Nestle uses an ERP system from SAP to manage its global operations. It spent $280 million to implement the SAP system. The ERP system allows Nestle to manage inventory, sales, production across its many factories worldwide. It also connects Nestle to its suppliers and customers. Nestle spends over $500 million per year on its agreement with IBM to support the IT infrastructure. In Bangladesh, Nestle spends around 10-18 crore taka annually on its IT systems to run the ERP system and ensure connectivity between the global and local operations.