Current Lighting: Separating and Migrating Complex Data in a Unified Cloud Landscape
Current Lighting is a premier end-to-end lighting solutions company located in Greenville, South Carolina.A rapid acquisition effectively doubled the company’s size and systems, bringing to the fore a pressing need for a unified and modern cloud platform that could propel Current into the digital future. Dokument herunterladenPUBLIC
Current Lighting is a premier end-to-end lighting solutions company located in Greenville,
South Carolina. As an industry leader in sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent
controls, Current’s solutions optimize energy usage to reduce energy bills and
environmental footprints.
A rapid acquisition effectively doubled the company’s size and systems, bringing to the
fore a pressing need for a unified and modern cloud platform — one that could seamlessly
integrate the expanded infrastructure and propel Current into the digital future. Today,
Current Lighting now operates with seamless processes and maximized efficiencies to
reliably meet its customer needs.
Current Lighting: Separating and
Migrating Complex Data in a Unified
Cloud Landscape
Current Lighting is a premier end-to-end lighting solutions company located in Greenville,
South Carolina. As an industry leader in sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent
controls, Current’s solutions optimize energy usage to reduce energy bills and
environmental footprints.
A rapid acquisition effectively doubled the company’s size and systems, bringing to the
fore a pressing need for a unified and modern cloud platform — one that could seamlessly
integrate the expanded infrastructure and propel Current into the digital future. Today,
Current Lighting now operates with seamless processes and maximized efficiencies to
reliably meet its customer needs.
Current Lighting: Separating and
Migrating Complex Data in a Unified
Cloud Landscape
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Featured Solutions and Services
SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private
Edition
Products and Services
Commercial lighting and
lighting controls
Industry
Lighting
Manufacturer
Current Lighting
Greenville, SC
currentlighting.com
New users successfully
added to the new system
within a tight timeline
1,000
Integrations completed with
no disruption to day-to-day
business
43
“We chose to go down the SAP S/4HANA
Cloud path because SAP is the expert in writing
ERP software.”
Mark LeClair, Chief Information Officer, Current Lighting
Before: Challenges and Opportunities
• Parent company and acquired firm were utilizing disparate operational systems
• Intricate carve-out process was required to consolidate the data cohesively
• Existing legacy systems were inadequate for facilitating forward-looking, cloud-based infrastructure
• Users, systems and integrations needed to be combined quickly
Why SAP
• Best forward alignment with company trajectory
• Contemporary platform allowed access to complete spectrum of cloud capabilities
• Expert in ERP writing and already provided hosting services
• Offered stability for quick, complex data migration
After: Value-Driven Results
• Heightened visibility into inventory, allowing for more accurate tracking and management
• Improved operational efficiency through streamlined processes
• Supply chain efficiencies optimized, numerous processes simplified
• Straightforward and efficient workflow across organization
Unifying Data After Quick Acquisitions with SAP S/4HANA®
Cloud, Private Edition
sap.com/terms-of-use
Featured Solutions and Services
SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Private
Edition
Products and Services
Commercial lighting and
lighting controls
Industry
Lighting
Manufacturer
Current Lighting
Greenville, SC
currentlighting.com
New users successfully
added to the new system
within a tight timeline
1,000
Integrations completed with
no disruption to day-to-day
business
43
“We chose to go down the SAP S/4HANA
Cloud path because SAP is the expert in writing
ERP software.”
Mark LeClair, Chief Information Officer, Current Lighting
Before: Challenges and Opportunities
• Parent company and acquired firm were utilizing disparate operational systems
• Intricate carve-out process was required to consolidate the data cohesively
• Existing legacy systems were inadequate for facilitating forward-looking, cloud-based infrastructure
• Users, systems and integrations needed to be combined quickly
Why SAP
• Best forward alignment with company trajectory
• Contemporary platform allowed access to complete spectrum of cloud capabilities
• Expert in ERP writing and already provided hosting services
• Offered stability for quick, complex data migration
After: Value-Driven Results
• Heightened visibility into inventory, allowing for more accurate tracking and management
• Improved operational efficiency through streamlined processes
• Supply chain efficiencies optimized, numerous processes simplified
• Straightforward and efficient workflow across organization
Unifying Data After Quick Acquisitions with SAP S/4HANA®
Cloud, Private Edition