Automotive

A New Era in Automotive with SAP ARIBA

08 of May 2025

How Fusion Consulting Transformed Contract Management for a Global Automotive Leader

Digital transformation in the automotive industry is accelerating—and our latest SAP ARIBA implementation for a leading global automotive company proves it.

This milestone Go-Live marks a bold step into the future of procurement and contract management. From manual workflows to a streamlined, automated solution, Fusion Consulting delivered a full-scale digital transformation that reshaped how this industry leader works with suppliers, contracts, and data.

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The Challenge: From Manual to Modern

Operating across 22 countries, the client faced the complexity of managing thousands of contracts and suppliers with outdated, disconnected systems. Manual processes led to inefficiencies, delays, and compliance risks—hindering their ability to scale and innovate in a fast-moving market.

Key challenges included:

  • Inefficient contract management processes

  • Fragmented supplier data

  • Limited visibility and reporting

  • Lack of automation and integration

The Solution: A Tailored SAP ARIBA Implementation

Fusion Consulting was engaged to design and deliver an SAP ARIBA solution tailored to the client’s unique needs. The scope included three standalone modules:

  • SAP ARIBA Sourcing

  • Contracts

  • Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP)

We replaced manual workarounds with a future-ready digital backbone—ensuring visibility, control, and scalability.

Highlights of Our Approach

  • End-to-end implementation of SAP ARIBA in a cost-effective, timely manner

  • Strong stakeholder engagement throughout, with clear alignment across global teams

  • Seamless reporting and documentation processes built in

  • Cross-functional team collaboration, managing both functional and technical streams

  • Adaptation to remote delivery, with only three days of onsite training

The Results

  • Future-ready, automated contract management
  • Unified supplier lifecycle oversight
  • Elimination of errors and redundant tasks
  • Enhanced reporting and compliance
  • A scalable system architecture, ready for global growth

The Impact

This implementation laid the foundation for long-term operational excellence. The client now benefits from:

  • Centralized control over supplier and contract data

  • Faster, error-free sourcing and contracting processes

  • Scalable automation aligned with global expansion plans

  • Greater transparency and audit-readiness