Technology Magazine April 2021 | Page 165

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A Platform for Innovation , Done Better

Enable , Extend and Innovate using SAP ’ s Business Technology Platform

In an era of uncertainty , businesses need to respond and re-invent themselves , quickly .
In our experience , an enterprise architecture with a platform approach that provides ready to use services , integration to your core applications and low code development tools makes all the difference . For SAP-centric organizations , the following customer use cases show why SAP Business Technology Platform ( BTP ) should be the platform of choice to deliver innovative solutions to your business challenges .
When a leading automotive coatings manufacturer had challenges tracking its mobile paint delivery containers through the entire supply chain , HCL ’ s Smart Logistics Accelerator based on BTP was the answer . Paint containers were equipped with GPS tracking devices and a valve position sensor . Location and valve event messages connected via a BTP IoT solution and integrated into S / 4HANA to trigger supply chain planning and billing processes . The solution provided full supply chain visibility of all paint inventory and status , improved planning accuracy , and eliminated time delays in the billing process , leading to improved revenue recognition .
A leading city transport authority turned needed a fleet management solution for a large mixed fleet of vehicles . HCL developed a fleet management app using BTP to provide a user- friendly , multi-device app for the fleet management team and fleet users . It integrates data from disparate systems , SAP ERP plant maintenance processes and usage data , GPS vehicle tracking , insurance and tax management and vehicle diagnostic integration for automated maintenance scheduling . Native integration into SAP ERP greatly reduced solution complexity , while BTP ’ s rapid development capabilities and HCL ’ s user-centric design approach let us deliver functionality usually associated with specialist fleet applications with minimal end user training .
A platform approach that provides effective development tools , integration into your core ERP processes and modular services such as IoT , predictive analytics , low code multioperating system app development tools , will ensure your organization can respond to change fast with innovative solutions – enabling your business to drive business value and improve customer experience . HCL - SAP , done better .
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