NEC Group Two-Tier ERP Implementation with SAP Business ByDesign

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NEC Group Two-Tier ERP Implementation with SAP Business ByDesign

Case study of NEC Group deploying SAP Business ByDesign to capture management data from 200+ supply chain companies using a two-tier ERP model.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SAP

NEC Corporation implemented SAP Business ByDesign alongside its existing SAP ERP application to standardize business management across more than 200 group companies. The two-tier ERP approach enables consistent reporting, governance, and cost control while supporting both large and small entities. Results include reduced IT and back-office costs, faster deployment, and improved end-to-end supply chain visibility.

Key takeaways

Two-tier ERP model combines SAP ERP at headquarters with SAP Business ByDesign for smaller entities

Standardized systems, rules, processes, and codes applied across 200+ supply chain companies

35 built-in business processes delivered faster deployment and lower implementation costs

Over 20% reduction achieved in IT operations and back-office costs

End-to-end transparency and stronger group-level decision making enabled

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