SAP SE announced that CAF, a company specializing in urban rail and bus systems, has transitioned to the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition. This move represents an initial step in CAF’s digital transformation aimed at creating a sustainable and efficient manufacturing process.
Based in Beasain, Spain, CAF shifted from a heavily customized on-premises system to a standardized cloud-based one. The integration of SAP solutions now covers core business areas such as master data management, record to report, source to pay, sales and transport, engineering to stock (including manufacturing), and workforce management.
“CAF is now set for future success, as our new technology landscape allows us to better comply with business requirements in a complex and fast-changing market,” stated Guillermo Apellániz, CAF’s digital transformation director. He also noted the company’s increased ability to utilize technologies like AI for improved efficiency.
CAF plans further enhancements by integrating its data with SAP Business Data Cloud (SAP BDC) and SAP Datasphere solutions. This integration aims to speed up analytical requests and enable more efficient data-driven decisions. Additionally, using the SAP Databricks capability within SAP BDC will allow CAF to manage data across its product lines of buses and trains more effectively.
“SAP solutions are empowering CAF to focus on sustainability by manufacturing high-speed trains, commuter trains, metros and buses with low or zero emissions,” commented José Vallés, managing director of SAP Spain. He emphasized the need for robust and flexible solutions due to the complexity of CAF’s projects and supply chains.
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