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How Vopelius Chemie AG Optimized Operations and Gained Full Inventory Transparency with SAP Business One

CLIENT

Vopelius Chemie AG

INDUSTRY

  • Chemical Manufacturing & Distribution

LOCATION

Leipzig, Germany

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Overview

From Trading to Value-Added Chemical Production. Vopelius Chemie AG is a medium-sized German company specializing in inorganic chemistry, with a focus on chromium, tin, heavy metals, and hydrofluoric acid. Originally operating as a trading company, Vopelius Chemie gradually expanded into in-house production, creating additional value and increasing operational complexity. As the company grew, existing processes were no longer sufficient to support the evolving business model. “Due to the company’s strong growth, processes were no longer up to date.” Matthias Schmidt, Key Account Manager

Challenges & Opportunities

Managing Growth and Complexity.

With the transition from trading to manufacturing, Vopelius Chemie faced several operational challenges:

  • Outdated processes
  • Existing workflows could not keep up with increased business complexity
  • Lack of system reliability
  • An initial SAP implementation attempt with another provider failed
  • Limited transparency
  • Production, inventory, and operational data were not centrally accessible
  • Inefficient inventory tracking
  • Limited ability to track stock levels and material locations accurately

These challenges highlighted the need for a reliable partner and a robust ERP system.

“We tried to implement SAP Business One with a local provider. That went terribly wrong.”
Hendrik Schlote, CIO

Why Be One Solutions

Turning Around a Critical ERP Project

Following the failed implementation, Vopelius Chemie sought a partner capable of stabilizing and successfully delivering the ERP project.

They chose Be One Solutions for their expertise, global team structure, and ability to deliver efficient and professional support.

“Today, collaboration with Be One Solutions is highly professional, fast, efficient, and friendly.”
Hendrik Schlote, CIO

The partnership enabled Vopelius Chemie to restart and successfully complete its SAP Business One implementation.

Our Solution

Stabilizing and Transforming Operations

Be One Solutions implemented SAP Business One and supported Vopelius Chemie in building optimized, automated processes across the organization.

The solution included:

  • Centralized ERP platform
  • Providing unified access to production, inventory, and operational data
  • Automation of business processes
  • Streamlining workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort
  • Inventory and warehouse optimization
  • Enabling precise tracking of raw materials and finished goods
  • Mobile-enabled system access
  • Allowing employees to work seamlessly across locations

“We now have centralized access to information and a much better overview of production processes and inventory levels.”
Matthias Schmidt, Key Account Manager

Benefits

Transparency, Efficiency, and Operational Control

The implementation of SAP Business One significantly improved operational performance and decision-making.

FULL INVENTORY TRANSPARENCY
Daily tracking of inventory with precise location visibility for all materials and products.

REAL-TIME DATA ACCESS
Centralized information enables better oversight of production and inventory processes.

OPTIMIZED WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT
Improved stock control and accurate tracking of raw materials and finished goods.

INCREASED RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
Reduced manual effort and improved efficiency across operations and HR processes.

MOBILE WORK ENABLEMENT
Seamless system access across locations supports flexible and efficient workflows.

“We can now track our inventory daily and pinpoint the exact location of materials down to the smallest detail.”
Jan Biener, Production Manager

90%

PROCESS EFFICIENCY

Automation reduced manual data entry errors by 90%

40%

COMPLIANCE

Streamlined workflows cut audit preparation time by 40%

5

GLOBAL EXPANSION

Standardized rollouts enabled entry into 5 new markets without disruption.

What’s Next

Building a Future-Ready Chemical Business

With SAP Business One and the support of Be One Solutions, Vopelius Chemie has established a strong digital foundation for continued growth and innovation.

The company is now well positioned to further optimize its processes, expand its production capabilities, and respond efficiently to future market demands.

“I see Be One Solutions as the right partner to successfully implement future tasks for Vopelius Chemie.”
Michael Stoffers, CEO

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