Case Study
G42
How SCP helps implements Coupa for visibility and supplier onboarding
Client Overview:
Client: G42 Holding Ltd
Industry: Technology holding group, Artificial intelligence
Region: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Rollout Timeline:
24 months (2023–2024) – Delivered a global template solution in three phases: Australia & Spain, Canada, and Germany & UK
Problem:
Contract spend: Limited number of competitive bidding events and contract coverage.
Maverick spend: Very significant amount of maverick spend.
Automation: Lack of digital adoption on the S2O domain (MS Dynamics or manual activities).
SCP Solution:
P2P System implementation: Phased approach to module implementation with Coupa Sourcing and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) going live in 2022, and then implemented the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) solution, including Coupa Inventory, Invoicing, Spend guard and Analytics. Post the 2024 go live SCP has subsequently rolled out Coupa to 212 G42 legal entities.
Custom integrations: Developed bespoke solutions to integrate Coupa with G42’s ERP and master data management system, including a dynamic approval chain.
SCP Value Proposition:
Innovative approach: Provided comprehensive analysis of business processes, developed custom integrations through aligning with the ERP processes being configured, and delivered a business spend management solution that went beyond standard implementation.
Methodologies used: Extensive process analysis, integration development, and joint training and testing.
Resolution:
Coupa CLM and RPMS modules: Implemented modules for supplier onboarding, supplier information management, and contract signing (via DocuSign).
Spend and process automation: Implemented P2P and Invoicing to automate procurement processes, and to bring about spend visibility. Supported business with Analytics reporting capabilities to assist with decision making.
Integrated solution: Implemented alongside G42 ERP, bringing about synergies and added benefits through an integrated solution for business.
Outcomes:
Enhanced Spend Visibility: Tracking by supplier, item, contract, and price improved.
Key Metrics:
Invoice approval cycle time: 1.87 days
Requisition approval time: 7.8 days
Catalog rate by order amount: 94%, in line with industry leaders
PO-Backed Invoices: Currently 68%
Suppliers enabled by SIM process: 51% higher than industry leaders
