Case Study: Kao achieves greater procurement process efficiency with BearingPoint and SAP Fiori

Kao cuts procurement clicks by 50% with BearingPoint

Kao, a global chemical and cosmetics company, sought to improve the efficiency, control, and user experience of its procure-to-pay activities across its numerous indirect purchasing systems. To support its growth ambitions, the company needed a solution that would provide a single point of entry, support mobility, and be built on its existing SAP ERP platform. BearingPoint was engaged to address this challenge.

BearingPoint implemented five customized SAP Fiori applications on Kao's non-SAP S/4HANA system to synthesize the user experience and streamline processes. This solution led to significant efficiency gains, including a 50% reduction in clicks, 47% fewer screen changes, and a 30% reduction in information required for tasks. BearingPoint's work provided Kao with more consistent and efficient processes, tighter budget control, and a single spending view to leverage future strategic sourcing.

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