SAP New Collaboration with 3M

3 M will progress in the implementation of SAP Business Suite solutions suite; in the context of the consolidation of individual systems.

The implementation is intended to replace legacy systems and third party solutions providers already scattered in various areas of 3 M over the next few years.

After a series of acquisitions of companies, 3M broadened its broad portfolio of innovative products with solutions such as pharmaceuticals, and abrasive and adhesive substance. Apart from the enlargement of its portfolio, 3M was invited to manage and the fact that these companies are using different software solutions for procedures relating to various operational levels, from shops to supply chain and reporting procedures. Thus, the company decided to unify the information environment, using the SAP Business Suite solutions suite; to create a single model operating procedures, and achieve a greater degree of visibility for the full range of global business.

To ensure business continuity, 3M will proceed in a gradual recovery Suite SAP Business Suite 7. The company followed by an economic approach, making over time its plans around the computer, depending on the evolution of both its own needs and those of its customers.The first implementations have already started in Europe and East Asia.

In Europe, 3M is in the process of implementing a new system for forecasting demand and supply planning process, utilizing the solution SAP ® Advanced Planning & Optimization. In the area of Eastern Asia, the company plans to replace the individual computer systems to the SAP ® ERP over the next few years.

Business intelligence software, SAP will play a key role in the implementation, allowing management of 3M to access accurate and longitudinal data about the business performance of the Organization, in order to support the decision-making process.The agreement the two companies allow 3M to integrate best practices in the region of The u.s. and those included in the Charter of the global implementation, building business intelligence solutions with the SAP ® BusinessObjects ™.

With an activity that spans several industries, 3M aims to create competitive advantage through innovative and integrated applications suite solutions offered by SAP Business Suite 7.With new applications to upgrade packages available through, the SAP Business Suite solutions suite; gives 3M able to continuously adjust the procedures adopted, without having to disrupt operations, as usually happens in cases of total upgrade systems.