Case Study: Estée Lauder achieves treasury automation and liquidity optimization with Serrala and SAP In-House Banking

Estée Lauder automates $650M in monthly settlements with Serrala

Estée Lauder, a global cosmetic manufacturer, faced significant challenges with a fragmented and costly treasury system. Their reliance on over 35 external banking partners for payments and intercompany settlements led to high fees, slow manual processes, and a lack of real-time cash visibility. To address this, they partnered with vendor Serrala to implement an SAP In-House Banking solution.

The solution implemented by Serrala centralized Estée Lauder's treasury operations into a unified structure, automating intercompany settlements and payments. This transformation automated $650 million in monthly settlements, consolidated 35+ bank relationships, and optimized liquidity for 163 participants. The results achieved by Serrala included millions of dollars saved in banking fees, a dramatic reduction in manual processes, and enhanced real-time financial control and visibility.

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