SAP S/4HANA Touch-Screen Inventory Control for Critical Equipment Manufacturing

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SAP S/4HANA Touch-Screen Inventory Control for Critical Equipment Manufacturing

Case study shows how ISGEC Hitachi Zosen Ltd. used SAP S/4HANA and Fiori apps to replace manual issue slips with touch-screen material ordering, cutting shift-start time from 40 minutes to 15-20 minutes.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SAP

ISGEC Hitachi Zosen Ltd., a manufacturer of mission-critical refinery and petrochemical equipment, implemented SAP S/4HANA with KPIT Technologies to gain real-time visibility into high-value welding consumables and project materials. The solution replaced paper-based procurement with SAP Fiori touch-screen apps, enabling instant material requisitions and live inventory tracking. Results include 50% reduction in manufacturing cycle time, 30% shorter order lead times, and improved accuracy in made-to-order production.

Key takeaways

Touch-screen SAP Fiori apps replaced manual issue slips, reducing shift preparation from 40 minutes to 15-20 minutes

Real-time inventory visibility from purchase requisition through goods receipt lowered procurement errors

50% reduction in manufacturing cycle time and 30% reduction in order lead time achieved

Single source of data on inventory turnover and material flow improved project execution control

Automated monitoring improved nondestructive testing quality controls and goods-in-transit tracking

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