Particularly companies that have grown continuously and constantly expanded their IT infrastructures face challenges. Since the implementation of the numerous application requests, the further development and digitalization of the company, can no longer be carried out through traditional programming and with the existing resources. Therefore, AGRANA continues its successful corporate course together with Simplifier and relies on low-code for the creation of business applications.
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AGRANA refines agricultural resources into food and industrial products in its three business segments: Fruit, Starch and Sugar. The company has 9,000 employees and operates 55 production facilities globally. The company is the world market leader in fruit products and the most important producer of fruit juice concentrates in Europe and a major producer of customized potato, corn and wheat starch products in the Starch segment, as well as bioethanol. AGRANA is the leading sugar supplier in Central and Eastern Europe.
Examine objectively and thoroughly
To manage the numerous digital projects and application requests, AGRANA decided to implement the principle of app modernization, which includes low-code as one of its pillars. In an exchange with Südzucker, the Austrian company became aware of Simplifier and, based on the use cases already implemented at Südzucker, gained initial insights into the potential usage of the low-code platform. A neutral evaluation of different options was important to AGRANA. Therefore, different platforms were compared, evaluated and put to the test in trials and pilot projects.
Undisputedly convincing – Simplifier fulfills key requirements
“Simplifier is the only platform that offers native RFC connectivity and SSO (note: single sign-on) end-to-end for all SAP interfaces.”
Sascha Fuchs, Team Lead Development and Interfaces, AGRANA“Part of what convinced the AGRANA team about the Simplifier low-code platform was its optimal interaction with SAP and the ease of integration of the systems.”
Christian Stuppan, CIO, AGRANA“AGRANA had specific requirements and high expectations. The fact that we fulfil the criteria and our platform was able to prevail over the competition based on technology makes us proud. All of this demonstrates that the intensive work and consistent exchange with customers and partners is worthwhile and that steady further development of our platform is the right way to go.”
Florian Rühl, Board Member, Simplifier AGRanging from simple applications to international projects
After the implementation of the low-code platform, the interest in applications within AGRANA increased rapidly. Due to the ease of use, the complexity and scope of the applications quickly increased. The first use case realized was an application for incoming goods inspection for truck deliveries. Currently, a commissioning app is in the creation phase, which will increase the level of complexity even further.
In addition, a comprehensive concept is being implemented that includes up to 15 applications in warehouse management. Among other things, the planned applications will replace existing scanner transactions for stock transfers or partial quantity splits for storage units or containers.
“We quickly recognized the opportunities Simplifier provides and want to leverage these benefits across the company to drive our digitalization and further optimize our processes.”
Doris Thanner, Change Manager, AGRANAFurther use of applications based on Simplifier is planned company-wide.
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