Our Success Stories

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Fritz Winter

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 tradition and innovation can successfully come together.

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Boehringer Ingelheim

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 partnership-based collaboration and technological precision resulted in a showcase project.

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HIL GmbH

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 its processes and strengthened its operational readiness.

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BOOSTER

Publication: 11/2024
On the way to smart production
BOOSTER previously used non-SAP solutions that were not integrated into a single system. However, the company's "Go iisy" strategy calls for networking individual manufacturing processes, making them more flexible, and integrating AI along the entire value chain. The company therefore decided to implement SAP ECC as the first step in its S/4HANA transformation to map all business processes in a single system as quickly as possible.

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Nutrilo

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 production. Two additional production plants and an external warehouse in Cuxhaven were integrated.

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PETROFER

Publication: 05/2024
PETROFER integrates sustainability aspects into its integrated management system
Thanks to abat's CSRD-Ready consulting solution, PETROFER has embedded sustainability in its integrated management system in just 9 months. Read about the strategic steps for implementation and the impressive results - including proactive adaptation to future legal requirements - and find out how sustainable growth and compliance were ensured through trustworthy partnerships and targeted…

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Weidmüller

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 processes and transparency. Key improvements included optimized goods receiving, storage, picking and…

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TAKKT AG

Publication: 11/2023
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TAKKT AG reorganizes data collection process

Improving the quality and completeness of data is essential for sustainable performance improvement and goal attainment. External product and supplier information as well as internal company data are crucial for assessing sustainability performance. To minimize the complexity of the data collection process and to ensure group-wide implementation, TAKKT chose the ID-Report software…

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B.A.U.M. e.V.

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 interfaces. What was needed was a future-proof solution that could be used without intensive IT…

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PFERD

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 beyond.

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Steinbeis

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 than before using standard processes. Using a fit-gap analysis, the abat experts created an…

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Josera

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. As a result, the company implemented SAP Solution Manager as a central control tool for all SAP…

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DESMA

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 support for SAP R/3 was therefore a reason for DESMA to take care of a changeover at an early stage.…

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Salzgitter AG

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 beteiligten Konzerngesellschaften hinweg vereinheitlicht, optimiert und automatisiert werden. In elf…

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Audi México

Publication: 12/2022
Use of VR training

Interview with Juan Pablo Moreno, Process Planning and Logistic Information (M/PL-11) at Audi México about the development of a prototype for a safety process in the automotive industry.

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Volkswagen de México

Publication: 10/2021
abat and Volkswagen de México are working together on Automating High Value Operative Processes through Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Technology.
In 2021, Volkswagen de México and abat initiated the creation of logic robots (bots) that release administrative, logistic and production teams from manual repetitive activities within its processes.

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Volkswagen AG

Publication: 07/2021
Product data network across systems and brands

In a PLM project at our customer Volkswagen, product data was networked across systems and brands. Read the case study to learn how you can get project status at the touch of a button.

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Schnellecke Logistics

Publication: 02/2021
Virtual reality in automotive processes

Virtual reality training at Schnellecke Logistics USA. Joint development of a prototype scenario for a repackaging process in the automotive industry.

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Fenix Outdoor International AG

Publication: 11/2020
CSR reporting in corporate structures
Fenix Outdoor is a signatory of the ten principles of the UN Global Compact on behalf of its brands and retailers, and is committed to making a positive contribution to the UN goals for sustainable development. As an accredited member of the Fair Labour Association, the company places great emphasis on ensuring health and safety in the supply chain and further promoting fair working conditions. Find out how ID-Report can be used in…

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bremenports

Publication: 11/2020
Holistic sustainability solution: From creating indicators to publishing the sustainability report
bremenports has been operating the infrastructure of Bremen's ports on behalf of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen since January 2002. With 390 employees, bremenports is represented in Bremen and Bremerhaven. In this success story you can read how ID-Report can be used in medium-sized companies and leads to measurable results.

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