FPT Powers SAP S/4HANA Rollout for Japan Hi-Tech Giant – One Stop Digital Transformation

Driving Digital Transformation Across Asia-Pacific 

Enterprises operating across multiple regions must balance efficiency with scalability while ensuring seamless collaboration between their global offices and legal entities. Managing diverse regulatory frameworks, standardising workflows, and maintaining visibility across geographies are persistent challenges that demand an integrated, cost-effective solution. To address these complexities, many organisations are transitioning to cloud-based ERP systems that provide enhanced flexibility, real-time insights, and robust automation capabilities.

Recognising these advantages, a leading hi-tech division of a global Japanese conglomerate embarked on a large-scale SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud rollout. This transformation initiative aimed to unify operations, enhance financial visibility, and drive business agility across the Asia-Pacific region. As a cornerstone of this initiative, the company partnered with FPT as its primary SAP implementation vendor, leading an extensive rollout across 12 countries and localising the global SAP template to align with regional business and regulatory requirements. This strategic move not only modernised operations but also positioned the organisation for long-term digital growth.

Centralising Operations with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud 

The client, a leading hi-tech group within a global Japanese conglomerate, is known for its innovation across multiple industries, including Analytical & Medical Solutions, Nano-Technology, Value Chain Solutions, and Core Technology Solutions. With a vast international presence spanning five continents, the company needed a centralised ERP system to unify operations, integrate financial processes, and ensure compliance with diverse regional regulations. This strategic move aimed to enhance operational efficiency while maintaining agility in a rapidly evolving business landscape.

As part of its digital transformation journey, the company implemented the Power One template, a single SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud instance designed to streamline operations across multiple business entities. This standardised approach enabled the client to support company-specific configurations while ensuring consistency across global and regional operations. The rollout covered a broad range of critical ERP functionalities, equipping the company with a modern, scalable infrastructure to drive automation, financial transparency, and strategic growth.

Key Highlights of the Rollout 

The SAP S/4HANA implementation was rolled out across 12 countries in Asia-Pacific, including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, supporting more than 2,600 users. The implementation scope covered essential ERP functionalities, including:

• Financials – Enhancing financial management and reporting.
• Procure-to-Pay – Streamlining procurement and supplier transactions.
• Order to Fulfil – Optimising sales and order management.
• Service Management – Enabling improved customer service operations.
• Communication Management – Enhancing enterprise-wide collaboration.
• Content Monetisation – Facilitating better digital asset management.
• Analytics & Prediction – Leveraging data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.

Additionally, SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) development services were deployed to enhance system functionalities, while Application Management Services (AMS) ensured ongoing support and system maintenance across Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Challenges & Achievements 

Rolling out a unified SAP system across multiple countries posed several challenges, particularly in localisation, regulatory compliance, and user adoption. Each region had distinct financial regulations, tax structures, and business workflows, requiring tailored modifications to ensure compliance while maintaining a single-instance SAP deployment. To tackle these challenges, FPT established a Regional Deployment Centre, driving Asia-Pacific localisation with agility. A skilled team of Vietnamese and local consultants ensured seamless implementation, regulatory compliance, and smooth system adoption. Despite the complexities, the SAP rollout was successfully executed, enabling seamless integration between various departments and geographies while standardising financial and operational processes.

Key Benefits & Business Impact 

The deployment of SAP S/4HANA has transformed the client’s business landscape by delivering greater operational efficiency, improved financial visibility, and a future-ready digital infrastructure. The standardised Sales & Distribution (SD) and Materials Management (MM) workflows have optimised business processes, reduced inefficiencies, and ensured seamless transactions. Additionally, the system was deployed in English, Japanese, and Bahasa (Indonesia/Malaysia), enhancing usability and adoption across regions.

A major milestone of this implementation was the establishment of a long-term Offshore Development Centre (ODC) contract. The client, impressed by the expertise demonstrated in SAP BTP development, extended its collaboration to support future rollouts and system landscape maintenance. With SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, the company now benefits from greater scalability and agility, allowing it to quickly adapt to market shifts and evolving business demands.

Looking Ahead 

This SAP S/4HANA transformation marks a pivotal milestone in the client’s digital transformation journey. By migrating to a cloud-based, standardised ERP system, the company has established a strong digital foundation that enables:

• Enhanced decision-making through real-time analytics and predictive insights.
• Greater agility in responding to market shifts and evolving business demands.
• A unified, future-proofed business model capable of scaling with global expansion.

As the company continues its rollout, scalability, localisation, and long-term operational efficiency remain at the forefront. With SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud as the backbone of its digital strategy, the client is well-positioned to drive continuous innovation and sustainable business growth across the hi-tech industry.

What This Means for Mastering SAP Insiders

Standardised yet flexible ERP implementation: Organisations operating across multiple countries should adopt a standardised SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud template while allowing for localisation to meet regional compliance needs. A structured yet adaptable framework, such as the Power One template, ensures consistency in operations while enabling company-specific configurations, streamlining global and regional workflows.

Enhance operational efficiency through SAP BTP: Leveraging FPT’s solution for SAP BTP enhances core ERP functionalities by integrating advanced analytics, automation, and application development. Organisations should invest in SAP BTP development services to optimise financial processes, procurement, and customer service operations, ensuring long-term system scalability and efficiency.

Drive agility with regional deployment strategies: A Regional Deployment Centre model is critical for managing country-specific regulatory requirements and user adoption challenges. FPT as a leader in SAP consultancy with global presence and deep market knowledge can support companies accelerate their global rollouts, improve compliance, and drive seamless digital transformation across diverse business entities.