In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a leading petrochemical company embarked on a pivotal journey towards enhancing its Environmental, Health, and Safety Management (EHSM) practices. With SAP EHSM Risk Management at its core, the enterprise, known for its significant role in the global titanium dioxide market, aimed to revolutionize its safety protocols and risk assessment processes. The need for a robust EHSM solution was evident, given the challenges in assessing chemical exposure, structured risk management, compliance with occupational restrictions, and asset integrity management. Collaborating with an experienced technology partner, the company set out to address these critical issues head-on. The [...]

In the realm of the petrochemical industry, a distinguished leader faced significant governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) challenges within its SAP ECC 6.0 environment. The organization grappled with integrating financial and logistical operations for a vast user base, highlighting the urgency for a refined GRC framework. Key issues included limited visibility in authorization management, difficulties in regulatory compliance, challenges in change management, and shortcomings in compliance reporting. In response, a strategic collaboration was initiated with a technology partner to undertake a comprehensive GRC feasibility study. This study, bolstered by an independent review, uncovered deep-rooted non-compliance issues, leading to a pivotal [...]

A global Petrochemical Industry Leader in KSA with a diverse chemical portfolio including methanol, butane diol, and more, aimed to enhance operational efficiency. Confronted with outdated manual performance evaluations, an expanding skills gap, and soaring costs in succession planning, the company sought a radical change. It chose to implement SAP's cutting-edge HCM Succession and Planning solution, in collaboration with a top-tier technology provider. This initiative was strategically focused on modernizing key aspects of workforce management. By automating talent management processes, the company addressed the pressing need to close skills gaps and streamlined its succession planning. This move towards digitalization facilitated [...]

The core issues for the petrochemical leader revolved around complex royalty payment structures, managing diverse international transactions, adapting to a dynamic regulatory landscape, overseeing financial aspects of the supply chain, and ensuring data security during exploration activities. To tackle these challenges, a strategic implementation of SAP Bank Communication Management (BCM) was initiated, focusing on integrating BCM for both SAP and non-SAP systems, automating check printing, and enhancing payment processes for vendors and employees. Our approach involved deploying SAP BCM's capabilities to automate payment processes and increase transparency. We concentrated on diminishing manual efforts, reducing cycle times for payment processing, and [...]

We supported the leading Methanol Company in Oman in their quest to solve incident management, risk assessment, maintenance safety, and occupational health management issues. To address these issues, the company sought an SAP EHSM 6.0 implementation, focusing on elevating safety protocols while adhering to rigorous industry standards. Our team formulated a solution that targeted key operational areas. We streamlined incident recording processes, enhanced risk assessment strategies, improved work permit tracking, and strengthened occupational health management. Each step was designed to foster a safer work environment, comply with global safety regulations, and enhance operational workflows. The implementation led to significant improvements [...]

In the dynamic landscape of the oil and gas industry, a major integrated refining and petrochemical company embarked on a strategic initiative to enhance its business processes. Confronted with the challenges of data silos, regulatory compliance difficulties, inefficient performance reporting, and limited supply chain visibility, the company recognized the need for a robust solution. SAP ECC (ERP Central Component) was identified as the key to unlocking operational efficiency and streamlining business processes. Our consultancy's task was to delve into these challenges, identifying areas ripe for improvement and implementing SAP ECC to unify data and processes across various departments. The focus [...]

A leader in the oil, gas, and energy industry in UAE, embarked on a strategic consulting engagement to enhance their operational framework using SAP modules. Our consultancy's mission was to conduct a thorough analysis across crucial modules including FICO, MM, PM, EHS, SRM, and HCM. This endeavor was not about direct implementation but providing in-depth insights and strategic advisory to tackle inefficiencies and complexities within their existing SAP environment. Our approach involved an exhaustive exploration of each module's operational aspects, identifying areas where efficiency could be improved. Key focuses included integrating disparate data systems, streamlining compliance with regulatory standards, optimizing [...]

A premier petrochemical company in the Middle East embarked on a transformative journey to revitalize its procurement processes. Faced with the challenges of manual sourcing, inadequate data-driven insights, limited visibility into supplier risks, compliance risks in contracts, and high error rates in invoicing, the company sought a comprehensive solution. Partnering with a leading technology provider, the focus was set on implementing SAP Ariba to enhance both upstream and downstream procurement processes. The implementation encompassed Ariba Sourcing, Supplier Information and Performance Management, Contract Life Cycle Management, Ariba Procurement Content, alongside Vendor Invoice Management by OpenText, and vendor onboarding onto the Ariba [...]

In the dynamic world of oil refining, a major player in the Middle East was faced with the challenge of modernizing its data analytics and operational processes. The key issues plaguing the company included the integration of diverse enterprise systems, maintaining master data quality, effective data governance, and the seamless incorporation of forecast data from various sources. To tackle these challenges head-on, the company partnered with technology experts to implement SAP Business Intelligence/Business Objects (BI/BO), aiming for a comprehensive overhaul of its data management and analytics capabilities. The project entailed a series of strategic steps: Integrating disparate systems to provide [...]

In the heart of Saudi Arabia's bustling oil sector, a prominent refinery faced operational challenges stemming from outdated document management practices. These included fragmented workflows, inefficiencies in handling audit observations, and difficulties in maintaining compliance with industry standards. To address these issues, the refinery sought a comprehensive digital solution that could streamline its document management process and ensure regulatory compliance. Our solution centered on the implementation of SAP Document Management System (SAP DMS), integrated with SAP Activate methodology. This cutting-edge system was designed to transform the refinery's document management landscape, offering functionalities like content server configuration, efficient document workflows, and [...]