We completed the baseline implementation in only 4½ months. The key to success was the partnership with SAP Consulting, which brought knowledge of business best practices and experience in project management. Using ASAP Focus methodology, we accomplished the implementation 3 months faster than with a traditional implementation
Sinval Veras, IT Manager, Renosa Ind. Bras. de Bebidas S/A

AT A GLANCE

Partner Details:
• Name: Renosa Ind. Bras. de Bebidas S/A
• Location: Cuiabá, Brazil
• Industry: Consumer products
• Products and services: Beverages
• Revenue: BRL 571.5 Million (~ Eurs 223.0 Millions)
• Employees: 2.310
• Implementation partners: SAP Consulting and Procwork

Project Objectives
• Standardize business practices across all areas of the organization
• Migrate to a new software foundation without disrupting daily business operations

Key Challenges
• Eliminate redundancy in tasks and information by integrating business process throughout the organization
• Manage growth through cost-effective acquisitions
• Accomplish the implementation on an aggressive schedule

Solutions and Services

• SAP Business All-in-One solution
• ASAP Focus methodology

Why SAP Solutions and Services
• Worldwide IT leadership and experience
• Preconfigured software for accelerated implementation
• Use of SAP solutions by other Coca Cola distributors

Implementation Highlights
• Guaranteed uninterrupted daily business operations by having a minimum cutover period
• Implemented several financial and manufacturing modules as well as an interface with billing and sales legacy software
• Used ASAP Focus methodology to meet the deadline

Key Benefits
• Automated business processes, including a reliable accounts receivable process
• Improved the accounts payable process
• Completed the implementation in 4.5 months compared to 7.5 months for a standard implementation