Leading data management, RFID & software solution provider SAP AG announced Samsonite Corporation, one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of luggage, will transform its retail and wholesale lines of business systems by transitioning its solution environment to mySAP Business Suite and leveraging SAP's industry-specific functionality.
Samsonite selects SAP and takes advantage of SAP's Safe Passage Program to transform its global retail and wholesale operations.
Samsonite joins a growing list of companies that are using the SAP Safe Passage Program—a tailored package of solutions, technology and incentives—to migrate to SAP, the world's leading and most experienced business software solution provider.
Samsonite will leverage SAP's industry-leading retail, consumer packaged goods manufacturing and financials solutions to enhance its critical business processes, including global sourcing, distribution, transportation/logistics, product innovation, inventory visibility, financial transparency and compliance. Samsonite will also use SAP Apparel and Footwear Solution (SAP AFS), which provides functionality to help manufacturers manage the myriad sizes, styles and colors inherent in the consumer packaged goods arena.
Beginning in January 2006, the company will begin its migration from its current JD Edwards solution environment to mySAP Business Suite, which will support Samsonite employees at sites around the world, includingits global headquarters in Denver, Colorado. Samsonite distributes its products in more than 100 countries.