Loparex, a global leader in specialty release liners, faced mounting operational challenges after implementing SAP S/4HANA across four facilities. Despite investing in the system, user adoption lagged, planning suffered, and inventory swelled. Frustrated teams reverted to legacy workarounds, eroding the value of their investment. Partnering with Reveal, Loparex bridged the gap between system potential and real-world use. Through hands-on education, master data alignment, and cross-functional collaboration, they achieved a 39% inventory reduction, a 24% boost in service levels, and a 96% drop in supply chain exceptions—transforming SAP into a strategic asset that empowered their people and improved profitability.

The Challenge

Loparex’s ambitious rollout of SAP S/4HANA aimed to unify its manufacturing and supply chain operations. But as the new system went live, teams struggled with insufficient training and limited understanding of critical capabilities—especially around Production Planning and Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS).

The consequences were immediate and costly:

• Teams reverted to outdated processes and manual workarounds.
• Planning inefficiencies triggered excess inventory and missed delivery commitments.
• Exception alerts went unmanaged, and key decisions were made without accurate real-time data.

Rather than unlocking SAP’s full potential, Loparex found themselves burdened with an underutilized system and mounting operational frustration.

The Decision

Recognizing that technology alone couldn’t solve their challenges, Loparex chose to partner with Reveal. The goal wasn’t just to fix a system—but to empower their teams, optimize processes, and unlock the value hidden in their supply chain and SAP investment.

Reveal’s reputation for delivering measurable, sustainable outcomes—not just system configuration—made them the right fit. Their approach to business-first enablement and cross-functional collaboration promised not only operational improvements but a cultural shift in how teams worked with SAP.

The Transformation

The journey began with a simple principle: learn and apply. Reveal embedded with Loparex’s teams to demystify SAP functionality, improve data quality, and align system capabilities with business processes.

Key initiatives included:

• Team Enablement: Practical training focused on how to apply SAP tools and manage alerts, exceptions, and planning scenarios.
• Process Optimization: Master data settings were refined, and cross-functional workflows were realigned to eliminate rework and silos.
• Analytics Activation: Reporting and analytics tools were leveraged to support real-time, informed decision-making.
• Cultural Shift: Teams were empowered to take ownership of outcomes, leading to greater confidence and collaboration.

The Results

The outcomes spoke volumes—and resonated at every level of the organization:

• Inventory Reduction:
  Achieved a 39% reduction in inventory without compromising service—freeing up working capital for growth and innovation.
• Service Level Improvements:
  Realized a 24% increase in On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery, driven by improved production planning and proactive alert management.
• Data-Driven Efficiency:
  Reduced supply chain exceptions and overdue elements by 96%, enabling planners to make faster, more effective decisions.
• Empowered People:
  Human struggle hours were significantly reduced. Teams reported higher satisfaction, confidence, and ownership of results.

Loparex’s story is proof that SAP should be a business asset—not a source of friction. By focusing on enablement, process alignment, and sustainable change, they turned a challenged implementation into a competitive advantage.

Ready to unlock the profit hidden in your SAP investment? Let’s talk about how Reveal can help you close the gap between system capability and business performance.