Exploring how SAP Business Suite Creates Value through AutoNova

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to explore the impact of SAP Business Suite on AutoNova.

SAP Business Suite and AutoNova

Let's explore SAP Business Suite in action by diving into AutoNova, an automotive company striving to become a leader in electric vehicle (EV) innovation.

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SAP Business Suite

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Where the SAP Magic Happens

SAP Business Suite is more than just a problem-solver. It connects every business function from start to finish, creating a dynamic, insight-driven organization.

Each user, including C-level management, can seamlessly operate within the system, benefiting from data, AI insights, and process automation. This is not just about addressing individual challenges but about integrating them to drive unified business success.

Syncing sales and production plans for electric vehicle (EV) and conventional car production

Aligning sales forecasts with production schedules is crucial for both EV and conventional car production.

By syncing these plans, businesses can:

  • Produce the right volume
  • Avoid overproduction or stockouts
  • Optimize resource allocation
  • Quickly adapt to changes in demand and market conditions with SAP Business AI

Scaling EV and conventional car production with a resilient & sustainable supply chain

Real-time supply chain visibility, paired with SAP Business AI, allows AutoNova to:

  • Optimize supplier management
  • Mitigate risks
  • Ensure sustainability compliance (e.g., scope 3 CO2 emissions)

These capabilities help scale production efficiently without compromising resilience or cost control.

Transforming the tech stack in line with business needs across functions

To stay agile, AutoNova is scaling its CRM and invoicing systems to manage the direct sales model. This involves:

  • Ensuring cloud-based, interruption-free systems
  • Building a data-centric platform for future growth
  • Preparing the tech stack for streamlined software integration and new business models

The result?

A dynamic, insight-driven organization.

By ensuring every function works in harmony, SAP Business Suite, SAP Business Data Cloud, and SAP Business AI provide:

  • Complete financial visibility and compliance
  • Resilient, agile supply chain
  • Scalable and secure IT operations
  • Enhanced workforce agility
  • Maximized recognizable revenues

SAP doesn’t just address individual challenges – it creates a competitive edge that brings out the best in your business.

Let's summarize what you've learned:

  • AutoNova faced challenges such as increasing software integration, consolidating data, and aligning sales and production plans.
  • AutoNova is transforming its tech stack to meet business needs and prepare for future growth.
  • SAP Business Suite, SAP Business Data Cloud, and SAP Business AI provide financial visibility, a resilient supply chain, scalable IT operations, enhanced workforce agility, and increased revenue.
  • Syncing sales and production plans helps optimize resource allocation and adapt to changes in demand.
  • Real-time supply chain visibility helps scale production efficiently without compromising resilience or cost control.

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