Safran Blades - SAP Innovation Awards 2026
Finalist in the Industry Leader category: Safran Blades rapidly implemented SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP Cloud ALM to overcome manual processes and fragmented data. The solution enabled real-time decision-making, scalability, and compliance, setting a new benchmark for rapid, cloud-driven transformation in manufacturing. - Entry #26047 下載檔案
Finalist in the Industry Leader category: Safran Blades rapidly implemented SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP Cloud ALM to overcome manual processes and fragmented data. The solution enabled real-time decision-making, scalability, and compliance, setting a new benchmark for rapid, cloud-driven transformation in manufacturing. - Entry #26047 Innovation Story
PUBLIC
Implementing SAP Public Cloud
and Cloud ALM at Safran Blades
Safran Blades
Aerospace and Defense
Cloud ERP Champion
PUBLIC
Implementing SAP Public Cloud
and Cloud ALM at Safran Blades
Safran Blades
Aerospace and Defense
Cloud ERP Champion
Implementing SAP Public Cloud and Cloud
ALM at Safran Blades
Picture this: a manufacturing business racing against time – manual processes, fragmented data, and zero
visibility across procurement, production and finance. Just months ago, that was Safran Blades’ reality. As
operations scales and deadlines loomed, the risk was clear: inefficiencies could derail delivery
commitments and financial control.
The challenge? Implement a robust, cloud-based ERP in record time. The bold move: deploying SAP
S/4HANA Public Cloud with Best Practices across procurement, sales, production, supply chain, quality,
and finance. Two critical integrations raised the stakes – Peppol Exchange via Document and Reporting
Compliance, and their MES through SAP BTP – all delivered in just four months.
To ensure governance and transparency, Flexso leveraged SAP Cloud ALM for project tracking and
training.
The result? On January 2, 2026, Safran Blades went live with a fully integrated system that empowers real-
time decision-making and scalability. This wasn’t just speed – it set a new benchmark for rapid, cloud-
driven transformation.
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ALM at Safran Blades
Picture this: a manufacturing business racing against time – manual processes, fragmented data, and zero
visibility across procurement, production and finance. Just months ago, that was Safran Blades’ reality. As
operations scales and deadlines loomed, the risk was clear: inefficiencies could derail delivery
commitments and financial control.
The challenge? Implement a robust, cloud-based ERP in record time. The bold move: deploying SAP
S/4HANA Public Cloud with Best Practices across procurement, sales, production, supply chain, quality,
and finance. Two critical integrations raised the stakes – Peppol Exchange via Document and Reporting
Compliance, and their MES through SAP BTP – all delivered in just four months.
To ensure governance and transparency, Flexso leveraged SAP Cloud ALM for project tracking and
training.
The result? On January 2, 2026, Safran Blades went live with a fully integrated system that empowers real-
time decision-making and scalability. This wasn’t just speed – it set a new benchmark for rapid, cloud-
driven transformation.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CHALLENGE SOLUTION OUTCOME
From zero to value in 4.5 months: delivering a clean-core ERP ready for the
future
Safran Blades faces the challenge of deploying a standalone
ERP in an extremely short timeframe to enable the operational
launch of its activities by January 2nd, 2026. Missing this
deadline would have delayed production start, reduced stock
visibility, disrupted financial reporting, and impacted
coordination across core business functions. With no existing
systems and limited IT capacity, the ERP had to be robust,
compliant, and scalable from day one. It also had to strictly
follow Safran Group standards, remain as standard as possible
for future SAP4US integration, and meet mandatory Belgian
PEPPOL e-invoicing regulations effective January 1st, 2026.
Flexso delivered a fast, innovation-driven SAP S/4HANA Public
Cloud implementation by keeping the solution fully standard and
leveraging SAP tools such as Cloud ALM.
Unlike traditional SAP projects, the approach relied on
straightforward design, rapid decision-making, and strict
adherence to SAP Best Practices, enabling deployment in just
four months. This full-standard ERP provides end-to-end
visibility on a single environment, streamlines processes from
order to production, and supports Safran Blades’ industrial
objective of producing one part every 20 seconds through
improved efficiency and real-time operational insight.
