Simplifying Multi-ERP Supplier Management at Scale
- Team Canopy
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
“We couldn’t acquire a business without Canopy. It’s that critical.” Procurement Lead, Atlas Edge
Introduction
Managing suppliers across a growing number of systems, business units, and acquisitions is a challenge most large organisations face, especially when procurement teams rely on spreadsheets or disconnected ERPs.
This case study explores how two ambitious companies, a global enterprise and a fast-scaling digital infrastructure firm, used Canopy to centralise supplier data, streamline onboarding, and build a scalable procurement function.
The Companies
AtlasEdge Data Centres
Fast-growing European data centre operator
Joint venture between Liberty Global and DigitalBridge
Frequently expands through acquisition
Needs rapid supplier onboarding to activate new locations
CBRE Group Inc.
Fortune 150 enterprise
Operates in over 100 countries
Runs 9 separate ERP systems across regions
Acquires multiple companies annually, each with separate supplier lists
Both companies faced a similar issue: rapid growth had created fragmented supplier records, hidden duplication, and operational risk. They needed a solution that could move as fast as the business.
The Challenge
Every acquisition brought a wave of new suppliers; often duplicated, undocumented, and siloed in legacy ERP systems.
Procurement teams were:
Onboarding suppliers manually across multiple systems
Spending weeks chasing documentation before a PO could be raised
Unable to track or manage supplier risk or compliance consistently
Dealing with conflicting records across regions
The Solution
Canopy became the central hub for supplier data across both businesses, transforming how they onboard, manage, and monitor suppliers at scale.
Single Supplier Profile
Suppliers now complete a single profile, reused across business units — removing duplication and reducing admin time.
Real-Time ERP Sync
Once approved, Canopy pushes supplier data into all relevant ERP systems automatically — ensuring consistency without manual entry.
Duplicate Visibility
Custom reports allow the identifying and flagging of duplicate supplier records across systems, helping teams consolidate spend and clean up legacy data.
Post-Acquisition Readiness
New supplier lists can be uploaded immediately after an acquisition, giving teams full visibility before the ERP is even updated.
Faster Time to Trade
With Canopy in place, approved suppliers are available in the ERP right away — enabling faster purchasing and fewer delays.
The Results
By implementing Canopy, both companies:
Reduced onboarding time from 4 weeks to under 3 days
Resolved over 2,100 duplicate supplier records
Gained visibility across 95%+ of their global supplier base
Integrated seamlessly with 9+ ERP systems
Built a scalable post-acquisition onboarding framework
“Now, when we acquire a company, we upload their suppliers into Canopy on day one. We see duplicates, validate data, and keep moving — without waiting for IT to rebuild the ERP stack.” Head of Procurement, CBRE Group Inc.
Summary
If you’re managing procurement across multiple ERPs, business units, or acquisitions, the hidden inefficiencies add up fast.
With Canopy, these teams moved from reactive admin to proactive control — reducing risk, speeding up onboarding, and laying a foundation for scalable, data-driven supplier management.
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