Original Article: SAP ERP to play crucial role in merger? | Codestone.
SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems could play a key role in the merger between two high-profile companies.
According to Computer World UK, a “vast chunk” of the integration between Kraft and Cadbury is likely to centre on SAP, as it is used by each of the businesses as their ERP platforms.
The news provider claimed the procedure could involve the migration of significant amounts of data from Kraft’s SAP ERP system followed by a centralisation process.
Kraft announced it expects to cut £379 million from operational costs following the £11.5 billion acquisition in 2009.
Irene Rosenfeld, chief executive of the firm, said: “Everything we’ve seen so far has only reinforced our decision to acquire Cadbury.”
Research recently conducted by Gartner showed that SAP is continuing to do well in financial terms, as it was regarded as the world’s number one software provider in 2009, accounting for 22 per cent of the market.
by Lara Ward
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