1. 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.
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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®
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