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FMC Corporation accelerates multi-million dollar savings with SAP and IBM
Overview
FMC Corporation accelerates multi-million dollar savings with SAP and IBMIBM |
Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) | |
Chemicals | |
Procurement | |
Demand Planning & Forecasting Supply Chain Visibility | |
Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
FMC gained a clear view of procurement processes that makes it easier to manage spending and drive smart sourcing strategies. | |
The company was able to standardize its procurement processes, moving from disparate procurement approaches to a single, standardized source-to-pay process. | |
Staff all over the world can now purchase supplies and services through a common, web-based catalog, driving greater visibility and control over global procurement. | |
Quantitative Benefit
FMC achieved savings of USD150 million. | |
Increased purchase order transactions by 80 percent without increasing number of FTE’s as procurement is able to work across sites globally. | |
Increased light touch and automated transactions by 30 percent through standardized catalogs and/or system contracts. | |