SAP-for-Automotive
The automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation as vehicles become increasingly connected, intelligent, and software-driven. Connected car systems enable real-time data exchange between vehicles, manufacturers, service providers, and end customers, unlocking new business models and enhancing user experiences. Within this evolving landscape, SAP offers robust solutions to integrate and manage connected car data, empowering automotive companies to innovate and stay competitive. This article delves into integrating with connected car systems in the SAP-for-Automotive environment.
Connected cars leverage embedded telematics, IoT sensors, and cloud technologies to communicate vehicle status, location, diagnostics, and driver behavior. This connectivity enables features such as:
However, managing the massive volume of data and integrating it with backend business processes require a scalable and flexible IT infrastructure — a challenge SAP is uniquely positioned to address.
SAP’s comprehensive portfolio offers tools and platforms that facilitate end-to-end connected car integration, including:
SAP Vehicle Insights is a cloud-native solution designed to collect, process, and analyze data from connected vehicles in real time. It enables:
SAP IoT services provide connectivity and device management capabilities that handle vehicle sensor data streams securely. SAP Edge Services allow data processing closer to the source, reducing latency and bandwidth use.
Data collected from connected cars can be integrated with SAP S/4HANA to enhance supply chain and production planning or linked with SAP Customer Experience (CX) solutions to personalize services and offers based on vehicle usage.
By continuously monitoring vehicle health data (e.g., engine temperature, brake wear), SAP solutions can predict potential failures before they occur. Integration with SAP Asset Intelligence Network and Plant Maintenance modules allows service scheduling and parts inventory management in anticipation of repairs.
Connected cars require secure, reliable OTA updates for software patches and feature upgrades. SAP’s integration capabilities ensure update delivery aligns with vehicle lifecycle data managed in SAP S/4HANA, reducing downtime and improving customer satisfaction.
Insurance providers and fleet operators can use connected car data for dynamic risk assessments and optimized asset utilization. SAP’s data platform supports real-time analytics and billing processes integrated with financial and CRM systems.
Leading automotive OEMs and suppliers are adopting SAP connected car solutions to differentiate their offerings. For instance, integrating connected car data with ERP and CRM systems helps manufacturers optimize production based on real-time usage patterns and create innovative service subscriptions.
Integrating with connected car systems is a strategic imperative for automotive companies seeking to thrive in a digital, data-driven future. SAP’s comprehensive and scalable solutions enable seamless connectivity, data intelligence, and process integration that empower manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. By leveraging SAP’s connected car capabilities, automotive companies can unlock new revenue streams, enhance customer loyalty, and drive continuous innovation.