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China Grand Auto SAP WMS Implementation for Multibrand Dealership Operations

Case study of China Grand Auto's SAP ERP and Dealer Business Management rollout across 500 dealerships to standardize operations and enable real-time KPI tracking.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
SAP

China Grand Automotive Services implemented SAP ERP, SAP Dealer Business Management, SAP HANA, and SAP Business Warehouse to integrate dealer-level sales, service, and inventory processes with corporate finance and reporting. The 10-month project used a model company approach to deploy global best practices while addressing China-specific requirements such as quota and rebate management for 50 vehicle brands. Real-time visibility replaced manual calculations for payables, inventory checks, and performance benchmarking across regions and staff.

Key takeaways

Standardized processes and KPIs across 500 dealerships using SAP model company templates

Automated rebate calculations for multibrand OEM incentive programs replaced manual estimates

Real-time inventory visibility and mobile service order dispatch improved workshop efficiency

Automated linkage of sales, logistics, and financial postings eliminated manual accounting entries

BI dashboards enabled brand, store, and individual performance benchmarking for continuous improvement

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