Kao Corporation

COMPANY

Kao Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of consumer and industrial chemical products headquartered in Tokyo.

CHALLENGE

Standardize and optimize operations of their expanding business across 22 Asian locations with the installation of SAP ERP applications.

WHY ABEAM?

Recognized history of expertise in SAP implementation projects and business process design.

SOLUTION

ABeam-designed Kao's Industry Framework for global business optimization:

• Standardized approximately 1,300 business items including processes, codes, rules and KPIs for consumer product sales, chemical product sales, material flow, manufacturing, purchasing and accounting
• Implemented SAP modules for Financial Accounting, Controlling, Sales & Distribution, Material Management, Production Planning, Advanced Planning Optimizer, Business Information Warehouse, Strategic Enterprise Management, and Customer Relationship Management
• Developed specific add-ons to meet country-specific gaps in statutory requirements
• Localized reporting for special needs such as ledger sheets
• Developed and delivered training programs tailored to individual proficiencies end-user
• Led pilot installation and rollout to Asian countries, as well as provided follow-on maintenance and support

REAL BENEFITS

Kao with ABeam Consulting successfully completed its envisioned "Asian Business Synchronization" (ABS) program, earning an SAP Project of the Year Award, and earning Kao:

• Synchronized global business processes (eliminating country-specific "self-contained" business processes)
• Optimized business operations across locations
• New and improved methods for supply planning, production and budget management
• Greater business flexibility for quick response to market conditions