SCHOTT AG SAP S/4HANA Implementation Case Study

This case study details the strategic implementation of SAP S/4HANA at SCHOTT AG, a leading manufacturer in specialty glass and high-tech materials. The document outlines the objectives of creating a globally standardized finance and controlling platform to harmonize processes across corporate units. It describes the transition from classic general ledger accounting to New G/L, including the mapping of parallel accounting and the introduction of a new asset accounting system. The case study highlights the comprehensive digitization project that enables agile corporate management, allowing SCHOTT to adapt quickly to market changes. It also discusses the selective approach taken for the transformation, which facilitated global standardization and data harmonization while implementing innovations across various business units. The document emphasizes the importance of early involvement from all levels of the organization and the establishment of a global test management team to ensure successful integration and testing of the new processes. Overall, the case study presents a successful example of digital transformation in a complex corporate environment.