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	Precise Coordinates: webMethods Connects IT Systems at Hyundai Merchant Marine Software AG

Precise Coordinates: webMethods Connects IT Systems at Hyundai Merchant Marine

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
Applicable Industries	Marine & Shipping
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Supply Chain Visibility
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), a top global shipping company, was seeking to improve its business processes and enhance operational efficiency. The company had recently implemented SAP ERP, which increased the company's IT heterogeneity. This led to a need for seamless communication between the different IT systems. HMM wanted to address a spectrum of business integration needs, such as supply chain automation, application integration, and data synchronization. The company was looking for a single integration solution that would quickly connect any system or application without coding. Read More
About Customer	Hyundai Merchant Marine is a leading carrier in the global shipping industry. With a fleet of 170 vessels, it is one of the top five trans-Pacific carriers. As part of the Hyundai Group, HMM provides worldwide logistics services on over 60 sea routes and more than 100 ports of call. Since its inception in 1976, the company has formed a global network comprising 27 subsidiaries, 76 branches, five overseas offices, and 10 liaison offices. The company is constantly striving for excellence and has focused on two major goals: enhancing operational efficiency and further increasing customer services and satisfaction. Read More
Solution	HMM implemented Software AG's webMethods suite to ensure seamless communication between its different IT systems. The platform was chosen because it could fulfill all of HMM's requirements, including compatibility with its mainframe environment and fast processing speed. CUDO Communications, Software AG’s long-standing partner in Korea, provided the consulting services for interfacing between the heterogeneous systems. Before the new integration platform could begin its maiden voyage, all inter-system processes needed to be analyzed and designed. It took about a year to complete the integration process. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management

Applicable Industries

Marine & Shipping

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), a top global shipping company, was seeking to improve its business processes and enhance operational efficiency. The company had recently implemented SAP ERP, which increased the company's IT heterogeneity. This led to a need for seamless communication between the different IT systems. HMM wanted to address a spectrum of business integration needs, such as supply chain automation, application integration, and data synchronization. The company was looking for a single integration solution that would quickly connect any system or application without coding.

About Customer

Hyundai Merchant Marine is a leading carrier in the global shipping industry. With a fleet of 170 vessels, it is one of the top five trans-Pacific carriers. As part of the Hyundai Group, HMM provides worldwide logistics services on over 60 sea routes and more than 100 ports of call. Since its inception in 1976, the company has formed a global network comprising 27 subsidiaries, 76 branches, five overseas offices, and 10 liaison offices. The company is constantly striving for excellence and has focused on two major goals: enhancing operational efficiency and further increasing customer services and satisfaction.

Solution

HMM implemented Software AG's webMethods suite to ensure seamless communication between its different IT systems. The platform was chosen because it could fulfill all of HMM's requirements, including compatibility with its mainframe environment and fast processing speed. CUDO Communications, Software AG’s long-standing partner in Korea, provided the consulting services for interfacing between the heterogeneous systems. Before the new integration platform could begin its maiden voyage, all inter-system processes needed to be analyzed and designed. It took about a year to complete the integration process.

Impact #1	Implementation costs and additional expenses associated with using SAP for non-SAP integrations have been reduced or could be avoided altogether.
Impact #2	Continuity of function was provided, as existing applications could continue to be used.
Impact #3	One of the main issues within the webMethods project was integration with the master data management system used by HMM. After the integration with webMethods, code matching became significantly easier. Data can be shared directly across systems and information can be extended to employees, customers, and business partners.

Impact #1

Implementation costs and additional expenses associated with using SAP for non-SAP integrations have been reduced or could be avoided altogether.

Impact #2

Continuity of function was provided, as existing applications could continue to be used.

Impact #3

One of the main issues within the webMethods project was integration with the master data management system used by HMM. After the integration with webMethods, code matching became significantly easier. Data can be shared directly across systems and information can be extended to employees, customers, and business partners.

Benefit #1	Operational costs were cut in half.
Benefit #2	Access to real-time information improved efficiency and competitiveness.

Benefit #1

Operational costs were cut in half.

Benefit #2

Access to real-time information improved efficiency and competitiveness.

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Precise Coordinates: webMethods Connects IT Systems at Hyundai Merchant Marine

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