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SAP SuccessFactors HR Cloud Migration at Gist Limited

Case study of Gist Limited's move from on-premise SAP ERP HCM to SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Performance & Goals for a global logistics workforce.

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

Gist Limited, a supply chain logistics provider with over 5,000 employees across 7 countries, replaced legacy on-premise HR systems with cloud-based SAP SuccessFactors solutions. The implementation centralized employee data, enabled mobile self-service, and supported rapid workforce scaling for a five-year global expansion plan. Results included elimination of 60% of paper forms, 20% improvement in performance review completion, and high user adoption across drivers, managers, and executives.

Key takeaways

Centralized cloud HR platform replaced fragmented on-premise systems for 5,000+ employees in 7 countries

Mobile self-service tools reduced administrative burden for remote and field-based logistics workers

Faster organizational setup and talent deployment supported aggressive global expansion goals

60% reduction in paper forms and 20% improvement in performance review completion rates

Integration with payroll and time systems maintained compliance across multiple operating countries

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