Chemicals, Sept. 23—24

The team that unites the SAP for chemicals network annually is excited to host a complimentary virtual experience designed to keep you connected. Join ASUG Best Practices: SAP for Industries Sept. 23–24 for content specifically designed for the SAP for chemicals ecosystem. Learn how your peers have optimized their supply chains, journeyed through SAP S/4HANA implementations, and built sustainable and resilient operations that can conquer disruption.

We look forward to connecting with you virtually and seeing you again in 2021 when our in-person ASUG Best Practices: SAP for Chemicals conference resumes.

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New Sessions Announced:

How Digitalization Is Tied to Sustainability and Social Responsibility

Lisa Entrekin – Logistics and Operations Systems Manager, Ascend Performance Materials

For Ascend Performance Materials, sustainability is all about protecting people—employees, their families, and the communities in which it operates and moves its products. The company is guided by its Commitment to Zero, a goal of zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents, and zero environmental releases. Learn how Ascend, through its DMAIC methodology and digital transformation implementations, was able to determine the emissions from using coal at its plant in Decatur, Alabama.

How LyondellBasell Industries Automated Cash Flows in Just Weeks

Eswar Patil – SAP Functional Lead and Solution Architect, LyondellBasell Industries
Gopi Nidjelli – Technical Lead and Architect, LyondellBasell Industries

Commodity pricing in chemical industry has specific price management requirements due to the mechanics of the pricing agreements with customers and the nature of the products sold. Standard SAP price maintenance tools are deficient in commodity price maintenance, data governance, and associated workflow. See LyondellBasell’s solution leveraging the SAP Fiori-based UI technology in commodity price management in the context of enhanced user experience.

Albemarle Digital Journey: Simple as ABC

Patrick Thompson – CIO, Albemarle

Learn about the Albemarle journey using SAP S/4HANA platform to deliver IT business digital transformation, which is helping achieve its mission to power the world through sustainable solutions. CIO Patrick Thompson will highlight the journey to SAP S/4HANA and how Albemarle is creating value through the following transformations:

A - IT Transformation

B - Business Transformation

C - Digital Transformation

Keynote: Chemicals Industry Outlook

Geoff Scott – CEO, ASUG
Thorsten Wenzel – VP and Global Head of Chemicals, SAP

ASUG CEO Geoff Scott connects with Thorsten Wenzel of SAP to kick off the chemicals content track by discussing top trends and opportunities in the industry.

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