In late 2017, Celanese Corporation acquired Omni Plastics. The acquisition and integration of Omni Plastics into Celanese’s IT presented challenging opportunities that turned into success stories. Various projects were initiated, including SAP ERP and network/DaaS migration. The strategy of moving quickly and integrating Omni into the overall Celanese operating model enabled Celanese to drive savings and bring its new and existing customers and shareholders expedited value.
A key success measure was that the entire acquisition and integration of the new entity must be performed without any business disruption. This required a focus on three pillars: people, processes, and technology. They began by forming a “Core Interface Team,” which allowed for rapid collective decisions on what should be integrated. A clear and transparent communication plan was put into place among stakeholders. Detailed cutover plans and execution scripts were built to assure flawless execution. Comprehensive audit and analysis confirmed success upon completion.
Key Business Benefits:
- Complete visibility across supply chain
- Greater control of inventory levels by integrated planning through integrated systems
- Greater flexibility on sourcing raw materials
- Consolidation and deepening of core enterprise roles
