Meier Tobler: From Data Silos to a Central Integration Hub

The Challenge

As a leading building technology supplier, a seamless digital process from the online shop to logistics is absolutely business-critical for Meier Tobler. However, the existing IT landscape stood in the way of this goal.

• Bottleneck PI/PO: The outdated SAP PI/PO integration platform was slow, rigid, and could no longer meet the demands of a modern e-commerce world.
• Lack of Real-Time Data: There was no reliable, real-time data exchange between the e-commerce shop and the S/4HANA system. Stock information and prices were often not up-to-date.
• Strategic Uncertainty: The company knew it needed a new solution, but there was uncertainty about the right path, the right license, and the right architecture.
• Inefficient Processes: Without seamless integration, many manual interventions and workarounds were necessary, leading to errors and delays.

Meier Tobler needed a partner who could both provide the strategic vision and deliver the technical excellence for implementation.

The Solution

We pursued a two-stage approach that began with strategic consulting and culminated in a precise technical implementation.

1. In-Depth Consulting: First, we analyzed Meier Tobler’s existing landscape and future requirements. Based on this, we provided a clear, data-driven recommendation for the purchase and correct sizing of the SAP Integration Suite licenses to handle the high volume of messages.
2. Implementation and Setup: After the decision was made, we took over the complete implementation of the SAP Integration Suite as the new, central integration hub in the cloud.
3. Core System Integration: We developed and implemented the interfaces to seamlessly connect the e-commerce shop and the S/4HANA system. This now ensures an automated and reliable data flow in real-time.
4. Foundation for the Future: By establishing the Integration Suite, we have created the technological foundation upon which the old SAP PI/PO systems can be phased out gradually and safely.

The Results

The new integration platform is the digital backbone of Meier Tobler and has elevated its operational efficiency to a new level.

• A Single, Reliable Source of Truth: The online shop now displays correct real-time data on prices and stock levels from S/4HANA at all times. Orders flow back into the ERP seamlessly and without manual intervention.
• Future-Proof and Scalable Architecture: Meier Tobler is no longer held back by outdated technology. The new cloud platform is flexible and can easily grow with the company.
• Foundation for Modernization: The most significant strategic hurdle for replacing the old PI/PO systems has been overcome. The path is clear for a fully modern, cloud-based system landscape.
• Increased Efficiency: Automated processes reduce manual effort, minimize errors, and give employees more time for value-adding activities.