Armonk, N.Y. – October 07, 2026 -- Volumetric Building Companies (VBC) cut operational cycle times by 50% across purchasing, manufacturing and inventory processes after a three-month SAP Cloud ERP transformation delivered through IBM Ready for SAP Solutions, IBM announced.
IBM launches Ready for SAP Solutions to speed midsize ERP modernization
IBM unveiled IBM Ready for SAP Solutions, a new offering combining industry expertise, fit-to-standard delivery and the IBM Consulting Advantage AI-powered platform to help midsize and fast-growing organizations modernize cloud ERP, unify enterprise data and build an AI-ready digital core. VBC and Second Nature Brands are named as early clients.
Volumetric Building Companies achieves 50% faster cycle times in three months
VBC, a global modular construction company, completed its SAP Cloud ERP transformation in three months, gaining unified visibility across its supply chain and manufacturing operations. Chris Macies, COO of Volumetric Building Companies, said the modernized ERP environment helps teams move faster and make more informed decisions, establishing a scalable digital foundation for future automation and AI initiatives.
Second Nature Brands integrates Voortman Bakery onto a unified enterprise platform
Second Nature Brands, a premium snacks and treats portfolio company, used the same IBM-led transformation to integrate its acquired Voortman Bakery business onto a common enterprise platform. Jeff O'Gradney, VP IT at Second Nature Brands, said the expanded platform positions the combined organization to scale more efficiently following the acquisition.
IBM research finds 68% of enterprises prioritize ERP modernization for competitiveness
Data from the IBM Institute for Business Value shows 68% of enterprises consider accelerating ERP modernization important to improving operational efficiency and maintaining competitiveness. Dr. Tom Janoshalmi, Global Managing Partner at IBM Consulting, said scaling AI requires a connected, modern enterprise foundation, noting that VBC and Second Nature Brands started from different starting points but now run on the same modern SAP platform.
SAP extends GROW Fast methodology through the new IBM partnership
Santina Franchi of SAP's Corporate Segment and GROW unit said the partnership extends SAP's GROW Fast methodology to help customers accelerate SAP Cloud ERP adoption, enabling go-lives within weeks and creating a platform to expand across the SAP Autonomous Enterprise. IBM Ready for SAP Solutions is currently available in limited countries and for specific industries, with IBM planning to expand global availability across additional sectors.