The German car manufacturer Smart set out to modernize its ERP system by transitioning to SAP S/4HANA. Initially partnering with a global consultancy, the project soon stalled — progress was slow, costs were high, and the approach required several internal product owners for each SAP module.
Frustrated with the lack of momentum, Smart turned to the Vico. With its agile methodology and cross-functional SAP expertise, the Vico streamlined the transformation, significantly reducing internal workload and complexity.
The result: a smooth and efficient S/4HANA go-live — on time, on budget, and aligned with Smart’s vision for the future.
As a typical Vico, TRM shared the same core principle as the client: achieving results quickly, efficiently, and with only the experts truly required. From day one, the Vico TRM aligned seamlessly with Smart’s goals, cutting through unnecessary complexity and bureaucracy. Unlike traditional approaches that often involve bloated teams and prolonged timelines, the Vico TRM focused on lean, expert-driven execution.
Within just a few weeks, the Vico TRM delivered measurable progress that had previously taken months to even initiate. Key achievements included the definition of relevant and actionable test cases, the development of the first usable system functions, and the successful completion and acceptance of these functions by the client.
This pragmatic, results-driven approach set a new pace for the project — and gave Smart the confidence that real transformation was finally underway.
"With the Vico Tirum, we were able to supply the necessary experts swiftly. Consequently, we achieved progress much more rapidly and cost-effectively than we had experienced with previous service providers."
