Case Study: Ebara Corporation's Global SAP Transformation

The Challenge

Ebara Corporation, a global leader in fluid machinery and environmental engineering, embarked on a multi-year SAP S/4HANA transformation across 15 subsidiaries in 8 countries. The challenge was not the technology—it was aligning diverse working cultures under a single system.

The Approach

Ataway deployed a localized change management strategy that respected each subsidiary's cultural context while maintaining global consistency:

• Local Change Champions: 45 change agents were recruited and trained across all subsidiaries.
• Cultural Adaptation: Communication materials were not just translated—they were culturally adapted.
• Executive Alignment: Monthly sponsor coalition calls ensured leadership stayed aligned across regions.

The Results

89% adoption rate within 90 days. Employee satisfaction with the transition scored 4.2/5.0. The project was completed on schedule and within budget—a rarity for global ERP deployments of this scale.