New FWD member: Westernacher

David Abberley, Global Lead for S/4HANA Public Cloud, outlines how Westernacher can help wholesalers optimise their operations

WN: Tell us about you…

Founded in 1969, Westernacher is a global SAP transformation organisation. As a SAP gold partner, we support mid- to large-scale businesses with digital transformation projects specialising in SAP cloud-based ERP solutions.

More than 1,200 consultants provide in-depth expertise in digital transformation, process consulting and SAP solutions.

Westernacher designs and implements comprehensive end-to-end IT applications, manages global rollouts and provides change management and training. It is recognised as one of the world’s leading brands for technology-driven innovation.

WN: What can you offer wholesalers?

As technology evolves, customers’ expectations have shifted, requiring wholesale organisations to adopt digital strategies. With SAP, this digital transformation can be achieved with a state-of-the-art, cloud-based ERP solution that delivers the below functionality, (plus much more):

  • SAP’s new Cloud ERP solution is designed for companies with built-in supply chain capabilities, such as warehousing and transportation
  • It’s designed to be very easy to use and has an AI co-pilot built in as standard
  • with the built-in capabilities of AI, organisations are able to automate commodity manual processes and move away from paper-based processes
  • It uses SAP’s best practice processes that are pre-configured for the wholesale industry
  • It’s automatically upgraded every six months so you get all the latest innovations.

WN: Is there anything in particular wholesalers need to know about your offer?

Our company brings deep expertise in working with product-based organisations worldwide, helping wholesalers optimise their operations through industry-leading solutions. We partner closely with our customers to reduce the total cost of ownership while consolidating disparate IT systems and implementing SAP S/4HANA’s industry best practices.

Our deep-rooted experience in supply chain optimisation enables us to support wholesalers in improving visibility, resilience and overall performance. By leveraging our expertise, businesses can achieve greater operational efficiency, reduce costs and position themselves for sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive market.

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