Why SAP?
Blue Diamond
• SAP implementation established a unified source for planning and logistics, simplifying processes and eliminating bottlenecks • Thanks to embedded AI capabilities, the new solutions enable a unified plan for demand, supply, manufacturing, and logistics, improving delivery assurance and eliminating shortage • SAP solutions and project44’s platform improved efficiency by consolidating systems, reducing scenario planning time, and improving response to supply chain risks. • Integration of SAP Transportation Management and Business Network for Logistics maximized internal transportation, increased supply chain visibility, and strengthened collaboration with partners
Consumer Products | United States Industry Cloud Solution
20% reduction in supply on hand.
US$1 million of savings in annual transportation expenses.
Digitalizing the world’s largest almond cooperative Blue Diamond Growers is cultivating an intelligent, data-driven cooperative thanks to SAP solutions. With software including SAP S/4HANA, the SAP Transportation Management application, and SAP Business Network for Logistics, it has eliminated cumbersome and siloed manual processes to build a risk-resilient supply chain. “Using the ecosystem based around SAP S/4HANA, along with SAP Transportation Management and SAP Business Network for Logistics, we have created the ideal foundation for an intelligent, data-driven cooperative that provides the best value for our growers and customers.”
99% customer-order fill rate.
Challenges
• Lack of standardization & automation • Complex system landscape & integration. No Single source of truth • Lack of visibility of business processes, 360˚ view of customers
Vice President IT and Services, Blue Diamond Growers -Steve Birgfeld
Outcomes
• Optimized operations, inventory and supply chain management • Improved employee productivity and customer experience/ satisfaction • Improved decision-making • Expand business networks and collaborations
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