Faced with siloed operations, underutilized SAP capabilities, and the challenge of preparing for a global S/4HANA rollout, W.R. Grace partnered with Reveal to drive a strategic supply chain transformation. Using Reveal’s oVo® Methodology, Grace unlocked hidden profit in its supply chain, improved operational agility, and significantly enhanced inventory and production planning processes. The results were immediate and measurable: a 32% increase in inventory turns, a 13% reduction in average inventory, and a 70% drop in overdue MRP elements—all while laying the foundation for a seamless digital future.

The Challenge

W.R. Grace, a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, was facing a familiar yet critical challenge: supply chain silos and fragmented processes were preventing them from fully leveraging their SAP investment. Operational inefficiencies, limited visibility, and inconsistent data usage were eroding business value, making it difficult to scale improvements or prepare for the strategic transition to S/4HANA. They needed more than system configuration—they needed sustainable business transformation.

The Decision

Grace recognized that Reveal could help them close the gap between what SAP can do and how teams were using it. With a proven methodology rooted in business outcomes—not just system tweaks—Reveal’s team brought the operational insight, SAP expertise, and change management support necessary to enable real transformation. Grace saw Reveal as a true partner in building a global design model that would unify operations and elevate the maturity of their supply chain.

The Transformation

Reveal deployed its oVo® Methodology to lead a comprehensive supply chain transformation at Grace. Key initiatives included:

• Implementing MRP across functional SAP processes to drive better planning decisions
• Standardizing operations with a Global Design Model to support future S/4HANA adoption
• Enhancing inventory visibility and data quality for more informed decision-making
• Empowering teams to apply SAP best practices through hands-on training and certification
• Driving alignment between business rules and system settings to improve trust and usability
• Instilling accountability for master data and process performance across teams

This transformation wasn’t just technical—it was cultural. Teams developed critical thinking skills, broke down silos, and began working cross-functionally toward shared business goals.

The Results

W.R. Grace achieved substantial, quantifiable results across key performance areas:

Inventory Optimization

• Inventory turns increased by 32%
• Average inventory reduced by 13%
• Dead stock decreased by 14%

Operational Efficiency

• “Red lights” (SAP inefficiency indicators) down 11%
• Overdue MRP elements down 70%
• Schedule attainment reached 80%

Financial & Strategic Impact

• Improved purchasing decisions and reduced warehouse holding costs
• Enhanced service levels through increased product availability
• Streamlined planning and scheduling to support reliable order fulfillment
• Proven framework for scalable rollouts and enterprise-wide agility

For W.R. Grace, the difference wasn’t just SAP optimization—it was business transformation. By turning SAP into a performance driver rather than a sunk cost, Grace gained lasting operational improvements, empowered its people, and built a resilient foundation for growth.

If your organization is sitting on untapped value in your SAP environment, Reveal can help you uncover it—and deliver measurable, sustainable outcomes.

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