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Process: Automation of Proof of Concept (POC) Process
A global specialty chemicals company, EU
  • Sales
  • SAP/ERP Order entry
  • BOM
  • Accounts
  • Procurement
  • Quality
  • Role-based Dashboard
Tools Automated:
Technology Used:
Process description:
  • The POC process at OEC involved manually gathering input data from a database.
  • Personnel had to manually open the SAP application and navigate to the necessary transaction to enter order details.
  • The "Goods Movement Table" was manually accessed to input raw material values as per the recipe provided in the database.
  • After inputting all the values, the order was saved, and the results were manually recorded back to the database for future reference.
Objective:
To streamline and automate the POC process to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and speed of order processing and data recording.
Challenges:
  • This process was time-consuming, error-prone, and required significant manual effort, leading to delays and potential inaccuracies.
  • Reducing the time taken to process each order.
  • Eliminating manual errors in data entry and processing.
Solution:

DTskill developed a Hypaer Automation solution to:

  • Retrieve input data from the database automatically.
  • Open the SAP application, navigate to the necessary transaction, and enter order details autonomously.
  • Access the "Goods Movement Table" and input raw material values as per the recipe mentioned in the database.
  • Save the order and post the results back to the database automatically for user reference.
Benefits:
  • Significant reduction in order processing time by approximately 60%.
  • Eliminated manual errors, ensuring accurate data entry and processing.
  • Freed up personnel to focus on more strategic, higher-value tasks.
  • Successfully automated the POC process, demonstrating a tangible improvement in operational efficiency.
Industries Applicable:
  • Manufacturing