Are your business processes not standardized or only insufficiently standardized? Are there too many approaches and strategies for a redesign, which also appear confusing?
the future systems to allow flexible adaptations? Additionally, should the implementation of new templates be cost-effective and timely?
Template Management allows customers to manage their company through a wide variety of SAP installations, even across large distances. With the help of work packages, in which several standardized processes are bundled, the workflows within the organization are coordinated. The creation and maintenance of these (so-called) templates often requires a lot of consulting.
The first hurdles are template architecture and tailoring. Legal, technical and operational circumstances as well as the integration into existing templates of the same system rail are only a part of the framework conditions to be considered.
During the subsequent realization, the question of the project method and the correct structuring of the development and test phase usually arises.
The decisions to be made with regard to release strategy and change management are similarly complex. The project method used to create release scopes and the organization of the recording, evaluation and implementation of the change request are crucial for successful template management.
The goal of the following rollout is to keep the project risk, costs and project duration as low as possible through the appropriate strategy.
Essential here are problems such as: Can or must there be a cross-site rollout? Will this be done in service steps or by "big bang"? Are there constraints with regard to system availability? How will users be involved and supported in the rollout? Who is responsible for planning and monitoring the cutover?
Finally, the locations, time zones, languages, critical processes, support levels and user groups that need to be taken into account must be clarified prior to application management. In addition, topics such as the possibility of outsourcing or partial outsourcing to nearshoring and offshoring as well as the establishment of on-call services must also be clarified.
We have many years of experience in the area of SAP template development, both in blueprint, realization and in rollout and application management. We advise our customers not only on purely SAP-specific issues, but also on strategic decisions and their implementation throughout the entire lifecycle.
Publication: 09/2025
Manufacturing processes improved with SAP
The Fritz Winter Eisengießerei was facing the challenge of making its complicated manufacturing processes ready for the digital future. Together with abat, it replaced a non-SAP system and integrated it into SAP ERP. The result: clear inventories, better planning, and a solid foundation for the upcoming SAP S/4HANA migration. Learn how…
Publication: 08/2025
SAP EWM successfully implemented
More efficient, automated, and future-proof. Boehringer Ingelheim has reached a decisive milestone in its global ERP strategy by successfully introducing SAP EWM at its Ingelheim site. In collaboration with abat, Boehringer Ingelheim has streamlined complex logistics processes and gained valuable experience for future implementations. Read how…
Publication: 08/2025
SAP S/4HANA ensures secure maintenance for the German Armed Forces
When faced with growing challenges, bold steps are required. HIL took the plunge with S/4HANA, creating an IT landscape that combines efficiency, transparency, and security. Mobile solutions and modern processes make maintaining defense equipment faster and more reliable than ever. Find out how HIL optimized…
Publication: 06/2024
Warehouse management and production supply with SAP EWM 9.5
Nutrilo is part of the international PHW Group and sells its products in more than 65 countries. Due to strong growth, Nutrilo decided in 2018 to significantly expand its storage space by building a new warehouse, replacing the existing legacy system with SAP EWM, and introducing a completely new system for…
Publication: 12/2023
Optimization of warehouse management through warehouse reengineering and SAP implementation
Short interview about the SAP ERP implementation and warehouse redesign at Weidmüller Mexico in Puebla. One of the challenges of the project was the incompatibility of the old warehouse layout with the current SAP requirements. abat changed the warehouse layout for more efficient…
Publication: 09/2023
Scalable CRM system meets the growth needs of B.A.U.M. e.V.
The B.A.U.M. e.V. network faced significant challenges: It lacked a clear strategy for digitizing processes and a system coordinator to integrate the various trades. In addition, the existing CRM solution was not compatible with the newly created Digital B.A.U.M. platform, and there were no certified standard…
Publication: 08/2023
Effective communication is often the key to project success. As a family business with more than 200 years of tradition, the PFERD brand has made communication and trust an important part of its core values. This success story of an S/4HANA migration at the Mexican site describes the challenge and the successful cooperation between abat and PFERD during the project phase and…
Publication: 08/2023
Recycled paper specialist relies on SAP Brownfield for migration
Since the beginning of the 2000s, Steinbeis has been mapping its business processes with a very sophisticated SAP ERP system that is tailored in detail to its own requirements. Due to the announced end of maintenance, the system will have to be replaced in the medium term. A key objective is to map more processes…
Publication: 07/2023
SAP Solution Manager takes charge of IT at animal feed and food manufacturer
What began as Josera in 1941 is now one of Germany's largest producers of feed for livestock and pets - Erbacher the food family. Strong growth presented the company with significant challenges. Business processes were changed because transportation could no longer be handled in an efficient sequence.…
Publication: 06/2023
Digitalization and automation for the footwear industry through S/4HANA transformation
DESMA supports the shoe industry with innovative production solutions for Industry 4.0, highly automated machines, excellent know-how and comprehensive support. However, continuous innovation is only possible if the company optimizes its internal processes. The discontinuation of…
Publication: 06/2023
Steel giant optimizes and automates raw material procurement by switching to S/4HANA
2018 startete der Salzgitter Konzern die Umstellung der kompletten ERP-Infrastruktur auf SAP S/4HANA. Im Zuge dieses konzernweiten Transformationsvorhabens sollten in einem eigenen Projekt die Warenwirtschaftsprozesse der Vormaterialbeschaffung aus einer Beteiligungsgesellschaft über alle…
Publication: 07/2020
Integrated Warehouse and Transportation with SAP S/4HANA
Greenfield implementation of a logistics template in the chemical industry. Imperial Logistics is a pioneer in the use of embedded EWM and TM integration in S/4HANA on Release 1709.
Publication: 12/2019
e-Accounting meets the requirements of the Mexican tax authorities
German companies based in Mexico must also adapt their e-accounting to the legal requirements of the Mexican tax authority SAT - and provide information on their key financial figures.
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