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:
Modernize Your Integration Landscape Virtual Summit https://bit.ly/3S8UUmM
The Integration Scoop Podcast https://integrationscoop.podbean.com/
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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