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The chain where everything comes together<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Service & Asset Management operates through a coherent chain of activities \u2013 such as analysis, planning, execution and management \u2013 which constantly interact with one another. What happens in one part of that chain has an impact on the rest. Errors or gaps in your data are immediately reflected in maintenance and execution. And anything that isn\u2019t running optimally there affects your operations and leads to delays, errors or extra costs. If one component isn\u2019t working properly, it impacts your planning, execution, costs and the lifespan of your assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where in the supply chain the greatest impact lies<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Within this chain, we can see that a great deal converges at a number of key points, and that it is here that the biggest bottlenecks \u2013 and therefore also the greatest risks \u2013 and opportunities for improvement lie in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not a fixed model or a linear process, but rather recognisable points where processes, data and technology converge. Not every organisation will recognise all of them, but almost everyone will recognise one or more of these junctions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Four key junctionsand a single IT foundation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Insight & guidance<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might already have data, but no clear picture to guide your decisions. Information is scattered across systems, departments or support tools such as Excel or Access, making it difficult to get an overview and stay in control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maintenance & predictability<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maintenance and disruptions demand constant attention. As a result, the focus shifts regularly, even though there are opportunities to create greater predictability and peace of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Planning & implementation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Planning, capacity and execution must be continuously aligned. If these are better coordinated, operations will run more smoothly and there will be scope to work more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Strategy & lifecycle<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As you work towards building a future-proof organisation, your mission, objectives, strategy and tactics must remain consistently aligned. Ultimately, this creates a strong synergy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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IT as a foundationunderneath your chain<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beneath these nodes lies the IT infrastructure that connects everything. In the image above, this is represented by the horizontal cog at the bottom: the foundation that supports the rest of the chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A well-designed IT infrastructure ensures that processes, data and technology work together seamlessly. It not only provides operational stability, but also creates scope for innovation. As a result, new functionalities, integrations and innovations can be added more quickly and in a controlled manner, without disrupting the existing core systems. Platforms such as SAP BTP play a key role in this and make it possible to expand the landscape step by step and keep it future-proof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn more about the fundamentals of IT<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Download the process map and see where your process might be faltering. You don\u2019t need to recognise everything; just one insight can make all the difference.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Download the process diagram:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>a practical overview of the supply chain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Download the process map and discover which SAP solutions fit within your service, asset and IT landscape. Can you identify one or more points where risks arise or where there is scope for improvement? And how robust is your IT infrastructure? The process map is a practical overview that provides insight and guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where our people<\/strong>make a difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Achieving coherence starts with an understanding of how things work in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n