Driving Synergies- Seamless SAP Integration Fuels Post-Merger Success for Dorman Auto Parts and Dayton Auto Parts
Unifying Operations and Data: A Comprehensive SAP Integration Connects Light and Heavy-Duty Auto Parts Leaders in Just 12 Months
Client:
- Acquirer: Dorman Auto Parts, a leading manufacturer and distributor of light automotive parts for cars, utilizing a mature SAP ERP system.
- Acquired: Dayton Auto Parts, a manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty automotive parts primarily for 18-wheeler trucks and larger vehicles, previously operating on an antiquated ERP system called Mac Pack.
Challenge
Following the acquisition of Dayton Auto Parts by Dorman Auto Parts, the immediate priority was to integrate Dayton’s operations into Dorman’s existing SAP environment to realize synergies, gain a unified view of the automotive parts market (covering both light and heavy-duty segments), and streamline overall business processes. This presented a complex integration challenge due to:
- Disparate ERP Systems: The need to migrate from Dayton’s outdated Mac Pack system to Dorman’s sophisticated SAP platform.
- Data Complexity and Volume: The extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of a significant volume of data across various business functions.
- Integration of Key Business Functions: The requirement to seamlessly integrate critical modules including Finance, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Shared Data, Source to Pay, Warehouse Management, and Distribution.
- Vendor and Customer Consolidation: Unifying vendor and customer data from both entities within the SAP system.
- Non-ERP Application Landscape: Managing the integration of numerous non-ERP applications used by both companies.
- SAP Modernization: The concurrent need to update Dorman’s existing SAP system to include the advanced capabilities of HANA Cloud.
- Comprehensive Reporting Requirements: The demand for new, unified business reports to provide insights across the combined organization.
- Ambitious Timeline: The entire integration needed to be completed within a demanding 12-month timeframe.
Solution
Jetconsults partnered with Dorman Auto Parts to architect and execute a comprehensive post-merger integration strategy centered around their SAP ERP system. Our approach involved:
- Strategic Data Migration (ETL): We meticulously managed the extraction of data from Dayton’s Mac Pack system, transformed it to align with Dorman’s SAP data structures, and loaded it into the SAP environment, ensuring data integrity and accuracy throughout the process.
- SAP Module Integration Expertise: Leveraging our deep expertise in SAP, we seamlessly integrated key modules, including:
- Finance and Accounting: Consolidating general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and corporate finance data.
- Shared Data Management: Establishing a unified master data management strategy for consistent data across both entities.
- Source to Pay: Integrating procurement processes, vendor management, and payment processing.
- Warehouse Management: Unifying inventory management, warehouse operations, and logistics.
- Distribution: Integrating sales order processing, shipping, and delivery management.
- Vendor and Customer Master Data Consolidation: We implemented strategies to consolidate and cleanse vendor and customer data, creating a single, accurate view within SAP.
- Non-ERP Application Integration: We managed the complex integration of up to 24 non-ERP applications used by both Dorman and Dayton into the unified SAP environment, ensuring seamless data exchange and process flow.
- SAP HANA Cloud Implementation: We facilitated the upgrade of Dorman’s existing SAP system to the modern and high-performance HANA Cloud platform.
- Custom Business Report Development: Our team designed and developed over 47 distinct business reports tailored to the needs of both Dorman and Dayton, providing comprehensive insights into the combined operations.
Implementation:
Our 12-month integration project followed a structured and phased approach:
- Phase 1 (Months 1-3): Planning and Design: Detailed project planning, data mapping, system architecture design, and initial ETL strategy development.
- Phase 2 (Months 4-7): Core SAP Module Integration and ETL Execution: Focused on the integration of core SAP modules and the execution of the data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
- Phase 3 (Months 8-10): Non-ERP Application Integration and SAP HANA Cloud Implementation: Integrating the various non-ERP applications and concurrently managing the upgrade to SAP HANA Cloud.
- Phase 4 (Months 11-12): Testing, Reporting Development, and Go-Live: Comprehensive system testing, development and deployment of the 47 business reports, end-user training, and the final go-live transition.
Results
The successful $9 million integration project, completed within the 12-month timeframe, delivered significant benefits for Dorman Auto Parts and Dayton Auto Parts:
- Unified Business Operations: Seamless integration of key business functions within a single SAP environment provided a unified view of operations across both light and heavy-duty auto parts segments.
- Improved Data Visibility and Accuracy: Consolidated data from both entities within SAP HANA Cloud provided enhanced data visibility, accuracy, and real-time insights for better decision-making.
- Streamlined Business Processes: Integrated processes across finance, accounting, procurement, warehousing, and distribution led to increased operational efficiency and reduced redundancies.
- Enhanced Reporting and Analytics: The creation of over 47 new business reports provided comprehensive insights into the combined performance of Dorman and Dayton.
- Modernized IT Infrastructure: The upgrade to SAP HANA Cloud provided a high-performance and scalable platform for future growth and innovation.
- Successful Post-Merger Integration: The seamless integration laid a strong foundation for realizing the strategic objectives of the acquisition and achieving long-term success.
Conclusion:
The successful post-merger integration of Dayton Auto Parts into Dorman Auto Parts’ SAP environment, including the migration from an antiquated system, the integration of numerous modules and non-ERP applications, and the upgrade to SAP HANA Cloud, demonstrates JET Consults expertise in managing complex ERP integration projects. By delivering a comprehensive solution within a demanding timeframe and budget, we empowered Dorman Auto Parts to unlock significant synergies and establish a unified platform for continued growth in the automotive parts industry.
Looking to streamline your post-merger integration with a robust ERP solution? Contact us today to learn how our expertise can help you achieve a seamless transition and maximize the value of your acquisitions.
