SAP Value Stories

Why SAP?

ALBEMARLE

• Comprehensive end-to-end business processes based on industry best practices delivered with an improved user experience • Fulfillment of business requirements without the need for extensive application customization • Commitment to the chemical industry and the development of industry-compliant solutions • Continued investment in innovation that supports the company’s long -term growth strategy • Design review for critical processes and integration validation guidance provided by SAP MaxAttention services • Partnership with SAP and the extended partner ecosystem as a critical success factor

Chemicals | United States SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business Technology Platform and other SAP software

Providing value-added solutions that contribute to a more sustainable planet

>95% Use of standard processes in SAP solutions, with zero core code modifications

18 Months From the start of the program to the first deployment, followed by a flawless upgrade

One Version of the truth across the enterprise

Albemarle’s purpose today is to make the world safe and sustainable. The company, founded in 1887, provides energy, electronics, and transportation sectors with innovative bromine, catalyst, and lithium solutions that promote safety, preserve resources, and change the way the world looks at energy. As part of its growth strategy, Albemarle wanted to consolidate multiple ERP systems and harmonize, simplify, and standardize its business processes. The company recognized this digital transformation was also an opportunity to build a platform for future innovation. “With the deployment of SAP S/4HANA and other SAP solutions, we have a modern platform that integrates all our businesses. This was a core strategic objective in our transformation and fulfilled our desire to pave the way for future innovation.”

Challenges

• Lack of standardization & automation • Complex system landscape & integration. No Single source of truth • Low employee productivity & customer experience/ satisfaction • Innovation constraints • Lack of visibility of business processes, 360˚ view of customers

Outcomes

Vice President Business Transformation, Albemarle Corporataion -Larry East,

• Optimized operations, inventory and supply chain management • Improved employee productivity and customer experience/ satisfaction • Reduced Costs • Improved decision-making • Manage governance, risk and compliance

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