Case study · Marval

Marval unifies accounting and operations across its business units

Marval integrated its accounting and operational management systems with SAP Business One

Logistics & DistributionChileSAP Business One

Unified

One database for every business unit

Standardized

Processes aligned with SAP's standards of excellence

E-invoicing

Successful migration to electronic invoicing

SAP Business One allows each business unit to operate independently while working on a common underlying structure for the entire company that provides the necessary level of integration.
DFDaniel FigueroaManager of Management and Financial Direction, Marval
About Marval

Marval is a group of companies providing comprehensive solutions and services across the logistics, maritime and port chain. A private, independent company with a solid track record, it grows by developing new services for the emerging needs of its clients.

What they do
Maritime, port and logistics services
Industry
Logistics & Distribution
Country
Chile
Employees
600-700
Languages
Spanish
SAP solution
SAP Business One
The story
  1. 01

    The challenge

    Accounting and operational management were run separately by each business unit, and Marval needed them on a single platform to get unified, reliable information.

  2. 02

    Why SAP & VisualK

    • SAP constantly updates its systems, so the tools stay current and never become obsolete
    • VisualK had experience with logistics service companies and deep knowledge of SAP Business One, which made the adoption a positive experience
  3. 03

    Results

    • Agile access to a unified database that improved management through better decision-making
    • Standardized processes and criteria, adopting SAP's standards of excellence
    • Successful migration to electronic invoicing