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Understanding SAP: An Industry Use Case of Colgate-Palmolive.

The AVENIR - Analytics Club at IES MCRC, in collaboration with the Institution’s Innovation Council (Ministry of HRD Initiative), organized an expert-led bootcamp titled "Understanding SAP: An Industry Use Case of Colgate-Palmolive." The session focused on the practical application of SAP systems within a global FMCG giant, providing students with real-world context for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and analytics.

Topic

Understanding SAP: An Industry Use Case of Colgate-Palmolive

Guest Speaker

Mr. Devendra Pagnis, EX Director – Analytics, Colgate-Palmolive

Date & Time

27th December 2025, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Venue

Analytics Lab, IES MCRC

Objectives

  • To introduce students to the core architecture and functionality of SAP.
  • To demonstrate how large-scale corporations like Colgate-Palmolive leverage SAP for data integration and business process management.
  • To bridge the gap between theoretical data analytics and industrial application.
  • To provide insights into how analytics-driven decision-making is executed at a directorial level.

Key Highlights

Industry Insights

Mr. Devendra Pagnis shared his extensive experience in managing analytics for a global leader. He highlighted how SAP serves as the "backbone" of supply chain, finance, and human resources, ensuring data consistency across different international markets.

The Colgate-Palmolive Use Case

The session moved beyond technical definitions to show actual use cases, such as:

  • Real-time Data Processing: How SAP helps in tracking inventory and sales velocity.
  • Analytics Integration: How raw data from SAP modules is transformed into actionable insights for the leadership team.
  • Efficiency Gains: The role of ERP in reducing operational silos within the FMCG sector.

Interactive Q&A

The bootcamp concluded with an interactive session where students discussed the future of SAP S/4HANA, the role of AI in ERP systems, and the career skills required to enter the field of corporate analytics.

The bootcamp successfully provided the participants with a high-level view of SAP operations. By learning directly from the Director of Analytics at Colgate-Palmolive, students gained a competitive edge in understanding how data flows through a multinational corporation.

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