Shanghai Ziyan Food: Scaling National Food Distribution with SAP S/4HANA

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Shanghai Ziyan Food: Scaling National Food Distribution with SAP S/4HANA

Case study showing how Shanghai Ziyan Food used SAP S/4HANA to centralize procurement, enforce food safety standards, and scale from regional to national operations across 2,000 franchised stores.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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SAP

Shanghai Ziyan Food expanded from a Sichuan-based producer into a national chain of 2,000 franchised stores. The company implemented SAP S/4HANA to align production, warehousing, logistics, sales, and finance. The system enabled centralized procurement, standardized quality control across regional factories, and reduced closing cycles from eight days to two. Results included 4-5% gains in forecast accuracy, over 50% improvement in inventory management, and consistent food safety compliance.

Key takeaways

SAP S/4HANA centralized procurement and quality control across regional factories

Food safety standards were enforced through standardized processing and spot checks

Closing cycle reduced from 8 days to 2 days with integrated financial reporting

Inventory accuracy improved more than 50% with fewer shortages and excess stock

Sales forecast accuracy and on-time delivery increased 4-5%

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