernacher-intelligent-enterprise-summit-2026/): LEAP 2026 brings these two forces together: the enduring strength of fit-to-standard SAP implementations and the sharpening power of fit-to-customer extensions. From prebuilt SAP add-on solutions to AI-enabled process orchestration, you'll see how leading organizations are doing both – without one undermining the other.
- [LEAP – Westernacher Intelligent Enterprise Summit 2025](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/leap-westernacher-intelligent-enterprise-summit-2025/): In a world where change waits for no one, mastering AI-driven transformation initiatives is key – not only to bridge the gap but also to stay one step ahead.As a complex and cross-functional discipline, Business Transformation Management (BTM) must adapt to harness AI's full potential. Learn how to identify genuine AI opportunities, incorporate intelligence into your transformation roadmap, and establish a governance model that ensures innovation remains both safe and compliant.
- [LEAP – Westernacher Intelligent Enterprise Summit 2024](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/leap-2024-be-the-champion-in-your-industry-top-class-business-capabilities-with-innovative-sap-technology/): "Staying ahead of the game" –  the phrase that best describes our modern business landscape in a dynamic environment. High agility and innovation, seamlessly integrated with new technologies, are the most important business capabilities of today.
- [Why move from SAP APO to SAP IBP for supply chain.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/elevate-your-supply-chain-transitioning-from-sap-apo-to-sap-ibp/): A transition from SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) to SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for supply chain requires identifying value use cases and building a corresponding roadmap. Let Westernacher help you with the Why, What and How to best approach this transition.
- [Why move from SAP APO to SAP IBP for supply chain.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/why-move-from-sap-apo-to-ibp-for-supply-chain/): Why move from SAP APO to SAP IBP for supply chain. July 29, 2024 Watch A transition from SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) to SAP Integrated Business Planning (SAP IBP) for supply chain requires identifying value use cases and building a corresponding roadmap. Let Westernacher help you with the Why, What and How to best approach this transition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIm3-HaYjEQ Key takeaways. Identify values for transition.Best practice approaches to manage this transition.Learn from customer cases Agenda. Why transition from SAP APO to SAP IBP for supply chain.Examine potential use cases.How to manage the transition through scenarios.What best practices to apply.Q & A. Speakers. Alexis
LozadaAlexis is a Supply Chain Management expert ready to drive innovation and deliver smart solutions to customers. Delivered over hundreds of innovations as product manager for SAP Integrated Business Planning product management team. Served as supply chain manager for a consumer goods manufacturer in North America.Associate Principal, Supply Chain Planning, Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in Vittorio
CotroniVittorio has 22 years of experience in supply chain management. He has been working on both supply chain planning and execution, delivering various SAP implementations at many multinational companies. Vittorio is passionate about supply chain planning topics looking at processes from end to end. He works at Westernacher as a senior solution architect and leads innovations within the planning practice.SCP Innovation Lead,Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in At a glanceJuly 29, 2024 60 minutes Watch Share this webinar
- [SAP Digital Discovery Assessment: The first step to your digital transformation.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/dda-workshop-westernacher-dach/): Anyone embarking on this journey needs a reliable navigation system. Companies looking for a new ERP solution or migrating from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA need an accurate assessment of their current situation before embarking on the transformation. The SAP Digital Discovery Assessment (DDA) can help you find the right ERP solution and the best SAP S/4HANA implementation for your business.
