Litostroj Power has implemented SAP as resource
planning software already in 2006. However, with opening new production
facility in Turkey, existing SAP system was no longer suitable. In order to
address all forth seen challenges with this international expansion, new SAP
S/4 Hana was implemented. Implementation project started in August 2017 and
went live with basic functionalities in March 2018 and was finished in December
2018. In this time, we developed all main processes for the factory anew; from
preparing blueprints to development, customizing, functional and integration
testing, employee training, going live and after cut-off intensive care
activities.
Project lasted for a year and a half and more
than 8.000 hours were invested. During this time our dedicated team with
excellent support from CNT Management Consulting AG (from Austria) did a really
great job. As a result, Litostroj Power received a Bronze Award in Innovation
Category in Central Eastern Europe for greenfield SAP S/4 Hana implementation. Award
ceremony took place at the largest SAP conference in Czech Republic, which was
held in Cubex Center Prague on April 29.
Selection of all nominees was done by
international jury of experienced SAP consultants which was organised in two
steps. In the first step we had to prove that during implementation stage all
10 SAP quality principles were followed and fulfilled. These principles are:
1. Anchor business value firmly in your project
2. Determine requirements early on
3. Cooperate with stakeholders and use a proper
governance model
4. Ensure timely delivery and effective
tracking
5. Staff project with sufficient, competent, and
motivated people
6. Apply appropriate methodology and plan for
quality
7. Identify and manage risks and issues
throughout the project
8. Exploit standard functionality and delivery
best practices
9. Achieve production readiness
10. Use organizational change management to
transform business
In the second stage,
we presented our project more detailed, focusing on the aspects of user
experience, business transformation and creation of additional value for the
company.
Experienced SAP consultants recognized our work
as good practice. We are very proud to receive that award, which means the
ultimate confirmation that all of our effort was worth it.
Received award is a great achievement for us
and for our SAP partner - CNT Management Consulting AG. It also recognizes on
the regional level that great results can be achieved if committed teams are
managed properly and SAP best practices are used.