Learn about Carhartt and their journey to modernize their integration solutions. Hear how they leveraged the SAP Migration Factory program to assess their migration from SAP Process Orchestration/Integration to SAP Integration Suite, their migration off the SAP Business Technology Platform, Neo environment and plans for the future.
Speakers:
- Saravanan Subramanian – EAI Architect, Carhartt
- Sri Pedamallu – SAP Global Center of Excellence Executive, Carhartt
- Arti Gopalan – Director of Product Management, SAP Integration Suite
- Ryan Champlin – Sr. Director Solution Management, SAP Integration Suite
Additional Resources:
About Carhartt:
- Carhartt, founded in 1889 by Hamilton Carhartt, has a 135-year legacy of building rugged products to serve and protect hardworking individuals.
- With 6,000 employees across the United States and Mexico, Carhartt operates in three business units: Wholesale, Direct-to-Consumer, and Corporate Gear.
- Product lines include apparel for men, women, and kids, distributed through major partners like Sporting Goods, Tractor Supply, and Home Depot.
Digital Transformation Journey:
- Carhartt's journey started with the integration of S4, followed by the transition to SAP Commerce Cloud and the introduction of the SAP Integration Suite.
- Currently focusing on implementing best practices and establishing a Center of Excellence.
Challenges and Decision-Making:
- Carhartt faced challenges in modernizing its integration layer after adopting S4 and SAP Commerce Cloud.
- Choosing the SAP Integration Suite was based on its seamless fit into the SAP landscape, minimizing training concerns, and streamlining system synergy.
- The API strategy is a key component, enabling integration between cloud and on-premises systems, SAP and non-SAP systems.
Working with SAP:
- Carhartt's experience with SAP has been positive, especially during the migration of multiple interfaces.
- The transition to the Integration Suite resulted in quicker development times and smooth collaboration with the SAP team.
- The migration to Integration Suite was guided by SAP's Migration Factory, ensuring a structured and efficient process.
Future Steps:
- Carhartt is gearing up to migrate PO interfaces into the cloud integration, with a focus on API management.
- Plans include migrating around 200+ interfaces in batches and implementing advanced API management for their evolving needs.
Conclusion:
- The next year for Carhartt involves establishing API management, building on the foundation laid during the PIPO migration.
- SAP offers dedicated resources for migration scenarios, and if you're not using Integration Suite, access it through the Business Technology Platform free tier.
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