A Taste of an Integrated, Optimized Future for CIT with SAP Business One

CLIENT

CIT

INDUSTRY

Biotechnology

LOCATION

Japan

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Overview

Centre Ingredient Technology, Inc. (CIT) is a U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of natural flavor ingredients for the food and beverage industry. A subsidiary of Takasago International Corporation in Japan, CIT is recognized for its unique fermentation processes that use certified natural ingredients to produce high-quality, authentic flavor solutions.

Challenges & Opportunities

CIT relied heavily on manual, Excel-based processes that were both inefficient and time-consuming . As the company continues expanding across diverse regions, the lack of integration between accounting, personnel and production planning created operational bottlenecks. Recognizing the need for change, CIT sought a robust ERP software solution that could unify its business management systems, accelerate data flow and deliver real-time insights across departments.

Why Us

SAP Business One proved to be the ideal ERP solution for CIT, offering a fully flexible and user-friendly platform that can seamlessly migrate to the group’s main S/4HANA system in the future. With deep technical expertise, Be One Solutions Japan anticipated the challenges CIT might face and developed tailored strategies to address them efficiently. Leveraging its experience as a trusted SAP global partner, the team successfully completed the SAP Business One implementation remotely in just seven months, a true testament to its agility in multinational ERP implementation projects. Today, Be One Solutions continues to provide end-to-end support services and maintenance for CIT’s operations.

Our Solution

We implemented SAP Business One to replace CIT’s manual, Excel-based processes with a fully integrated, cloud-based ERP system. The solution unified accounting, personnel and production planning, enabling real-time data flow and visibility across all departments. The SAP Business One implementation connected teams across time zones without disruption. CIT now operates seamlessly without the need for dedicated IT staff, ensuring scalability, compliance and efficiency for a future-ready business.

Benefits

Since deployment, CIT has benefited from a fully managed cloud-based ERP environment hosted by Be One Solutions, removing the need for a dedicated internal IT team. Running SAP Business One in a secure, scalable Be One Cloud setup allows real-time production and shipping data to flow seamlessly across departments, enabling faster decisions and stronger collaboration. Digital features such as electronic signatures streamline approvals, while built-in auditing and internal controls reinforce governance and transparency. Today, all departments operate within a unified, end-to-end system designed for reliability, efficiency and continued growth.

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

With a strong digital foundation in place, CIT is ready to go beyond efficiency and continue evolving its operations. As the company expands, its partnership with Be One Solutions ensures it remains adaptable and innovative in an ever-changing landscape.