Case Study

Enabling Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation for a Leading Ink Manufacturer

Industry

Manufacturing

Location

India & Bangladesh

Our Contributions

SAP S/4HANA Transformation, ERP Modernization, Process Harmonization

Technologies

RISE with SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud), SAP Analytics Cloud, Ariba

Coforge partnered with a leading global ink manufacturer to modernize its enterprise systems and align regional operations with a broader global transformation strategy. While the organization was defining a global SAP S/4HANA template, its India and Bangladesh subsidiaries were operating on mature SAP ECC environments.

Coforge conducted a detailed assessment and enabled a tailored transformation approach by implementing RISE with SAP S/4HANA. The initiative established a unified, scalable, and future-ready digital core, harmonizing processes while preserving regional business strengths and enabling global alignment.

Transformation Timeline

Phase 1

Current state assessment and business case development

Phase 2

Solution design and architecture alignment

Phase 3

S/4HANA implementation and integration

Phase 4

Process optimization and innovation enablement

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The Challenge

The organization was undergoing a global SAP S/4HANA transformation aimed at standardizing processes across regions. However, its India and Bangladesh operations were already running on SAP ECC with well-established processes, creating complexity in aligning with the global template.

The client needed to determine the most effective approach, whether to adopt the global template or pursue a region-specific implementation, while minimizing disruption and ensuring business continuity.

Additionally, the transformation required integration across multiple functional areas and external systems, along with rationalization of existing customizations to reduce complexity and improve efficiency.

Our Approach

Tailored S/4HANA Transformation Strategy

Evaluated existing systems and developed a comprehensive business case to determine the optimal transformation path for regional operations.

RISE with SAP Implementation

Implemented SAP S/4HANA (Private Cloud) to establish a unified digital core across key business functions, including FICO, MM, EWM, PP, SD, PM, HCM, and EHS.

Integrated Enterprise Ecosystem

Enabled seamless integration with SAP Analytics Cloud, Group Reporting, and third-party systems such as banks, weighbridges, EXIM, and barcode solutions.

Process Standardization & Innovation

Introduced new business processes and innovations across finance, supply chain, and operations while leveraging best practices and accelerators.

Customization Rationalization

Streamlined existing WRICEF objects to reduce complexity, improve performance, and enhance maintainability.

Partner / Technology Ecosystem

SAP S/4HANA (RISE – Private Cloud)
SAP Analytics Cloud
SAP Ariba (Digital Supplier Network)
Enterprise Integration Systems

Impact to Date

>30%

Reduction in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Multiple

New Processes Enabled (EHS, EWM, PM, Ariba)

Improved

System Integration Across Enterprise

Optimized

Customization Landscape (WRICEF Rationalization)