How companies are thriving with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition: Growing profits and driving efficiency in mill products
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How companies
are thriving with
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Public Edition
Growing profits and driving
efficiency in mill products
How companies
are thriving with
SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Public Edition
Growing profits and driving
efficiency in mill products
2 | 4
Running successful
operations with
our public cloud ERP
Companies in the mill products sector
must navigate increasing supply chain complexity,
shifting customer expectations, and growing
environmental, social, and governance responsibilities.
And they must do all this while retaining a competitive
edge, meeting growth goals, and cutting costs.
For many building materials, packaging, textile, and
metals companies, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public
Edition plays a crucial role in supporting a thriving
business in challenging times. This ready-to-go
cloud ERP solution helps mill products companies
drive business forward with industry best practices
while providing the scalability and flexibility
needed to meet changing business requirements.
Here, we explore real-world stories
highlighting how mill products companies
are using SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition to
boost operational efficiency, strengthen customer
relationships, and increase profitability.
APAC region North America region EMEA region
1. Supporting rapid growth with scalable IT
Battery materials manufacturer Ascend
Elements prepared for the shift from startup to
international expansion by deploying an ERP
that can scale as the company evolves to
enable:
• A single source of truth simplifying company
operations
• Real-time data on production schedules and
inventory availability
• Elimination of double-keying and duplication
across systems
15%
Increase in locational accuracy
for inventory
Read the story
Running successful
operations with
our public cloud ERP
Companies in the mill products sector
must navigate increasing supply chain complexity,
shifting customer expectations, and growing
environmental, social, and governance responsibilities.
And they must do all this while retaining a competitive
edge, meeting growth goals, and cutting costs.
For many building materials, packaging, textile, and
metals companies, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public
Edition plays a crucial role in supporting a thriving
business in challenging times. This ready-to-go
cloud ERP solution helps mill products companies
drive business forward with industry best practices
while providing the scalability and flexibility
needed to meet changing business requirements.
Here, we explore real-world stories
highlighting how mill products companies
are using SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition to
boost operational efficiency, strengthen customer
relationships, and increase profitability.
APAC region North America region EMEA region
1. Supporting rapid growth with scalable IT
Battery materials manufacturer Ascend
Elements prepared for the shift from startup to
international expansion by deploying an ERP
that can scale as the company evolves to
enable:
• A single source of truth simplifying company
operations
• Real-time data on production schedules and
inventory availability
• Elimination of double-keying and duplication
across systems
15%
Increase in locational accuracy
for inventory
Read the story
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2. Standardizing business processes and
significantly reducing costs
Faucet manufacturer KWC Group Ltd optimized
planning and coordination across multiple
international sites by standardizing processes
according to best practices, leading to:
• Real-time production order confirmation
• Increased operational efficiency thanks to
leaner processes
• Replacement of multiple management
reporting tools with a single instance of
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
“We now have global
consistency in our
process execution.
”Menno Vlietstra, CIO, KWC Group Ltd
employees
1,200 annual revenue
€200 million
9 ERP systems replaced in 7countries in 1 year
Watch the video (German)
“
Read the story
3. Maintaining a competitive edge
Textile business Sagar Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd
had a fit-to-purpose implementation with
minimal disruptions and enabled by industry
best practices, leading to:
• Increased revenue and customer satisfaction
with on-time delivery
• Lower operational costs and more-accurate
reporting
• Improved supplier compliance
Switching to SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Public Edition has been transformative.
We’ve aligned with SAP best practices,
and the real-time visibility is a game
changer. Consistent, reliable,
and truly amazing!
Vikrant Pandit, Senior Manager Commercial, Sagar Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd”
Improvement in
process efficiency
35% Faster month-
end closing
60% Decrease in inventory-
handling costs
18%
Read the story
2. Standardizing business processes and
significantly reducing costs
Faucet manufacturer KWC Group Ltd optimized
planning and coordination across multiple
international sites by standardizing processes
according to best practices, leading to:
• Real-time production order confirmation
• Increased operational efficiency thanks to
leaner processes
• Replacement of multiple management
reporting tools with a single instance of
SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
“We now have global
consistency in our
process execution.
”Menno Vlietstra, CIO, KWC Group Ltd
employees
1,200 annual revenue
€200 million
9 ERP systems replaced in 7countries in 1 year
Watch the video (German)
“
Read the story
3. Maintaining a competitive edge
Textile business Sagar Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd
had a fit-to-purpose implementation with
minimal disruptions and enabled by industry
best practices, leading to:
• Increased revenue and customer satisfaction
with on-time delivery
• Lower operational costs and more-accurate
reporting
• Improved supplier compliance
Switching to SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Public Edition has been transformative.
We’ve aligned with SAP best practices,
and the real-time visibility is a game
changer. Consistent, reliable,
and truly amazing!
Vikrant Pandit, Senior Manager Commercial, Sagar Manufacturers Pvt. Ltd”
Improvement in
process efficiency
35% Faster month-
end closing
60% Decrease in inventory-
handling costs
18%
Read the story
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4. Migrating from a private
cloud to a public cloud ERP
Following a split from its parent company, steel
producer Sanyo Special Steel Co. Ltd moved
from a customized ERP to a standardized ERP,
helping it streamline processes with:
• Standard industry best practices across
sales, dispatch, production planning, plant
management, quality management, financials,
and costing
• Straightforward access to analytics using
SAP Fiori apps
• Strong project support including the use of a
digital discovery assistant and the SAP Cloud
ALM solution
Watch the video
5. Providing the information employees
need in the same place
Steel manufacturer Metscco Heavy Steel
Industries Co. Ltd., with factories in Riyadh and
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, uses a single public cloud
ERP solution to support end-to-end processes
thanks to:
• Intuitive user experiences with straightforward
access to information
• Enhanced visibility across the buying cycle,
from initial quotations through design,
purchasing, and invoicing
of steel produced each month
5,000 tons
If you say you are using SAP,
they know that means you
are up to date, that you are
serious, and you have a
successful business.
Abdulrahman Choghari, Deputy General Manager, Metscco Heavy
Steel Industries Co. Ltd.
“
”
Watch the video
Learn more
For more information about how SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
helps mill products companies thrive and grow, visit us online.
4. Migrating from a private
cloud to a public cloud ERP
Following a split from its parent company, steel
producer Sanyo Special Steel Co. Ltd moved
from a customized ERP to a standardized ERP,
helping it streamline processes with:
• Standard industry best practices across
sales, dispatch, production planning, plant
management, quality management, financials,
and costing
• Straightforward access to analytics using
SAP Fiori apps
• Strong project support including the use of a
digital discovery assistant and the SAP Cloud
ALM solution
Watch the video
5. Providing the information employees
need in the same place
Steel manufacturer Metscco Heavy Steel
Industries Co. Ltd., with factories in Riyadh and
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, uses a single public cloud
ERP solution to support end-to-end processes
thanks to:
• Intuitive user experiences with straightforward
access to information
• Enhanced visibility across the buying cycle,
from initial quotations through design,
purchasing, and invoicing
of steel produced each month
5,000 tons
If you say you are using SAP,
they know that means you
are up to date, that you are
serious, and you have a
successful business.
Abdulrahman Choghari, Deputy General Manager, Metscco Heavy
Steel Industries Co. Ltd.
“
”
Watch the video
Learn more
For more information about how SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
helps mill products companies thrive and grow, visit us online.