Deploying SAP FICO, MM, SD Solutions for Knauf Vietnam

Deploying SAP FICO, MM, SD Solutions for Knauf Vietnam

About the project

Founded in 1932 with its headquarters in Iphofen - Germany, Knauf is the world's leading manufacturer of building systems and green building materials.

Currently, Knauf has 12 sub-brands and 220 production facilities in 86 countries and regions, with more than 30,000 employees. Knauf maintains its core gypsum business in China, various building materials and ancillary systems are being developed simultaneously. In addition, Knauf offers comprehensive system solutions for buildings in the areas of exterior walls, partitions, suspended ceilings, and floors.

Knauf Vietnam was officially established in 2013. Knauf's factory officially went into operation from the beginning of June 2016 with a capacity of 20 million m2 of gypsum board per year. Currently, Knauf Vietnam has built up a team of professional and experienced staff in offices in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang and Hai Phong. Knauf's product distribution network is growing strongly throughout the country, providing customers with high quality products and services. All Knauf products meet the quality and technical requirements of the national and international standards TCVN 8256:2009 and ASTM C1396. Knauf is always committed to supporting customers in business operations or technical issues.

Solutions

SAP FICO, MM, SD

Scale

The whole company with main businesses: building materials, rylining systems, plasters and accessories, construction equipment, etc…

Challenges

Knauf encountered many difficulties in the streamline operation and financial management processes.

Solutions

CMC Consulting (Successor company of CMC Ciber) was in charge of rolling out the system from HQ to VN location. The SAP ERP system bring standard processes and streamline operation for Knauf Vietnam.

  • Timeline
    6 months (2015)
  • Resources
    8 consultants
  • Services
    - Survey and analyze the delta requirements between Vietnamese financial and accounting system and the global one;
    - The functional requirements specification (FS) develops reports in response to the Vietnamese accounting system regulations;
    - Test, training and support throughout the UAT process;
    - Support throughout the Golive


Benefits

Reduce time of cash flow reporting, consolidated report
Clear, transparent business processes cross departments of Knauf
Optimize the resource cost
Deploying SAP FICO, MM, SD Solutions for Knauf Vietnam
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