LC Foods Group and Citek Partner to Implement SAP Cloud ERP Digital Transformation Solution

LC Foods Group owns a large-scale network of factories, including LC Foods, KMS Vina, Mekong Aqua Feed, Hoàng Long Seafood, and Cadovina Seafood (formerly Cadovimex II). These operate under the 3F model (Feed – Farm – Food), ensuring a seamless journey from farm to table.

With a closed-loop value chain encompassing aquaculture feed production, aquaculture farming, processing plants, and domestic and international distribution, LC Foods’ ecosystem supplies over 400 products to the local market. It serves more than 35,000 distributors and partners while exporting to over 30 countries and territories. Given its multi-factory, multi-brand, multi-channel, and multi-market operations, LC Foods has invested in SAP Cloud ERP—a leading global management platform—to establish transparent governance, automate processes, and integrate its entire value chain.

At the digital transformation project launch, Mr. Lê Văn Sơn, Deputy CEO of LC Foods Group, stated: “The food industry demands precision and transparency at every stage, from raw materials to the final product. With a mission to create modern meals that meet five criteria—safety, taste, nutrition, convenience, and style—LC Foods Group recognizes technology as the cornerstone for enhancing operational capabilities and ensuring sustainable growth in the processed food sector. Thus, the group has adopted SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud, an intelligent management platform that consolidates the entire value chain in real-time, mitigating risks and ensuring international quality standards.”

Mr. Lê Văn Sơn, Deputy CEO of LC Foods Group, speaks at the Digital Transformation Launch Ceremony

Amid a volatile food and consumer goods market, businesses face new challenges: fluctuating raw material prices, traceability requirements, stringent ESG standards, and continuous product innovation to keep pace with trends. The consumer food supply chain’s complexity—spanning raw materials, production, warehousing, transportation, and tens of thousands of retail points—requires streamlined, transparent, and real-time management.

Over its 15-year journey, LC Foods Group has progressively embraced digital transformation, from HR software managing 5,500 employees to a Paperless system with digital signatures to reduce paper usage, and an earlier SAP Business One ERP system.

By 2025, the leadership decided to upgrade to SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud. LC Foods partnered with Citek, a leading consultant and implementer, for a comprehensive digital transformation project aligned with international food and consumer goods management standards. The project aims to create a flexible organizational structure, integrating inventory, production, supply chain, quality management, finance, and sales on a single platform. This strategic move positions LC Foods for efficient, transparent growth and global market readiness.

Mr. Nguyễn Công Tẩn, CEO of Citek, commented: “LC Foods Group has a clear vision for sustainable development and transparent governance. Once SAP Cloud ERP is fully operational, LC Foods will have a unified system integrating data, processes, people, and technology, ensuring seamless operations and continuous value creation. This investment is not just a technological upgrade but a strategic step to standardize governance, enhance competitiveness, and better serve domestic and international consumers.”

Mr. Nguyễn Công Tẩn, CEO of Citek, speaks at the partnership signing event

Alongside its comprehensive digital transformation strategy, LC Foods Group invests heavily in modern production technology, ensuring absolute quality and transparency across the supply chain—from raw materials to finished products. LC Foods’ products strictly adhere to international standards such as HACCP, BRC, FSSC 22000, Global G.A.P, and IFS.

Implementing SAP Cloud ERP enhances LC Foods’ ability to meet international quality control, traceability, and ESG-driven sustainable development commitments. The platform also lays the foundation for future AI integration in operational management, demand forecasting, and efficiency optimization.

Leadership and project teams from LC Foods Group, Citek, and SAP Vietnam celebrate the project launch

Citek, a SAP Platinum Partner and SAP’s highest-tier partner in Vietnam, is a pioneer in successfully consulting and implementing SAP Cloud ERP solutions across diverse sectors: Manufacturing, Packaging, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Food and Beverage, Trade, and High Technology. With SAP-certified digital transformation solutions, Citek has successfully deployed SAP S/4HANA for mid-sized to large enterprises, including Thành Ngọc Food, Sa Giang, Dầu Tường An, Hải Nam Seafood, Uniben, Gỗ An Cường, Minh Phú Seafood, Hoà Phát Dung Quất Steel, Cadivi, Gelex Electric, Digiworld, Điện Máy Chợ Lớn, Heineken, Honda, and Friwo.