Safran Blades is now live with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud,
establishing a fully integrated digital core across all key
business areas. As the solution has been live for only one
month, business benefits are not yet quantifiable. However, the
project has already delivered standardized, compliant, and
real-time operations where no ERP existed before. Beyond
day-to-day stability, this implementation supports Safran’s
long-term digital transformation strategy by providing a scalable,
cloud-based platform fully aligned with Safran Group standards
and designed for future integration into the SAP4US core model.
20 sec
A piece is produced every 20 seconds
Significant reduction of industrial and
supply risks through real-time control
100% Digital
traceability
Enable for materials, production steps and
quality events
Real-time access to data, supporting
aerospace compliance requirements.
4.5 months
Enabling rapid transition from industrial
development to serial production readiness
End-to-end process execution times now
measured in real time.
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Go-live
achieved
CHALLENGE SOLUTION OUTCOME
From zero to value in 4.5 months: delivering a clean-core ERP ready for the
future
Safran Blades faces the challenge of deploying a standalone
ERP in an extremely short timeframe to enable the operational
launch of its activities by January 2nd, 2026. Missing this
deadline would have delayed production start, reduced stock
visibility, disrupted financial reporting, and impacted
coordination across core business functions. With no existing
systems and limited IT capacity, the ERP had to be robust,
compliant, and scalable from day one. It also had to strictly
follow Safran Group standards, remain as standard as possible
for future SAP4US integration, and meet mandatory Belgian
PEPPOL e-invoicing regulations effective January 1st, 2026.
Flexso delivered a fast, innovation-driven SAP S/4HANA Public
Cloud implementation by keeping the solution fully standard and
leveraging SAP tools such as Cloud ALM.
Unlike traditional SAP projects, the approach relied on
straightforward design, rapid decision-making, and strict
adherence to SAP Best Practices, enabling deployment in just
four months. This full-standard ERP provides end-to-end
visibility on a single environment, streamlines processes from
order to production, and supports Safran Blades’ industrial
objective of producing one part every 20 seconds through
improved efficiency and real-time operational insight.
Safran Blades is now live with SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud,
establishing a fully integrated digital core across all key
business areas. As the solution has been live for only one
month, business benefits are not yet quantifiable. However, the
project has already delivered standardized, compliant, and
real-time operations where no ERP existed before. Beyond
day-to-day stability, this implementation supports Safran’s
long-term digital transformation strategy by providing a scalable,
cloud-based platform fully aligned with Safran Group standards
and designed for future integration into the SAP4US core model.
20 sec
A piece is produced every 20 seconds
Significant reduction of industrial and
supply risks through real-time control
100% Digital
traceability
Enable for materials, production steps and
quality events
Real-time access to data, supporting
aerospace compliance requirements.
4.5 months
Enabling rapid transition from industrial
development to serial production readiness
End-to-end process execution times now
measured in real time.
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Go-live
achieved
Project details
PROJECT OBJECTIVES USE CASE
DEPLOYMENT COUNTRY DEPLOYMENT DATE NUMBER OF END USERS TRANSACTION VOLUME
• Implement a robust ERP system rapidly to ensure the objective of one part
every 20 seconds
• Seamless PEPPOL integration to ensure regulatory compliance while
enabling secure, automated, and future-proof B2B e-invoicing
• Standardize core business processes
• Ensure strong project governance and transparency
• Enable scalability and real-time decision-making
• Set a benchmark for speed and innovation in manufacturing
• Enhance user adoption and change management to ensure fast
time-to-productivity and smooth transition for end users.
Safran Blades faced major industry-specific challenges: launching production
without an ERP exposed the company to manual processes, limited
traceability, compliance risks (PEPPOL, ISO audits), and lack of real-time
visibility across procurement, production, finance, and supply chain. Any delay
threatened operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
In just four months, Flexso rapidly deployed SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
using SAP Best Practices to secure end-to-end process control.
