Case Study: Lotte Wedel Sp. z o.o. achieves procurement transparency and 25% faster tendering with SAP Ariba Sourcing

How Do You Transform the Purchasing Process and Boost Transparency

Lotte Wedel Sp. z o.o., a 160‑year‑old chocolate manufacturer based in Warsaw that sells products in more than 50 countries, faced stalled international growth due to complex, disconnected procurement and supplier‑qualification processes. The company needed a single, transparent, auditable platform to standardize supplier evaluations, speed verification, and improve collaboration across IT, procurement and suppliers.

Working with Apollogic and SAP Services, Lotte Wedel implemented SAP Ariba Sourcing using the SAP Activate methodology to centralize procurement and provide full historical visibility. The rollout eliminated redundant data, improved consistency and process efficiency, reduced tender preparation time by 25%, moved 100% of supplier selection into Ariba, and created a scalable, transparent foundation for further digital transformation.

Lotte Wedel Sp. z o.o

Agnieszka Kołodziejczak

Indirect Spend Manager