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Optimizing Tourism Management with IoT: A Case Study of Andorra Turisme, S.A.U.
Technology Category
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Public Cloud
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Process Control & Optimization
The Challenge
Andorra Turisme, S.A.U., a public company created to aid the development and promotion of tourism in Andorra, faced significant challenges in optimizing its company management processes. The company's main strategic objective was to improve Andorra's competitive position as a tourist destination, but it was hindered by three main issues. Firstly, there was poor interdepartmental management, which led to inefficiencies and communication breakdowns. Secondly, the company was heavily reliant on printed documents, which not only increased costs but also slowed down processes. Lastly, the company was burdened with dense and complex administrative management, which further complicated operations and made it difficult to implement changes quickly and effectively.
About The Customer
Andorra Turisme, S.A.U. is a public company based in Andorra la Vella, Andorra. Its primary role is to aid in the development and promotion of tourism in Andorra, with the aim of improving the country's competitive position as a tourist destination. As part of its strategic objectives, Andorra Turisme works to lead the design and performance of Andorra's tourist marketing policies and strategies, collaborating with various public and private bodies involved in the value chain. The company faced challenges in optimizing its management processes, particularly in terms of interdepartmental management, reliance on printed documents, and complex administrative management.
The Solution
The solution to Andorra Turisme's challenges came in the form of the AuraQuantic Business Process Management (BPM) platform, implemented by BSS Consultores. This platform was chosen due to its proximity and understanding of the particularities of Andorra Turisme. The implementation process involved careful consideration of several key points. These included the elimination of manual parts of the workflows, simplicity in designing and defining processes for flexibility and agility, process management supported on databases instead of physical documents, elimination of paper documentation, incorporation of the Digital Signature, and introduction of the management of the Data Protection Act. The result was an effective and efficient process management system that ensured the quality of operations based on established guidelines.
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