- [Business Transformation with SAP Signavio and SAP LeanIX.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/business-transformation-with-sap-signavio-and-sap-leanix/): Business Transformation with SAP Signavio and SAP LeanIX. September 10, 202460 minutes Watch Join Westernacher Consulting for an exclusive event on Business Transformation leveraging the capabilities of SAP Signavio and SAP LeanIX. In this event, you will learn how the new SAP Signavio and SAP LeanIX approach can help you kick-start your digital transformation journey by quickly understanding how your business processes are currently running and determining what to keep and what to change. You will also explore how this approach fosters close collaboration between your business and IT departments, shortens time-to-implementation, mitigates project risks, helps manage change, and drives adoption. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbISLIgAJwU Agenda. The role of SAP Signavio within a Business Transformation initiative:SAP Signavio helps you achieve operational excellence by providing a data-driven approach that helps kick-start your transformation projects based on your existing legacy system data.The role of SAP LeanIX within a Business Transformation initiative:SAP LeanIX helps you to effectively manage and reduce the complexity and costs associated with your IT landscape by gaining a clear overview of all applications, their usage, and associated expenses.Combining SAP Signavio and SAP LeanIX for your Business Transformation:Learn how to create synergies and yield business value by combining both business process management (BPM) and enterprise architecture management (EAM) throughout your digital transformation journey.Customer Success StoryDiscover how to unleash the full potential of your business transformation based on a customer reference story. Speakers. Ingmar
KatIngmar is a digital transformation consultant and solution architect at Westernacher. He is a senior SAP consultant who has 16+ years of experience in designing, optimizing and implementing processes and SAP solutions for global companies.Solution Architect, CoE Lead Intelligent Technologies, Westernacher Consulting, Linkedin-in Johannes
STRASSERJohannes is a RISE with SAP and SAP Signavio product enthusiast with 5+ years experience in SAP S/4HANA assignments throughout Europe. At Westernacher, he leads the COE for Business Process Intelligence.CoE Lead, SAP Signavio, Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in At a glanceSeptember 10, 2024
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- [Supply chain visibility using SAP Global Track & Trace.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/supply-chain-visibility-using-sap-global-track-and-trace/): Oct 10, 2024 
- [Revolutionize your supply chain with SAP IBP’s order-based capabilities.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-ibp-order-based-planning/): SAP IBP order-based planning for supply chains. November 21, 2024 Watch Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring how SAP IBP order-based planning (OBP) can become a pivotal element in your organisation’s supply chain strategy.The session will focus on key functionalities of this module and how it enables better alignment between supply and demand, enhances real-time decision-making and optimises inventory and production processes in an S&OE context.Our Solution Architect will show hands-on solutions that showcase how IBP can streamline your operations, improve visibility and drive more efficient planning.We will provide practical insights and actionable guidance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q39xKdAe1KQ Key takeaways. Deep-dive into key functionalities of IBP OBP.
Hands-on solutions for real-world business challenges.
Best practices for integrating IBP into your supply chain strategy. Agenda. Short introduction to WesternacherIBP process and module overviewSupply & Response planning processSystem demoQ&A Speakers. Jelle
DevlaminckJelle is an SAP IBP solution architect and senior supply chain management professional with a business and SAP background.Supply Chain Planning Solution Architect, Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in At a glanceNovember 21, 2024
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- [The future of data: SAP Business Data Cloud in action.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-business-data-cloud-strategy/): Sales Director,Westernacher
- [Supply Chain orchestration with SAP Signavio.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/supply-chain-sap-signavio/): Join our experts as they delve into the transformative capabilities of SAP Signavio for Digital Supply Chain. Discover how Process Mining features can revolutionize optimizations in the fields of Extended Warehouse Management, Transportation Management and Integrated Business Planning as well as how you can get started with your Process Mining journey in a resource efficient yet effective way.
- [Simplified Yard Logistics: Bridging the gap for Public Cloud with We Yard.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/simplified-yard-logistics-with-we-yard/): In today's world, supply chain excellence is crucial, and finding the right yard management solution can be challenging due to unique needs. Westernacher introduces ‘We Yard', a streamlined tool fully integrated with SAP. For customers adopting GROW with SAP, ‘We Yard’ offers additional advantages by enhancing supply chain management, improving yard visibility and performance, and streamlining yard workers' daily tasks. Join our webinar to discover how We Yard can take your operations to the next level.
- [Introducing We Yard – A SAP based Yard Management for your warehouse.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/introducing-we-yard-a-sap-based-yard-management-for-your-warehouse/): Plants, warehouses, terminals and hubs are different, and so are their surrounding yards. Depending on the existing infrastructure and the given business processes, it can be a long journey to find a fitting yard management solution that fulfils all requirements – and matches your business case! This is why Westernacher is introducing We Yard – a lean yard management tool based on and fully integrated with SAP. Join our digital webinar to find out how We Yard can bridge the gap in your supply chain management and what capabilities are offered out of the box in this brand-new solution. See how different process areas are covered and how We Yard can improve visibility and performance of your yard. Explore the possibilities for your yard workers and how We Yard improves their everyday’s worklife.
- [Introducing We Yard – A SAP based Yard Management for your warehouse.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/introducing-we-yard-an-sap-based-yard-management-for-your-warehouse/): Plants, warehouses, terminals and hubs are different, and so are their surrounding yards. Depending on the existing infrastructure and the given business processes, it can be a long journey to find a fitting yard management solution that fulfils all requirements – and matches your business case! This is why Westernacher is introducing We Yard – a lean yard management tool based on and fully integrated with SAP. Join our digital webinar to find out how We Yard can bridge the gap in your supply chain management and what capabilities are offered out of the box in this brand-new solution. See how different process areas are covered and how We Yard can improve visibility and performance of your yard. Explore the possibilities for your yard workers and how We Yard improves their everyday’s worklife.
