Accelerating business transformation in a post COVID-19 world
Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, the drivers of technology were focused on cost reduction and productivity. The goal was to make well run businesses run better. As we adapt to the new realities caused by COVID-19, the roles of technology will have to evolve to:
Achieve resiliency – to steer your company through challenging times with agility
Deliver profitability – with transparency across both the top and bottom line, supporting business growth and increased productivity and
Act sustainably – by reducing carbon footprint, minimizing waste and transitioning to the circular economy
We can all start now to build our journey towards an Intelligent Enterprise to greatly reduce the impact of this crisis, while helping ASEAN businesses to innovate and transform into winning companies. For example:
Intelligent technologies can be used to provide real-time visibility into the availability of raw materials, people and assets.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can be used to constantly reassess and re-plan activities.
Robotic Process Automation can be used to automate labor intensive activities, and focus our workers on more value-added and efficacy-driving activities.
SAP’s efforts to lend a helping hand
To support business continuity through these challenging times, SAP has opened up access to selected technology solutions.
As a result, SAP is providing free access to SAP Ariba Discovery, the world’s largest business network until December 31, 2020, so any buyer can post their immediate sourcing needs and any supplier can respond to show they can deliver. Free access to Qualtrics Remote Work Pulse has also helped organizations understand how their employees are doing and what support they need as they adapt to new work environments.
Additionally, businesses can also access the SAP Value Lifecycle Manager, an industry benchmark tool that supports businesses to measure, monitor and optimize value across their enterprise. To help businesses go digital and transform into intelligent enterprises, the SAP Experience Center Singapore provides an innovative space for businesses to deep dive into the latest technologies like AI, Big Data and data intelligence on the cloud to develop solutions tailored to the organization’s unique challenges.
Moving forward together in the Philippines
Speaking at the Forward Together virtual event, John Gonzales, PLDT Vice President and Head of Enterprise Digital Solutions says, “Traditional practices never changed, primarily because they served their purpose. And it took a pandemic like COVID-19 for businesses to rethink how to transform those practices to digital engagements. Fortunately, advancements in technology have allowed industries to adapt to new ways of working and learning.“
With the help of SAP digital solutions, PLDT initiated the Day Zero Program, a framework to reimagine, reshape and redefine the new normal for customers. Its key components enable companies to empower their employees by affording them with the means to remain productive and access office systems remotely.
John also adds that companies realize the importance of an ERP now more than ever given that it provides an environment to streamline operations. “An ERP system reduces the complexity of running a business, especially during these times. The value of an ERP system is that it provides a foundational infrastructure that allows your business to maintain operational efficiency—leading to better workforce collaboration. It can also provide you with insights that lead to more strategic decisions.”
Edler Panlilio, Managing Director of SAP Philippines echoes the need for helping companies rebound in these challenging times.“At SAP, we have the expertise to support enterprises in 25 industries where we have empowered various customers to confront many challenges. Our mission at SAP is to help Filipino businesses run better and improve the lives of Filipinos. With SAP opening access to complimentary solutions to help companies during this unprecedented time, we believe we can help support in the recovery.”
