ABB UK has operations in over 12 main locations, with around 2,300 employees. Previously, the company’s 14 UK business units used eight different ERP systems, built up through acquisitions and local implementations over a 20-year period.

TCS has migrated ABB UK’s Finance, Human Resources and Operations functions onto a single SAP ERP system. The aim of this migration is for greater transparency that will enable a granular view of consolidated information and create quick access to accurate data about all stock, or all business with one customer or supplier. ABB has also selected TCS to provide ongoing SAP support services to ensure the smooth running of the system.

“Harmonizing these processes has not only given us faster access to information, but stronger collaboration and sharing of best practice across divisions and business units. Overall this means it has given us greater agility, alongside the obvious cost-savings,” said Bill McLaughlin, Chief Financial Officer, ABB UK and Ireland.