- [Introducing We Yard – A SAP based Yard Management for your warehouse.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/we-yard-sap-based-ym-for-warehouse/): March 11, 2025
- [SAP Signavio for operational excellence: success factors and lessons learned.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/achieve-operational-excellence-sap-signavio/): Discover how SAP Signavio can transform your business operations. Join our experts for an insightful webinar as they explore the strategic implementation of SAP Signavio and the critical success factors that drive its effective application. This event will also highlight key lessons learned from real-world OPEX initiatives, providing you with valuable insights to enhance your own operations.
- [Collaborative Enterprise Planning with SAP IBP and SAP Analytics Cloud.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/%d0%b5nterprise-planning-with-sap-ibp-and-sap-analytics-cloud/): Webinar
- [Harness the synergy of SAP IBP and ePP/DS for synchronized planning.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/ibp-and-epp-ds-for-planning/): Webinar | German
- [Supply Chain Intelligence with SAP Signavio.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/supply-chain-intelligence-with-sap-signavio/): Here’s what you can expect:
- [Breaking down silos: enhancing warehouse and transportation operations with SAP EWM and SAP TM.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/enhancing-with-sap-ewm-and-tm/): Enhancing warehouse and transport with SAP EWM and SAP TM. Nov 15, 2024 Watch Join us for an exclusive webinar where we explore the critical advantages of integrating SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) and SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM). Discover how synchronized SAP TM and SAP EWM systems can work seamlessly to enhance operational efficiency and optimize your logistics processes.In this informative one-hour session, we will dive into real-world scenarios, touching upon the nuances of various deployment options and practical approaches to implementing a successful TM-EWM integration. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and stay ahead in today’s fast-evolving logistics landscape. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikNZGMcBGvs&feature=youtu.be Key takeaways. Gain insight into the key value drivers and the necessity of integrating your SAP TM and SAP EWM systems.Discover how integrating SAP TM and SAP EWM systems can bring significant benefits and synergies to your business.Understand various SAP TM and SAP EWM deployment options from various landscape and product perspective and know which one best suits your business.Learn how Westernacher has helped our other customers maximize the potential of their SAP and supply chain systems. Agenda. Introduction to speakers.A preview of the essential knowledge and skills you'll gain from this session. Understand TM-EWM Integration: Silo vs Connected.Learn about the need for integrating TM-EWM solution, value it offers and how to achieve it.Discover real-world examples of how customers are benefiting from TM-EWM integration.Explore various implementation strategies tailored to meet different business needs. Find out how the Westernacher team can support your success.Interactive Q&A. Speakers. Pankaj
LalWith 24+ years of expertise in the realm of SAP, Pankaj stands as a distinguished name in SAP Supply Chain Management and Digital Supply Chain domains. Throughout his career, Pankaj has been at the forefront of numerous transformation projects spanning diverse industries.Practice Director, Westernacher MEA, SEA and India Linkedin-in Prajith
KizhakkepattuPrajith has two decades of experience in SAP Consulting, Project Management, Program Management across various geographies. Customers benefit from his strong EWM consulting experience in terms of timely delivery and successful go-lives. to a success.Practice Lead, Westernacher SEA and India Linkedin-in Viraj
KarniViraj is a solution architect for Business Planning & Analytics at Westernacher with more than 16 years of experience in various data & analytics platforms in the SAP eco-system. He is lately focused on SAP Analytics Cloud and working on planning & analytics implementations across the globe.SAP Data & Analytics Architect, Westernacher SEA and India Linkedin-in At a glanceNovember 15, 2024 60 minutes Watch Share this webinar
- [Enhancing supply chain sustainability with SAP Green Token.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/enhancing-supply-chain-sustainability-with-sap-green-token/): Companies are facing increasing challenges in satisfying customer demands and complying with legislation that requires their supply chains to demonstrate sustainability. Customers and regulators alike are demanding greater transparency and accountability in how goods are sourced, produced, and delivered. This pressure is compelling companies to prove their commitment to sustainable practices throughout their supply chains.
- [GROW without boundaries with SAP and Westernacher](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/grow-with-sap/): Join us in this exclusive event in SAP’s UK headquarters at Clock House Place, and learn about SAP’s innovative Cloud ERP technologies, that give real insights into the business and improve efficiencies across the business.
