SAP Value Stories

Why SAP?

Ballance

• Optimal transition path offered by the Cloud Success Services team, alleviating significant cost and the potential difficulty of internally managing the move from its on-premise deployment to RISE with SAP S/4HANA® Cloud and the SAP® Commerce Cloud solution • AWS’ proven history and reputation for managing cloud -based SAP software landscapes

Chemicals | New Zealand RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition

20% Reduction in SAP technology landscape operating costs

70% Reduction in workload for managing hardware and resource upgrades for SAP

Delivering Value for Farmers Through Innovation and Technology

Embracing advances in agriscience and technology, Ballance Agri- Nutrients Limited is a New Zealand-based farmer-owned co- operative. It is committed to helping farmers farm more productively, profitably, and sustainably through its range of science-based nutrient products, services, and advice. To unlock more value for its customers, Balance needed to refresh its customer experience and increase engagement. Shifting its focus from volume to value, Balance wanted to help farmers make informed management decisions with the right product, at the right time, in the right place, and in the right quantity. To get there, Ballance embarked on a multiyear cloud program of work to improve productivity, digital agility, and speed to market for its company and other organizations in its ecosystem, including fertilizer applicators and logistics providers.

10% Reduction in resourcing to support and maintain the SAP software environment

99.9% Availability of core SAP environment on nonproduction

Challenges

• Higher costs from longer system implementation time • Slower Time to market new products & services • Low employee productivity & customer experience/ satisfaction • Innovation constraints • High exposure & cost associated with risk and compliance • Complex system landscape & integration. No Single source of truth

Outcomes

• Reduced Time To Market • Improved sustainability and innovation • Reduced Costs • Expand business networks and collaborations • Improved decision-making • Improved employee productivity and customer experience/ satisfaction

“The big benefit for us is having access to a dedicated team who look after the environment and the ability to expand the environment when we need it during large seasonal peaks, which we didn't have previously. Our teams can now be more focused on driving value rather than simply keeping the system running.”

Chief Digital Office, Ballance Agri-Nutrients Limited -David Healy

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