Building a highly automated, user-friendly monitoring and reporting system for complex project invoicing is possible. This was proved by the joint SAP Fiori project by Wärtsilä and Cerion. This new functionality enables transparency on a global level. There are only a few weeks left before the usability of Wärtsilä’s cash management of deliveries changes. Power… Read more
Why SAP Fiori? SAP Fiori apps are a package of pre-built applications for SAP with award winning UX and build upon latest cutting-edge technologies. Traditionally SAP screens were much hated by the business users which hinders business to tap the full value out of their SAP implementation. Thus, SAP launched a new technology for its… Read more
Some relevant trends As the amount of business data continues to increase exponentially the need for smarter, more cost-efficient Data Platforms and Analytics grows. In 2020 the Corona -phenomenon is even speeding up digitalization thus speeding up also the business data volume growth. Leading enterprises and public organisations are transforming quickly within the new business… Read more
Wärtsilä’s supply chains comprises tens of thousands of suppliers in total. The Supplier Relationship Management tool created by Cerion helps Wärtsilä to know its suppliers more accurately and to maintain a consistently high level of quality in marine and energy businesses. Wärtsilä’s suppliers can be anything from global strategic development partners to local florists. A… Read more
The new SAP Fiori tool designed by Cerion enables Wärtsilä to keep better track on actual vs. budget costs. All data lies in the same place for Project Managers and Project Controllers to tap into. Goodbye, personal excels and multiple SAP windows – welcome, fast and easy project management! For Wärtsilä, a typical project is… Read more
This SAP Fiori lead developer has been a Cerion team member and a Turku citizen for half a year now. Nightless nights and the flexible working environment keeps him in awe. Hello, Ekansh Saxena. Why did you decide to move from India to Finland last May? Some time ago I started to look for… Read more
Claim handling is complicated when customers, subcontractors and spare parts move around the world. Cerion brought the use of artificial intelligence (AI) into Wärtsilä’s warranty and claim handling process. Now the process can be up to five times faster than before. With business in all continents and a turnover of more than EUR 5 billion,… Read more
Wärtsilä, a global leader in marine solutions, is digitalizing its procurement and purchasing processes. Cerion has provided the company with a new supplier portal that has improved delivery reliability and made the entire supply chain completely visible. For Wärtsilä’s customers, this means improved service quality. “We make the sea and sky cleaner,” Wärtsilä promises in… Read more
Growth in Business Strategy, Management, Leadership and Capabilities When PMI conference volunteers were asked to pitch for themes for the coming conference in 2018, “Growth” brought the most enthusiastic nods among the peer group. Growth is abstract and can be discussed from multiple angles (but not limited to): Business strategy Management Leadership Capabilities When growth… Read more
The old saying states ”Communication always fails” – why? Leadership teams put a lot of time and energy to create a fantastic vision – so when the action starts, direction and objectives are rather clear to them. On the contrary to the rest of the organization which may not be at all aware of what… Read more
