Global consumer products company Sarantis Group accelerates digital transformation with SAP cloud solution
Sarantis Group is embarking on an exciting new journey, becoming the first customer in the world to choose the RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud, private edition, premium plus.
In addition to embracing RISE with SAP, Sarantis has also integrated SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) as the fundamental platform guiding its digital transformation.
Sarantis Group is a multinational consumer products company with an ever-expanding geographical footprint of leading brands. From its humble beginnings as a family business, the company has grown to become a leading force in its industry.
The Group’s business is focused on the categories of Beauty & Skin Care, Personal Care, Home Care Solutions and Strategic Partnerships, offering high quality brands that are top in consumers’ preferences. With a strong presence in thirteen countries organized in eight business units – Greece (including Portugal and international), Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Western Balkans, Czech Republic & Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary – the Group maintains its dynamic international presence and its remarkable distribution network in more than 50 countries around the world.
The transformation journey, from an on-premise SAP system to a comprehensive SAP cloud infrastructure, inclusive of SAP S/4HANA Cloud for contract and lease management, SAP S/4HANA Cloud for manufacturing planning and scheduling, SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity and SAP Analytics Cloud, will enable Sarantis Group to expedite its digital transformation and optimize operational workflows.
As one of Greece’s largest companies, Sarantis Group will achieve substantial advancements in its digital transformation journey through the implementation of RISE with SAP and the adoption of the SAP BTP. This transition aims to automate business processes, enhance efficiency, and improve the user experience for employees and customers.
The multi-year program will help Sarantis Group to:
Improve the way it interacts with customers and suppliers, through the implementation of automation and advanced workflow solutions
Move the organization to a single operating platform, creating efficiency in its IT landscape and technology support model
Transform performance reporting, leading to better insight to maximize trade opportunities and improve its sustainability goals
Further digitize its controls and compliance environment, creating a more robust and resilient business
Move to standardized ways of operating, allowing for greater agility and flexibility in the way it responds to emerging market trends
With a commitment to quality and a big Start-Up mindset, Sarantis Group has continually evolved, meeting the diverse needs of consumers, while maintaining a strong sense of purpose and integrity. As a beacon of Greek entrepreneurship, the company continues to thrive, creating products that enhance the daily lives of people around the world.
Working closely with the SAP team in Greece, Sarantis Group is succeeding in becoming an agile and digital leader in its industry, allowing it to expand on its market leadership and explore new opportunities.
“Sarantis Group is embarking on a true digital transformation” stated Andreas Xirocostas – Managing Director of SAP Hellas, “We are committed to Sarantis Group success in the digital economy, and couldn’t be prouder of this exciting innovation partnership”
“We pursue our exciting journey to become one, globally connected organization and we consider SAP a strong partner to support us in this important transformation”, noted Giannis Bouras – Deputy CEO of Sarantis Group.
