In a grand celebration of technological prowess, the German enterprise software giant unveiled the luminaries of its fifth annual SAP Best Run Awards for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). This prestigious event sheds light on top-tier companies and partners in ANZ that are using SAP to not only refine their strategies but to reinvent the wheel of business operations.
The annual Best Run Awards stretches its recognition across a myriad of categories. From intelligent ERP enterprise and customer experience to data analytics and digital supply chain, the award touchpoints encapsulate the diverse arenas in which various software and solutions have made a mark. One standout award, the Chris O’Brien Award, also underscores the synergy between sustainability, social impact, and SAP’s solutions. This year, Fujitsu emerged as the triumphant entity for its remarkable efforts in scaling its commitment to First Nations suppliers.
With an emphasis on groundbreaking ways of thinking, radical use cases, and the pioneering deployment of technologies, these entities set the golden standard in their respective industries, showcasing the transformative potential of SAP’s solutions in the process.
How ANZ Companies are Using SAP for Groundbreaking Achievements
Intelligent ERP Enterprise
One New Zealand exhibited sheer technological mastery using SAP’s solutions, weaving together solutions like SAP Ariba, SAP Business Network, and SAP SuccessFactors to curate a holistic intelligent enterprise. This integration, steered in partnership with Infosys and SAP’s Cloud Success Services, catapulted One New Zealand to the forefront of telecommunications innovation.
Customer Experience
Device Technologies brilliantly transitioned from legacy sales paradigms to a novel hybrid-selling model. Employing SAP Commerce Cloud for their e-commerce interface, Device Online now offers an unparalleled B2C shopping experience tailored for Healthcare Professionals.
Intelligent Spend & Business Networks
Queensland Transport and Main Roads leveraged SAP’s solutions to overhaul their procurement dynamics. With an 11-year collaboration with SAP, they introduced an array of solutions, such as SAP Ariba Guided Buying and Supplier Management and SAP Business Network, leading to a systematic rollout of diverse commodities in two distinct phases.
Human Experience Management
Graincorp unveiled PeopleHub, leveraging SAP’s SuccessFactors, to champion its global employee strategy. This initiative bolstered the richness of employee data while streamlining administrative tasks, offering an elevated self-service experience to employees.
Data & Analytics
Ballance Agri-Nutrients turned to SAP Analytics Cloud to transform data accuracy and operational visibility. This has since shifted daily operational scheduling from manual visual inspections to data-backed decisions, offering real-time insights.
Digital Supply Chain
Fonterra collaborated with partners GoSCM and HCLTech to optimize their Demand and Cash-Out plans via SAP IBP. This undertaking enabled them to flawlessly time their products’ market arrival, a crucial element given their perishable nature.
Business Process Transformation
Fortescue Metals Group, with their partner Ironfield, harnessed SAP Signavio solutions to finesse business processes, increasing transparency, cutting costs, and amplifying customer satisfaction.
Next-Gen Innovator
HomeMade built a self-service portal for Home Care Package participants using SAP’s Business Technology Platform. This digital shift resulted in enhanced customer autonomy, increased transparency, and streamlined budget management.
Industry Disruptor
CITIC Pacific Mining, with DalRae Solutions, redefined compliance with their Document Compliance application, utilizing intelligent technologies to extract pivotal information from uploaded documents.
Fast Growth
MyPathway, previously connected via SAP S/4HANA, further embraced SAP Analytics Cloud. This move is setting them on an exciting trajectory towards incorporating AI, real-time analytics, and predictive data methodologies.
Chris O’Brien Award
Fujitsu’s adoption of SAP Ariba streamlined their procurement while also boosting engagement with First Nation suppliers. Collaborating with the Indigenous Defence & Infrastructure Consortium, they refined supplier engagement, magnifying the visibility of indigenous products.
Concluding the event, SAP ANZ’s leadership also emphasized the unparalleled scale and diversity of this year’s nominations. It was a resounding reminder of the pivotal role technology, particularly SAP, plays in helping businesses navigate uncertain terrains and achieve their milestones.
In the words of Damien Bueno, the achievements showcased underline the pivotal role technology plays in helping businesses adapt, grow, and make an impact. As they prepare for the challenges and opportunities 2024 will bring, SAP further remains dedicated to being a partner in this journey.
