How Herman Transformed Production Efficiency with SAP Business One on HANA and WMS Middle East
Herman
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Website |
www.herman.ae |
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Employees |
200–500 |
Unlock real-time visibility, smarter planning, and optimized production performance with SAP Business One on HANA and the trusted expertise of WMS Middle East.
About the Customer
Herman, operating under Gulf Processing Industries LLC, was established by the Sharaf Group in 2004 as a joint venture with MH Enterprises. The company has since built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality culinary products packaged across a diverse portfolio of more than 25 product categories.
As operations expanded, Herman required a modern ERP platform capable of unifying systems, improving planning accuracy, and delivering real-time operational intelligence. To achieve this transformation, Herman partnered with WMS Middle East to implement SAP Business One on HANA, enabling connected workflows, enhanced reporting, and efficient production management across the organization.
Business Challenges
Before implementing SAP Business One on HANA, Herman faced several operational limitations:
Disintegrated systems created operational silos across departments.
Lack of real-time information exchange slowed decision-making and coordination.
Limited business intelligence and analytics reduced visibility into performance.
Absence of structured planning and forecasting impacted production efficiency and inventory control.
These challenges restricted operational transparency, planning accuracy, and the company’s ability to scale efficiently in a competitive food-processing environment.
How WMS Middle East Delivered the Solution
Step 1: Understanding Production and Planning Requirements
WMS Middle East analyzed Herman’s manufacturing workflows, inventory cycles, reporting needs, and planning processes to design a scalable ERP strategy.
Step 2: SAP Business One on HANA Implementation
The solution enabled:
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A single integrated system covering all core business modules
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Real-time reporting, dashboards, and analytics for operational visibility
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Automated planning and workflow management across production
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Optimized inventory monitoring for raw materials and finished goods
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Mobility-enabled real-time information flow across teams
Step 3: Training and Continuous Support
Comprehensive user training and ongoing technical support ensured smooth system adoption, optimized performance, and long-term operational success.
Real-Time Operational Reporting
Management dashboards and live reporting provide immediate visibility into performance and production status.
Automated Planning & Efficiency
Structured automation improves coordination, reduces manual effort, and strengthens overall production workflow control.
Optimized Inventory Management
Accurate monitoring of raw materials and finished goods ensures better purchasing decisions and reduced excess stock.
Driving Production Excellence and Confidence with SAP One
"SAP Business One has significantly streamlined our production processes while strengthening MRP management for both raw materials and finished goods. This has enabled more accurate purchasing decisions, improved inventory control, and enhanced overall operational efficiency across the organization. With clearer visibility into production and material planning, our teams can respond faster and maintain consistent performance standards."
"With real-time visibility, automated planning, and integrated workflows, we now operate with greater control and confidence—supporting consistent product quality and long-term business growth."
FAQs: SAP Business One Transformation at Herman
Why did Herman implement SAP Business One on HANA?
To unify systems, improve production planning, enable real-time reporting, and optimize inventory management.
What challenges existed before ERP implementation?
The company faced disconnected systems, lack of real-time data, limited analytics, and insufficient planning and forecasting.
How did WMS Middle East support the transformation?
WMS Middle East analyzed manufacturing processes, implemented SAP Business One on HANA, enabled automation and reporting, and provided training with ongoing support.
What improvements were achieved after implementation?
Herman gained real-time dashboards, automated planning workflows, optimized inventory control, and stronger production efficiency.
How does SAP Business One support food-processing or manufacturing companies?
It integrates production, inventory, purchasing, and reporting into a single system with real-time visibility and planning accuracy.
Can SAP Business One improve MRP and purchasing decisions?
Yes. Real-time data and automated planning enable accurate material requirements planning and optimized procurement.
Is SAP Business One scalable for growing manufacturing businesses?
Absolutely. It supports expanding product lines, higher production volumes, and multi-department coordination.
Why choose WMS Middle East as an SAP implementation partner?
Their deep manufacturing ERP expertise, proven implementation success, and long-term support ensure measurable operational transformation.
