Olam Agri is advancing its digital transformation by implementing RISE with SAP on AWS, a strategic move aimed at enhancing its global operations with AI-driven solutions.
Olam Agri, headquartered in Singapore, is a prominent player in the global agricultural market, sourcing, processing, and distributing essential commodities such as grains, oilseeds, and cotton. With operations in high-growth emerging markets, the company is focused on building a sustainable and food-secure future. To maintain a competitive edge, Olam Agri has adopted RISE with SAP on AWS, a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution that aligns with their goal of increasing operational efficiency and resilience.
Implementing RISE with SAP on AWS
One of the key drivers for Olam Agri’s decision to implement RISE with SAP on AWS is the seamless integration with SAP Business AI. This AI-powered tool is designed to improve operational efficiency, risk management, and decision-making by leveraging industry-specific data and AI capabilities built responsibly. Olam Agri’s leadership intends to use these tools to enhance supply chain visibility and improve quality control for commodities like grains and rice.
The AI co-pilot, Joule, powered by AWS infrastructure, is set to play a crucial role in Olam Agri’s journey toward automation. Joule simplifies data access and accelerates business transactions, helping Olam Agri optimize equipment maintenance and monitor commodities from farm to table. Additionally, the platform’s AI-based business integrity screening tools will enable Olam Agri to quickly identify and mitigate risks, using predictive analytics to flag potential issues.
Shivram Ramakrishnan, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Olam Agri, expressed the company’s intent to foster greater agility and innovation through this digital transformation. By adopting RISE with SAP on AWS, Olam Agri is positioning itself to meet the evolving demands of its customers and stakeholders, with a strong focus on sustainability and efficiency.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency with Cloud ERP
Olam Agri’s decision to leverage RISE with SAP on AWS aligns with its broader aim to modernize its ERP systems and optimize its supply chain. Managing a complex global supply chain requires a robust digital infrastructure that can handle large volumes of data and provide real-time insights. By moving to a cloud ERP model, Olam Agri expects to streamline operations, improve data accuracy, and enhance collaboration across its global network.
The cloud-based solution also brings sustainability to the forefront of Olam Agri’s agenda. With SAP innovations, the company is working to automate processes that support its sustainability goals, from reducing waste to improving resource efficiency. SAP’s Business AI tools are intended to help Olam Agri continuously deliver value while ensuring compliance with sustainability standards.
Verena Siow, President and Managing Director at SAP Southeast Asia, indicated that Olam Agri’s transition to RISE with SAP on AWS represents a significant step forward in its digital journey. The integration of AI and cloud technology will not only improve operational efficiency but also support Olam Agri’s sustainability efforts and its commitment to farming communities around the world.
Collaboration with Mindsprint and AWS
The implementation of RISE with SAP on AWS is part of a broader collaboration between Olam Agri, SAP, AWS, and Mindsprint, an SAP PartnerEdge silver partner.
Dharmender Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer at Mindsprint, emphasized the company’s deep partnership with Olam Agri, which allows for customized solutions that maximize the impact of Olam Agri’s digital investments.
AWS, as the cloud provider for this project, is instrumental in delivering the scalability and security required to support Olam Agri’s digital transformation. Priscilla Chong, Country Manager for AWS Singapore, highlighted AWS’s role in empowering Olam Agri to improve efficiency and quality management across its value chain.
