About SACDE

SACDE (Sociedad Argentina de Construcción y Desarrollo Estratégico S.A.) is one of Argentina’s leading construction and engineering firms. With over 400 completed projects, a team of 5,700+ professionals, and 650,000 annual hours of engineering capacity, SACDE plays a pivotal role in the development of infrastructure across sectors such as energy, oil & gas, mining, transportation, sanitation, and architecture. Headquartered in Buenos Aires, SACDE is recognized for its technical excellence and commitment to sustainable development.

Starting the SAP Transformation Journey

To future-proof its operations and align with global digital standards, SACDE has embarked on a strategic SAP transformation project, transitioning from SAP ECC to SAP S/4HANA. This move is driven by the need to modernize core business processes, improve data transparency, and leverage real-time analytics and simplified data models offered by S/4HANA.

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Challenges in Equipment Management in Construction

In the construction industry, equipment management is a complex and critical function. Companies must manage fleets, tools, and machinery across multiple sites, ensuring optimal utilization, compliance, and cost control. Traditional systems often lack the flexibility and integration needed to handle dynamic project environments, leading to inefficiencies and increased operational costs.

From SAP ETM to ETM.next: A Strategic Leap

SACDE previously relied on SAP’s legacy ETM (Equipment and Tools Management) module. However, with the shift to S/4HANA and the need for a cloud-first, scalable, and modern solution, SACDE chose BearingPoint’s ETM.next. Built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP), ETM.next offers a side-by-side extension to SAP ERP and S/4HANA, enabling seamless integration and future readiness.

Why ETM.next?

ETM.next delivers a comprehensive, end-to-end equipment management platform that supports:

  • Request, planning, dispatching, and billing workflows
  • Mobile app for field operations
  • IoT and telematics integration for asset tracking
  • Compliance and safety management
  • Webshop interface for internal and external resource requests
  • Real-time dashboards and analytics for decision-making 

By adopting ETM.next, SACDE is transforming its equipment operations into a strategic value driver, improving utilization, reducing idle time, and enhancing productivity.

A Successful Go Live – Powered by Iquant

SACDE achieved a successful Go Live with ETM.next, prior to the S/4HANA Go Live, ensuring continuity and readiness for the next phase of its transformation. The implementation was supported by BearingPoint’s trusted partner, Iquant, who provided expert guidance and technical support throughout the project.

In the upcoming phase, ETM.next will be seamlessly connected to SAP S/4HANA, completing SACDE’s digital transformation journey and positioning the company for long-term success in a competitive and fast-evolving industry.

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Christoph Kühne

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Christoph Kühne
Business Development Manager
Tel: +49 30 88004 1120

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