DO & CO Germany Procurement Transformation Case Study

This case study outlines the transformation of strategic procurement at DO & CO Germany through the implementation of the MeRLIN sourcing solution. The company, which operates in the gourmet entertainment industry, faced significant challenges with an organically grown system landscape that resulted in inconsistent and unreliable master data across thousands of suppliers. The lack of a structured platform hindered long-term supplier planning and category management, leading to inefficiencies and data integrity risks. The MeRLIN solution centralized supplier master data, established structured onboarding processes, and improved category management across procurement categories. As a result, supplier collaboration has enhanced, allowing for better access to trusted procurement data. The implementation journey included end-to-end change management support, and the company plans to further digital transformation with additional sourcing and audit modules. The case study emphasizes the positive impact of MeRLIN on DO & CO's procurement governance and regulatory compliance.