Explore DSM Twilmij’s journey with SAP Cloud ERP
Future-Proofing Animal Feed Premix Production with SAP S/4HANA Cloud
Discover how DSM Twilmij B.V., a key player in animal feed premixes, standardized its IT environment and future-proofed operations with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition.
Introduction
DSM Twilmij B.V., part of dsm-firmenich, is a leading producer and supplier of premixes for animal feed. With a commitment to delivering high-quality products within tight timelines, DSM Twilmij faced the challenge of managing complex production and delivery processes while adhering to stringent company-wide IT standards. This article explores how DSM Twilmij successfully standardized its IT environment and integrated it with its existing SAP software infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and future growth.
Meeting Company-Wide Standards with a Robust IT Solution
The production of animal feed premixes at DSM Twilmij involves a dynamic and intricate process, utilizing 20 to 60 different raw materials. These compositions vary not only with seasons but are also tailored to meet specific customer requirements. To maintain low operational costs and storage capacity for their clients, DSM Twilmij guarantees delivery within a maximum of five days. This efficiency positions DSM Twilmij as a vital strategic partner in the compound feed industry.
To manage such a complex production and delivery system, DSM Twilmij needed a robust IT environment. This system needed to streamline end-to-end processes, simplify costing, and integrate seamlessly with the SAP Central Finance Master Data Replication application by insightsoftware for SAP S/4HANA Cloud. The old custom system fell short of DSM Twilmij's standards, necessitating the implementation of a new IT environment that could serve as a template for other premix locations within the company.
Future-Proofing Operations with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition
Challenges and Opportunities
Before implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, DSM Twilmij faced several challenges:
- Meeting dsm-firmenich company-wide technology and operations standards: The IT environment needed to align with the broader dsm-firmenich standards.
- Managing a complex animal feed business: The business involved handling 20 to 60 different raw materials with changing compositions.
- Ensuring timely delivery: Products needed to be delivered within five days, which required a robust IT system to streamline processes.
Value-Driven Results
Post-implementation, DSM Twilmij experienced significant improvements:
- Enhanced functionalities: The new system allows for the addition of new functionalities through applications on SAP BTP while maintaining a clean, standardized core.
- Future-proof operations: By leveraging SAP S/4HANA Public Edition, DSM Twilmij simplified its ERP landscape, supporting the separation and growth of its Animal Nutrition and Health business.
“Thanks to accurate coordination with best practices and a successful implementation, SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition has helped us guarantee reliability and future-proof our IT systems so we can support growth.” - Christian Veldkamp, Manager Control Animal Nutrition and Health, dsm-firmenich
Why SAP?
SAP was the natural choice for DSM Twilmij B.V. due to its existing software environment at dsm-firmenich. The implementation of SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition provided a standardized IT environment that offered insights into costs and current stock statuses based on actual production activities. Additionally, SAP Integration Suite facilitated real-time data processing and communication between systems, while SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and SAP Event Mesh capability enabled the development of an event-based, side-by-side extension.
Why Scheer?
Scheer Nederland BV's expertise in SAP implementation for production-oriented companies made them an ideal partner for DSM Twilmij. Their approach ensured the successful integration and future-readiness of DSM Twilmij's IT environment.
“A project like this is always ‘in development.’ We regularly add new functionalities by leveraging SAP BTP. This allows us to easily change with business wishes while keeping the standardized core as clean as possible. With this design, DSM Twilmij is ready for the future.” - Ferry Bogaards, Managing Partner, Scheer Nederland BV
Conclusion
The standardization and integration of DSM Twilmij's IT environment with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition have enabled the company to manage its complex production processes efficiently and future-proof its operations. By partnering with Scheer Nederland BV, DSM Twilmij has set a benchmark for other locations and ensured its readiness for future growth.
