SGN Group switched SAP ECC to S/4HANA smoothly

SGN Group implemented an SAP S/4HANA conversion project together with Islet. The project was a significant step towards a more modern and efficient ERP system. Support for the SAP ECC solution, previously used by SGN, will end in 2027. The conversion to the S/4HANA system and Microsoft Azure platform creates an opportunity for SGN to better develop and support the Group’s current and new business needs in the future.

SGN Group has been using SAP’s ERP solution since the early 2000s. The Group’s ERP upgrade project began with a thorough preliminary study, which was carried out at the end of 2020 together with Islet Group. This was followed by SAP S/4HANA license conversion and technical SAP Unicode conversion. In 2022, it was time for business processes review and SAP S/4HANA suitability assessment, after which various future business scenarios were mapped out to ensure that the future solution supports them.

New architecture supports future growth

ERP is SGN Group’s most important system and it’s integrated with numerous other systems. Business processes are highly automated. The technical conversion enabled SGN Group to develop a new architecture to better support current and future business needs. Close teamwork between SGN and Islet, as well as mutual expertise and commitment, ensured a smooth transition.

Cooperation with Islet has been really smooth. Both sides have reacted swiftly to the issues raised, and communication has been solution-oriented, open and direct. Commitment to the project has been deep. This is certainly indicated by the fact that the project was completed on schedule and, despite some small surprises, under budget. The project shows how important it is to choose the right partner to implement technological changes and to develop your business.

Jan Silander

CIO, SGN Group

The project was completed smoothly and under budget

The active implementation of the conversion project lasted 10 months and was carried out on schedule and significantly below budget, thanks to smooth cooperation with the project team.

The conversion project as a whole was extremely successful. Unexpected situations were resolved in real time in cooperation with the teams of Islet, SGN and SAP. We stayed on schedule and were even able to stay below the planned budget. Thank you SGN for your trust and strong partnership that made the project a success.

Tommi Luoto

CTO, Islet Group

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SGN Group is a Finnish family-owned conglomerate operating in five different sectors: consumer trade, agricultural and horticultural trade, leisure equipment, snow and ice equipment and services trade, and sports trade. The Group’s task is to create the best possible growth platform for its business and personnel. The Group provides centrally selected services, in a high-quality and efficient manner, of financial administration, human resources, information management, logistics, marketing and communications services and the Group’s development functions, allowing the businesses to focus fully on customer relationship management and commercial business development.