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Global Agri-Science: Global SAP instance consolidation.

Consolidated four global SAP ECC instances into a single, governed HANA platform for a major agri-science enterprise, reducing infrastructure complexity and accelerating onboarding by 40%.

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Outcome

4 to 1 instance consolidation

Outcome

40% reduced onboarding effort

Outcome

100% global data harmonisation

Section 1

The global instance challenge

A global agri-science enterprise operated four disparate global SAP ECC instances, leading to inconsistent master data, fragmented reporting, and high maintenance overhead. This siloed landscape was a significant barrier to a single enterprise view.

Engineering note

This section explains the practical engineering implications and why the pattern matters for enterprise delivery.

Section 2

BODS-driven migration factory

We led the consolidation into a single SAP HANA platform using a BODS-driven migration factory. We also implemented SAP MDG for centralized ownership and governance workflows, alongside OutSystems for rapid supporting app delivery.

  • BODS-driven migration factory from 4 ECC instances to unified HANA
  • SAP MDG for global master data governance and stewardship
  • SAP BI/BW modernization for consolidated global reporting
  • OutSystems integration for specialized business application delivery
  • S/4HANA-ready architecture to future-proof the investment
Engineering note

This section explains the practical engineering implications and why the pattern matters for enterprise delivery.

Section 3

Outcomes and value

The consolidation delivered a single trusted source of truth across 4 global landscapes, reduced infrastructure complexity, and lowered maintenance costs. It created a reusable foundation that has since cut onboarding effort for new domains by 40%.

Engineering note

This section explains the practical engineering implications and why the pattern matters for enterprise delivery.

Key Takeaways

What to carry into the next sprint

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Takeaway

Instance consolidation is a data migration and governance project at its core.

Takeaway

A unified HANA platform is the best foundation for S/4HANA readiness.

Takeaway

Centralized governance prevents new silos from forming post-consolidation.

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