As a global leader in sausage production, Johnsonville needed faster, more reliable batch traceability to protect its brand and ensure consumer safety. Faced with limited visibility and slow recall response times, Johnsonville partnered with Reveal to implement SAP Global Batch Traceability (GBT) within its S/4HANA landscape. Leveraging Reveal’s oVo® methodology, the company cut recall time to under two hours, reduced transaction volume by 30%, and gained real-time, end-to-end supply chain transparency—turning SAP into a strategic asset that now drives operational agility and risk reduction.

The Challenge

Despite being a household name across more than 30 countries, Johnsonville struggled with a common but critical operational risk: inefficient batch traceability. With limited visibility into materials and product genealogy across their global manufacturing footprint, batch recalls were slow, complex, and manually intensive—putting product quality, brand reputation, and regulatory compliance at risk. Leaders lacked timely insights to make informed decisions, and SAP was seen as a transactional system rather than a strategic tool.

The Decision

To unlock the full value of its SAP S/4HANA investment, Johnsonville turned to Reveal—a partner known for helping companies turn SAP from a cost center into a business enabler. Reveal’s proven oVo® methodology promised more than just system configuration: it offered a holistic, business-first approach to drive measurable outcomes and sustainable process transformation. The goal: streamline batch traceability, enable rapid recalls, and create a foundation for long-term supply chain excellence.

The Transformation

The journey began with a focused, two-week on-site assessment that aligned Johnsonville’s business process owners, IT, and executive stakeholders around a shared transformation blueprint. Together, they reimagined “to-be” processes, scoped the implementation, and designed an integrated roadmap for success.

Reveal then led a hands-on transformation, configuring SAP GBT to:

• Enable traceability from raw materials to finished goods across all production stages, including rework and multi-level BOMs.
• Search and track batches using flexible criteria (e.g., vendor lot, handling unit, production line).
• Build intuitive, real-time reporting for top-down and bottom-up batch usage.

Reveal also provided extensive user training and embedded best practices to ensure Johnsonville’s internal teams could sustain and scale the solution long-term.

The Results

• Batch recall time reduced to under 2 hours
• 30% fewer transactions required for traceability processes
• Full visibility across the supply chain, from goods receipt to final shipping
• Enhanced risk management through real-time reporting and drill-down traceability
• Rework traceability integrated into standard operations
• Turned SAP from a compliance tool into a profit-driving asset

These results didn’t just streamline operations—they positioned Johnsonville for long-term strategic advantage in quality control, regulatory compliance, and customer trust.

Johnsonville’s transformation proves that SAP doesn’t have to be a black box. With the right partner, it becomes a powerful engine for operational clarity, risk reduction, and untapped profit. If you're ready to close the gap between your SAP investment and business outcomes, it’s time to see what Reveal can unlock in your supply chain.

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