CertainTeed Corporation Business challenge To boost operational efficiency, CertainTeed set out to replace a patchwork of disparate business systems – targeting improvements in procurement, shop-floor operations and inventory control. Transformation CertainTeed is on a multi-year journey with IBM to standardize on SAP, obtaining a joined-up view of its business and gaining deep insight to drive improvements in purchasing, manufacturing and more. “With help from IBM and SAP, we are transforming our business – bringing operational efficiency to new highs.” —Keith Campbell, SAP Project Manager, CertainTeed Keith Campbell, SAP Project Manager, CertainTeed Business benefits: Boosts operational efficiency by enabling optimization of shop-floor operations Reduces the need for expensive unplanned downtime and repairs, cutting maintenance costs Cuts costs by ensuring the use of designated suppliers and negotiated discounts CertainTeed Corporation Laying the foundations of improved operational efficiency Solution components: SAP® ERP SAP Material Management SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence SAP Plant Maintenance SAP Warehouse Management SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization IBM® Global Business Services® Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, CertainTeed has grown to become North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, gypsum and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed and its affiliates employ more than 5,700 people and operate more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Share this Link Client Name CertainTeed Corporation Company Background Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, CertainTeed has grown to become North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, gypsum and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed and its affiliates employ more than 5,700 people and operate more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Business challenge To boost operational efficiency, CertainTeed set out to replace a patchwork of disparate business systems – targeting improvements in procurement, shop-floor operations and inventory control. The benefit By enhancing supplier management and by optimizing shop-floor operations and inventory of spare parts, CertainTeed is paving the way to significant cost savings. Pull Quote “With help from IBM and SAP, we are transforming our business – bringing operational efficiency to new highs.” —Keith Campbell, SAP Project Manager, CertainTeed Solution components SAP® ERP SAP Material Management SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence SAP Plant Maintenance SAP Warehouse Management SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization IBM® Global Business Services® Case study Link http://www-03.ibm.com/software/businesscasestudies/us/en/gicss67sap?synkey=Z835891L16843P45 © 2016 IBM Corporation