The family-owned company, which has been a part of the Central European timber industry since 1948, is headquartered in Tyrol, operates eight sites in Austria, Germany, and Czechia, and exports to 90 countries.
Main project goals
Business process reengineering according to SAP Best Practices
Harmonization and centralization of global sales and distribution with an integration of the manufacturing and supply chain processes
Definition and implementation of a global template
Solution – new ERP system based on S/4HANA
Parallelization of a group-wide rollout program for 7 locations in Austria, Czech and Germany within 2 years
Full implementation of S/4HANA logistics core processes and finance integration
SAP SAC and BI implementation
Customer-specific development of a sawn timber planning cockpit
Important benefits
Scalable ERP system for the entire group that supports the planned growth with a single platform for all processes in the company and a single point of truth for master and transactional data
Economies of scale through production standardization and improved planning process
System harmonization through standard interface connections (e.g., B2B or CRM)
Easier integration of acquisitions through standard migration concepts
Reduction of process costs through automation
Input and contribution of CNT
A clear and holistic project management strategy that focuses on customer needs
Feasibility studies to focus on the trade-specific technical requirements
Development of technical solution concepts for a global template based on SAP S/4HANA best practices
Comprehensive expertise to accelerate business process steps using S/4HANA
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
New S/4HANA Implementation
CLIENT
For 30 years, the company has been shaping Austria’s waste and recycling management as a driving force. The company is the market leader when it comes to collection and recycling systems for packaging, waste electrical equipment, and batteries.
Main project goals
replace Microsoft Dynamics and custom developments
process standardization and simplification, target group-oriented data management
implementation of a support- and maintenance-secure ERP solution to sustainably support compliance and risk management
strengthening of market position through appropriate and efficient use of digitalization
Solution
FI/CO implementation in two project phases
phase 1: creation of FI/CO template, go-live with 3 company codes
phase 2: go-live with 6 company codes
Important benefits
system landscape standardization resulting in a reduction of media breaks
harmonization, standardization, process automation in financial accounting and controlling
error minimization through reduction of manual processing steps
Input and contribution of CNT
fit/gap analyses and fit-to-standard workshops
development of future IT landscape for systems and applications
solution architecture and overall solution concept
integration into ERP processes
implementation, customizing and development, migration
ongoing support and optimization
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
S/4HANA Conversion
CLIENT
The company is Austria’s largest electricity utility, covering over 40% of Austria’s electricity needs and generating 90% of its output from hydropower.
Main project goals
creation of a S/4HANA roadmap and design of the system target architecture
definition of the transition approach
Solution
extension and refinement of the results from the prepare phase
drafting of a roadmap in four phases
analysis of control models or control logic based on the center concept
conceptualization of data management
execution of enablement workshops
Fit2Standard/gap analysis incl. documentation
definition of the target architecture
Important benefits
all relevant aspects of the transition were covered (system, application, organization)
clear recommendations regarding the transition approach
project roadmap with budgeting costs
all recommendations were reviewed based on defined stakeholder objectives
Input and contribution of CNT
methodology and roadmap design
analysis of the as-is situation
provision of a preconfigured S/4HANA sandbox as a basis for the enablement and Fit2Standard workshops
design of the future landscape for systems and applications
definition of the roadmap from the as-is situation to the future landscape
definition of the most suitable transformation method
documentation of all gaps
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
S/4HANA Greenfield Approach
CLIENT
Our client is the central IT and business partner of the Wiener Stadtwerke Group. The area of operation ranges from IT services to business services and printing all the way to media planning.
Main project goals
reduction of the system landscape by obsolete ERP lines
step-by-step development of a new group SAP with the option of functional customization
global access across multiple locations
fit for future requirements
Solution – new ERP system based on S/4HANA
replacement of existing non-SAP systems with SAP S/4HANA
implementation of developments in the areas of A2R, logistics, and FIORI
introduction of system-supported workflows in procurement
Important benefits
best integration of the different modules and processes
creation of a foundation for further rollouts
great potential for future process improvements
Input and contribution of CNT
input and contribution of CNT
process consulting in the areas of purchasing, logistics, and FI/CO
coordination and implementation of all additional developments across all modules
coordination and execution of training
preparation for future S/4HANA implementations
support
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
Implementation of an SAP ERP System
CLIENT
The company was founded in 1979 with the aim of creating a livable environment and is one of the most sustainable waste management companies in the world according to GRESB ratings.
