SAP SD Implementation for an Automotive Company
Interval supported a global automotive leader in preparing for a major SAP S/4HANA migration - analysing core sales processes, engaging key users, and driving change awareness. The result: faster buy-in, clearer vision, and a solid foundation for transformation.
Situation
A multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles and motorcycles required updates to its core enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform, SAP, which was already well integrated into its IT environment. As both business processes and SAP solutions had evolved significantly since the initial implementation, the organisation sought opportunities for improvement to stay ahead in the highly competitive automotive sector.
To address this, the company launched a strategic transformation programme and selected Deloitte as a key delivery partner.
The initiative aimed to introduce SAP S/4HANA. As part of this, the project team set out to analyse existing SAP R/3 processes and produce recommendations for new SAP products and solutions within S/4HANA that could be adopted either group-wide or in selected regions. The scope included:
As-is analysis
Awareness sessions with users
To-be recommendations
Use cases
Demonstrations
Recognising the need for deep expertise across the broad range of SAP modules, the client and Deloitte engaged Interval to provide a specialist in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD).
Approach
Interval provided a dedicated SAP SD Consultant to support the delivery. The engagement began with a series of sessions involving key users to raise awareness of the programme and collect feedback on pain points to explore further.
Using this input - alongside SAP forensic data, SME insight and direct interaction with SAP - the team analysed the gathered information to create a detailed current vs. target state roadmap. The consultant, a certified SAP professional with deep knowledge of the latest innovations, was able to advise with high precision. All findings and recommendations were fully documented to support steering committee review and eventual implementation.
Outcomes
The first phase of the project was delivered in just four months, ahead of schedule and within budget. The following phase began immediately afterwards.
Given that the last major SAP upgrade had occurred over a decade ago, change management was a key pillar of this project. The programme successfully raised awareness of new SAP solutions among key users, who left the sessions more confident and better prepared for the S/4HANA transition. Increased visibility into the risks of remaining on legacy platforms helped secure swift leadership buy-in.
The project also delivered process maps, system demo recordings, and setup manuals. The client has since approved the move to SAP S/4HANA, with the broader programme now underway. It is expected to run for several years and bring meaningful improvements in efficiency, process integration, and system security.