Unilever set out to transform how it manages and monitors global inventory reporting across its global supply chain.
With increasing pressure to optimise stock levels and improve operational efficiency, the need for faster, more reliable global inventory reporting became critical. The goal was clear: enable real-time visibility into inventory data and support data-driven decision-making at scale.
To achieve this, Unilever partnered with Neem to rethink how supply chain data is accessed, processed, and reported across systems.
Overview:
The engagement focused on enabling scalable and efficient global inventory reporting through a fast, agile data extraction approach.
Neem implemented a solution that:
- Extracted data directly from SAP tables
- Eliminated dependency on slower, traditional tools
- Enabled rapid deployment within days
- Created a scalable foundation for ongoing reporting
This approach allowed Unilever to move from fragmented data systems to a unified global inventory reporting capability – designed for speed, scale, and accuracy.
Client Snapshot
- Client: Unilever
- Industry: FMCG
- Type: Global inventory reporting and supply chain data enablement
- Challenge: Lack of unified visibility into global inventory data and slow data extraction processes
Services delivered
- SAP data extraction
- Supply chain data integration
- Global inventory reporting enablement
- Scalable data processing architecture
Neem enabled Unilever to unlock global inventory reporting at scale, transforming how supply chain data is accessed and utilised.
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The Challenge: The Visibility Gap in Global Inventory Reporting
Unilever’s global supply chain operations lacked a single, unified view of inventory data.
Key challenges included:
1. Fragmented Data Landscape: Inventory data spread across multiple systems
2. No Unified Reporting: Absence of a centralised global inventory reporting framework
3. Slow Data Access: Vendor-led processes taking months to deliver outputs
4. Limited Visibility: Inability to monitor stock reserves in real time
The challenge was not just accessing data – but enabling global inventory reporting at scale.
The Neem Approach: Fast, Scalable Global Inventory Reporting
Neem adopted an agile, execution-first approach to unlock supply chain data quickly and efficiently.
1. Rapid SAP Data Extraction:
- Direct extraction from SAP tables
- Bypassed traditional tools like BODS
- Delivered results in days instead of months
2. Scalable Data Architecture:
- Built to support continuous data expansion
- Designed for high-volume global inventory reporting
3. Integrated Supply Chain Data:
Combined multiple data streams:
- Stock
- Planning
- Supply
- Production
4. Performance-Led Execution
The focus was on enabling immediate visibility without compromising scalability – ensuring that global inventory reporting could evolve with business needs.
1. Rapid SAP Data Extraction:
- Direct extraction from SAP tables
- Bypassed traditional tools like BODS
- Delivered results in days instead of months
2. Scalable Data Architecture:
- Built to support continuous data expansion
- Designed for high-volume global inventory reporting
3. Integrated Supply Chain Data:
Combined multiple data streams:
- Stock
- Planning
- Supply
- Production
4. Performance-Led Execution
The focus was on enabling immediate visibility without compromising scalability – ensuring that global inventory reporting could evolve with business needs.
Key Capabilities
To enable this transformation, Neem delivered a structured set of capabilities:
Global Inventory Reporting Engine: Unified system for inventory visibility
SAP Data Extraction at Scale: Fast and efficient data access
Integrated Supply Chain Data: Consolidation of multiple data streams
Scalable Processing Framework: Designed for high data volumes
Impact & Outcomes: Global Inventory Reporting at Scale
The solution delivered measurable improvements in visibility, efficiency, and scalability.
End-to-End Visibility: First-time unified view of global inventory
Faster Decision-Making: Real-time access to supply chain data
Operational Efficiency: Reduced dependency on manual and vendor-led processes
At Scale
- 22TB of data processed
- 5.5 billion lines of data processed monthly
- 24,000 jobs executed
- 700 functions and 500 integrations
- 1,900 tables and views managed
The system is managed by just one person, compared to significantly larger teams in traditional setups.
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