Bridging Continents Through Technology- Seamless SAP Integration Drives Post-Merger Synergy for Global Chemical Leaders
Unifying Operations Across Borders: A Rapid 9-Month Technology and Infrastructure Integration for a Major Chemical Merger
Client:
- Acquirer: A large, multinational chemical company based in Delaware, USA, operating on a robust SAP ERP system.
- Acquired: A large, prominent chemical company based in Colombia, also utilizing an SAP ERP system.
Challenge
Following the strategic acquisition of the Colombian chemical company by its Delaware-based counterpart, the immediate imperative was to achieve seamless integration of their technology and infrastructure to unlock operational efficiencies, consolidate data, and establish a unified global presence. This presented a complex undertaking with several key challenges:
- Integration of Two Large SAP Systems: Merging two independent and likely customized SAP ERP systems from different geographical locations and regulatory environments.
- Global Data Consolidation: Managing the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of vast amounts of business data from the acquired entity’s SAP system into the acquirer’s SAP environment.
- Establishing Seamless Connectivity: Implementing robust EDI and API connections to facilitate real-time data exchange and communication between the integrated SAP system and external partners.
- Business Process Harmonization: Aligning and integrating diverse business processes across both organizations, spanning manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and operations.
- Cloud Migration of SAP: Migrating the combined SAP environment to a cloud-based infrastructure for enhanced scalability, performance, and accessibility.
- Non-ERP Application Integration: Integrating various non-ERP applications utilized by both entities into the unified SAP landscape.
- Infrastructure Standardization: Standardizing technology infrastructure and processes across all locations to create a cohesive and efficient global IT environment.
- Ambitious Timeline: Completing the entire technology and infrastructure integration within an aggressive 9-month timeframe.
Solution
JET Consults was engaged as the trusted partner to manage the complete technology and infrastructure integration for this significant cross-border merger. Our comprehensive strategy focused on a rapid and efficient unification of their IT landscape:
- Strategic ERP System Integration: We meticulously planned and executed the migration of the Colombian company’s SAP system into the Delaware company’s SAP environment. This involved detailed data mapping, cleansing, transformation, and loading to ensure data integrity and minimal disruption.
- EDI and API Connection Establishment: We established secure and reliable EDI connections for seamless communication with key trading partners and developed robust APIs to facilitate data exchange between the integrated SAP system and other internal and external applications.
- Business Process Integration and Harmonization: Our team worked closely with stakeholders from both companies to analyze and harmonize their core business processes, optimizing workflows and ensuring consistency across the merged organization.
- SAP Cloud Migration Management: We expertly managed the migration of the combined SAP environment to a leading cloud platform, ensuring a secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure.
- Non-ERP Application Integration: We successfully integrated all critical non-ERP applications utilized by both entities into the unified SAP system, creating a cohesive and interconnected technology ecosystem.
- Infrastructure Standardization: We developed and implemented a strategy to standardize technology infrastructure and processes across all locations, enhancing efficiency, reducing complexity, and improving overall IT management.
Implementation:
Our accelerated 9-month integration project was executed through a well-defined and collaborative approach:
- Phase 1 (Months 1-2): Planning and Blueprint: Detailed project planning, system architecture design, data mapping, and the establishment of integration frameworks for EDI, APIs, and non-ERP applications.
- Phase 2 (Months 3-5): ERP Migration and Integration: Focused on the extraction, transformation, and loading of data from the Colombian SAP system into the Delaware SAP system. Concurrent efforts were made to establish initial EDI and API connections.
- Phase 3 (Months 6-7): Cloud Migration and Non-ERP Integration: Managing the migration of the integrated SAP environment to the cloud and integrating the various non-ERP applications.
- Phase 4 (Months 8-9): Testing, Standardization, and Go-Live: Comprehensive system testing across all integrated components, implementation of infrastructure standardization processes, end-user training, and the final go-live of the unified technology environment.
Results
The successful completion of this complex cross-border technology and infrastructure integration within just 9 months delivered significant benefits for the merged chemical company:
- Unified Global Operations: Seamless integration of ERP and technology systems created a unified operational platform across the USA and Colombia.
- Enhanced Data Visibility and Collaboration: Consolidated data within a single SAP environment provided enhanced visibility, enabling better collaboration and decision-making across the global organization.
- Streamlined Business Processes: Harmonized and integrated business processes led to increased efficiency, reduced redundancies, and improved overall operational performance.
- Modern and Scalable Infrastructure: Migration to a cloud-based SAP system provided a modern, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure to support future growth and innovation.
- Improved Connectivity and Data Exchange: Established EDI and API connections facilitated seamless communication and data exchange with partners and other critical systems.
- Standardized IT Environment: Standardized processes and infrastructure across all entities reduced complexity and improved IT manageability.
- Accelerated Post-Merger Integration: The rapid 9-month integration timeline allowed the merged entity to quickly realize the intended synergies and benefits of the acquisition.
Conclusion:
JET Consults’ expert management of the technology and infrastructure integration for this major cross-border chemical merger demonstrates our ability to handle complex, large-scale projects with speed and efficiency. By seamlessly integrating two large SAP systems, migrating to the cloud, and standardizing processes within an ambitious 9-month timeframe, we empowered our client to achieve a unified global operation and unlock the full potential of their merger.
Navigating a complex international merger and acquisition? Contact us today to learn how our expertise in technology and infrastructure integration can ensure a rapid and successful outcome for your organization.
