DXC Technology Helps Whitehaven Coal Transit Workforce and Integrate Mining Technology Platforms

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DXC Technology has successfully implemented technology systems for Whitehaven Coal's recently acquired Daunia and Blackwater mine sites, enabling Whitehaven to double its size in record time. DXC completed the rollout of an SAP S/4Hana ERP system within six months, modernizing HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll functions. The project involved transitioning and integrating systems, managing over 150 applications, and transitioning a workforce of more than 2,000 employees. The implementation was fully operational by April 1, 2024, with minimal disruption to production. DXC's early involvement in the feasibility study for the acquisition's technology requirements was important to the project's success.

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• Successfully implemented SAP S/4Hana ERP system for Whitehaven Coal in record six months
• Enabled Whitehaven Coal to double its size through efficient technology integration
• Managed transition of over 150 applications and 2,000 employees with minimal production disruption

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Rollout of SAP's Enterprise Resource Platform successfully completed in record six months

SYDNEY, July 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, has successfully implemented technology systems for two recently acquired Whitehaven Coal (ASX: WHC) mine sites, Daunia and Blackwater, allowing Whitehaven to double its size in record time.

DXC completed the roll-out of an SAP S/4Hana ERP system at the new mine sites - aimed at modernizing the HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll functions within six months. DXC managed the full implementation process to transition and integrate with new systems, as well as providing business analysis, organizational change management and security services. The transition and integration of existing and new systems for the mines was fully operational by 1 April 2024. 

"DXC's solutions were at the heart of Whitehaven's critical business integration," said Seelan Nayagam, President Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, DXC Technology. "By leveraging our deep technology experience, we successfully helped Whitehaven double its size and transition a workforce of more than 2,000 and systems running over 150 applications, with minimal disruption to production." 

Whitehaven Coal is a leading Australian coal producer, helping to power developed and emerging economies in Asia and supplying metallurgical coal that is a critical component in steel making.

"Key to the success of this journey has been Whitehaven's acknowledgement of technology as a critical factor underpinning its business integration. Bringing DXC into the fold early to perform a feasibility study for the technology requirements of the acquisition was the first step, coupled with Whitehaven's leadership and vision to drive genuine engagement across the business, ensuring readiness to best utilise technology as an enabler," added Nayagam.

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FAQ

What technology system did DXC implement for Whitehaven Coal's new mine sites?

DXC Technology implemented SAP S/4Hana ERP system for Whitehaven Coal's newly acquired Daunia and Blackwater mine sites.

How long did it take DXC to complete the SAP implementation for Whitehaven Coal (DXC)?

DXC Technology completed the SAP S/4Hana ERP system implementation for Whitehaven Coal in a record six months.

What functions were modernized by DXC's implementation for Whitehaven Coal (DXC)?

DXC's implementation modernized HR, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll functions for Whitehaven Coal's new mine sites.

When was the technology transition for Whitehaven Coal's new mines fully operational (DXC)?

The technology transition and integration for Whitehaven Coal's new mine sites were fully operational by April 1, 2024.