In September 2021, Versuni (formerly Philips Domestic Appliances) became a standalone company with 7,400 employees across 35+ countries. Following the separation from Royal Philips, Versuni needed to overhaul its technology landscape, particularly its travel and expense management systems, to align with its new status as an independent consumer products company. They sought a comprehensive SAP Concur solution to simplify processes and integrate seamlessly with other critical systems like S/4 HANA and SuccessFactors.
Our Approach
Versuni’s vision was implementing a best-in-class global SAP Concur Expense and Travel instance. As a specialist boutique consultancy, Consilio.io worked closely with Versuni to design, configure, test, and roll out the system. We ensured native integration with S/4 HANA and SuccessFactors while aligning with the broader “Exuviate” program, including other key priorities in S/4 HANA and SuccessFactors deployments.
Our approach involved harmonising travel policies and utilising SAP Concur’s full capabilities for tax reclaim, cash advances, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, we supported global change management and user adoption programs to ensure a smooth transition for all 7,000 users while maintaining minimal disruption to day-to-day business operations.
- Best-in-Class Integration: Successfully implemented a fully integrated SAP Concur Expense and Travel system, with native connections to S/4 HANA and SuccessFactors.
- Global Policy Standardization: Achieved standardised travel policies and expense management across 35+ countries.
- Scalable and Future-Ready: Built a future-proof global platform capable of expansion and additional feature integration.
- On-Time and On-Budget: Delivered the project within 12 months, meeting the tight demerger deadlines set by Versuni.
- High User Adoption: Achieved 97% user adoption within the first three months post-deployment, with minimal business disruption.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraged SAP Concur’s reporting capabilities for enhanced decision-making, enabling real-time travel and expense data insights.
The implementation of SAP Concur Expense and Travel transformed Versuni’s travel and expense management landscape. Consilio.io helped Versuni streamline operations, reduce complexity, and set the stage for long-term scalability and efficiency by integrating systems, standardising policies, and ensuring a smooth transition post-demerger. This project was about technological transformation and empowering employees, optimising processes, and driving value through collaboration and innovation.
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The consolidation resulted in streamlined expense processes and policy standardisation, helping the company achieve greater operational efficiency within the expected timeline and budget.
By consolidating systems into a single, global SAP Concur instance, the company enhanced operational efficiency and reduced complexity and now benefits from a streamlined, standardized approach to travel and expense management across all regions.
The successful go-live provided the client with a robust, data-driven system, empowering employees while improving operational efficiency.