Case Study: Clarks cuts SAP batch processing time with IBM FlashSystem

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Clarks, a global footwear retailer, faced performance challenges after expanding its central SAP system to support rapid international growth. The increased user load caused critical overnight batch processes to run several hours late, risking delayed orders and hindering decision-making due to outdated reports. To address this, Clarks partnered with IBM.

IBM implemented its FlashSystem 840 storage solution to accelerate data read performance for the SAP environment. This deployment drastically reduced the runtime of essential batch processes by up to 50 percent, cutting five hours to ensure all jobs finished on time by 2 am. As a result, IBM helped Clarks guarantee timely order delivery and provide daily reports with up-to-date information to support business decisions.

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Andrew Felton

Infrastructure Support Manager