Examples of companies that used Enterprise Applications successfully to support their business strategy and business model!!!

 

Hello, Everyone and welcome back to this weeks blog.

This week I’m going to give you a few examples of companies that used Enterprise Systems successfully to support their business strategy and business model.

Enterprise systems are large-scale software packages that can track and control all the operations of large companies. These systems are used as a central command hub to help automate the business and make decision making easier as all departments are connected. The Enterprise system manages all the difference relationships throughout the organisation and connects them through the Centralised Database.

There are many companies that produce and provide different types of this Information System and when they are applied properly can be very powerful tool in a company. A few examples of companies that used Enterprise Systems successfully to support their business strategy and business model are:

1.      Starbucks

Starbucks uses Oracle ERP which is a cloud-based software system that automates back their business operations. Oracle ERP allows Starbucks to view all their business areas on one screen and includes identifying information. Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Supply Chain Management (SCM) operations are all supported by Oracle E-Business. It displays revenue analytics and provides quick access to:

·        Revenue Information

·        Expense Information

·        Sales Information

Oracle ERP allows Starbucks not only celebrate coffee and its rich tradition around coffee but also allows it’s business to stay connected worldwide.

Please watch this video below which shows Starbucks and Oracles journey together:

2.      Cadbury

Cadbury was on a fast track to success but had trouble fulfilling its manufacturing and distribution. So Cadbury brought in SAP to address these issues. Among other significant changes brought about by the ERP adoption, multi-node resource management was extended throughout the supply chain and the present warehousing and distribution processes were completely redesigned.

Benefits of ERP System specific to Cadbury’s: 

·        The introduction of ERP at Cadbury changed warehouse management and gave branch offices and depots structure. 

·        It resolved all the problems, increased efficiency, and directed rapid expansion. 

·        The best-in-class vendors and their proactive decision-making capabilities expedited the process and reduced the possibility of problems during the initial deployment stage. 

 

Despite the lengthy Enterprise Application process, SAP efficiently addressed the manufacturing and distribution problems and helped cut down Cadbury’s costs.

Please watch the video below that details the benefits of SAP to Cadburys:

3.      Walmart

In 2018, Walmart signed a five-year deal with Microsoft Azure, a platform that supports several ERP systems. Expectations for the Microsoft Azure partnership include the following:

·        Integration with developing blockchain-based solutions. 

·        E-commerce opportunities that are more diverse and efficient. 

·        Existing ERP programs can be plugged into the Microsoft Azure platform. 

·        Plans to develop a cloud-based enterprise system that will serve as the foundation for managing the company’s resources. 

·        Automated warehousing capabilities have a wider range of applications. 

·        Artificial intelligence is being used to manage supplier relationships. 

Walmart's current ERP system gives it a technological advantage over competitors by increasing the efficiency of supply chain management and fostering stronger supplier integration and collaboration. Walmart uses the ERP system to increase the effectiveness of its global corporate management.

Please watch the video below that outlines Walmart’s decision to choose Microsoft Azure:

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