Valero Achieves Forecasting and Budgeting Success with SAP BPC on HANA
Key Takeaways
⇨ Valero enhanced its forecasting and budgeting efficiency by strategically automating key processes using SAP BPC on HANA.
⇨ The phased rollout approach, starting with forecasting, ensured a smooth transition and higher user satisfaction.
⇨ TekLink's solution addressed Valero's pain points, resulting in a robust and widely appreciated financial planning system.
Business Objective
▪ Valero was running SAP SEM which was a 10-year-old solution which had been modified over time. But the current
version of SEM was not compatible with Microsoft 2013 or with the next release of SAP Business Warehouse.
▪ Valero took a forward-looking approach to the compatibility issues and used this as an opportunity seek options to
streamline and simplify the forecasting and budgeting process. They also wanted to have a more flexible solution that
would cater to the needs of diverse business units.
About the client
Valero is a leading manufacturer of crucial fuels and goods that are recognized as the building blocks of modern life. They are the largest independent petroleum refiner in the world and the foremost producer of renewable fuels in America.
TekLink Overview
TekLink International Inc. is a leading implementation and support partner and thought leader in Business Intelligence, Data and Analytics, Planning, Forecasting, and IaaS solutions for many Fortune 500 companies. TekLink is a full-service Planning and Analytics service provider, including Design, Implementation, and Application Management Services. We have established our business and technical and functional expertise across multiple industries, including consumer products, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing & distribution, retail, utilities, and high-tech. TekLink consultants are internationally recognized experts with deep industry knowledge and business acumen combined with extensive experience in technical integration, implementation, programming, and optimization. Our Global Development Model balances and optimizes our onsite and offshore resources via an offshore delivery center that enables flexible and cost-effective engagement models.
