Case Study: Distell achieves streamlined recruiting, 90% performance‑management compliance, and improved talent retention with SAP SuccessFactors

Distell Bringing the Employee Value Proposition to Life with SAP SuccessFactors Solutions

Distell, Africa’s leading producer of fine wine, spirits, and alcoholic beverages, needed to bring a refreshed employee value proposition (EVP) to life by improving recruiting, retention, and performance management. To support its goals of becoming an employer of choice and making performance management simple, transparent, and auditable, Distell selected SAP SuccessFactors and sought a cloud-based talent management solution that could integrate with its on‑premise SAP ERP Human Capital Management system.

SAP SuccessFactors implemented a hybrid Talent Management Suite—including Performance & Goals, Recruiting, and Onboarding—integrated with Distell’s on‑premise HCM, enabling cascading goals, a modern recruitment portal, and paperless onboarding. The deployment delivered measurable results: 90% compliance in the first performance cycle, fully automated performance management processes, increased internal applicants and mobility, and an improved employer reputation. Distell continues to expand with SAP SuccessFactors modules (Succession & Development, Learning, SAP Jam, and Employee Central) to drive further talent agility.

Distell

Neil Greybe

Programme Manager for HR Transformation