UVEX Group

Automation of procurement processes through conversion to SAP delivery schedules

Challenges

  • Manual processing of recurring orders ties up too many resources in the company and is to be replaced by automated purchasing processes
  • Coordination of forecasts for delivery quantities with suppliers based on Excel lists
  • Manual efforts in purchasing and scheduling are to be reduced
[Translate to English:] Markus Volkert, Team Lead SAP Material Management bei uvex safety

With the pilot project for SAP delivery schedules, we are reaching another level in the automation of our operational procurement processes. Thanks to CONSILIO's support, we were able to keep to our schedule, build up the necessary know-how, and now introduce the process in additional business areas.

Markus Volkert, Team Lead SAP Material Managementuvex safety

Project Highlights

  • Presentation of functional spectrum of SAP scheduling agreements
  • Coordination of individual customer requirements 
  • Creation of master data and customizing in the Q-system
  • Creation of test scenarios and coordination with Uvex
  • Form adaptation
  • Kick-off with pilot suppliers
  • Go-live support
  • Preparation of documentation for further roll-out
49
Branch offices
3000
Employees
530
Million turnover

Benefits for UVEX Group

  • Replacing recurring ordering processes with SAP scheduling agreements (or scheduling agreement releases)
  • Automation of delivery schedules according to customer requirements, e.g. through creation frequency via planning calendar
  • With each scheduling agreement release, the forecast and a planning time fence are transmitted
  • Check of released annual quantity via quota arrangement
  • Improved transparency through delivery schedule documentation
  • Detailed overview of what has already been delivered and when the last goods receipt was
  • Reduced processing time and fewer manual documents
[Translate to English:] Stefan Oberlik, Managing Consultant, Digital Procurement bei CONSILIO

The SAP scheduling agreement concept is profitable for companies that want to put frequently recurring external procurement processes on a solid footing. Uvex has taken the right step in optimizing its workflows with the introduction in the uvex safety division.

Stefan Oberlik, Managing Consultant, Digital ProcurementCONSILIO GmbH