Driving Synergies- Seamless SAP Integration Fuels Post-Merger Success for Dorman Auto Parts and Dayton Auto Parts
Unifying Operations and Data: A Comprehensive SAP Integration Connects Light and Heavy-Duty Auto Parts Leaders in Just 12 Months
Client:
- Acquirer: Dorman Auto Parts, a leading manufacturer and distributor of light automotive parts for cars, utilizing a mature SAP ERP system.
- Acquired: Dayton Auto Parts, a manufacturer and distributor of heavy-duty automotive parts primarily for 18-wheeler trucks and larger vehicles, previously operating on an antiquated ERP system called Mac Pack.
Challenge
Following the acquisition of Dayton Auto Parts by Dorman Auto Parts, the immediate priority was to integrate Dayton’s operations into Dorman’s existing SAP environment to realize synergies, gain a unified view of the automotive parts market (covering both light and heavy-duty segments), and streamline overall business processes. This presented a complex integration challenge due to:
- Disparate ERP Systems: The need to migrate from Dayton’s outdated Mac Pack system to Dorman’s sophisticated SAP platform.
- Data Complexity and Volume: The extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of a significant volume of data across various business functions.
- Integration of Key Business Functions: The requirement to seamlessly integrate critical modules including Finance, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Shared Data, Source to Pay, Warehouse Management, and Distribution.
- Vendor and Customer Consolidation: Unifying vendor and customer data from both entities within the SAP system.
- Non-ERP Application Landscape: Managing the integration of numerous non-ERP applications used by both companies.
- SAP Modernization: The concurrent need to update Dorman’s existing SAP system to include the advanced capabilities of HANA Cloud.
- Comprehensive Reporting Requirements: The demand for new, unified business reports to provide insights across the combined organization.
- Ambitious Timeline: The entire integration needed to be completed within a demanding 12-month timeframe.
Solution
Jetconsults partnered with Dorman Auto Parts to architect and execute a comprehensive post-merger integration strategy centered around their SAP ERP system. Our approach involved:
- Strategic Data Migration (ETL): We meticulously managed the extraction of data from Dayton’s Mac Pack system, transformed it to align with Dorman’s SAP data structures, and loaded it into the SAP environment, ensuring data integrity and accuracy throughout the process.
- SAP Module Integration Expertise: Leveraging our deep expertise in SAP, we seamlessly integrated key modules, including:
- Finance and Accounting: Consolidating general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and corporate finance data.
- Shared Data Management: Establishing a unified master data management strategy for consistent data across both entities.
- Source to Pay: Integrating procurement processes, vendor management, and payment processing.
- Warehouse Management: Unifying inventory management, warehouse operations, and logistics.
- Distribution: Integrating sales order processing, shipping, and delivery management.
- Vendor and Customer Master Data Consolidation: We implemented strategies to consolidate and cleanse vendor and customer data, creating a single, accurate view within SAP.
- Non-ERP Application Integration: We managed the complex integration of up to 24 non-ERP applications used by both Dorman and Dayton into the unified SAP environment, ensuring seamless data exchange and process flow.
- SAP HANA Cloud Implementation: We facilitated the upgrade of Dorman’s existing SAP system to the modern and high-performance HANA Cloud platform.
- Custom Business Report Development: Our team designed and developed over 47 distinct business reports tailored to the needs of both Dorman and Dayton, providing comprehensive insights into the combined operations.
Implementation:
Our 12-month integration project followed a structured and phased approach:
- Phase 1 (Months 1-3): Planning and Design: Detailed project planning, data mapping, system architecture design, and initial ETL strategy development.
- Phase 2 (Months 4-7): Core SAP Module Integration and ETL Execution: Focused on the integration of core SAP modules and the execution of the data extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
- Phase 3 (Months 8-10): Non-ERP Application Integration and SAP HANA Cloud Implementation: Integrating the various non-ERP applications and concurrently managing the upgrade to SAP HANA Cloud.
- Phase 4 (Months 11-12): Testing, Reporting Development, and Go-Live: Comprehensive system testing, development and deployment of the 47 business reports, end-user training, and the final go-live transition.
Results
The successful $9 million integration project, completed within the 12-month timeframe, delivered significant benefits for Dorman Auto Parts and Dayton Auto Parts:
- Unified Business Operations: Seamless integration of key business functions within a single SAP environment provided a unified view of operations across both light and heavy-duty auto parts segments.
- Improved Data Visibility and Accuracy: Consolidated data from both entities within SAP HANA Cloud provided enhanced data visibility, accuracy, and real-time insights for better decision-making.
- Streamlined Business Processes: Integrated processes across finance, accounting, procurement, warehousing, and distribution led to increased operational efficiency and reduced redundancies.
- Enhanced Reporting and Analytics: The creation of over 47 new business reports provided comprehensive insights into the combined performance of Dorman and Dayton.
- Modernized IT Infrastructure: The upgrade to SAP HANA Cloud provided a high-performance and scalable platform for future growth and innovation.
- Successful Post-Merger Integration: The seamless integration laid a strong foundation for realizing the strategic objectives of the acquisition and achieving long-term success.
Conclusion:
The successful post-merger integration of Dayton Auto Parts into Dorman Auto Parts’ SAP environment, including the migration from an antiquated system, the integration of numerous modules and non-ERP applications, and the upgrade to SAP HANA Cloud, demonstrates JET Consults expertise in managing complex ERP integration projects. By delivering a comprehensive solution within a demanding timeframe and budget, we empowered Dorman Auto Parts to unlock significant synergies and establish a unified platform for continued growth in the automotive parts industry.
Looking to streamline your post-merger integration with a robust ERP solution? Contact us today to learn how our expertise can help you achieve a seamless transition and maximize the value of your acquisitions.