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Driving SAP BTP Innovation in Datasphere and SAC: Mindset’s Role in the Clorox Transformation

At the recent BTP Exec Summit, I had the opportunity to see our work at Mindset showcased as part of Clorox’s digital transformation. Representing Mindset as CEO, I felt a strong sense of pride in our contributions, particularly in the area of finance analytics. In a project that involved multiple partners, our role was clear—we were entrusted with delivering innovative, analytics-driven insights using SAP technologies.

Embracing SAP Innovation with Focused Expertise

At Mindset, our core strength lies in SAP innovation, with a special emphasis on finance analytics. While we have the capability to deliver a broader range of solutions, at Clorox our focus was squarely on leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC), SAP Datasphere, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) to drive actionable insights in the finance domain.

Clorox’s Transformation: A Collaborative Journey

Clorox, a brand with a legacy spanning over a century, embarked on a significant transformation that involved several partners, each contributing in their area of expertise. While other teams worked on the core ERP and infrastructure elements, our mandate was to deliver a robust finance analytics solution. Our approach centered on:

  • SAP Datasphere: Consolidating Clorox’s diverse legacy data into a unified, reliable source of truth.
  • SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC): Providing dynamic, real-time insights that empowered the finance team to reduce their ERP close process from 7 days to 4 days.
  • SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP): Serving as the integration backbone that linked various systems and enabled innovative analytics applications.

Our Finance Analytics Contribution in Action

Our work at Clorox was driven by a focus on delivering business value through precise data insights. Here’s a closer look at our contribution:

Innovative Integration with SAP BTP

SAP BTP played a pivotal role in our solution. It enabled us to seamlessly integrate SAP Datasphere and SAC, creating a flexible and scalable environment for data transformation and insight generation. Our expertise in this area allowed Clorox to leverage their data more effectively and make faster, well-informed decisions in their finance operations.

Collaborative Multi-Partner Effort

In large-scale digital transformations, it’s common to work with several specialized partners. At Clorox, while other teams focused on the broader technical infrastructure, our team was responsible for the finance analytics layer. This collaboration ensured that every part of the transformation was handled by experts in that domain.

Driving Measurable Improvements

The success of our finance analytics work is reflected in tangible outcomes. The streamlined processes and enhanced data accuracy helped reduce the ERP close process significantly, demonstrating how focused analytics can drive operational efficiency. While our role at Clorox was centered on finance analytics, we remain committed to continuous innovation and are always looking to expand our capabilities—including exploring innovation like SAP Fiori automations and Business AI as new client needs arise.

Highlights from the Summit

The Summit offered several key takeaways:

  • Data Consolidation & Real-Time Insights: Our approach using SAP Datasphere and SAC enabled Clorox to achieve a unified view of their data, resulting in real-time, actionable insights.
  • Strategic Integration: The integration powered by SAP BTP underscored how modern analytics solutions can serve as a catalyst for broader digital transformation.
  • Collaborative Success: The multi-partner strategy at Clorox highlighted the importance of specialized expertise, with our focus on finance analytics making a clear and measurable impact.

Looking Ahead: A Future of Focused Innovation

The BTP Exec Summit was a reminder of why we invest so deeply in SAP innovation. At Mindset, we’re proud of the work we’ve done in finance analytics, and we remain committed to being a thoughtful, innovative partner—one that drives measurable business improvements through the effective use of SAP technologies.

While our role at Clorox was focused on finance analytics, our journey doesn’t end here. We are always looking ahead to explore new opportunities and expand our offerings to address evolving client needs.

If you’re interested in learning more about how our focused, finance analytics-driven approach can help your organization harness the power of SAP, I’d be happy to connect and discuss how we can work together for lasting success.

Here’s to a future of thoughtful innovation and strategic partnerships!

Gavin Quinn is the CEO and Founder of Mindset Consulting, a SAP Gold and AppHaus partner headquartered in MInneapolis, Minnesota.

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