{"id":502604,"date":"2021-05-17T10:56:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-17T10:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/?post_type=client-story&#038;p=611316"},"modified":"2025-05-07T07:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T07:25:51","slug":"smart-axiata-unlocks-next-gen-erp-capabilities-with-sap-s-4hana","status":"publish","type":"client-story","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/ch-en\/news\/client-stories\/smart-axiata-unlocks-next-gen-erp-capabilities-with-sap-s-4hana\/","title":{"rendered":"Smart Axiata unlocks next-gen ERP capabilities with SAP S\/4HANA\u00ae"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-reusable is-style-default header heroReusable  \"><div class=\"header-bgs\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½_Client-Story_SMART-AXIATA-UNLOCKS-NEXT-GEN-ERP.jpg?w=2880&amp;quality=70 1x, 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S\/4HANA\u00ae<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"inner-row-insight download-btn\"><div class=\"col-md-4 downloadFiles addPadding\"><a class=\"button-download--small\" type=\"download\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/ch-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2022\/09\/Smart-Axiata-case-study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><span>Download client story<\/span><span class=\"type\">1 MB  pdf<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"infoWrapper \"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-4\"><span class=\"fieldName\">Client: Smart Axiata<\/span><\/div><div class=\"col-md-4\"><span class=\"fieldName\">Region: Asia Pacific<\/span><\/div><div class=\"col-md-4\"><span class=\"fieldName\">Industry: Telecommunications<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-intro-para undefined section section--intro\"><div class=\"intro-para\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/ch-en\/news\/client-stories\/smart-axiata-unlocks-next-gen-erp-capabilities-with-sap-s-4hana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/ch-en\/news\/client-stories\/smart-axiata-unlocks-next-gen-erp-capabilities-with-sap-s-4hana\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10\"><h2 class=\"intro-para-title\">By working with ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, Smart Axiata embarks on an ambitious digital transformation journey that elevates its ERP capabilities and streamlines its business processes with SAP S\/4HANA\u00ae<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group undefined section section--article-content section--story-content article-body\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10 offset-md-1 offset-lg-1\"><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<p><strong>Client challenge:<\/strong> As part of its digital transformation roadmap, Smart Axiata wanted to modernize its ERP backbone and upgrade its finance and procurement processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Together with ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, Smart Axiata implemented SAP S\/4HANA\u00ae to upgrade its legacy SAP system into a cloud-based, future-proofed platform that helps streamline the company\u2019s business processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits:<\/strong><br>\ufeff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More scalable and sustainable architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgraded financial and procurement modules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved efficiency through automation of the overall processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cost savings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advancing-towards-an-intelligent-enterprise\">Advancing towards an intelligent enterprise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The telecommunications industry today is fraught with intense competition, rapid technological change, and business innovation. Despite being the leading mobile operator with extensive nationwide network coverage that stretches to 99% of the population in Cambodia, Smart Axiata understood that staying up to date was key to remaining competitive and relevant in the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, fragmented business processes and a lack of clear documentation to explain existing business workflows were among the obstacles faced by the Cambodian telco business in its attempt to digitize operations. Driven by its ambition to become Cambodia\u2019s number one and most loved communication tech brand by 2022, Smart Axiata rolled out an enterprise-wide digital transformation plan to simplify its business operations as well as achieve greater agility and efficiency as an organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Smart Axiata knew that moving from traditional SAP architectures to SAP S\/4HANA\u00ae was a necessary response to the digital transformation of its business. The Cambodian telco company chose to partner with ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ on the implementation of the new system because of its extensive sector expertise, SAP credentials, and industry-leading methodologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tackling-challenges-with-customized-solutions\">Tackling challenges with customized solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½, Smart Axiata transformed its complex legacy SAP landscape and consolidated different SAP modules into one simplified digital core. By using SAP PI as an integration solution, SAP S\/4HANA\u00ae was integrated with the Microsoft Azure AD, Banking System for Payment Processing, HR system, and other third-party applications in its system landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The enterprise-wide transformation program was no easy feat, as it extended across all business units and support functions within Smart Axiata. To ensure a smooth transition and minimal disruptions, the team from ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ curated a change management framework and supporting principles to effectively manage resistance and unify incumbent stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to accelerate the transformation process, the team also adopted ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½\u2019s iCaptivate methodology, which includes a hybrid agile-cum-waterfall approach, and utilized preparatory tools built in-house for the data migration activities. Leveraging leading industry best practices and expertise in SAP design principles, Smart Axiata and ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ implemented a mature, future-proofed operating model that acts as a catalyst for future innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-seamless-collaboration-drives-better-outcomes\">Seamless collaboration drives better outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The migration from an on-premises ERP solution to the next-gen, cloud-based SAP S\/4HANA\u00ae solution helped Smart Axiata unlock the digital capabilities necessary to support its growing needs. By digitizing its business processes, the company upgraded its procurement and finance modules, which resulted in greater efficiency and cost savings in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transformation program was delivered within the span of six months in a fast-tracked yet cost-efficient manner. An onshore team from ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ was deployed to ensure hassle-free coordination and delivery throughout the program. 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