Ingram Micro transforms tax with SAP S/4HANA and Vertex

Integrating Vertex for tax as part of you SAP S/4HANA implementation can transform how your organisation manages tax globally. Considering tax early in your migration plans is the key to avoiding costly delays and supporting compliance from day one.

Ingram Micro's tax transformation - upgrading to SAP S/4HANA with Vertex  

Ingram Micro achieved significant improvements in efficiency, compliance, and reporting, and gain valuable insights into the best practices for integrating tax automation as part of an SAP S/4 HANA integration and migration strategy.

A global leader in technology solutions serves over 250,000 clients worldwide. They embarked on a significant journey to overhaul tax processes. Partnering with Vertex and SAP the company decided to go with a new cloud business model using an architecture that included Vertex Indirect Tax O Series, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Billing and Revenue Innovation Management.

Why involve Vertex early in your migration?

Taxation is a complex, dynamic area that impacts every transaction and financial report. Early integration of tax automation keeps your tax processes are aligned with SAP S/4HANA’s advanced capabilities, helping avoid post-migration issues and maintain compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Meet your business challenges with Vertex tax calculation software

Integrating tax systems during SAP S/4HANA implementation: Vertex means seamless integration, providing consistent tax calculations and reducing the complexity of managing systems during migration.

Maintaining compliance during SAP S/4HANA implementation: Migration to SAP S/4HANA introduces changes in processes and system environments, which can impact compliance and audit readiness. Vertex maintains reliable tax data and simplifies compliance checks for compliance throughout the migration.

Spiralling maintenance costs and complexity: Consolidating tax systems into a single, centralised tax platform as part of your SAP S/4HANA implementation helps streamline processes, reduce maintenance efforts, and lower overall costs.

Limited reporting capabilities: Vertex’s advanced reporting tools address this challenge by enabling self-service reporting, enhancing transparency, and facilitating timely decision-making.

Consistent tax results across the business: For organisations with multiple ERP systems, achieving uniform tax results can be difficult, especially when integrating with SAP S/4HANA. Vertex provides a centralised platform that standardises tax calculations across all systems, improving consistency and reliability in financial reporting.

Discover the challenges Ingram Micro faced, the strategic decisions they made, and the lessons learned along the way. Gain insights and inspiration for your own tax automation journey.

Read the SAPinsider Member Insight story to discover how Ingram Micro leveraged Vertex’s tax calculation platform Vertex O Series On-Demand and migrated to SAP S/4HANA to streamline operations and compliance and reduce costs.