More efficiency for all locations: Hauser modernizes its processes with SAP S/4HANA

The project at a glance

The project focused on the introduction of an integrated SAP S/4HANA system landscape in order to standardize Hauser’ s heterogeneous systems and ensure consistent processes across several countries. The aim was to rethink existing processes, bring them closer to the SAP standard and create a scalable, modern architecture.

Project focus:

• Introduction of Finance & Controlling in several countries
• Implementation of logistics processes incl. PP/DS and IBP
• Integration of eEWM and connection to WINDCHILL
• Introduction of product configuration + CPQ tool
• Use of SAP BTP for integrations
• Data harmonization and dealing with changed product series

The challenge: Heterogeneous systems and complex process landscapes

Hauser was working with a heterogeneous system landscape that had grown over the years. For a modern, integrated ERP basis, processes had to be standardized, upstream systems replaced and different data and product structures merged. The linking of numerous specialist departments across several countries was particularly challenging.

• Standardization of different systems and processes in an S/4HANA landscape
• Integration of complex logistics and planning processes (PP/DS, eEWM, CPQ, WINDCHILL)
• Parallel data harmonization and product series changes

The result: a project with a high level of technical and organizational complexity that required precise coordination, in-depth process understanding and reliable integration.

The solution: SAP S/4HANA as an integrated system platform

Together with Axians, Hauser introduced SAP S/4HANA in order to standardize the heterogeneous system landscape and seamlessly connect processes in finance, logistics and production across several countries. The solution not only included the technical introduction of the ERP system, but also the harmonization of existing processes, the integration of numerous upstream systems and the introduction of modern planning and warehouse processes.

A key success factor was the structured collaboration with the specialist departments: Key users from finance, logistics, production and product development tested the new processes intensively and provided important feedback. This close coordination ensured that the solution met both the technical requirements and thereal business processes.

The result: harmonized processes, more transparency and an integrated system landscape

Following the introduction of SAP S/4HANA , Hauser was able to gradually transfer the new processes to operations. In the first few weeks, the focus was on stabilization, fine-tuning and the gradual optimization of individual functions – closely coordinated with the departments involved.

The benefits became clear early on: The processes in finance, logistics and production became more standardized, more transparent and much easier to control. Thanks to the integration of PP/DS, IBP, eEWM, WINDCHILL and the external CPQ tool, consistent information is now available and process steps can be tracked end-to-end. At the same time, the harmonized system landscape reduced the coordination effort between the locations.

With increasing routine in using the new solutions, the system will unfold its full potential. Improved planning quality, structured data flows and more efficient process chains sustainably strengthen Hauser’s operational performance and create a stable basis for future expansions and international rollouts.

Why Axians was the right partner for the SAP S/4HANA implementation at Hauser

The decision to choose Axians was an obvious one for Hauser: the project required not only in-depth SAP know-how, but also the ability to standardize a heterogeneous system landscape and build an integrated architecture across several countries. Axians impressed with its experience in complex S/4HANA implementations, its expertise in logistics, production and finance processes and its ability to handle extensive integration scenarios such as PP/DS, IBP, eEWM, WINDCHILL and external CPQ tools.

Thanks to the close cooperation with the specialist departments and the structured, solution-oriented way of working, Axians was also able to reliably master challenges such as changed product series or ongoing data harmonization. The result was a stable project and a modern, integrated system landscape. It was precisely this combination of expertise, reliability and understanding of complex processes that made Axians the right partner for Hauser.