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SAP's Accelerated Deal Closure through Process Automation

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Machine Learning Analytics & Modeling - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Applicable Industries	Equipment & Machinery Finance & Insurance
Applicable Functions	Maintenance Procurement
Use Cases	Chatbots Leasing Finance Automation
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Challenge	SAP was grappling with the challenge of managing an increasing number of cloud deals. The rise in configurable cloud component deals necessitated a reduction in manual activity and a scaling up and automation of processes for order management, master data maintenance, and financial reporting. The high volume of cloud deals required a swift and efficient response, which was difficult to achieve with the existing manual processes. The challenge was to automate these processes to meet the growing demand and improve efficiency. Read More
About Customer	SAP is a multinational software corporation that provides enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. The company is particularly known for its ERP software. In recent years, SAP has seen a surge in the number of configurable cloud component deals. To keep up with this demand, the company needed to reduce manual activity and scale and automate processes for order management, master data maintenance, financial reporting, and more. The company sought to improve efficiency and productivity across its various lines of business through automation. Read More
Customer Name	SAP SE Read More
Solution	To address these challenges, SAP partnered with TCS to establish a center of excellence (CoE) for the SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform. This platform uses artificial intelligence, application programming interfaces, metadata, and machine learning to improve bots. The CoE was designed to provide the expertise needed to execute key automation projects. It reduced the human touchpoints needed to process the high volumes of cloud deals by strategically deploying bots to automate multiple complicated steps and functions in areas like presales, bad debt provisioning, bank reconciliation, and procurement. The CoE also governed automation processes, starting with assessing the best use cases and continuing with intelligent automation lifecycle management. It was responsible for the validation, prioritization, development, and maintenance of automation solutions, alongside DevOps delivery and constant innovation. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Machine Learning

Analytics & Modeling - Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Applicable Industries

Equipment & Machinery

Finance & Insurance

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Procurement

Use Cases

Chatbots

Leasing Finance Automation

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Challenge

SAP was grappling with the challenge of managing an increasing number of cloud deals. The rise in configurable cloud component deals necessitated a reduction in manual activity and a scaling up and automation of processes for order management, master data maintenance, and financial reporting. The high volume of cloud deals required a swift and efficient response, which was difficult to achieve with the existing manual processes. The challenge was to automate these processes to meet the growing demand and improve efficiency.

About Customer

SAP is a multinational software corporation that provides enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. The company is particularly known for its ERP software. In recent years, SAP has seen a surge in the number of configurable cloud component deals. To keep up with this demand, the company needed to reduce manual activity and scale and automate processes for order management, master data maintenance, financial reporting, and more. The company sought to improve efficiency and productivity across its various lines of business through automation.

Customer Name

SAP SE

Solution

To address these challenges, SAP partnered with TCS to establish a center of excellence (CoE) for the SAP Intelligent Robotic Process Automation (RPA) platform. This platform uses artificial intelligence, application programming interfaces, metadata, and machine learning to improve bots. The CoE was designed to provide the expertise needed to execute key automation projects. It reduced the human touchpoints needed to process the high volumes of cloud deals by strategically deploying bots to automate multiple complicated steps and functions in areas like presales, bad debt provisioning, bank reconciliation, and procurement. The CoE also governed automation processes, starting with assessing the best use cases and continuing with intelligent automation lifecycle management. It was responsible for the validation, prioritization, development, and maintenance of automation solutions, alongside DevOps delivery and constant innovation.

Impact #1	The establishment of the CoE and the deployment of the SAP Intelligent RPA platform led to significant operational improvements for SAP. The automation of multiple complex steps and functions in areas like presales, bad debt provisioning, bank reconciliation, and procurement led to a significant reduction in human intervention. This not only improved efficiency but also allowed SAP to process high volumes of cloud deals on time. The CoE also enabled SAP’s lines of business to employ automation solutions independently, thereby meeting customer expectations and boosting productivity. Furthermore, the CoE has a clear roadmap for further innovation, ensuring that SAP can continue to improve its operations and stay ahead of the curve.

Impact #1

The establishment of the CoE and the deployment of the SAP Intelligent RPA platform led to significant operational improvements for SAP. The automation of multiple complex steps and functions in areas like presales, bad debt provisioning, bank reconciliation, and procurement led to a significant reduction in human intervention. This not only improved efficiency but also allowed SAP to process high volumes of cloud deals on time. The CoE also enabled SAP’s lines of business to employ automation solutions independently, thereby meeting customer expectations and boosting productivity. Furthermore, the CoE has a clear roadmap for further innovation, ensuring that SAP can continue to improve its operations and stay ahead of the curve.

Benefit #1	300% average increase in execution speed
Benefit #2	16 intelligent RPA bots deployed in finance, sales, and IT
Benefit #3	100% reduction in manual effort

Benefit #1

300% average increase in execution speed

Benefit #2

16 intelligent RPA bots deployed in finance, sales, and IT

Benefit #3

100% reduction in manual effort

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