Sap® Processes Run Better
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- Europe
Country
- Sweden
Product
- ARIS Business Process Analysis Platform
Tech Stack
- SAP
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Volvo Trucks is a global truck manufacturer that is owned by AB Volvo. It holds the position of being the world’s second largest heavy-duty truck brand. The company is headquartered in Sweden and employs about 19,000 people. Volvo Trucks has manufacturing and assembly units in 15 countries and produces and sells over 100,000 units annually. The company was looking for a solution to streamline its SAP® processes across its various locations.
The Challenge
Volvo Trucks, a global truck manufacturer and the world’s second largest heavy-duty truck brand, was facing challenges in implementing standard SAP® processes at its 100 locations. The company was looking for ways to streamline the process setup so that managers could have a clear, consistent view of financial processes. The main objective was to shorten the lead times for these implementations, which would ultimately lead to more efficient operations.
The Solution
Volvo Trucks decided to implement the ARIS Business Process Analysis Platform. This platform provided a unified place to view all documentation, which helped in streamlining the process setup. The implementation of this platform led to shorter lead times for implementing standard SAP® processes. The ARIS platform provided a clear, consistent view of financial processes, which was one of the main objectives of Volvo Trucks. The platform also helped in reducing support and maintenance costs.
Operational Impact
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