Managing Risk in Chemical Manufacturing with SAP Business AI and Joule

How can chemical manufacturers respond to market disruption, protect margins, and build supply chain resilience with SAP Business AI and Joule? Discover how SAP helps chemical enterprises connect business operations, respond to geopolitical uncertainty, and make more informed decisions across finance, sales, manufacturing, HR, and procurement. In this end-to-end demonstration, follow a fictional global chemical company, S. Chem Enterprise, as it responds to rising trade restrictions and supply chain risks. When automated risk assessments identify threats to critical chemical markets, SAP enables leaders to evaluate the potential financial impact through profit-and-loss simulations. Sales teams use Joule to identify new opportunities in high-margin barrier coatings for the electric vehicle and battery markets, while finance teams analyze overdue accounts and explore ways to improve cash flow. See how connected business insights and AI-assisted workflows help teams take coordinated action. When a component shortage threatens production at a North American plant, Joule helps planners assess alternative suppliers, compare procurement costs, and create an emergency purchase requisition. HR teams identify critical skills gaps and prepare targeted job requisitions to support changing production needs. Procurement leaders then evaluate supplier concentration, tariff exposure, and sourcing alternatives to strengthen long-term resilience. This walkthrough demonstrates how SAP Business AI and integrated enterprise data can help chemical manufacturers move beyond disconnected decisions toward more proactive operations. From risk identification and financial planning to workforce readiness and supplier diversification, discover how connected processes support business continuity, operational agility, and informed decision-making. Chapters 00:00 - Building Resilience in Chemical Manufacturing 00:28 - Identifying Geopolitical and Financial Risks 01:09 - Finding New Market Opportunities with Joule 01:29 - Improving Cash Flow and Receivables 01:54 - Managing Production Shortages and Suppliers 02:13 - Addressing Critical Workforce Skills Gaps 02:43 - Building Procurement and Sourcing Resilience 03:25 - Connecting Decisions Across the Enterprise 03:46 - Explore SAP Solutions for Chemicals Explore SAP solutions for the chemicals industry and discover how connected business processes and AI can help your organization manage uncertainty and build resilience: https://sap.to/6051BHwfzT Follow us on social: LinkedIn: https://sap.to/6052BHwfzp Instagram: https://sap.to/6054BHwfzn Facebook: https://sap.to/6056BHwfzk Threads: https://sap.to/6058BHwfzw About SAP: As a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI, SAP stands at the nexus of business and technology. For over 50 years, organizations have trusted SAP to bring out their best by uniting business-critical operations spanning finance, procurement, HR, supply chain, and customer experience. For more information, visit: https://sap.to/6059BHwfzb #SAP #BusinessAI #ChemicalIndustry