Case Study
UST helped global auto parts manufacturer consolidate 500+ supply chain applications, saved $20M+
OUR CLIENT
Founded over a century ago, this multinational company is one of the leading automotive parts suppliers for light and commercial vehicles. With nearly 50,000 employees, the company generates several billion dollars annually.
THE CHALLENGE
Unmanageable systems integration project needed technology partner to get back on track
With an ERP application consolidation project staffed primarily by contractors, the company struggled to consolidate more than 500 supply chain applications with approximately 2,000 modules scattered across more than 20 locations and four continents. The company needed a partner with proven experience in global systems integration (SI) to complete the project-which would ultimately simplify the company’s application footprint, reduce IT costs, and help streamline supply chain processes.
THE TRANSFORMATION
Well-defined project plan guided complex integration project
After an in-depth project assessment, the UST SI team planned to integrate 556 applications in four tracks based on technology similarities and resource availability. UST conducted knowledge transfer sessions between the client’s on-site and off-shore teams as well as workshops to define roles, responsibilities, and success metrics. With that foundation in place, the UST SI team successfully completed each wave of the integration project within the 90-day deadline. By consolidating the applications, the company was able to control investments in legacy applications; reduce its total cost of ownership (TCO) and operating costs; improve the efficiency, performance, and processing speed of the applications; and improve employee productivity.
THE IMPACT
Consolidated, optimized application footprint saved company millions
With the massive integration project complete, the company significantly reduced its TCO—by more than $20 million. And with a continuous improvement support plan in place, the company now enjoys optimized applications which boosts employee productivity.
RESOURCES
https://www.ust.com/en/what-we-do/strategy-implementation-operations