- [Future-Proof Your Supply Chain with SAP IBP.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/future-proof-your-supply-chain-with-sap-ibp/): SAP IBP overview and roadmap by SAP
- [SAPPHIRE Networking Event 2026.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sapphire-networking-event-2026/): Event  |  Sapphire US
- [SAPPHIRE Happy Hour 2026.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sapphire-happy-hour-2026/): Event  |  Sapphire US
- [Westernacher at SAPPHIRE USA 2025.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/westernacher-at-sapphire-usa-2025/): Event  |  Sapphire US
- [The Connected Supply Chain: Plan Better, Move Smarter, Execute Faster.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/modernizing-supply-chain-operations-with-sap-and-westernacher/): Event
- [Westernacher at SAP Sapphire Madrid 2026.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/westernacher-at-sapphire-madrid-2026/): Event  |  SAP Sapphire Madrid 2026
- [Westernacher at SAPPHIRE Europe 2025.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-sapphire-europe-madrid/): Event  |  Sapphire Europe
- [From SAP APO to SAP IBP: Preparing for the next era of planning.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/the-next-chapter-in-sap-supply-chain-planning/): Planning Practice Director UKI, Westernacher Consulting
- [Sapphire Networking Event: Broaden your horizons with Westernacher and industry leaders in Barcelona](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sapphire-networking-event-broaden-your-horizons-with-westernacher-and-industry-leaders-in-barcelona/): Planning your visit to Sapphire this year? Join Westernacher for an exclusive combined visit and cocktail dinner at two of Barcelona’s most renowned landmarks: Casa Batlló and Casa Amatller. 
- [Supply chain orchestration: Unlocking supply chain excellence through SAP EWM, TM, Yard, IBP and SAP Signavio.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/unlocking-supply-chain-excellence-with-sap-signavio/): 20-minutes-Webinar-Session | English
- [Discover how AI-powered SAP IBP is transforming Supply Chain Planning.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/discover-how-ai-powered-sap-ibp-is-transforming-supply-chain-planning/): July 9, 2026 | 11:00am
- [Shaping your SAP transportation future before 2027.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/shaping-your-sap-transportation-future-before-2027/): Practice Director Transportation Management and Yard Logistics in United Kingdom and Ireland, Westernacher Consulting
- [Why move from SAP APO to IBP for supply chain.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/from-sap-apo-to-ibp-for-supply-chain/): Managing Partner, Westernacher Consulting Italy
- [Why move from SAP APO to IBP for supply chain.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/from-sap-apo-to-ibp/): May 23, 2024
- [Elevate to integrate. Warehousing and transportation go hand in hand.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/integrate-warehousing-and-transportation/): With SAP Transportation Management, businesses can optimize pallet building in line warehouse constraints, whereas SAP Extended Warehouse Management provides real-time update about execution. Such integrated solution enables customers to attain sustainable goals and derive data for future vision towards supply chain control tower for better managing exceptional processes.
- [Exploring zone skipping execution within SAP TM.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/transportation-management/): May 29, 2024
- [Building robust inventory plans with SAP IBP](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/building-robust-inventory-plans-with-sap-ibp/): May 16, 2024
- [Driving Sustainable Logistics: Enabling innovations with SAP TM and Business Networks](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-tm-and-business-networks/): June 6, 2024
- [SAP Afternoon Briefing for Supply Chain Management](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-afternoon-briefing-for-supply-chain-management/): SAP Afternoon Briefing for Supply Chain Management
- [Set sail for innovation in Supply Chain and SAP.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/innovation-in-sap-supply-chain/): Join us on the elegant Bateau Évasion for an exclusive networking event dedicated to supply chain excellence and the latest SAP solutions. Seize the opportunity to network with industry peers and gain valuable insights from our team of supply chain experts. Meet the Westernacher Consulting team, a trusted SAP Gold Partner with over 30 years' experience in delivering end-to-end logistics and digital transformation solutions worldwide.
- [CXO Roundtable in Chicago.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/cxo-roundtable-in-chicago/): Event
- [Business Transformation Connect: Dublin.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/transform-your-business-and-future/): Real-world case studies showcasing measurable business impact
- [Business Transformation Connect: London.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/business-transformation-connect-london/): Westernacher Approach to Business Transformation
- [Westernacher & SAP Supply Chain Innovation in Bucharest.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/supply-chain-innovation-bucharest/): As a long-established SAP partner, we will be present at the SAP Innovation Days Supply Chain 2025 in Bucharest and look forward to meeting you in person and discussing future-oriented technologies with you.
