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Maastricht University Higher Education and Research | Netherlands SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition

• A future-proof, cloud-based intelligent infrastructure built on SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, SAP SuccessFactors solutions, and SAP Ariba solutions, enabling a modern foundation • Comprehensive process automation, visibility, and reporting by migrating to one integrated and intelligent cloud infrastructure for ERP, reducing IT complexity • Long-standing relationship with SAP as a technology provider of choice, including involvement in multiple early adopter and feedback cycles with the SAP Product Engineering organization • Accredited implementation partners Green Rock Consulting, HuRis, and McCoy for their experience in the necessary integrated approach and program management

45% Faster financial reporting

20% Reduction in operational costs

Becoming a leading digital institution

Maastricht University is a research-focused public university located in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Established in 1976, it is the second youngest and most international of the country's 13 universities. It’s also ranked among the top 300 universities globally by five major ranking organizations. To enhance its growth and become a leading digital institution, the university decided to move its enterprise systems to the cloud. This move aimed to improve efficiency, integrate information into one system, and provide an optimal user experience for staff and researchers.

Challenges

• Lack of standardization & automation • Complex system landscape & integration. No Single source of truth • Lack of visibility of business processes, 360˚ view of customers • Lack of collaboration & capability to scale

Outcomes

“Because of the simple interface, managers and other employees can actually start using the system immediately and have insight into all relevant data.”

• Improved TCO (Total cost of ownership) • Reduced Costs • Improved employee productivity and customer experience/ satisfaction • Improved finance operations

Project Manager, Maastricht University - Fred Offerein

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