Project Name: SAP Implementation / Rollout at Zehnder Group

Industry: Metal Industry

Project Description:

The Zehnder Group, a leading company in indoor climate solutions based in Gränichen, Switzerland, conducted a comprehensive international implementation of SAP. The project aims to improve supply chain efficiency and optimize material flow and replenishment processes.

Main Tasks:

• Supply Chain Management: Optimization of material and information flow as well as replenishment management.
• SAP PP Implementation: Introduction and international rollout of the SAP PP module at various European locations.
• Locations: Châlons-en-Champagne (FR), Lahr (DE), Bolesławiec (PL), Vaux-Andigny (FR), Motala (SE), Reinsdorf (DE), Zwolle (NL).

Key Functions and Activities:

• Fit/Gap Analysis: Conducting a fit/gap analysis to identify adjustments and optimizations in the new system.
• PP Core Functionalities: Implementing and customizing the core functionalities of the Production Planning (PP) module.
• Scheduling and Replenishment Management: Managing and optimizing scheduling and replenishment processes for the main supply chain model.
• MES Interfaces: Setting up bidirectional MES interfaces.
• KANBAN: Implementing KANBAN processes for internal and external processing.
• Master Data Migration: Preparing master data from various legacy systems.
• IDoc Interfaces: Setting up and customizing IDoc interfaces.
• PP/MM Customizing: Customizing the Production Planning and Materials Management modules.
• PP/WM Integration: Ensuring seamless integration between production and warehouse management systems.
• Development Specifications: Creating specifications for necessary developments in the SAP system.
• Process Design: Designing and optimizing business processes.
• Mobisys Integration: Integrating Mobisys to support mobile processes.
• Serial Number and Batch Management: Introducing and managing serial numbers and batches for product traceability.
• Series Production: Implementing processes for series production.
• Training: Conducting training sessions for key users to ensure effective use of the new system.
• Subcontracting: Managing subcontracting processes.

Conclusion:

The implementation of SAP at the Zehnder Group represents a significant step towards modernizing and increasing the efficiency of business processes. By integrating specialized modules and solutions, the company will be able to optimize its production and supply chain processes while meeting the demands of the metal industry.