Testing Factory – Beyond Automation

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)transformations such as SAP S/4HANA, the use of cloud services and the introduction of microservices increasingly require frequent and comprehensive testing. 

With the progressive shift of IT infrastructure to the cloud, the release frequency of modern IT landscapes is continuously increasing. Many companies are coming up against structural limits: Test resources are heavily utilised, the tool landscape is often confusing and lacks a clear strategic direction, and planning, control and reporting involve a great deal of manual effort. 

The consequences are tangible: project delays, increased quality risks in business-critical end-to-end processes and rising costs. Safeguarding complex process chains and meeting compliance requirements in particular are becoming key challenges that can hardly be met economically with traditional testing approaches. 

The KPMG Testing Factory offers a scalable test operating model that harmonises speed, quality and governance. Through standardised processes, proven artefacts and the targeted use of modern automation, we reduce test effort and lower risks. Our approach covers all test levels, from functional and integration tests to regression and user acceptance tests (UAT), and uses ready-made SAP building blocks to accelerate setups. For automation, we rely on leading tools such as Tricentis Tosca, Worksoft Certify or Playwright, seamlessly integrated into existing DevOps environments. Depending on requirements, we can take over the complete test management as a managed service or empower internal teams through targeted enablement. In addition, right-shoring models ensure flexible scaling and cost efficiency. Clear quality gates, audit-proof documentation and transparent dashboards ensure traceability and compliance at all times. In this way, we enable shorter release cycles, higher test quality and a future-proof operating model that adapts to the individual requirements of your company.