Case Study: Umicore achieves RPA-driven finance efficiency with delaware BeLux

25+ successful RPA cases @ Umicore what’s the secret formula

Umicore, a global materials technology company, embarked on a digitalization journey to overhaul its business models and processes. To explore the opportunities of robotic process automation (RPA) and achieve quick business benefits, they sought to implement the technology within their finance department, focusing on areas like treasury, audit, and accounting where they expected a fast return on investment. Umicore partnered with delaware BeLux for this initiative, choosing the UiPath RPA platform.

The solution implemented by delaware BeLux involved co-developing over 25 successful RPA cases. These automated repetitive, rule-based tasks such as SAP user creation, cross-checking documents for duplicate payments, and verifying supplier data. The key to success was ensuring processes were digital, structured, and stable. delaware provided expert support with two FTEs, helping Umicore achieve a typical payback time of just three to nine months per project. The results included significant ROI, improved data quality, and freed-up employee time for more value-added work, directly impacting the company's bottom line.

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Joris Peeters

Chief Information Officer