Hawle's Journey to SAP S/4HANA in Just Three Months

One Click Transformation and JiVS IMP Platform Massively Shorten and Simplify

Conversion to SAP S4/HANA

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, companies recognize the need for modern and future-proof enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to stay ahead of the competition. One such system that has gained significant popularity is SAP S/4HANA, known for its cutting-edge capabilities and enhanced user experience. However, the transition to SAP S/4HANA often comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to migrating and transforming legacy data. For Hawle Armaturen AG, a leading Swiss manufacturing and commercial enterprise in the water, gas, and wastewater sectors, this journey was no exception. In this blog post, we’ll Hawle successfully overcame these challenges with the help of Data Migration International‘s (DMI) innovative One Click Transformation approach and its platform for information management, JiVS IMP.

CHALLENGE

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Hawle Armaturen AG, with its long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality products and services in the field of water utilities and pipeline installation in Switzerland and globally, realized the need to move from its old ERP system to SAP S/4HANA for a more robust, future-proof solution. However, the shift to a new ERP system posed some significant hurdles. Over the years, the legacy data had accumulated incomplete, erroneous, and duplicate records, reducing the potential benefits of SAP’s latest software generation.

“This was exactly the situation we found ourselves in at the end of 2021. We tried to use scripts to migrate the data from the old to the new system. This was very time-consuming and that’s why we were looking for an alternative solution.”

Marc Veraguth, Head of ICT at Hawle Armaturen AG

SOLUTION

After an extensive market analysis, the management team found the ideal partner in Data Migration International AG, a Swiss information management specialist known for its One Click Transformation approach. In December 2021, Hawle signed the contracts with DMI, and the data migration journey commenced in January 2022. The timeline was tight, with a mandate to complete the migration, transformation, and data quality optimization by mid-March. The user acceptance test was scheduled for the end of March, followed by the go-live date on May 2.

The most important feature of DMI’s One Click Transformation is its high degree of automation. This is made possible by special technologies that transfer legacy data to the DMI platform JiVS Information Management Platform (IMP) at the push of a button in the shortest possible time, as well as countless existing adapters to automatically connect to legacy and new systems, and the automated transformation and cleansing of data on the platform before it is transferred to SAP S/4HANA. These are precisely the strengths that DMI was able to utilize with JiVS IMP at Hawle.

BENEFITS

With DMI’s One Click Transformation, the process was remarkably efficient and collaborative.

“The cooperation between DMI, our IT, and the key users, especially during the two-week test phase in March, worked very well. After only three months, we had completed the project for data migration and transformation to SAP S/4HANA and were able to go live and work productively with SAP S/4HANA on the scheduled date. Just half an hour after going live, we delivered the first order.”

Marc Veraguth, Head of ICT at Hawle Armaturen AG

Thanks to the successful partnership with DMI and the utilization of JiVS IMP, Hawle Armaturen AG managed to complete its data migration and transformation to SAP S/4HANA in just three months. This efficiency allowed them to go live and start working productively with SAP S/4HANA on the scheduled date. Just half an hour after going live, they successfully delivered their first order, a testament to the power of a well-executed data migration strategy.

Hawle’s journey to SAP S/4HANA exemplifies the importance of choosing the right partner and innovative technology when undertaking complex data migration and transformation projects. By leveraging Data Migration International AG’s One Click Transformation approach and JiVS IMP platform, Hawle achieved a swift and successful transition, ensuring they are now equipped with a future-proof ERP system to support their continued growth and success in the global market. As businesses continue to evolve, embracing the power of advanced ERP solutions and efficient data management strategies will undoubtedly be crucial for staying competitive and thriving in the digital age.

To find out more, contact the data migration experts at DMI.

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