SAP PaPM is a solution that improves the performance of settlements, analyses, simulations, and summaries. Hicron had the opportunity to implement the system in the Polish branch of one of the leading companies in the automotive industry with its headquarters in Germany. In the case of such a large company, preparing a detailed report in Excel was extremely difficult – any conversions required the use of complex formulas in large files, with the data entered manually, which increased the risk of mistakes. For example – the preparation of a monthly detailed report for the headquarters took 7 days, and all the data had to be entered manually from external systems, updated, and adjusted on an ongoing basis.
What changed after the implementation of SAP PaPM?
The main result that the company felt the most was time savings. The aforementioned seven-day monthly reporting procedure was effectively shortened to the proverbial “single click”. In fact, the time needed to prepare the summary was reduced to even two days, without the need to additionally download data from numerous files and check the accuracy of the results – PaPM downloads all components automatically, in real time, and performs calculations without errors.
Reliable data analysis in business
Performing calculations on existing values faster is not the only significant change brought about by the introduction of SAP PaPM. It also allowed for the preparation of detailed financial analyses, which is extremely important in the automotive industry and such large production companies. Each department has its own results at individual production stages, which in turn affects specific transfer prices. Thanks to PaPM, it was possible to calculate various categories of expenses that the company would incur in the production of one vehicle. This, in turn, made it possible to estimate the cost of sales and production. The ability to effectively analyze and draw accurate conclusions is very important. When comparing the results with the revenue, it was easy to calculate, for example, the profitability of specific activities.
Not just automotive
The automotive industry is not the only example that well illustrates the capabilities of SAP PaPM. This solution will help you efficiently manage large volumes of data. Its versatility can also be demonstrated in public transportation – the system makes it possible to estimate not only the profitability of individual routes and sections but also to look at them as a network and determine the most advantageous connections. It enables work on real data, so planning is based on actual values and indicates real benefits of individual applications. Aviation can benefit from the system in a similar way.
Data mining optimization
Another good example of the use of this solution is healthcare – SAP PaPM does not have to be used in the industrial and production sectors only. The system can help estimate the costs generated by hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. Using the most detailed data, you can summarize the costs of a hospital stay of a specific patient, individual treatments, or tests performed. It is also useful when preparing the previously mentioned financial reports, which – in the case of large facilities – contain huge amounts of data. The way to stay ahead of the competition is first and foremost the art of making effective decisions.
SAP PaPM can also be successfully used in banking, the chemical industry, telecommunications, the public sector, and other industries. It is a tool for companies that want to make informed decisions based on the information they have available.
The wide application possibilities of the SAP PaPM system show how universal this solution is. It will provide you with the ability to properly assess the condition of your company and, on this basis, determine a short- and long-term plan of action. SAP PaPM can be adapted to the needs of a given company, so it is perfect for many areas of business.
How to make the right decisions?
Having datasets is only half the battle, the rest depends on analysis and drawing conclusions. It is the decisions based on them that are decisive for the success or failure of your business.
Do you want to find out how much your company can gain by implementing SAP PaPM? Contact Hicron, our experts will inform you about the areas in which the use of SAP PaPM will be most beneficial for your business.