- [Driving efficiency across the supply chain](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/driving-efficiency-across-the-supply-chain/): Event
- [Automated yards as a key optimization component for road transport-based supply chains in the UK and Ireland](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/webinar-optimizing-road-transportation-with-automated-yards/): Join our webinar to learn how SAP Yard Logistics improves the visibility of processes in your hub and builds the foundation for a holistic improvement of your supply chain performance. Our real-world examples of digital workflows and process automation showcase possibilities for a future-proof yard.
- [Unlock the power of warehouse automation.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/the-power-of-warehouse-automation/): Amit Paranjpe
- [Series of 3 webinars: Control your supply chain with Westernacher and SAP IBP.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/control-inventory-planning/): Episode 2: Control Inventory Planning. July 8, 2025 | French Watch Westernacher Consulting has launched a three-part webinar series entitled “Supply Chain Planning with SAP IBP.” Designed to address key challenges faced by supply chain professionals, this series explores the essentials of effective planning using SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP).This second episode, “Control Inventory Planning”, focuses on optimizing target stock levels. Discover how to increase your historical signals, generate an end-to-end inventory plan for your supply chain, and align your budgets with your target service level. The webinar will be held in French. Watch Key takeaways. Understand the importance of inventory planning in a modern supply chain.Explore SAP IBP features for generating target inventory levelsExplore multi-echelon inventory optimization.Identify the steps to design a robust inventory plan. Agenda. Introduction to the series “Control Your Supply Chain with Westernacher and SAP IBP.” Why inventory planning is crucial for your supply chain SAP IBP key features for optimizing target stock levels.Practical tips for optimizing your planningQ&A Speaker. Amine TouihriAmine is Supply Chain Planning Practice Director at Westernacher. After eight years of experience with SAP, particularly in supply chain planning solutions, he joined the Westernacher team to help develop the French and European business for the same solutions. He is an SAP IBP and SAP PPDS expert.Supply Chain Planning Practice Director , Westernacher Linkedin-in At a glanceJuly 8, 2025 French
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- [Synchronized planning with SAP IBP and ePP/DS.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/synchronized-planning-with-sap-ibp-and-epp-ds/): Join this webinar to discover how to elevate your planning processes  to the next level with an integrated, state-of-the-art planning approach. We will explore how the seamless integration of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and S/4HANA’s embedded Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (ePP/DS) enables synchronized planning across your value chain. In addition, we will explain the concept of synchronized planning, outline key integration scenarios between IBP and ePP/DS, and share insights from past projects along with industry-relevant use cases.
- [Introducing SAP DRC for electronic invoicing.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/introducing-sap-drc-for-electronic-invoicing/): Webinar
- [Why SAP Digital Manufacturing matters for ice cream producers.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/why-sap-digital-manufacturing-matters-for-ice-cream-producers/): Webinar – Romanian
- [Scoops, stocks & storage: Ice Cream logistics powered by SAP EWM.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/scoops-stocks-storag-ice-cream-logistics-powered-by-sap-ewm/): In this webinar, we will explore how SAP Extended Warehouse Management (SAP EWM) enables ice cream producers to optimize their warehouse and logistics processes—from raw material receipt and production supply to frozen storage, order fulfillment, and outbound distribution. Through practical examples and business scenarios, we'll demonstrate how SAP EWM helps ensure product quality, improve efficiency, and support a reliable cold chain.
- [Why ice cream breaks traditional supply chain planning.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/why-ice-cream-breaks-traditional-supply-chain-planning/): Webinar – Romanian
- [Supply Chain & Logistics Forum & Expo.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/supply-chain-logistics-forum-expo/): Vă invităm la o nouă serie de evenimente Supply Chain & Logistics Forum 2026, unde liderii industriei vor analiza bunele practici și strategiile inovatoare care redesenează harta logistică a României. Proiectul va avea acoperire națională și în 2026, având ediții în București, Cluj-Napoca și Timișoara, după cum urmează:
- [Accuracy under pressure: mastering peak demand with SAP Logistics Management.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/mastering-high-demand-with-sap-logistics-management/): Webinar
- [SAP Connect Day for Supply Chain Madrid.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-connect-day-for-supply-chain-madrid/): Gain multi-level visibility into your supply chain—including business partners and logistics providers—to enable data-driven decisions that consider the impact across the entire network.
