FN Herstal
FN Herstal, a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of small arms and associated technology, supplies military, law enforcement, and civilian markets worldwide.
Needs
FN Herstal aimed to modernize its core business processes by migrating from SAP ECC to a more agile and powerful platform. Key objectives included restructuring its master data management for improved data quality and consistency, and reviewing and updating Bills of Materials (BOMs) and process flows to enhance manufacturing efficiency and visibility.
Solution
The transformation centered around SAP S/4HANA for a modernized ERP core. SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) was implemented to re-structure and manage master data centrally. BOM and process flow optimizations were achieved within S/4HANA's production planning and execution modules. SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) was deployed for advanced reporting and real-time insights into manufacturing and financial performance. SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) was utilized for extensions and integrations.
Achievements
SAP S/4HANA Migration: Successful migration from SAP ECC, establishing a real-time ERP system. Core modules included S/4HANA Finance (FI/CO), Sales & Distribution (SD), Materials Management (MM), and Production Planning (PP).
Master Data Management (MDM) Restructure: Implemented SAP MDG for centralized governance, improved data quality, and streamlined master data processes.
BOM and Process Flow Optimization: Reviewed and updated BOMs and manufacturing process flows directly within SAP S/4HANA (PP, MM) for greater accuracy and efficiency.
Advanced Analytics: Leveraged SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) connected to S/4HANA for enhanced operational and strategic reporting.
Benefits
Operational Efficiency: Streamlined core processes with S/4HANA's real-time capabilities and optimized BOM/process flows.
Improved Data Integrity: SAP MDG ensured consistent, high-quality master data across the enterprise.
Enhanced Decision-Making: SAP SAC provided actionable insights from manufacturing, financial, and supply chain data.
Future-Ready Platform: A modernized ERP landscape prepared for future innovations and growth.