FAUN Group manufactures waste collection trucks and mechanical sweepers for municipal and commercial fleets. The company is mid-migration from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central—a significant infrastructure shift for a 179-year-old manufacturing business. Active projects span hydrogen vehicle testing, lean process implementation, and strategic manufacturing automation, suggesting operational modernization alongside product innovation.
FAUN Group designs and builds garbage trucks, sweepers, and lifting systems for waste management and street cleaning operations. Founded in 1845 and based in Germany, the company operates with 1,001–5,000 employees across engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and support functions. The product line includes both conventional and alternative-fuel vehicles, with current development focused on hydrogen propulsion. Service and parts support are core to the business model, addressing the operational needs of municipal and fleet customers.
FAUN is actively migrating from SAP to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The transition is among the company's top active projects and represents a significant systems change for the manufacturing operation.
Current initiatives include hydrogen vehicle testing, lean process implementation, manufacturing automation, product industrialization, and equipment optimization. The company is also managing an ERP migration and pursuing M&A-related support activities.
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