- [Mastering SAP Connect Gold Coast.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/mastering-sap-connect-gold-coast/): Being with people like you means you can talk about your SAP world and challenges and they get it instantly – and how they’ve solved something similar. You’re building connections and networks you can lean on in the future.
- [SAP NOW AI Tour Mumbai.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-now-ai-tour-mumbai-2026/): Help your teams get more done faster and more efficiently with SAP Business AI and agents that actually understand all your business processes and data.
- [Unwrapping the magic of Logistics Management this festive season.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/latest-sap-logistics-management-solution/): This unique operation provides the perfect backdrop to:
- [Synchronized planning with SAP IBP and ePP/DS.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/planning-with-sap-ibp-and-eppds/): Join this webinar to discover how to elevate your planning processes  to the next level with an integrated, state-of-the-art planning approach. We will explore how the seamless integration of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and S/4HANA’s embedded Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (ePP/DS) enables synchronized planning across your value chain. In addition, we will explain the concept of synchronized planning, outline key integration scenarios between IBP and ePP/DS, and share insights from past projects along with industry-relevant use cases.
- [Transform your warehouse with SAP EWM automation.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/transform-your-warehouse-with-sap-ewm-automation/): English
- [Level up your supply chain planning with IBP Harmonized Planning Area.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/level-up-supply-chain-planning-with-ibp-hpa/): November 27, 2025
- [Transform your Service Parts Planning strategy.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/transform-your-service-parts-planning-strategy/): 1Welcome & Expert IntroductionsMeet our distinguished speakers from SAP and Westernacher. Get acquainted with the comprehensive agenda and understand how this session will revolutionize your service parts planning approach with real-world insights and proven methodologies.2Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization Explore eSPP's revolutionary multi-echelon optimization capabilities. Learn how to intelligently calculate safety stock levels and economic order quantities across your entire distribution network, moving beyond traditional single-echelon approaches to achieve optimal inventory positioning. 3Repair-or-Buy Process Intelligence Master the critical daily decision of "repair or replace" through eSPP's automated intelligence. Understand the three business scenarios: repair-only, unconstrained repair-or-buy, and capacity-constrained operations. See how circular economy principles drive cost optimization and sustainability goals. 4Advanced Remanufacturing Strategies Discover how eSPP manages complex remanufacturing processes using supersession chains and dual material numbers. Learn capacity optimization techniques and automated decision-making between remanufactured and new parts to maximize resource utilization while meeting customer demand. 52025 Roadmap & Future Innovations Get exclusive insights into SAP's eSPP roadmap for 2025. Preview upcoming enhancements in forecasting methodologies, inventory planning algorithms, distribution requirements planning, and user interface improvements that will further optimize your operations.
- [Distributing the costs of transportation and accounting of invoices.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/distributing-transportation-costs/): October 10, 2025 
- [Unlocking value with AI & Analytics for SAP Cloud ERP.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/unlocking-value-with-sap-cloud-erp-analytics-and-ai/): October 29, 2025
- [Enhancing master data quality in SAP IBP with AI support.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/ai-powered-data-quality-in-ibp/): September 9, 2025
- [Discover SAP Logistics Management and learn when you should consider LGM instead of expanding EWM.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/discover-sap-logistics-management/): February 12, 2026 
- [Explore the capabilities of SAP Logistics Management.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/sap-logistics-management-uncovered/): SAP Logistics Management uncovered. April 29, 2026 | German Watch Join our webinar for a comprehensive overview of SAP Logistics Management (LGM) and learn how companies can efficiently manage core warehouse processes within an SAP environment. We will demonstrate key operational scenarios, including inbound processing and goods receipt, outbound and picking using mobile applications, posting changes, as well as stock and storage bin uploads. The session will also include a quantitative cost comparison between TM/EWM/BNL and LGM, helping participants better understand the financial implications of different solution approaches. Finally, we will present the SAP roadmap for LGM, providing transparency on upcoming developments and the strategic direction of the solution. Watch Key takeaways. Gain a practical overview of how SAP LGM supports core warehouse processes in SAP S/4HANA. Understand key functionalities through real-life operational scenarios. Review a high-level cost comparison with TM/EWM/BNL to better assess solution options. Explore the SAP roadmap and its implications for future warehouse strategy decisions. Agenda. Introduction to Westernacher