Flexitech Dumps SAP for Rimini Street to Slash Costs and Extend ERP Life
Event summary
- French automotive supplier Flexitech switches from SAP to Rimini Street for third-party ERP support.
- Move expected to save 50–90% of SAP maintenance budget, redirecting funds to innovation and compliance.
- Flexitech plans to extend use of SAP ECC 6 for at least 15 more years without S/4HANA migration.
- Rimini Street cited for faster support response times and native-language engineering teams.
The big picture
Flexitech's switch highlights growing resistance among manufacturers to SAP's S/4HANA migration push. The move aligns with broader industry trends of cost optimization and compliance-driven IT strategy shifts. Rimini Street positions itself as an alternative for companies seeking ERP stability without forced upgrades, potentially disrupting traditional vendor lock-in models.
What we're watching
- Cost Savings Impact
- How Flexitech's redirected budget will accelerate innovation in brake/cooling hose technologies.
- ERP Longevity
- Whether Rimini Street can sustain SAP ECC 6 support quality for 15+ years as promised.
- Compliance Flexibility
- The pace at which manufacturers adopt third-party ERP support to avoid vendor-mandated upgrades.
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