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Scientific Drilling Makes S/4HANA Implementation Fast & Flexible with Precisely Automate

Customer Company Size

Large Corporate

Country

United States

Product

Precisely Automate
SAP S/4HANA
SAP Data Services

Tech Stack

Microsoft Excel-based SAP data management

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Productivity Improvements
Digital Expertise

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Industries

Oil & Gas

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services
System Integration

About The Customer

Scientific Drilling is a leading independent service provider specializing in complex navigation and drilling solutions for the energy sector worldwide. Known for its pioneering technology in drilling, the company serves various energy sectors, offering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and precision. With a global presence, Scientific Drilling is committed to delivering high-quality services that meet the evolving needs of the energy industry. The company prides itself on its ability to adapt to technological advancements, ensuring that its clients benefit from the latest innovations in drilling technology. As a large corporate entity, Scientific Drilling has a significant impact on the energy sector, providing essential services that support the exploration and extraction of energy resources.

The Challenge

The migration to SAP S/4HANA was a significant challenge for Scientific Drilling, primarily due to the complexity of their existing ERP data spread across 30 homegrown legacy systems and ECC. The initial attempt using SAP’s LSMW migration tool was only partially successful, managing to transfer material master data from just one of their 108 manufacturing plants. With a looming go-live deadline of four months, the IT team, led by Nancy Nan, was under pressure to find a more effective solution. The SAP Data Services tool was considered but deemed inadequate for the task within the given timeframe.

The Solution

Scientific Drilling opted for Precisely Automate, a Microsoft Excel-based SAP data management software solution that supports both ECC and S/4HANA. This choice was driven by the software's flexibility and user-friendliness, which allowed non-technical users to quickly learn and utilize the tool effectively. The solution enabled the team to create data migration scripts efficiently, facilitating modifications as needed and significantly reducing the time required to troubleshoot and debug errors. This approach allowed the company to meet its tight cutover deadline, completing the migration on schedule and cleaning up data in the process. The ease of use and adaptability of Precisely Automate were crucial in overcoming the challenges posed by the migration, ensuring a smooth transition to S/4HANA.

Operational Impact

Precisely Automate allowed for quick creation of data migration scripts, enhancing the speed and efficiency of the migration process.
The solution's user-friendliness enabled non-technical users to master the tool quickly, reducing the learning curve and increasing productivity.
The ability to pinpoint and resolve errors swiftly saved valuable time and resources, contributing to the successful completion of the project.

Quantitative Benefit