and SAP LGMBasic inbound and goods receiptBasic outbound and picking with mobile applicationsPosting changesStock uploadStorage bin uploadQuantitative cost comparison of TM/EWM/BNL versus LGMSAP roadmap for LGM Speakers. Dr. Joachim GettoJoachim is passionate about generating value in supply chains. As Practice Director and Regional Industry Head DACH for Chemicals & Process Industry at Westernacher, he leads digital transformations across the supply chain. He combines strong business insight with deep technological expertise and is involved in research on the value contribution of artificial intelligence (AI). An expert in MACH architecture and SAP-based operating models, Joachim is also an experienced plant manager and former business unit head. He is the author of numerous studies and articles on supply chain and AI trends, an award-winning project manager, and a frequent conference speaker and university lecturer.Practice Director Transportation Management, Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in Ben PamperrienBen is an experienced SAP EWM Solution Architect with a proven track record in leading EWM implementations. He specializes in designing and executing inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse processes. With strong techno-functional skills, Ben analyzes warehouse operations and collaboratively delivers effective SAP solutions across modules like EWM, LE-WM, SD, and MM.SAP EWM Solution Architect, Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in Lukas RodiLukas is a Pre-Sales Manager who specializes in SAP Transportation Management. He supports sales by analyzing customer requirements, designing tailored solutions, and delivering impactful presentations and proposals. With experience leading global rollouts and co-innovation projects, Lukas bridges business needs with SAP logistics capabilities. His expertise spans end-to-end transportation processes, template design, and integration with SAP Business Network for Logistics, driving successful implementations and market growth.SAP SCE Pre-Sales Manager, Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in Manuel FlubacherManuel has over a decade of experience in logistics and business development and currently serves as a Domain Advisor Expert at SAP. He focuses on growing business relationships and driving digital supply chain solutions. Starting his career in freight forwarding, Manuel gained deep insight into global trade processes. Combined with his software sales experience, this expertise helps SAP and its customers overcome challenges and optimize value chains with innovative solutions.Domain Advisor Expert SAP SCM Make & Deliver, SAP Linkedin-in At a glanceApril 29, 2026 60 minutes
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- [Logistics Management: Where Technology Meets Real-World Logistics Excellence.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/logistics-management-where-technology-meets-real-world-logistics-excellence/): Simplify the value of SAP Logistics Management into clear business benefits
- [Accelerate your SAP Cloud ERP journey with Westernacher’s Time-to-Value.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/accelerate-your-sap-cloud-erp-journey-with-westernachers-time-to-value/): Learn how SAP Cloud ERP on a GROW journey can be implemented faster and more cost-effectively than expected
- [From gate to dock: Delivering smarter yard operations.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/from-gate-to-dock-delivering-smarter-yard-operations/): Impact of inefficient yard operations on logistics performance3. Introducing Westernacher We Yard
- [Speed to Value in Transportation: An executive briefing.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/speed-to-value-in-transportation-an-executive-briefing/): Welcome and objectives
- [Optimize inventory with SAP IBP Inventory Optimization.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/optimize-inventory-with-sap-ibp-inventory-optimization/): Learn how SAP IBP Inventory Optimization extends your existing SAP IBP landscape
- [Discover AI-powered Supply Chain Planning with SAP IBP.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/discover-ai-powered-supply-chain-planning-with-sap-ibp/): Explore standard machine learning and data science features of SAP IBP
- [Driving supply chain innovation through SAP Cloud ERP.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/supply-chain-innovation-through-sap-cloud-erp/): Driving supply chain innovation through SAP Cloud ERP. May 12, 2026 | 60 minutes | English Watch Many organizations approaching an SAP Cloud ERP private transformation are discovering that the move is not simply a system upgrade, but an opportunity to redesign supply chain processes, planning capabilities and operational decision-making.In this executive webinar, Westernacher experts will share how to approach transformations containing SAP Cloud ERP private together with Digital Supply Chain solutions, which aspects we discuss and prepare in defining a roadmap from as-is to to-be solutions in SAP context and how we realize success in our implementations.Rather than focusing on product demonstrations, the session will explore practical transformation considerations, approaches for sound decision-making and how we tackle common program risks. We share the approach based on a real-world case study which contain lessons learned from enterprise deployments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQajrAGEVOg Key takeaways. Understand how to ensure an SAP Cloud ERP private transformation deliver value to the organization in a context of digital supply chain transformation joint by ERP