Food & Beverage

Digital Transformation in Food: 60% Faster Supply Tracking with SAP

From dairy plants to meat processing facilities, Turkey’s leading food manufacturers are no longer just producing; they’re monitoring, optimizing, and redefining sustainability through SAP. At OCY Consulting, we deliver end-to-end digitalization powered by SAP S/4HANA and industry-specific modules, covering everything from food safety to shelf-life management.

Industry Challenges & Our Solutions

1. Shelf-Life Management

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Problem: Short shelf life leads to up to 18% product loss; especially in dairy and fresh produce

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Solution: SAP Batch Management combined with Shelf-Life Planning

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Result: 45% reduction in product waste and 99% accuracy in FIFO compliance

2. Food Safety & Traceability

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Problem: Lack of ISO 22000-compliant traceability across production and distribution processes

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Solution: SAP QM and SAP EHS integrated with IoT sensor data

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Result: Product recall time reduced from 3 days to 6 hours

3. Supply Chain Transparency

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Problem: Source ambiguity in meat and vegetable supply chains, leading to traceability gaps and compliance risks

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Solution: SAP Blockchain integrated with SAP IBP (Integrated Business Planning)

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Result: 60% increase in supply chain transparency and 90% reduction in counterfeit product risk

How FMCG Manufacturers Create Impact with SAP?

1. Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management

Problem: Risk of overproduction up to 35% due to seasonal fluctuations

SAP Solution:

AI-powered sales forecasting (including campaign impact and weather analysis)

SAP F&R (Forecasting & Replenishment) for dynamic inventory planning

Case Study: A snack manufacturer achieved 22% savings in inventory costs

2. Production Planning & Fast Delivery

Problem: Challenges in on-time delivery to retail chains

SAP Solution:

Integration of SAP PP and SAP TM for synchronized production and transport planning

Warehouse speed optimization with SAP EWM

Case Study: A beverage producer reduced shipment lead time from 36 hours to 18 hours

3. Sustainability & Waste Management

Problem: High cost of food waste and increasing regulatory pressure

SAP Solution:

SAP EHS combined with SAP Waste Management

Carbon footprint reporting and recycling module integration

Case Study: A frozen food manufacturer reduced waste-related costs by 30%

Why Choose OCY for SAP S/4HANA?

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Industry References:

Consulting experience with over 20 ISO 22000-certified food manufacturers; proven sector expertise and compliance-driven delivery

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Customized Solutions: 

Process configurations specifically designed for food processing facilities, ensuring efficiency and traceability across production lines

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Integrated Capabilities: 

End-to-end traceability enabled by the synergy of SAP Blockchain, SAP EHS, and SAP TM; covering everything from sourcing to logistics and compliance