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Autogrill's Supply Chain Enhancement through IoT Connectivity and Visibility
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Event-Driven Application
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Autogrill, a multinational catering company operating in 30 countries, faced a significant challenge in providing their suppliers with direct access to their core system data. The suppliers required this access for improved visibility, analytics, and order effectiveness. Autogrill also needed better anticipation of stock levels, localized costs in each market, and additional supply chain information. The data resided in their IBM i (AS/400) and SAP systems, and accessing it in a quick, secure, and cost-effective manner without creating thousands of queries was a significant challenge. Autogrill was in search of a partner who could support them in achieving these goals and provide secure services granting real-time information from their core systems.
The Customer
Autogrill
About The Customer
Autogrill is an Italian-based multinational catering company that sells food and non-food products. The company operates in 30 different countries, primarily in Europe, and runs restaurants along all Italian highways. Autogrill also represents other important brands in Italy and Europe. Many suppliers are interested in selling their goods in Autogrill shops, making the company a significant player in the catering industry. Autogrill's operations are vast and complex, requiring efficient and effective supply chain management.
The Solution
Autogrill partnered with OpenLegacy, a company that specializes in creating and developing APIs. After the CIO of Autogrill attended a webinar by OpenLegacy, he saw potential in their technology and business solution. Autogrill, in collaboration with their technological partners, formed a team with knowledge of the legacy systems and integration processes. This team included multiple connectors to their backends that generate cloud-native microservices. These microservices were created and used by the Autogrill team and partners to leverage their core systems. OpenLegacy's support for IBM i and SAP was a significant factor in Autogrill's digitalization and modernization strategy.
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