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DRÄXLMAIER Automotive | Germany SAP S/4HANA, SAP ActiveEmbedded (now SAP ActiveAttention), and SAP Services and Support Applying a Template Approach to Streamline Digital Transformation in 20 Countries Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbH supplies world-class, premium automobile manufacturers with a wide range of complex electronic components as well as exclusive interiors. Its combination of core competencies in interiors, electrical systems, electronic components, and battery systems makes DRÄXLMAIER unique in the industry, earning its motto: “We create character.” The company has more than 60 manufacturing locations worldwide, and its central system responsible for mission- critical processes such as “make to order” had been running on outdated technology. DRÄXLMAIER wanted to digitally transform its locations to increase plant efficiency, speed, and transparency. To get there, the company sought expert support to create a reusable implementation blueprint that would speed and simplify its global rollout.

• Software vendor evaluation identifying SAP S/4HANA and integrated SAP® solutions as an optimal choice for a new greenfield software landscape • SAP Global Trade Services application to help accelerate cross-border supply chains and provide a single repository for compliance master data and content • SAP Extended Warehouse Management application for complex supply chain logistics integration and real-time visibility and control of warehouse operations • SAP ActiveEmbedded offering (now ActiveAttention ™ ) with premium engagements services, including a technical quality manager embedded in the project team, enabling faster issue resolution and expertise to safeguard and accelerate the global implementation

€1.1 million Reduction in inventory at the first plant location deployed

80% Of plant operations supported by global implementation template

Challenges

• Lack of visibility of business processes, 360˚ view of customers • Lack of standardization & automation

Outcomes

• Optimized operations, inventory and supply chain management • Reduced Costs

“From the beginning, premium engagements services from SAP ActiveAttention have been vital to our success with SAP S/4HANA. From

Chief-Architect and Design Lead synapsis-Project, Lisa Dräxlmaier GmbH -Marcus Arnold expert opinions to close collaboration with SAP teams, we have received best-in-class support from SAP during all phases of the project.”

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