The BMW Group, a leading global provider of premium cars and services, has shifted its operations to the comprehensive RISE with SAP cloud solution, enabling the company to make the most of its digital transformation journey.
The German multinational vehicle manufacturer is determined to strengthen its expansive strategic collaboration with SAP further in order to expedite the digitalization of its enterprise. On 25 January 2023, both companies cemented this agreement and committed to taking their partnership to a whole new level. This move is set to drastically revolutionize the way the BMW Group conducts business and allows for a more efficient approach toward innovation.
Additionally, the BMW Group is consolidating its cloud strategy to digitalize with more speed, in-depth coverage, and enhanced efficiency in the upcoming years. To successfully achieve this goal, the company will be migrating its entire SAP landscape over to the RISE with SAP — SAP’s Business Transformation as a Service (BTaaS) signature offering that provides an integrated suite of cloud applications for enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM).
Integrating the cloud strategy with the upcoming advances of the SAP S/4HANA framework will enable the BMW Group to cultivate its joint innovations for crucial business segments including finance, parts supply, storage, supply chain management, and manufacturing. These innovative solutions, along with the innovative enterprise transformation program RISE with SAP, will be essential in propelling the company into a new era of success.
Transitioning to RISE with SAP Cloud Solution
Many businesses are embracing RISE with SAP software to optimize their operations, in an effort to reach a higher level of performance. Since its introduction at the start of 2021, this comprehensive suite of tools has been helping companies streamline processes and increase efficiency.
Prominent international companies such as the French medical equipment company Quipment and the German multinational fisher Group have already made their move to RISE with SAP. Both organizations are committed to leveraging their expertise and resources in order to maximize the potential of the platform for their respective industries and set new standards for customer satisfaction. With these major businesses on board, RISE with SAP intends to continue its success in providing cutting-edge solutions that will help all types of businesses stay ahead of the digital evolution.
Implementing RISE with SAP is an innovative step in transitioning to a digital, intelligent enterprise. The SAP cloud solution aims to provide a single, unified platform for managing all of the IT needs of organizations. It enables businesses to securely and seamlessly manage their business processes and applications across multiple cloud providers, including private clouds, public clouds, or hybrid solutions.
Moreover, the cloud-based solution offers advanced automation, analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that allow companies to quickly identify new opportunities while leveraging existing investments in technology infrastructure. With the help of the versatile cloud platform, major businesses like the BMW Group can streamline operations, reduce costs and maximize efficiency while remaining agile and responsive in today’s rapidly changing world.
BMW Group Expedites Digital Transformation
For years, the BMW Group and SAP have had a strategic partnership that has been mutually beneficial. With the intention of creating a comprehensive cloud-based platform for full SAP processes, they are now collaborating on the RISE with SAP implementation at the BMW Group. The BMW Group and SAP have decided to move away from the conventional SAP licensing model and transition towards an integrated operating model which provides all necessary infrastructure, operations, and software in a unified manner.
Furthermore, the groundbreaking initiative is designed to enable an integrated solution that can be quickly scaled up while enabling better process optimization in real time. According to the two companies, the collaboration’s ultimate goal is to bring greater efficiency and customer satisfaction to both entities through optimized digital end-to-end solutions.
When asked about the tight relationship between SAP and BMW, Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE responsible for SAP Product Engineering, remarked on the company’s 30-year history of solid collaboration with the BMW Group. He continued, saying that by deepening their collaboration, the two firms are making a major stride toward a digital future.
“This shows how SAP S/4HANA Cloud and our broad portfolio of solutions create the foundation for companies to drive innovation and ensure our customers’ long-term success in a competitive world,” Saueressig shared.
Meanwhile, the BMW Group’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Senior Vice President (SVP) of IT, Alexander Buresch, stressed how the strategic move will support the firm accelerate its position as a digitalization leader. He further added:
“We are increasing the flexibility of our infrastructure and creating maximum global scalability. And most importantly, it allows us to bring business innovations to our customers and users much faster than before. That’s why I’m very much looking forward to the next steps on this joint journey with SAP.”
