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MEPCO embarks on Digital Transformation to further its sustainability goals with SAP deployment
new channels in MEPCO ’ s customer experience offering .”
SAP and MEPCO
Abdelmohsen Abo Hashem , Group IT head at MEPCO , added : “ We are looking to SAP intelligent solutions , which will enable MEPCO to innovate , optimise its operations and better customer experience . MEPCO will rely on SAP solutions to support customerfacing functions including logistics , regional and international trade , and planning .
The Middle East Paper Company
( MEPCO ), the largest paper manufacturer in the Middle East and Africa , is deploying solutions from global software company SAP SE in an effort to streamline its business processes and increase efficiencies as part of a regional and global expansion strategy .
MEPCO ’ s comprehensive Digital Transformation journey is aligned closely with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ’ s Vision 2030 , which has technology adoption and sustainability among its key pillars .
Sami Alsafran , Group President at MEPCO , said : “ Digital Transformation with SAP has enhanced our business practices as well as our focus on health and safety , and now we are bringing that same focus and commitment to
Ahmed Alfaifi , Senior Vice President , Middle East North , SAP , said , “ MEPCO ’ s commitment to increasing productivity and efficiencies both within its supply chain and in its overall enterprise underscores the organisation ’ s leadership , not only in Saudi Arabia but regionally . With global expansion as a priority , the focus on elevating the customer experience through SAP ’ s solutions will continue to advance MEPCO ’ s business goals .”
Google Cloud and Nana Direct collaborate to transform the online grocery shopping experience across KSA
Google Cloud has announced a collaboration with Nana
Direct , a pioneering online grocery shopping and delivery startup , which provides Saudi households with a convenient online grocery shopping experience . Through the collaboration , Google Cloud and Nana Direct have been transforming the online grocery shopping experience in the Kingdom , connecting households with local grocery stores and supermarkets , and ensuring the delivery of handpicked and packaged fresh fruits , vegetables and groceries right to their doorstep within a 15 minute window .
Ziad Jammal , Digital Natives Lead , MENA , Google Cloud said : “ The collaboration with Nana Direct is an exciting opportunity for Google Cloud to bring innovative e-commerce solutions to life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , and share decades worth of expertise in establishing digital natives . We are delighted that our work with Nana Direct continues to support in elevating the consumer ’ s experience for seamless grocery shopping in KSA .”
Sami Al Helwah , Founder and CEO , Nana Direct , added : “ From day
one at Nana Direct , a strategic decision was made to build our entire back-end from the ground up on Google Cloud . This is due to the innovative technological capabilities that Google Cloud provides .”
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