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BEST PRACTICES INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING AND ACTIVE STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES .
This capability is crucial for tracking and improving production processes , managing inventory more effectively , and optimising supply chain management .
Other than S / 4HANA Private Cloud on RISE with SAP , Emirates Steel Arkan is upgrading its IT infrastructure by implementing , SAP Master Data Governance , and SAP Access Control . SAP TMS and SAP Treasury and Risk Management will follow in the implementation .
The migration involves shifting from an on-premises data centre using VMware to an Azure private cloud , managed by the SAP RISE Team . This transition enhances scalability , flexibility , and cost-efficiency while ensuring high availability and disaster recovery .
The new architecture supports improved performance , agility , and compliance . Leveraging SAP RISE ’ s capabilities allows Emirates Steel Arkan to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives .
Emirates Steel Arkan ’ s legacy IT applications and core business applications are powered by SAP ERP EHP 8 running on an MSSQL database . The SAP landscape is hosted on VMware hyperscaler located at the Emirates Steel Arkan on-premises data centre . Additionally , the SAP disaster recovery systems are hosted on Azure cloud . Emirates Steel Arkan has many custom processes and objects within SAP , indicating a tailored system to fit specific business needs and processes .
Benefits for business
Adopting SAP solutions at Emirates Steel Arkan offers numerous benefits across business , IT , and stakeholders . For the business , it provides real-time insights , streamlines processes , and enhances agility , enabling quicker responses to market changes and driving growth .
IT benefits include enhanced performance , reduced IT footprint , improved user experience , and better support for business objectives . Compliance and security are also strengthened , ensuring protection of critical data .
Stakeholders will experience increased productivity , cost savings , and improved decision-making , with an emphasis on sustainability . The shift to SAP ’ s cloud infrastructure offers a secure , and high-performance environment , leveraging scalability and resilience . These benefits align with Emirates Steel Arkan ’ s strategic goals , promoting a more efficient , agile , and sustainable business model .
Driving sustainability
For Emirates Steel Arkan , technology plays a pivotal role in driving sustainability . It enables the adoption of clean energy sources , which are crucial for reducing the carbon footprint of manufacturing processes . Additionally , technology facilitates the implementation of carbon capture and storage solutions , helping to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from industrial activities .
Digitalisation is another key aspect where technology contributes to sustainability . Advanced data analytics and Artificial Intelligence can optimise resource use , improve energy efficiency , and reduce waste . This not only leads to more sustainable operations but also enhances overall productivity and cost-effectiveness .
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Technology supports the development of sustainable products and services that align with the evolving environmental standards and customer expectations . It allows for the creation of materials that are more durable , recyclable , and have a lower environmental impact throughout their lifecycle . p
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