Main project goals
implementation of a SAP ERP system
mapping of organizational steps in SAP ERP; using them with SAP standard
price information from different Excel files with proof of changes
Interfaces to other systems become redundant thanks to an integrated ERP system, in which SAP SD/MM/FI/CO and SAP W&R (Waste & Recycling) are available in one system.
Solution – new ERP system based on S/4HANA
To optimize rental invoicing, processes were not only optimized uniformly, but SAP ERP was used as the basis for all business processes.
enhancement of features for the SAP standard billing due list as well as branching from the billing due list into the W&R module
determination of condition records and SD documents as well as quick price adjustments via Excel upload
Important benefits
significant reduction in manual effort
performance increase
automation through additional functions
integrated ERP system (incl. waste & recycling module)
compatibility for mobile apps
Input and contribution of CNT
solution concept
solution architecture
project management
customizing and implementation of the solution
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
Implementation of SuccessFactors Learning Management
CLIENT
The family-owned company, which has been a part of the Central European timber industry since 1948, is headquartered in Tyrol, operates eight sites in Austria, Germany, and Czechia, and exports to 90 countries.
Main project goals
central and efficient management of learning content
implementation of a uniform learning platform for Austria, Germany, and Czechia
automatic email notifications for upcoming trainings
electronic signature
integrated user synchronization between the ERP system and SuccessFactors
comprehensive reporting
Solution – new ERP system based on S/4HANA
course assignment
catalogs
quiz builder
task-based OJT
observation checklists
exam creation and management
business rule definition
reporting
collaboration
Important benefits
control of an organization’s overall learning and development programs
competitive advantages through internal qualification measures
scalable cloud solution, future-proof system and technology
solution that supports multiple languages
holistic integration with the SAP SF landscape
support for all modalities: e-learning, quizzes, classroom, virtual ILT, certifications, mentoring, assessments, etc.
measurable results
ensuring that employees receive the right training
extensive reporting functionalities
Input and contribution of CNT
process consulting and implementation partner
support in the harmonization of business processes
further development of various templates
adaptation of existing learning processes incl. approval workflows
activation of various additional functionalities via the backend
ENERGY AND UTILITIES
Implementation of SuccessFactors Recruiting Management
CLIENT
The family-owned company, which has been a part of the Central European timber industry since 1948, is headquartered in Tyrol, operates eight sites in Austria, Germany, and the Czechia, and exports to 90 countries.
Main project goals
state-of-the-art implementation of the recruiting platform, mapping of the entire recruiting process tailored to the company’s needs
integration with existing ERP HCM system
optimization of an existing SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting Management installation
optimal support for process participants (recruiter, manager, procurer, candidate)
revision of the corporate design
configuration of the Talent Community
Solution – new ERP system based on S/4HANA
implementation of corporate design on SuccessFactors instances
activation of SAP SCPI as integration middleware
further development of various recruiting templates
job requisition, application, candidate profile
revision of role-based authorization concept
configuration of Job Profile Builder for the central management of job descriptions
adaptation of existing recruiting processes in compliance with the Europe-wide GDPR guidelines
Important benefits
scalable cloud solution, future-proof system and technology
solution that supports multiple languages
holistic integration into SAP SF landscape
graphical representation of the Talent Pipeline
self-services for candidates
mobile solution
integration of social networks
extensive reporting functionalities
Input and contribution of CNT
process consulting and implementation partner
support for the harmonization of business processes
further development of various recruiting templates
adaptation of existing recruiting processes incl. approval workflows
activation of various additional functionalities via the backend
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