The implementation of SAP Cloud ALM for project governance and training
ensured fast decision-making, smooth user adoption, and execution at scale -
turning a high-risk launch into an agile, controlled manufacturing go-live.
Belgium 02 January 2026 50 Around 10 purchase orders per day
1 Piece produced every 20 seconds
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PROJECT OBJECTIVES USE CASE
DEPLOYMENT COUNTRY DEPLOYMENT DATE NUMBER OF END USERS TRANSACTION VOLUME
• Implement a robust ERP system rapidly to ensure the objective of one part
every 20 seconds
• Seamless PEPPOL integration to ensure regulatory compliance while
enabling secure, automated, and future-proof B2B e-invoicing
• Standardize core business processes
• Ensure strong project governance and transparency
• Enable scalability and real-time decision-making
• Set a benchmark for speed and innovation in manufacturing
• Enhance user adoption and change management to ensure fast
time-to-productivity and smooth transition for end users.
Safran Blades faced major industry-specific challenges: launching production
without an ERP exposed the company to manual processes, limited
traceability, compliance risks (PEPPOL, ISO audits), and lack of real-time
visibility across procurement, production, finance, and supply chain. Any delay
threatened operational readiness and regulatory compliance.
In just four months, Flexso rapidly deployed SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
using SAP Best Practices to secure end-to-end process control.
The implementation of SAP Cloud ALM for project governance and training
ensured fast decision-making, smooth user adoption, and execution at scale -
turning a high-risk launch into an agile, controlled manufacturing go-live.
Belgium 02 January 2026 50 Around 10 purchase orders per day
1 Piece produced every 20 seconds
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Innovations
INNOVATIVE USE OF SAP TECHNOLOGY
WHY SAP
The project went beyond a standard ERP implementation by combining speed,
scalability, and user-centric innovation. Deploying SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
using SAP Best Practices across all core processes in just 4.5 months, a
timeline rarely achieved in manufacturing.
To ensure governance and transparency, SAP Cloud ALM was leveraged for
real-time project monitoring and training management, creating a structured
yet agile approach.
Safran Blades chose SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud for its ability to deliver rapid
value through standardized best practices, strong compliance capabilities, and
seamless alignment with Safran Group’s SAP strategy. SAP offered a future-
ready solution that balances speed of deployment with long-term integration
into Safran Aero Booster’s solution (SAP4US)
“At Safran Blades, SAP is far more than an ERP – it is a catalyst for
industrial transformation. Natively embedded in our Digital 4.0
ecosystem and fully integrated in real time with our MES, it connects
teams, secures real-time data reliability, and turns industrial execution
into a driver of business performance. Its robustness enables scalable
innovation, lean high-cadence production planning and control, rapid
adoption of new use cases, and sustained operational excellence at the
heart of our Industry 4.0 systems.”
Geoffroy JENNES, Head of Digitalization 4.0, SAFRAN Blades
“By structuring and strengthening its end-to-end value chain, SAP
enabled Safran Blades to rapidly transition from development to high-
rate serial production. This digital transformation now supports world-
class industrial performance – producing one part every 20 seconds –
while ensuring robustness, full traceability, and operational excellence.”
Giuseppe LA MANTIA, Supply & Purchase Responsible, SAFRAN Blades
“SAP acted as a major accelerator of industrial innovation at Safran
Blades. By enabling real-time, precise control of our supply flows, the
solution helped secure raw materials and significantly reduce industrial
risks from the earliest stages.”
Mathieu DELADRIERE, CEO, SAFRAN Blades
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INNOVATIVE USE OF SAP TECHNOLOGY
WHY SAP
The project went beyond a standard ERP implementation by combining speed,
scalability, and user-centric innovation. Deploying SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
using SAP Best Practices across all core processes in just 4.5 months, a
timeline rarely achieved in manufacturing.
To ensure governance and transparency, SAP Cloud ALM was leveraged for
real-time project monitoring and training management, creating a structured
yet agile approach.
