thyssenkrupp reimagines global manufacturing though digital transformation | DXC Technology Customer Stories

Customer

thyssenkrupp Forged Tech

Location

Germany

Industries

Manufacturing

Solutions

Enterprise Applications

Partner

SAP

 

Customer Stories | October 14, 2026

thyssenkrupp reimagines global manufacturing though digital transformation


thyssenkrupp Forged Tech, one of the world’s largest steel forging companies, operates across Germany, China, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States, supplying critical automotive components worldwide.

To stay competitive and improve agility, the company launched its F4FT (“Fit for Future”) transformation program with DXC Technology and implemented SAP S/4HANA to harmonize global processes and increase operational transparency.

thyssenkrupp reimagines global manufacturing though digital transformation | DXC Technology Customer Story Video

“With DXC, we learned how to truly co-own the project. We grew through the challenges and passionately delivered an incredibly good result together.”

Roland Klotti
Senior Vice President Business Unit Forged Tech - Plant Germany at thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology

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Turning challenges into progress

The transformation journey was complex and, at times, challenging. But through close collaboration, flexibility, and a shared commitment to success, the thyssenkrupp Forged Tech and DXC teams strengthened their partnership and continuously improved the implementation approach.

The project became a model for global collaboration, combining digital innovation with strong team spirit and hands-on problem solving.

Building a future-ready business

By standardizing processes across logistics, finance, purchasing, and supply chain operations, thyssenkrupp Forged Tech created a stronger digital foundation for growth and decision-making.

The implementation also enabled teams around the world to share best practices and work from a single, integrated platform.

Results at a glance

  • Improved user experience with a faster, more intuitive system
  • Real-time visibility enabling faster business decisions
  • Greater transparency across inventory and supply chain operations
  • Standardized processes across 6 countries and global production sites
  • Stronger digital foundation for future innovation and automation

A partnership built on growth

One of the biggest lessons from the transformation was the value of in-person collaboration during critical project phases. By working closely together, both teams learned how to co-own challenges and accelerate problem resolution.

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