Esprit Achieves Seamless SAP Automation Transformation with Redwood’s SaaS Platform

International fashion retailer Esprit has successfully migrated its critical SAP automation infrastructure from SAP Build Process Automation (BPA) to RunMyJobs by Redwood, achieving notable cost savings while removing the operational burden of third-party hosting. The transformation allows the 2,400-employee company to improve retail distribution and supply chain logistics processes across more than 40 countries.

Esprit, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Germany, had relied on SAP BPA by Redwood for years to automate essential business processes, primarily to schedule jobs in SAP ERP. However, when SAP announced the end of support for NetWeaver-based systems such as SAP BPA, the fashion retailer recognized an opportunity to extract greater business value from its automation platform.

The company’s IT department had been dedicating significant time and resources to managing the third-party provider hosting its SAP BPA system. As external hosting fees increased and maintenance costs grew, Esprit looked for a way to improve IT efficiency and cut operational costs.

Migration Strategy and Implementation

Because SAP BPA is a Redwood product, Esprit followed a simple migration plan to move to RunMyJobs by Redwood. According to Redwood, the transition was very smooth since the team already had extensive experience with Redwood technology, which removed the need for large staff retraining programs usually required during platform migrations.

“There were no delays in the project, everything went as planned. We felt in excellent hands with our consultants from Redwood,” said Ingo Bethke of Esprit Europe GmbH. The migration was as simple as a service pack upgrade, with Redwood experts providing guidance throughout the process to help Esprit optimize business processes and leverage new capabilities.

The SaaS-based RunMyJobs platform provided immediate operational advantages. Esprit gained access to additional features and connectors included with the platform, allowing the company to orchestrate automated processes across the SAP ecosystem more effectively. The solution equipped Esprit with tools to optimize complex processes involving product distribution, supply chain logistics, and the automated distribution of product and financial data.

Comprehensive Cost and Operational Benefits

Redwood explains that Esprit’s transformation results went beyond just cutting costs:

• Redwood’s value-based pricing allows the fashion retailer to match technology spending with business value through clear pricing, without hidden charges. The broad selection of included connectors lowers integration costs, making it easier and cheaper to connect with more tools, systems, and partners.
• The removal of external hosting has resulted in significant operational improvements. With Redwood’s self-hosted SaaS delivery model automatically managing all upgrades, Esprit’s IT team can now focus on mission-critical projects instead of infrastructure upkeep.
• Additional benefits include reduced downtime risk thanks to Redwood’s high uptime and quick update capabilities. Importantly, the migration maintained Esprit’s access to ongoing support services that would have ended in 2024 if the company had stayed on SAP BPA.

What This Means for SAPinsiders

Automation modernization speeds up SAP transformation readiness. Esprit’s shift from SAP BPA to Redwood’s RunMyJobs shows that SAP customers can upgrade automation without significant disruption or retraining. For technology leaders, this means lower migration risk and quicker ROI when moving away from legacy NetWeaver-based systems. RunMyJobs’ SaaS delivery model fits with SAP’s cloud-first strategy, providing IT teams a dependable path to future-proof automation without replatforming core ERP processes.

Cloud-based orchestration cuts IT overhead and boosts agility. The SaaS model removes hosting and upgrade duties, allowing teams to concentrate on innovation instead of infrastructure. For SAP professionals handling hybrid or multi-cloud setups, this results in lower total cost of ownership and reduced downtime. Esprit’s experience highlights how automation-as-a-service can streamline lifecycle management while improving reliability across distributed SAP environments.

Transparent pricing and scalability reshape automation economics. Redwood’s value-based pricing and inclusive connectors enable companies to expand automation without hidden integration expenses. For CFOs and IT directors, this offers financial predictability and encourages experimenting with new digital workflows. As enterprises extend automation into non-SAP systems, transparent licensing and adaptable scaling will become crucial criteria for choosing orchestration providers.