Case Study: Osram Sylvania streamlines indirect purchasing with Aquiire

Managing Direct Catalog Connections, Streamlining the Buying Process and Eliminating Data Handling Costs

Osram Sylvania needed to expand its supplier relationships and streamline its employee purchasing process, which was hindered by a complex and inconsistent system with high IT support costs. The company sought a solution that would provide a consumer-like buying experience, maintain SAP SRM compatibility, and support international expansion. To address this, they turned to the vendor Aquiire and its real-time eProcurement technology.

By implementing Aquiire's solution, Osram Sylvania created a unified virtual marketplace, allowing employees to search and compare products across all supplier catalogs. This resulted in significant cost savings, reducing purchase order processing costs by up to $40 per transaction for over 7,000 annual transactions. The solution also drastically cut the time and IT support needed for catalog onboarding and maintenance, greatly improved order accuracy, and drove substantial contract compliance.

Osram Sylvania

Bill Walleck

CPM Commodity Business Head