Optimization allows organizations to correct issues rather than rely on workarounds.
The Challenge
Despite its robust infrastructure and market presence, CITGO Lubricants was grappling with serious operational inefficiencies. Low confidence in SAP data, underutilized system features, and fragmented spreadsheet-driven planning led to excess inventory, reactive decision-making, and missed service-level targets. These challenges translated into eroded margins, constrained throughput, and growing frustration across teams – symptoms that resonate with executives aiming to drive performance in volatile, asset-intensive industries.
The Decision
Senior leadership at CITGO recognized that patchwork solutions and manual workarounds were no longer sustainable. They needed a strategic partner who could deliver measurable ROI – not just a technical fix. Reveal's track record of unlocking profit hidden in the supply chain, their proven oVo¨ approach, and their ability to activate SAP's full potential without costly system overhauls made them the ideal choice. The decision was grounded in a desire for lasting change, improved visibility, and enhanced organizational alignment.
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The Transformation
Reveal led a comprehensive transformation that connected people, processes, and technology to CITGO's strategic goals. Through the oVo¨ methodology, teams were empowered to take ownership of their SAP environment. Education and hands-on coaching shifted the culture from spreadsheet dependency to data confidence, enabling smarter, real-time decisions. Key process improvements included exception management, master data governance, and enhanced demand and supply planning. Cross-functional collaboration became the norm, breaking down silos and accelerating decision-making.
The Results
The transformation delivered quantifiable, sustainable results:
- $22 million reduction in average inventory, freeing up working capital and reducing holding costs.
- 70% decrease in potential service-level breakdowns, improving schedule adherence and boosting On-Time, In-Full performance.
- Significant reduction in manual efforts and firefighting, as teams adopted standardized processes and relied more confidently on SAP-generated insights.
These outcomes drove not only financial and operational gains but also elevated both employee engagement and customer satisfaction – outcomes that directly contribute to long-term business value.
CITGO Lubricants's success with Reveal showcases how organizations can unlock hidden profit and transform SAP from an underutilized system into a strategic asset. In industries where operational discipline and agility are non-negotiable, Reveal helps companies close the performance gap and drive measurable impact.
Optimization allows organizations to correct issues rather than rely on workarounds.