Bridging Continents Through Technology- Seamless SAP Integration Drives Post-Merger Synergy for Global Chemical Leaders
Unifying Operations Across Borders: A Rapid 9-Month Technology and Infrastructure Integration for a Major Chemical Merger
Client:
- Acquirer: A large, multinational chemical company based in Delaware, USA, operating on a robust SAP ERP system.
- Acquired: A large, prominent chemical company based in Colombia, also utilizing an SAP ERP system.
Challenge
Following the strategic acquisition of the Colombian chemical company by its Delaware-based counterpart, the immediate imperative was to achieve seamless integration of their technology and infrastructure to unlock operational efficiencies, consolidate data, and establish a unified global presence. This presented a complex undertaking with several key challenges:
- Integration of Two Large SAP Systems: Merging two independent and likely customized SAP ERP systems from different geographical locations and regulatory environments.
- Global Data Consolidation: Managing the extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of vast amounts of business data from the acquired entity’s SAP system into the acquirer’s SAP environment.
- Establishing Seamless Connectivity: Implementing robust EDI and API connections to facilitate real-time data exchange and communication between the integrated SAP system and external partners.
- Business Process Harmonization: Aligning and integrating diverse business processes across both organizations, spanning manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and operations.
- Cloud Migration of SAP: Migrating the combined SAP environment to a cloud-based infrastructure for enhanced scalability, performance, and accessibility.
- Non-ERP Application Integration: Integrating various non-ERP applications utilized by both entities into the unified SAP landscape.
- Infrastructure Standardization: Standardizing technology infrastructure and processes across all locations to create a cohesive and efficient global IT environment.
- Ambitious Timeline: Completing the entire technology and infrastructure integration within an aggressive 9-month timeframe.
Solution
JET Consults was engaged as the trusted partner to manage the complete technology and infrastructure integration for this significant cross-border merger. Our comprehensive strategy focused on a rapid and efficient unification of their IT landscape:
- Strategic ERP System Integration: We meticulously planned and executed the migration of the Colombian company’s SAP system into the Delaware company’s SAP environment. This involved detailed data mapping, cleansing, transformation, and loading to ensure data integrity and minimal disruption.
- EDI and API Connection Establishment: We established secure and reliable EDI connections for seamless communication with key trading partners and developed robust APIs to facilitate data exchange between the integrated SAP system and other internal and external applications.
- Business Process Integration and Harmonization: Our team worked closely with stakeholders from both companies to analyze and harmonize their core business processes, optimizing workflows and ensuring consistency across the merged organization.
- SAP Cloud Migration Management: We expertly managed the migration of the combined SAP environment to a leading cloud platform, ensuring a secure, scalable, and high-performing infrastructure.
- Non-ERP Application Integration: We successfully integrated all critical non-ERP applications utilized by both entities into the unified SAP system, creating a cohesive and interconnected technology ecosystem.
- Infrastructure Standardization: We developed and implemented a strategy to standardize technology infrastructure and processes across all locations, enhancing efficiency, reducing complexity, and improving overall IT management.
Implementation:
Our accelerated 9-month integration project was executed through a well-defined and collaborative approach:
- Phase 1 (Months 1-2): Planning and Blueprint: Detailed project planning, system architecture design, data mapping, and the establishment of integration frameworks for EDI, APIs, and non-ERP applications.
- Phase 2 (Months 3-5): ERP Migration and Integration: Focused on the extraction, transformation, and loading of data from the Colombian SAP system into the Delaware SAP system. Concurrent efforts were made to establish initial EDI and API connections.
- Phase 3 (Months 6-7): Cloud Migration and Non-ERP Integration: Managing the migration of the integrated SAP environment to the cloud and integrating the various non-ERP applications.
- Phase 4 (Months 8-9): Testing, Standardization, and Go-Live: Comprehensive system testing across all integrated components, implementation of infrastructure standardization processes, end-user training, and the final go-live of the unified technology environment.
Results
The successful completion of this complex cross-border technology and infrastructure integration within just 9 months delivered significant benefits for the merged chemical company:
- Unified Global Operations: Seamless integration of ERP and technology systems created a unified operational platform across the USA and Colombia.
- Enhanced Data Visibility and Collaboration: Consolidated data within a single SAP environment provided enhanced visibility, enabling better collaboration and decision-making across the global organization.
- Streamlined Business Processes: Harmonized and integrated business processes led to increased efficiency, reduced redundancies, and improved overall operational performance.
- Modern and Scalable Infrastructure: Migration to a cloud-based SAP system provided a modern, scalable, and cost-effective infrastructure to support future growth and innovation.
- Improved Connectivity and Data Exchange: Established EDI and API connections facilitated seamless communication and data exchange with partners and other critical systems.
- Standardized IT Environment: Standardized processes and infrastructure across all entities reduced complexity and improved IT manageability.
- Accelerated Post-Merger Integration: The rapid 9-month integration timeline allowed the merged entity to quickly realize the intended synergies and benefits of the acquisition.
Conclusion:
JET Consults’ expert management of the technology and infrastructure integration for this major cross-border chemical merger demonstrates our ability to handle complex, large-scale projects with speed and efficiency. By seamlessly integrating two large SAP systems, migrating to the cloud, and standardizing processes within an ambitious 9-month timeframe, we empowered our client to achieve a unified global operation and unlock the full potential of their merger.
Navigating a complex international merger and acquisition? Contact us today to learn how our expertise in technology and infrastructure integration can ensure a rapid and successful outcome for your organization.