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Key data at a glance
About the company
AEC Group
International mobility solutions, vehicle, parts and accessories business
Headquarters in Canada, seven international locations (as of 2022)
More than 170 employees (as of 2022)
SAP Business One (Cloud)
Manhattan fulfillment system, Microsoft 365
Apps in use
Apps in useFor AEC, an integrated and scalable ERP solution was essential. These components and connections are the focus of the reference project:
Initial situation
The AEC Group AEC offers international mobility solutions – from vehicle sales and fleet solutions to parts and accessories. Rapid expansion led to increased demands on processes across six business units and seven locations. AEC sought an integrated ERP platform that would consolidate data and processes and support further growth.
Acute challenges before project start
- Rapid international expansion
- Six independent business units
- Seven locations in different regions of the world
- The need for a common, reliable database
- Desire for faster reports and analyses
- Requirements for a flexible and scalable ERP system
AEC on cooperation
„"Thanks to the jointly developed solution, we were able to improve the service for our customers and deliver faster and more economically."“
Project progress
Project progress
Capturing the requirements of growing business areas and international locations
Assess the need for consolidated data, reports, and connections to other systems.
Aligning SAP Business One Cloud as an integrated ERP platform with the requirements of AEC
Transfer of existing data, review of processes and preparation of employees for use
Use SAP Business One in day-to-day business and provide reports and data for decision-making.
Schematic project phases: The published article does not provide details on the process. The collaboration began in early 2021.
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Solution & Conclusion
SAP Business One Cloud was introduced as an integrated platform. For AEC, four key components are central:
One platform for six business areas
SAP Business One consolidates business-relevant information in a single system. This allows AEC to manage its international business units on a common database and retrieve information more quickly.
Reports at the touch of a button
According to AEC, reports and analyses are available in real time. Faster access to more accurate data supports decision-making in a growing company.
Flexibility for further connections
For AEC, it was important that SAP Business One could be adapted to new requirements. This included the possibility of an EDI connection to Manhattan's fulfillment system.
Faster access and less processing time
AEC reports faster access to more accurate data and a time saving of 75 % during processing. The published reference does not specify which individual processing step this value refers to.
The result in comparison
Previously
- Growth increases the demands
- Six independent business units
- Seven international locations
- Need for consolidated data
- Reports should be available more quickly.
- Looking for a scalable ERP system
Afterward
- Integrated ERP platform in the cloud
- Shared database for the business units
- Faster access to information
- More accurate data for decision-making
- Real-time reports at the touch of a button
- Flexibility for further connections
Customer voice
"I consider the investment we're making today in SAP® Business One a crucial first step. With this tool, we're confident we'll win the game. There are no limits to what AEC can achieve."
