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SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management at DEA Deutsche Erdoel AG

Case study of DEA Deutsche Erdoel AG implementing SAP SuccessFactors Recruiting, Learning, Performance & Goals, and Succession & Development with SAP ERP HCM.

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

DEA Deutsche Erdoel AG replaced legacy on-premise HR systems with a hybrid cloud solution combining SAP SuccessFactors Talent Management Suite and SAP ERP Human Capital Management. The implementation, delivered with SAP Digital Business Services and DXC Technology, standardized recruiting, learning, performance management, and succession processes for 1,150 employees. Cloud deployment reduced internal IT workload while improving user experience for managers, employees, and applicants in the oil and gas sector.

Key takeaways

Replaced legacy on-premise HR systems with hybrid cloud SAP SuccessFactors and SAP ERP HCM

Implemented Recruiting Marketing, Learning, Performance & Goals, and Succession & Development modules

Reduced manual processes through standardized talent management workflows

Lowered internal IT resource demand via cloud-based deployment

Delivered on-time, on-budget implementation with SAP and DXC Technology support

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