Introduction

Real-world Examples Join us to explore how businesses in every sector are evolving their business operations and achieving new levels of productivity, automation, and innovation with SAP Business Technology Platform. In the fast, digital world of today, organizations are required to be nimble, data-centric and cloud-ready. SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) enables this mindset, creating one environment that encompasses integration, data management, analytics, and is open for extension development, AI and automation.

Everything from curing diseases to improving the performance of soccer teams, becoming more sustainable, and seeing through walls SAP BTP is eventually turning every intelligent ERP into an engine of a new world.

We are an expert consultancy for SAP Custom Development, assisting companies as they onboard, go-live and scale their new SAP BTP implementations with our Cremencing solutions. In this extended article, we take a closer look at how actual organizations across the globe are leveraging SAP BTP Examples to bring about tangible change – facilitated by real-life use cases, customer success stories, technical considerations and industry-specific scenarios.

The Power of SAP BTP What is So Special about SAP BTP?

We’ll dig into the examples in a minute, but it’s important to realize why companies are becoming SAP BTP customers.

SAP BTP: One Platform to Unite the Four Pillars

Database & Data Management

• SAP HANA Cloud
  
• SAP Datasphere
  
• Data catalogs, pipelines, governance
  

Analytics & Planning

• SAP Analytics Cloud
  
• Predictive insights and visualization
  

Application Development

• SAP Build Apps (low-code/no-code)
  
• SAP CAP & RAP (pro-code)
  
• SAP Build Process Automation
  

Integration & Automation

• SAP Integration Suite
  
• Event Mesh
  
• Business Rules
  
• Workflow automation
  

No other business platform provides this combination in a seamless system, which is why most digital transformation programs run on SAP BTP.

Real World SAP BTP Use-Cases (Extended & Enriched)

Following are detailed, extended success stories that serve to exemplify the gains a wide range of businesses have been able to achieve by applying SAP BTP.

Manufacturing Industry

Company A

World-Class Supply Chain Through Integration

A global manufacturer with 12 country-based operations had fragmented systems, each with their own versions of ERP, MES and supplier tools. The lack of integration caused:

• Slow order fulfillment
  
• Poor real-time visibility
  
• Manual data entry
  
• Increased supply chain delays
  

How SAP BTP Helped

With SAP Integration Suite, the organization:

• Integrated SAP ECC, SAP S / 4HANA, MES and supplier systems
  
• Automated purchase requisition workflows
  
• Enabled event-driven communication between plants
  
• Built a 360° supply chain control tower powered by SAP Analytics Cloud
  

Outcome

• 25% increase in supply chain response time
  
• 50% less manual rework
  
• Improved forecast accuracy
  

The example here illustrates how SAP BTP can integrate global operations without customers having to rip and replace their existing systems.

Company B

Smart Factory with the Help of Predictive Analysis

An automotive company was having unexpected machines down, which resulted in millions of dollar losses in production.

How SAP BTP Helped

They ran predictive scenarios in real time by processing sensor and machine log data with SAP HANA Cloud Predictive Service.

The solution provided:

• Early detection of anomalies
  
• Predictive maintenance alerts
  
• Real-time quality checks
  
• Root cause analysis dashboards
  

Outcome

• 40% reduction in production downtime
  
• More consistent product quality
  
• Greater equipment reliability
  

This example shows how SAP BTP transforms machine data into useful insights.

Smart Factory Enablement With SAP Build

A European electronics manufacturer was interested in digitizing manual shop-floor processes.

SAP BTP Solution

With SAP Build Apps + SAP Build Process Automation, they created:

• Interactive digital work instructions
  
• Quality inspection apps
  
• Automated incident logging
  
• Dashboard for supervisors
  

Transformation

• 22% improvement in operator productivity
  
• 18% reduction in lead time
  
• KPI monitoring for plant managers (in real time)
  

This is evidence of how low-code products in SAP BTP can help companies to build smart factories fast.

Finance Sector

Company C

Changing the Game for Financial Reporting & Compliance

A global financial firm struggled with offline spreadsheets, outdated reporting solutions and manual audit procedures.