Safran Blades chose SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud for its ability to deliver rapid
value through standardized best practices, strong compliance capabilities, and
seamless alignment with Safran Group’s SAP strategy. SAP offered a future-
ready solution that balances speed of deployment with long-term integration
into Safran Aero Booster’s solution (SAP4US)
“At Safran Blades, SAP is far more than an ERP – it is a catalyst for
industrial transformation. Natively embedded in our Digital 4.0
ecosystem and fully integrated in real time with our MES, it connects
teams, secures real-time data reliability, and turns industrial execution
into a driver of business performance. Its robustness enables scalable
innovation, lean high-cadence production planning and control, rapid
adoption of new use cases, and sustained operational excellence at the
heart of our Industry 4.0 systems.”
Geoffroy JENNES, Head of Digitalization 4.0, SAFRAN Blades
“By structuring and strengthening its end-to-end value chain, SAP
enabled Safran Blades to rapidly transition from development to high-
rate serial production. This digital transformation now supports world-
class industrial performance – producing one part every 20 seconds –
while ensuring robustness, full traceability, and operational excellence.”
Giuseppe LA MANTIA, Supply & Purchase Responsible, SAFRAN Blades
“SAP acted as a major accelerator of industrial innovation at Safran
Blades. By enabling real-time, precise control of our supply flows, the
solution helped secure raw materials and significantly reduce industrial
risks from the earliest stages.”
Mathieu DELADRIERE, CEO, SAFRAN Blades
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Benefits and outcomes
BUSINESS AND/OR SOCIETY IT
Redefining ERP transformation by delivering a clean-core, audit-ready SAP landscape at record
speed – setting a new standard for sustainable enterprise IT.
• Rapid time-to-value: After a project of 4,5 months, a full ERP
go-live achieved by January 2026, meeting a non-negotiable
business deadline.
• Standardized operations: End-to-end processes based on SAP
best practices across Finance, Supply Chain, Production and
Quality.
• Regulatory and financial compliance: IFRS-compliant finance,
Belgian VAT localization, and PEPPOL e-invoicing ensure audit-
ready operations from day one.
• Foundation for growth: A scalable SAP digital core designed to
support future volume growth and integration into the Safran
SAP4US solution.
• Clean-core, best-practice architecture: SAP S/4HANA Public
Cloud was implemented with minimal customization, ensuring
maintainability and upgradeability.
• Integrated shopfloor-to-ERP flow: MES integration enables
real-time production feedback and data consistency between
manufacturing and ERP processes.
• Reduced infrastructure complexity: Cloud-based deployment
removed the need for local infrastructure and simplified security
and lifecycle management.
• Future-ready IT landscape: The solution is designed for
controlled decommissioning or smooth integration into Safran’s
SAP4US program with limited technical debt.
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BUSINESS AND/OR SOCIETY IT
Redefining ERP transformation by delivering a clean-core, audit-ready SAP landscape at record
speed – setting a new standard for sustainable enterprise IT.
• Rapid time-to-value: After a project of 4,5 months, a full ERP
go-live achieved by January 2026, meeting a non-negotiable
business deadline.
• Standardized operations: End-to-end processes based on SAP
best practices across Finance, Supply Chain, Production and
Quality.
• Regulatory and financial compliance: IFRS-compliant finance,
Belgian VAT localization, and PEPPOL e-invoicing ensure audit-
ready operations from day one.
• Foundation for growth: A scalable SAP digital core designed to
support future volume growth and integration into the Safran
SAP4US solution.
• Clean-core, best-practice architecture: SAP S/4HANA Public
Cloud was implemented with minimal customization, ensuring
maintainability and upgradeability.
• Integrated shopfloor-to-ERP flow: MES integration enables
real-time production feedback and data consistency between
manufacturing and ERP processes.
• Reduced infrastructure complexity: Cloud-based deployment
removed the need for local infrastructure and simplified security
and lifecycle management.
• Future-ready IT landscape: The solution is designed for
controlled decommissioning or smooth integration into Safran’s
SAP4US program with limited technical debt.
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