Baku: Baku Steel Company CJSC (BSC), the largest metallurgical company in the South Caucasus, has successfully completed the implementation of the SAP S/4HANA system as part of its digital transformation strategy. The system has been launched into industrial operation, bringing real-time processing capabilities to the company. This project unifies all critical operational processes of BSC and its facilities, Azerboru and AzFerAl, under a single SAP platform, establishing a fully integrated digital management infrastructure.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the new system’s advantages include compliance with international standards, unified real-time management, full integration of transparent and traceable processes, minimization of human factors, increased efficiency in production and logistics, measurable performance, advanced forecasting and analytics capabilities, and readiness for future technology integration. Early positive results in operational efficiency and data management have been observed following the transition to live operation.
The project integrated several SAP system modules, including Finance, Procurement and Logistics, Production, Quality Management, Sales, Plant Maintenance Planning, and Document Management. This integration brings all operational processes across the group’s companies under one digital platform. To enhance efficiency and minimize human factors in critical processes, handheld terminals, connections to weighing equipment, and interactive labeling systems integrated with SAP were implemented, enabling process automation and real-time data flows.
Galib Mammadov, Head of Digital Transformation at BSC and SAP S/4HANA Project Manager, emphasized the significance of the go-live of the SAP S/4HANA system as a crucial step in BSC’s digital transformation journey. The unification of key operational processes on a single platform has made management more transparent, agile, and data-driven. Future plans include enhancing operational efficiency through artificial intelligence-based and analytical solutions and building decision-making processes on a digital foundation.
The project was executed by the BSC Digital Transformation Department team in collaboration with Nagarro, SAP’s first Gold Partner in Trkiye. Completed within 13 months, the project involved data standardization, user training, multi-stage testing, and successful pilot implementations.
Sultan Askarov, Deputy CEO of BSC and Curator of the SAP S/4HANA project, highlighted the project as a technological upgrade and a critical step toward strategic agility and innovative leadership. The system’s implementation contributes to BSC’s sustainable growth, strengthens international competitiveness, and supports adaptation to next-generation industrial models.
A handover and acceptance certificate was signed between Muhammed Yusuf Cetin, Member of the Board of Directors of Nagarro Global, and Sultan Askarov. During a meeting with governing bodies of both companies, future cooperation plans were discussed. BSC aims to introduce new solutions within the SAP ecosystem, including SAP Analytics Cloud, mobile applications, expanded digital integration with business partners, and enhanced information security.
The hosting of SAP systems at the state-owned Data Processing Center aligns with the country’s digital development policy and reflects BSC’s commitment to information security and modern management principles. This approach supports efficient management of operational processes and the creation of a sustainable infrastructure for future technological innovations.
Through this large-scale transformation, BSC strengthens its position as a regional leader, adapting to digital industrial standards and viewing technology as a strategic value.