SAP BTP Implementation

By leveraging new SAP Analytics Cloud + SAP HANA Cloud, they:

• Centralized financial data
  
• Automated compliance reporting
  
• Built integrated dashboards used in making decisions by CFO’s
  
• Enabled real-time audit trails
  

Result

• 14 days of reporting dropped to 4 hours
  
• Improved compliance accuracy
  
• Eliminated 80% manual reporting tasks
  

Company D

AI Powered Risk & Fraud Management

An insurance agency was drowning in manual spots of fraud detection and nonstandardized processing of claims.

SAP BTP Solution Implemented

• SAP BTP Integration Suite for real-time date synchronization
  
• Fraud scoring models using SAP AI services
  
• Workflow automation for claims routing
  

Results

• 30% improvement in compliance performance
  
• 20% reduction in fraudulent claims
  
• Faster processing of customer claims
  

Company F

Digitalization of the Treasury with SAP BTP

A worldwide investment firm needed real-time access to cash flow and liquidity.

Solution

• SAP HANA Cloud for real-time treasury data
  
• SAC scenario simulations (vertical app)
  
• Integration Suite for bank connectivity
  

Impact

• 35% more efficient treasury operations
  
• Better liquidity predictions
  
• Faster financial decision-making
  

Retail & E-Commerce

Company G

Truly Customer Centric And Branded Experience

A Retail Chain A retail chain employed SAP BTP to create a unique shopping experience.

What They Implemented

• Customer insight dashboards
  
• AI-based product suggestions
  
• Real-time inventory visibility
  

Business Outcomes

• 18% increase in customer engagement
  
• 10% uplift in online sales
  
• Better demand forecasting
  

Company H  

Combined Commerce Integration

A connected e-commerce brand on SAP BTP Integration Suite:

• POS
  
• CRM
  
• SAP S/4HANA
  
• Payment systems
  
• Warehouse management
  

Benefits

Logistics & Transportation

Company I – Real-Time Visibility into the Fleet

A logistics provider required visibility on more than 600 delivery trucks.

SAP BTP Enabled

• GPS integration
  
• Event Mesh for real-time updates
  
• Predictive route optimization
  

Outcome

• 14% reduction in transportation cost
  
• On-time delivery improved by 32%
  

More value of SAP BTP to modern enterprises

Enterprise-Wide Integration

• Interfaces with ERP, CRM, HR, warehouse, IoT sensors, banking systems and third party apps
  
• Prevents interruptions by extending Clean Core
  

Scalability for Growing Businesses

• Can be started small and grow globally
  
• On-demand scaling of cloud resources
  

Real-Time Insights & AI

• Predictive analytics
  
• Machine learning
  
• Live dashboards
  

Faster Application Development

• Low-code/no-code (SAP Build)
  
• Pro-code (CAP, RAP, Node. js, Java)
  

Lower IT Complexity

• Unified platform
  
• Less modifications in the core system
  
• Easier maintenance
  

Conclusion

The following SAP BTP Examples serve as proof points that SAP BTP is much more than another technology platform it’s a strategic enabler for business transformation. In manufacturing, finance, logistics, retail or healthcare and beyond, SAP BTP enables businesses to:

• Reduce operational costs
  
• Improve process efficiency
  
• Drive automation
  
• Accelerate digital transformation
  

For more insights on SAP Case Studies, check out our detailed blog on Transforming SAP User Onboarding with CS onBoard to deepen your understanding.

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FAQs

What is SAP BTP used for?

Application development, integration, data management, automation and analytics and AI innovation all use SAP BTP.

What Industries Gain the Most from SAP BTP?

The following sectors: manufacturing, finance, retail, logistics and distribution, health care, automotive, telecomms and energy.

How does SAP BTP supports organizations innovate?

Providing low-code tools, AI services, event-driven architecture and a choice of integration.

Is it possible to integrate other systems with SAP BTP?

Yes. REST APIs, OData, SOAP, webhooks and more than 200 prebuilt integrations are natively supported on SAP BTP.

Is it affordable for small businesses to use SAP BTP?

Yes. SAP BTP has a modular pricing in the form of subscription fit for SMEs.

How soon can SAP BTP drive business value?

• 4–6 weeks for automation
  
• 2–3 months for integrations
  
• 3–6 months for analytics + transformation at scale
  

Resources

• SAP Technology Platform Overview
  
• SAP BTP Learning Journeys
  
• SAP Discovery Center
  
• SAP Community Blogs