DXC Technology boosts Whitehaven Coal's capacity with SAP ERP

DXC Technology, a global technology services provider, has completed the implementation of an SAP S/4Hana ERP system at Whitehaven Coal's recently acquired Daunia and Blackwater mine sites.

This integration has enabled Whitehaven to double its operational capacity within six months, modernising critical functions including Human Resources, Finance, Procurement, and Payroll.

The project involved the transition and integration of systems for over 2,000 employees and 150 applications. DXC managed the full implementation process, offering business analysis, organisational change management, and security services. The new systems at the mine sites became fully operational by 1 April 2024.

Seelan Nayagam, President of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa at DXC Technology, commented on the successful completion of the project. "DXC's solutions were at the heart of Whitehaven's critical business integration. 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 an Australian coal producer, supplying metallurgical coal, which is a critical component in steel-making, to developed and emerging economies in Asia. The company's focus on technology played a significant role in the success of this integration.

"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.

DXC Technology, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, provides technology services to global companies, helping them with IT modernisation, data architecture optimisation, and ensuring security and scalability across various cloud environments. Whitehaven Coal, listed on the Australian Stock Exchange, continues to expand its operational capacity through strategic technological integrations.

This announcement comes as the company reports its first quarter of fiscal year 2025 results.

 DXC Technology President and Chief Executive Officer, Raul Fernandez, commented, "I am pleased with our first quarter results that came in ahead of our expectations on top line, adjusted EBIT margin and adjusted diluted EPS."

Fernandez continues, "Our performance is an early testament to the improved execution by our teams along many fronts. Our teams are focused on designing and implementing solutions that embed engineering skills, AI and industry expertise to capture opportunities in an expanding addressable market. As our enhanced operating model gains traction, we believe it positions us well to deliver greater value for our customers, improve financial performance and drive long-term shareholder value.”