replacementLearn how AI automation supports our roadmap definition and deliver measurable operational valueIdentify common risks in SAP Cloud ERP transformation programs and how we manage their potential impact on program successProvide hands-on examples of how we tackle decision-making processes as part of the transformation preparation and execution Agenda. Introduction to WesternacherApproach to assess the foundation at the organization and define the transformation roadmapEnabling Digital Supply Chain, AI and Planning Innovation on SAP Cloud ERP privateReal-world examples of a roadmap definition and key decision-making approachesWhat we mean by transparency in a transformation project (Transparency Office)Next steps in your transformation journey Speakers. Thomas RasmussenAs Market Unit Lead for Westernacher Consulting Denmark, Thomas focuses on driving sales efforts, building strong client relationships, and fostering valuable partnerships. His passion lies in business transformation, where he combines technology, strategy, and execution. With a strong background in technology, business development, and leadership, he has co-founded and scaled successful companies and brings hands-on experience from complex transformation initiatives.Business Transformation Management, Market Unit Lead Denmark,
Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in Ingmar KatIngmar Kat is Global Lead for Enterprise Architecture and Business Transformation Management at Westernacher Consulting, where he helps multinational organizations design and execute large-scale digital transformation programs built on SAP's cloud portfolio. Drawing on deep experience in enterprise architecture, business process design, and SAP S/4HANA and Cloud ERP roadmaps, Ingmar partners with C-level stakeholders to translate strategic ambition into pragmatic, value-driven transformation journeys. He is known for connecting business strategy, operating models, and technology architecture into one coherent story; making him uniquely positioned to share how SAP Cloud ERP is unlocking the next wave of supply chain innovation.Global Lead Enterprise  Architecture, Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in Anders GeijerAnders is the Director of our Warehousing practice in the Nordic region. With 20 years of experience in SAP ECC & SCM, Supply Chain and Logistics, Anders has led global teams responsible for implementations in a wide range of warehouses, from manual to highly automated. He is a dedicated supply chain professional with a passion for establishing flexible, intelligent, resilient, and sustainable supply chain solutions.Warehouse Management, Market Unit Lead Sweden, Westernacher Consulting Linkedin-in At a glanceMay 12, 2026 60 minutes
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- [Transform faster with SAP Cloud ERP Time-to-Value for Supply Chain focused business.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/transform-faster-with-sap-cloud-erp-time-to-value-for-consumer-goods-wholesale/): Transform faster with SAP Cloud ERP Time-to-Value for Supply Chain focused business. April 30, 2026 | 60 minutes | English Watch Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Westernachers's expertise and innovative solutions can accelerate your digital transformation journey. We’ll explore how SAP Cloud ERP—enhanced by our Time-to-Value approach—empowers supply chain–driven organisations to scale faster, operate more cost‑effectively, and deliver greater business impact.For prospects new to SAP who are seeking a fast implementation of SAP Cloud ERP, we offer a fixed-scope, fixed-price package specifically designed for consumer goods and wholesale companies. Tailored for mid-market organizations, this package ensures a streamlined, cost-effective implementation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfxa3BApj5k Key takeaways. Understand Westernacher expertise in implementing Public Cloud solutions for consumer goods companies using our pre-packaged solutionLearn how SAP Cloud ERP on a GROW journey can be implemented faster and more cost-effectively than expectedDiscover the significant business value it delivers for growing organizationsUnderstand the key benefits of our Time-to-Value solutionClearly define the next steps in your transformation journey Agenda. Introduction to Westernacher Accelerate your transformation: How to GROW Fast with SAP Introducing Westernacher’s “Time-to-Value” solution for SAP Cloud ERP for supply chain focused business Live demo: The Time-to-Value solution Defining the next steps in your transformation journey Speakers. David AbberleyDavid helps clients react to global trends toward authority digitization. He supports clients with getting the most out of their SAP system. This includes navigating SAP implementations, optimizing existing SAP setups, and implementing future-proof solutions to manage digital transformation in a constantly changing digital landscape.Global Lead for SAP Cloud ERP,
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Milla PonceWith 15+ years of SAP experience – including 5 years in SAP Cloud ERP – Angela brings deep expertise across Procurement, Supply Chain, and Sales. Certified across SAP Cloud , she has delivered numerous end-to-end SAP implementations. Angela drives value and innovation through scalable solutions and complex integrations.Senior SAP Cloud ERP Consultant Procurement,
Westernacher Consulting At a glanceApril 30, 2026 60 minutes
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- [Unlock the power of SAP Logistics Management.](https://westernacher.com/events-webinars/unlock-the-power-of-sap-logistics-management/): Webinar – Italian