EDEKA DIGITAL SAP License Optimization Case Study

This case study details how EDEKA DIGITAL, the IT service provider for the EDEKA Group, achieved significant savings in SAP software licensing costs. Founded in 1907, EDEKA operates over 11,000 retail outlets in Germany and employs approximately 400,000 staff. The company faced challenges with time-consuming and unreliable license management, which led to high costs. By implementing Snow Optimizer for SAP® Software, EDEKA DIGITAL streamlined its license management processes. The deployment resulted in a reduction of license costs from €7.5 million to €1.3 million in 2019, saving €6.2 million. The software enabled quicker preparation for SAP audits, reducing the time required from up to a year to less than six months. EDEKA DIGITAL gained improved visibility into its software licensing arrangements, allowing for better alignment of SAP licenses with user needs and optimizing overall license usage. The case study highlights the operational efficiencies achieved through the implementation of this software solution.