Kellogg's SAP Implementation Efforts Thrive
With Help from Upp

Client Profile:

Today's global manufacturers need complex tools to manage sales, distribution and production.  SAP is a common choice for those groups looking to excel in competitive manufacturing and consumer product environments.  Upp consultants are helping global organizations reduce the costs associated with the implementation, development and support of essential enterprise systems such as SAP. 

Kellogg, a Fortune 500 producer of cereal, crackers and convenience foods, implemented SAP as its global manufacturing and sales platform, and chose Upp for its long-standing tradition of providing outstanding business value through experienced consultants.

Solution:

Upp IT consultants are providing both the industry experience and systems architecture knowledge to help guide the largest of SAP projects to success.  Developing software to meet the unique needs of enterprise customers such as Kellogg requires not only a solid technical foundation, but also the tools of a seasoned business analyst.  SAP development services must be based upon proven management methodologies to ensure compliance with industry regulations and technical best practice standards.  Upp consultants are well versed in the latest SAP development and integration tools, as well as in advanced software development life cycle (SDLC) methods.  With today's regulatory compliance mandates, Upp consultants are providing Kellogg with long-term operational value that far exceeds the scope of the project at hand. 

With a tightening supply chain, and the increasing need for information sharing, leading organizations are demanding portal based business intelligence tools.  Information – from the Kellogg manufacturing lines, to the end retail environment – are critical to understanding the criteria for product success. Upp consultants have implemented SAP's Portal product to help these groups ensure that accurate and timely information is provided to decision makers with the touch of a button.  Kellogg is able to disseminate information in a safe and reliable fashion, which in turn decreases costs and maximizes operational efficiency. Once implemented, maintaining and supporting enterprise systems such as SAP in a 24 x 7 environment can quickly become the highest priority for a technology group.  Upp consultants are using the latest monitoring and tuning tools, such as SAPDBA, to verify that systems are functioning at optimal performance. 

Business Value:

Critical production systems require solid implementation and support teams to deliver project success.  Upp consultants bring the industry experience that is necessary to manage, develop, tune and support even the largest of initiatives.  Kellogg has gained a long-term business partner driven to help reduce costs and exceed operational expectations.