Kärcher: Archiving in the Cloud and CMIS Readiness from a Single Source

Initial Situation

In the past, Kärcher used a comprehensive ECM system provided by a hosting provider. However, the system was costly, required extensive maintenance, and included many unused features. When the provider announced the closure of its data center operations in Germany, Kärcher was forced to migrate its ECM and— ideally - replace it with a more modern, cloud-native archiving solution.

Soluiton

During its research, Kärcher came across KGS Software GmbH, whose archiving platform is capable of archiving documents/data directly in SAP while also providing scalable cloud integration. By working with a proven SAP partner, the company expected to receive optimal support for the complex migration to the cloud and for shaping its transition to SAP S/4HANA.

Result

By implementing the new archiving solution, Kärcher was able to reduce the complexity of its system landscape, lower maintenance efforts, and cut operating costs. In addition, the archiving platform is CMIS-ready and compatible with future SAP standards. Since the new archiving concept is based on AWS and is fully scalable, there are no limitations to future growth in data volume.

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Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG
Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG is a manufacturer of cleaning equipment and systems and the global market leader in this segment. The Group is headquartered in Winnenden and is represented by 170 subsidiaries in 85 countries. In 2024, the company, which employs a total of 17,000 people, achieved the highest revenue in its history with €3.446 billion. More than 50,000 service centers worldwide ensure comprehensive customer support. As part of its self-imposed cultural sponsorship, over 200 monuments around the world have been restoratively cleaned since 1980.
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“We completed the migration without any interruption to our proxy server functionality and without impacting daily operations — and this included 100 content repositories and 175 million documents.”
Stefan Hummel
Squad Manager SAP Technology

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