SNP and delaware implement selective data migration to SAP S/4HANA at Cibra
Cibra (in partnership with delaware)Cibra transforms operations with RISE with SAP: SNP and delaware lead selective data migration to SAP S/4HANA
Cibra’s challenges
Cibra’s goal was to simplify demanding day-to-day business operations by switching to more efficient and scalable processes. To optimize its daily processes, the company planned to separate the SAP system of four affiliated companies (OFD Supply Inc, Agro Ind Sao Luiz Ltda, Cibrafertil Cia and Paribara Sociedad Responsable) from a total of 16 as well as upgrade from ECC 6.0 to SAP S/4HANA.
Cibra decided to move to SAP S/4HANA to increase operational efficiency, automate processes and enable more accurate data analysis in real time. By modernizing its technological infrastructure, Cibra aimed to optimize its current performance while also paving the way for future growth and expansion into new markets.
The project’s key focus areas were system integration, employee training and aligning the technology with the company’s strategic goals.
The solution
The project started in February 2023 under the RISE with SAP framework. SNP shared all its data migration expertise and worked side by side with its partner delaware, which was in charge of implementing the project. Three migration cycles took place before the go-live. SNP utilized its BLUEFIELD approach alongside two key products for the project: CrystalBridge and Mission Control.
In just 26 hours, 18 SNP consultants completed the smooth migration of around 1.5 TB of data. The following modules were in scope: HR, FI, MM, WM, SD, LE-TRA, CO, PP, PM, QM and GTM.
Our customer achieved their goals: The ERP system was migrated to SAP S/4HANA using a selective approach and the impact on daily business operations was minimized.
The project was SNP’s first in Brazil together with its partner delaware.
Our partnership with delaware
SNP and delaware have been working together since 2020 and are continuously expanding their partnership. Ranked sixth in CEU, the company has a strong presence in Central Europe with wide-ranging operations at multiple levels. Looking beyond Europe, its target markets around the world are countries in Latin and North America. The partnership is thriving thanks to coordinated G2M planning, joint marketing campaigns and successful projects involving SNP-certified consultants from delaware in Asia and LATAM. The team is certified to use SNP software in projects worldwide. In 2024, delaware and SNP participated in several trade fairs together (e.g. SAP Sapphire and Transformation World), organized webinars and launched marketing campaigns – ensuring their joint success in 2025 true to the motto #winningtogether.
The benefits
- Operational efficiency: Automating key processes reduces the need for manual activities and enhances process accuracy.
- Data management in real time: Enables faster and more precise data analysis while improving strategic decision-making.
- Flexibility and scalability: The cloud infrastructure makes it possible to respond to new market requirements quickly, paving the way for future growth.
- Cost reduction: Migrating to the cloud reduces the costs associated with physical infrastructure and the maintenance of legacy systems.
- Improved collaboration: The integrated platform enables the company’s various departments to work together more effectively by exchanging information and leveraging synergies.
Key facts
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Project type
Selective data migration from ECC to SAP S/4HANA with RISE
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Downtime
26 hours
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Duration
13 months
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SNP solutions
BLUEFIELD, CrystalBridge and Mission Control
We were confident that SNP and delaware had the solution to our problem – relocating data and reducing the data volume to migrate our entire system to SAP S/4HANA in a single project.
Antonio Alberico de Souza Santos
Administrative Director and Head of IT, Cibra
About Cibra
For almost 30 years, Cibra has been a driving force behind the agricultural industry in Brazil. Headquartered in Camaçari, Bahia (Brazil), the company is one of the largest fertilizer manufacturers in the country. With 12 production and blending plants as well as various storage facilities, it produced 3.8 million metric tons of fertilizer in 2024. Cibra has partnerships with companies such as Omimex and Anglo American and employs around 1,600 people. The company is one of Brazil’s largest and most innovative fertilizer manufacturers and is active in the areas of production, import and distribution.
