AK implements SAP Concur Expenses with KPS

AAK implements SAP Concur jointly with KPS

Case Study

AAK implements SAP Concur: Positive impact on cost control, compliance & sustainability

KPS are thrilled to share the success story of implementing SAP® Concur® Expense at AAK.

Renowned as one of the leading innovative food manufacturers, AAK embarked on a mission to enhance its expense management processes. Recognising the need for a solution to streamline reimbursement processes, ensure compliance, and simplify expense reporting, the decision was made to implement SAP Concur Expense. And what a remarkable decision that turned out to be!

 

Working with KPS as part of our project was vital for us to implement on time and within budget. Their experience from other projects was very valuable.
Johan Torstenson, Project Manager AAK

Celebrating Implementation Success at AAK!

Through the highs and the lows, the AAK team never wavered. Challenges were met head-on, obstacles were overcome, and AAK forged the path to success. The collaborative spirit and perseverance displayed by everyone involved have been commendable. And now, let's fast forward to the day of implementation, which was divided into three waves throughout 2023, where SAP Concur Expense seamlessly integrated with AAK's existing systems, bidding farewell to cumbersome manual processes. This now means that AAK can say goodbye to 5 local SAP Concur sites as they are merged into one global with the rest of their global country presence in more than 20 countries.

 

What did this mean for AAK?

Project Manager AAK Johan Torstenson states:

"Our goal is to have more visibility into expenses, reducing expense reclaim uncertainty and errors. A better transparent view of our travel spending will pave the way for better-informed decision-making. Consequently, we expect budget management to become a more effortless task, and with fewer errors, we expect improved compliance across AAK.

The expected impact of implementing SAP Concur Expense extends far beyond mere efficiency and time savings.

CIO Rodrigo Huerta adds:

"The expected return on investment is now built on a solid foundation, as SAP Concur as a platform enables us with better visibility, compliance and control of our expenses, allowing us, in addition, to work with 3rd party vendors on Sustainability. It is essential for AAK that we can travel and do it with minimum impact on the climate. With SAP Concur Expense, we have a great foundation to conquer the world of expense management and continuously develop our Travel & Expense process for all our employees."
AAK

About AAK AB

The Swedish food manufacturer specialises in plant-based oils and fats. 4,000 employees support customers through 25 regional sales offices, 16 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities. Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better Happen™ for more than 150 years.
It is through AAK's collective dedication that this implementation achieved soaring success. So, please accept our congratulations and a virtual high-five to all the exceptional individuals who made SAP Concur Expense shine brightly at AAK!
Andreas Pagh Andersen, KPS Project Manager

KPS wholeheartedly acknowledges and appreciates the tremendous effort, commitment, and enthusiasm exhibited by each member of the AAK team.

At this milestone, we couldn't be prouder of the journey we've embarked upon together. The collaboration between our teams has proven that when exceptional minds unite with an exceptional expense management solution, extraordinary outcomes are achieved!

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