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Sensus SAP ERP Implementation with Gold4Agro Template

Case study of Sensus replacing custom ERP with SAP ERP and Gold4Agro template to standardize purchasing, quality, and settlement processes for chicory root.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
SAP

Sensus, a Dutch agro processor of chicory root into inulin and oligofructose, implemented SAP ERP using the Gold4Agro industry template. The project replaced a heavily customized system with standardized processes covering contracting, goods receipt, quality assessment, pricing, self-billing, and invoicing. Key outcomes include 25% time savings in purchasing workflows, easier system maintenance, and improved data sharing with farmers and suppliers.

Key takeaways

Replaced custom ERP with standard SAP ERP plus Gold4Agro template to reduce maintenance effort

Integrated end-to-end purchasing processes from contracting through self-billing in one system

Achieved 25% time savings in purchasing, receipt, and invoicing workflows

Enabled structured data exchange with suppliers for harvest planning and quality tracking

Retained flexibility for exceptions while using industry best-practice processes

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