IBM and SAP Collaboration Accelerates Businesses’ Cloud ERP Modernization
ARMONK, N.Y., October 7, 2026 — IBM announced the launch of IBM Ready for SAP Solutions, designed to assist midsize and rapidly growing businesses in modernizing their cloud ERP systems, unifying enterprise data, and establishing an AI-ready digital core. Notable clients, such as Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) and Second Nature Brands, have already leveraged this solution to enhance operational efficiency and support future AI initiatives.
Key Highlights:
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Volumetric Building Companies (VBC), a leader in modular construction, achieved a 50% reduction in operational cycle times after a swift three-month transformation to SAP Cloud ERP. This upgrade has streamlined their purchasing, manufacturing, and inventory processes, enabling a unified view across their supply chain and operations.
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Second Nature Brands, known for its premium snacks and treats, successfully integrated its recently acquired Voortman Bakery into a common enterprise platform, thanks to a transformation with IBM.
Statements from Leadership:
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Chris Macies, COO of VBC, emphasized the importance of scaling technology to keep up with business growth: “By modernizing our ERP environment with IBM, we’ve unified visibility across our operations, facilitating faster decision-making.”
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Jeff O’Gradney, VP of IT at Second Nature Brands, noted that successful acquisitions hinge on implementing a unified operational foundation: “With IBM, we enhanced our common enterprise platform to enable more efficient scaling.”
Industry Insights:
Dr. Tom Janoshalmi, Global Managing Partner at IBM Consulting, highlighted the increasing pressure on businesses to enhance speed and efficiency. He stated, “Scaling AI requires a connected and modern enterprise foundation,” showcasing the varied starting points of VBC and Second Nature Brands, now unified on a modern SAP platform.
Research from the IBM Institute for Business Value reveals that 68% of enterprises consider accelerating ERP modernization vital to improving operational efficiency.
Santina Franchi from SAP emphasized the value of interconnecting intelligent technologies with robust data and governance as companies build their digital cores.
Availability:
IBM Ready for SAP Solutions is currently limited to select countries and industries, with plans for global expansion. For more information, visit IBM Consulting.
About IBM:
IBM remains a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI solutions, helping clients across 175 countries leverage their data for competitive advantage.
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IBM
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