Solventum streamlines supplier onboarding and payments with Corcentric

When Solventum became an independent, publicly traded healthcare technology company in 2024 after its spin-off from 3M, the clock was ticking to stand up essential business systems. Supplier onboarding, purchase order management, and payment processes all needed to be operational from day one, without creating unnecessary cost or complexity.

With 24 years of experience working with Corcentric through its legacy at 3M, Solventum knew that continuity, speed, and trust were critical. A transition of this scale wasn’t just about going live with new systems, it was about doing it in a way that preserved supplier relationships, ensured financial accuracy, and supported the company’s commitment to innovation in healthcare.

“Corcentric understands our business at a level that only comes from decades of partnership. That trust made all the difference.”
— Gessler Frerotte, Global eCommerce Process Lead, Solventum

Corcentric deployed its Cor360 Purchase Order Supplier Portal as the foundation for Solventum’s purchasing and payment operations. The portal gave suppliers a single, streamlined gateway to receive purchase orders, submit invoices, and track payment status, all without adding layers of complexity to Solventum’s internal processes.

Integration was key. Corcentric worked closely with Solventum to connect the portal to existing and transitional ERP environments, ensuring stability during a period of massive organizational change. Hybrid supplier solutions meant every supplier, whether high-tech or low-tech, could connect in the way that worked best for them.

This wasn’t just technology delivery; it was partnership continuity. Corcentric’s deep understanding of Solventum’s business, carried over from decades of work with 3M, meant faster implementation, fewer disruptions, and smoother communication with suppliers.

“The portal simplified everything. Suppliers could connect in the way that worked best for them, without slowing us down.”
— Gessler Frerotte, Global eCommerce Process Lead, Solventum

In its first year as an independent company, Solventum stood up a fully operational, scalable supplier payment and onboarding process without missing a beat. By centralizing purchase order management and supplier communications in Corcentric’s platform, the company:

• Reduced onboarding complexity for hundreds of suppliers, supporting faster operational readiness.
• Ensured payment predictability, strengthening supplier confidence and relationships.
• Maintained business continuity during ERP transitions, avoiding costly delays or errors.
• Gained a scalable purchasing and payment framework to support future growth.

The upshot for Solventum is that everyone wants to get paid. Corcentric helps ensure that happens on time, every time.

“Our suppliers knew they could count on us to get them paid on time from day one—and Corcentric made that possible.”
— Gessler Frerotte, Global eCommerce Process Lead, Solventum