From Inflated SAP Metrics to Right-Sized Licensing
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Service: SAM Baselining & Cost Optimization
- Engagement: SAP Demand & Supply Planning, EWM
A global manufacturer was facing significant SAP licensing exposure caused by inflated metrics, redundant configurations, and limited visibility into actual supply chain usage.
Situation
The organization operated a complex SAP environment across multiple locations. Licensing metrics were not aligned with actual operational requirements, resulting in:
- Over-licensing
- Inflated product and location metrics
- Inefficient warehouse classifications
- Redundant configurations
- Rising renewal exposure
- Increased compliance risk
Action
ProTeam conducted a targeted licensing optimization program that included:
- SAP license right-sizing
- Product and logistics location analysis
- EWM warehouse-tier optimization
- Removal of redundant configurations
- Usage and entitlement analysis
- Data-driven negotiation preparation
- Ongoing governance and audit-readiness processes
Result
The engagement delivered $10M+ in savings and cost avoidance.
SAP licensing was aligned more closely with actual supply chain usage, while compliance risk was reduced and the organization secured a more scalable licensing structure for future growth.
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