Chemicals
Decarbonization benefits the planet, economy, and business operations.
The implications of global climate change are well known. SAP is ready to help chemical companies move toward a low-carbon economy to meet the requirements of their value chains and policy makers.
International conference for chemicals
Join us in person on September 27-29, 2022, in Madrid, Spain.
SAP Road Map for Chemicals
Explore our chemicals industry road map to learn about current industry solutions, planned innovations, and future direction.
Current release highlights
- Embedded sample management, including documents related to safety and product and service quality
- Advanced scenario simulation geared toward assumptions, risks, opportunities, or business events
- Physical assets digitally represented with SAP Intelligent Asset Management solutions
- Legal compliance and marketability checks in the processing of sales orders and deliveries
Upcoming innovations
- Target-driven recipe development with real-time analysis of costs, ingredients, and compliance
- Extended Planning and Analysis that aligns finance and operational plans at strategic and tactical levels
- Simplified process for creation, validation, approval, and publishing of safety instructions
- Dangerous goods management with SAP S/4HANA
Future plans
- Execute global customer-voice programs with experience management solutions from SAP
- Implement advanced heuristics and provide insights to optimize capacity and resolve inventory problems
- Support electrical work instruction and collection of process parameters
- Embed transportation planning and execution capabilities in SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Get the facts
>10
%
increased new product revenue from accelerated innovation with an extended ecosystem.
SAP Performance Benchmarking
6,500
chemical companies worldwide run SAP software.
SAP Performance Benchmarking
48
%
lower overtime costs through greater adherence to the production plan.
SAP Performance Benchmarking
Solve your specific chemicals business needs
The Intelligent Enterprise for the Chemicals Industry
Look at the trends shaping the chemical business over the next five years and the path to innovation. Find out which priorities SAP feels will drive transformation and the tools that will make it possible.
Create a winning strategy for Industry 4.0
Explore SAP’s strategy for Industry 4.0 and how you can leverage Industry 4.0 to turn challenges into opportunities, connect with customers, and integrate partners.
Find chemicals software tailored to your needs
Explore the possibilities and profitability of our solutions, covering everything from supply chain technology to sustainability and compliance.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Help your chemicals company transform and compete in the new experience economy. SAP S/4HANA Cloud can provide a proven framework to adopt best practices for the chemicals industry, enabling innovation and operational excellence within and beyond company boundaries.
SAP Integrated Business Planning for Supply Chain
Respond to new market expectations with a real-time supply chain planning solution that combines capabilities for sales and operations; demand, response, and supply planning; and inventory optimization. Take advantage of powerful supply chain analytics, what-if simulations, and alerts – in the cloud.
SAP Cloud for Sustainable Enterprises
Measure, manage, and optimize your sustainability goals holistically, spanning people, planet, and profit. The comprehensive cloud solution integrates data and processes, so you can manage your carbon footprint, reduce material waste, and achieve social sustainability with a single license.
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Help your chemicals company transform and compete in the new experience economy. SAP S/4HANA Cloud can provide a proven framework to adopt best practices for the chemicals industry, enabling innovation and operational excellence within and beyond company boundaries.
SAP Integrated Business Planning for Supply Chain
Respond to new market expectations with a real-time supply chain planning solution that combines capabilities for sales and operations; demand, response, and supply planning; and inventory optimization. Take advantage of powerful supply chain analytics, what-if simulations, and alerts – in the cloud.
SAP Cloud for Sustainable Enterprises
Measure, manage, and optimize your sustainability goals holistically, spanning people, planet, and profit. The comprehensive cloud solution integrates data and processes, so you can manage your carbon footprint, reduce material waste, and achieve social sustainability with a single license.
Transform your business with SAP Services and Support
Evolve your business with services and support from SAP – your trusted adviser for digital transformation strategy and execution.
Align sustainability goals across the business
Bridge the gap between business strategy and execution with our service package to sharpen your sustainability strategy with industry best practices linked to SAP solutions for sustainability.
Simplify and accelerate your digital transformation
Support critical business processes on your path to innovation and digital transformation with holistic, end-to-end services that reflect over 40 years of knowledge, experience, and innovation.
Transform your business with unparalleled service support
Close the gap between your digital transformation strategy and execution with innovation discovery, digital strategy, and business transformation services from a trusted adviser that knows SAP software best.
What are analysts saying?
Balance the bottom line with the green line to meet demand
Learn from Oxford Economics how you can enhance the design process and create innovative new products, while meeting your sustainability goals. This will help fulfill your customers’ and stakeholders’ growing demands for supply chain sustainability.
Supply chain leaders minimize risk and maximize opportunity
Get a summary of the latest in supply chain research from Oxford Economics. Discover the current environment of disruption and the opportunities it brings your business.
Simplify and improve your business with the latest innovations
Drive outcomes with visibility, focus, and agility
Integrate and increase transparency into your end-to-end operations to gain real-world awareness of your customers and environment and make actionable decisions in novel ways.
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Winning the race to vaccinate the world
Discover how major vaccine producers run SAP solutions to manage manufacturing, controlled distribution, administration, and post-vaccine monitoring processes.
Using tech to quickly produce COVID-19 necessities
Learn how the global chemical industry is pivoting in response to the escalating COVID-19 pandemic to produce necessities – from face shields to hand sanitizer.
Reshape the chemical industry with digitalization
Take your business to the next level by making digital operations the norm, helping you stand out from the competition and cut costs with low-touch processes.
Communities and Events
Join the SAP for Chemicals Community
Explore the SAP for Chemicals community to learn from stakeholders and experts and interact through blogs, discussions, and other resources. Find out how our community can help you run your chemicals processes better through digitalization and innovation.
International Conference for Chemicals
Join us in Madrid, Spain from Sept. 27-29, 2022 to reconnect with industry peers and gain insights into the latest trends and opportunities facing chemical professionals today.
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