Transforming a Growing Chemical Trading Company
Developing a digital transformation roadmap and executing a vendor selection process to implement the digital changes
CLIENT
Apex Chemicals
INDUSTRY
Chemical
DURATION
12+ Months
SERVICE
DX Strategy
Vendor Selection
Project Management
RELATED TOOL
Product Information
Website
SUMMARY
Assisting a growing chemical trading company in devising a digital transformation strategy with active engagement at each stage
Operation Assessment
Digital Transformation Roadmap
Vendor Selection for MVP Projects
Project Management for MVP Projects
50%
More Precision in Decision Making
3
FTE Saved
BACKGROUND
Apex Chemicals Co., Ltd. is a growing chemical trading company aspiring to transform itself digitally to streamline operation processes and prepare for future business scaling. Recognizing the importance of the solution and vendor selection process, the client embarked on a journey together with us to identify the areas to transform and craft a roadmap to achieve their vision.
CHALLENGES
Apex Chemicals Co., Ltd., a growing chemical trading company, faced significant operational inefficiencies due to manual processes and a lack of digital tools. The complexity of chemical products further complicated these processes, making it difficult to streamline operations and scale the business. Despite their team's extensive knowledge and experience, they struggled to move efficiently through the trading process without appropriate digital solutions.
WHAT WE DID
ASAP Project proposed and executed a comprehensive digital transformation strategy for Apex Chemicals, which included the following steps:
• Operation Assessment: Conducted detailed interviews with stakeholders to understand current business processes, existing tools, pain points, and requirements for future improvements.
• Digital Transformation Roadmap: Developed a strategic roadmap based on the assessment, identifying key areas for transformation and prioritizing the implementation of solutions through Minimum Viable Product (MVP) projects.
• Business Analysis for Requirements of MVP Projects: Defined detailed requirements for the MVP projects, focusing on creating a robust product database, and establishing a comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) for vendors.
• Vendor Selection for MVP Projects: Led a thorough vendor selection process, evaluating vendors based on budget, expertise, and professionalism to address the product database challenges.
• Project Management for MVP Projects: Provided project management support to ensure smooth execution, streamline communication, set clear agendas, and produce progress reports, while offering continuous consultancy insights.
OUTCOMES
• Developed a comprehensive digital transformation roadmap with clearly defined solutions. • Detailed the requirements for the MVP projects, ensuring a robust foundation for implementation. • Successfully selected vendors that matched the client's budget, working style, specialized expertise, and professionalism. • Ensured a smooth ongoing project execution, facilitating efficient communication and progress tracking.
This collaborative effort enabled Apex Chemicals Co., Ltd. to transition towards a more efficient, digitally integrated operation, positioning them for future growth and scalability.
