In a commoditised business such as cement, companies are using lean, intelligent processes to enable efficient production and timely delivery. Optimising processes and operations presents an opportunity for producers to gain an edge. The intelligent enterprise provides a rapid and cost-effective route to optimisation. By Folkert Haag, SAP, Germany.

Companies are discovering that the quickest, most cost-effective and impactful route to optimisation and innovation is to become a data-driven intelligent enterprise. At its core, this means effectively using technology and data assets to achieve desired outcomes faster – and with less risk.