About Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers and the challenges
Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers, with 22 companies and over 400 users, faced major challenges with their outdated ERP system, impacting supply chain and financial management. This hindered their market responsiveness and innovation. The decision to change arose when they realized the existing system was limiting their competitiveness. Transitioning to Oracle Cloud ERP became crucial for enhancing operational efficiency, scalability, and market agility. This strategic move was vital for CCPRB’s growth and market positioning, marking a significant shift from their previous system.
Why Oracle?
CCPRB selected Oracle for its seamless integration of financial processes and ERP, driving real-time operational and procurement efficiencies.
CCPRB opted for Oracle’s ERP Cloud for its superior integration and analytics capabilities. Oracle’s solution offered specific features such as real-time inventory tracking and advanced demand forecasting, essential for CCPRB’s large-scale operations. The decision was also influenced by Oracle’s robust, scalable infrastructure, which promised improved operational efficiency and strategic planning through advanced data analytics. Oracle’s reputation for delivering effective ERP solutions to large organizations played a significant role in CCPRB’s choice, distinguishing Oracle from its competitors.
The results
CCPRB achieved a $400k reduction in plastic purchases and expedited purchase order processing to 80% within 3 days with Oracle ERP Cloud.
Implementing Oracle Cloud ERP, Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers (CCPRB) experienced transformative business benefits. The system streamlined their operations, leading to a significant reduction in inventory costs and a marked improvement in order fulfillment accuracy, boosting their supply chain efficiency. Production lead times were cut considerably, enhancing market responsiveness and agility.
“The implementation of Oracle Cloud Applications has transformed our business, streamlined our processes, and provided invaluable, real-time data insights. It’s truly elevated our operational capabilities.”– Dominick Vales, Manager of Purchasing and Materials
Oracle Cloud ERP has enhanced business ease by providing greater visibility from top management to the shop floor, allowing operations to run more smoothly and productively. The most significant change brought by the product is the real-time visibility of ongoing operations. Specific benefits achieved include a reduction of over $400k in plastic purchases compared to 2022 and an increase in the volume of boxes produced. The approval flow in requisitions has improved, and errors in these requisitions have been eliminated, allowing for more orders to be processed per buyer. The implementation of the SCM module has enabled real-time visibility of concentrate utilization and final product production, supporting a more functional “Just in Time” model, reducing inventories and moving away from “Just in Case.”
Quantifiable metrics show increased collaboration between departments as everyone is now on the same system, fostering synergy and teamwork to efficiently achieve common goals. Thanks to Oracle Cloud, CCPRB has gained a deeper and more insightful view of their business, enabling more informed and strategic decision-making to drive the growth and innovation they seek. Key results include savings, where 27% of the total is attributed to the new visibility in purchasing, and processing purchase orders has been significantly expedited, with 80% now completed within 3 days, compared to up to 7 days previously.
About the Implementation and the partner
The implementation of Oracle Cloud ERP at Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers (CCPRB) was a collaborative effort led by Fusionworks for the ERP component and Oracle Consulting for Supply Chain Management (SCM). Fusionworks delivered excellent execution and provided unconditional support, enhancing departmental communication and collaboration. The entire implementation spanned approximately 18 months.
CCPRB, a leader in non-alcoholic beverages in Puerto Rico, was acquired by CC1 Companies in 1995. They’ve diversified their beverage portfolio and bolstered Puerto Rico’s manufacturing sector, reducing imports, and creating jobs. CCPRB, operating from three main centers, is a key player in local distribution and vending operations. Learn more at CCPRB’s website.