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Topcon Europe Medical: Multi-Country WMS with SAP Business ByDesign

In brief: Case study of Topcon Europe Medical implementing SAP Business ByDesign across 10 European locations to unify inventory, logistics, and reporting.

By Adam Ingram, Research Analyst — Warehouse, Transportation & Yard Systems · Supply Chain Research

Case study of Topcon Europe Medical implementing SAP Business ByDesign across 10 European locations to unify inventory, logistics, and reporting.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
SAP
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Topcon Europe Medical replaced fragmented local systems with a single SAP Business ByDesign cloud ERP. The rollout standardized warehouse, supply, and repair processes for ophthalmic instruments across ten countries. Real-time analytics now give headquarters and local teams consistent visibility into stock levels and order flows while reducing manual coordination.

Key takeaways

Unified 10-country operations on one cloud ERP platform

Replaced multiple legacy systems with standardized warehouse and logistics processes

Enabled real-time inventory and repair visibility for European headquarters

Used template rollout approach to limit cost and speed subsidiary go-lives

Improved data quality and end-user adoption through consistent execution

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