1. IBM-SAP
Automotive
Faurecia – Enabling always-on operations by switching to a multi-instance SAP landscape
Minimizes downtime
thanks to longer regional maintenance windows
Cuts complexity
with fewer users per instance while maintaining common core system
The transformation: Faurecia has moved from a single to a multi-instance SAP landscape, and is adopting a more regional vision for the management of high availability. With each SAP instance covering a subset of global time zones, Faurecia has more possible maintenance windows, reducing potential business disruption. The change is also an enabler for a new global business continuity and disaster recovery strategy.
Supports future growth
by providing a flexible and secure multi-site architecture
Client Name:
Faurecia
Case study Link:
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Pull Quote:
“IBM Global Business Services was able to provide the expert global resources and mobilize additional capacity when needed to make this project an outstanding success, readying Faurecia for its next expansion phase.” – Eric Godard, Head of Applications, Faurecia
Company Background:
Automotive components manufacturer Faurecia supplies leading global vehicle makers with emissions control technologies, seating, and interior and exterior systems. With global operations employing 94,000 people, this hugely successful company generated group sales of more than EUR18 billion in 2013.
Solution components:
Hardware
• IBM® Power Systems™
Software
• IBM AIX®
• IBM DB2®
Applications
• SAP Sales Relationship Management
• SAP Process Integration 7.3
• SAP Business Intelligence 7.0
• SAP NetWeaver Portal 7.0
• SAP Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence 12.1
• SAP Solution Manager 7.0
• SAP Central Process Scheduling
Services
• IBM Global Business Services®
Business challenge:
Faurecia’s automotive industry customers work on a just-in-time basis and demand faultless order fulfillment. Failure to meet agreed service levels can result in severe financial penalties and reputational damage.
The benefit:
Moving to regional SAP instances reduces business risk and minimizes downtime, providing longer maintenance windows and reducing user numbers. Multi-site architecture offers a solid base for future growth.
Solution components
Hardware
• IBM® Power Systems™
Software
• IBM AIX®
• IBM DB2®
• A suite of SAP applications
Services
• IBM Global Business Services®
“IBM Global Business Services was able to provide the expert global resources and mobilize additional capacity when needed to make this project an outstanding success, readying Faurecia for its next expansion phase.”
—Eric Godard, Head of Applications, Faurecia
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