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MANUFACTURING SECTOR AT RISK OF OVERSIZED AND POORLY MATCHED ENERGY EQUIPMENT
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anufacturing managers concerned with the decarbonisation of energy in their facilities are being signposted towards Aggreko’s latest upgrades of equipment that will help cut emissions and protect the bottom line amid the energy crisis. According to Aggreko, industrial facilities rely on several different temporary power and temperature control solutions which are often oversized or poorly matched for their chosen application. This is proving not only unsustainable but also inefficient. With stricter climate legislation and uncertainty in the market affecting firms’ ability to predict energy usage, the temporary power firm says its manufacturing customers are now in a precarious position. Greener Upgrades in Manufacturing is a new initiative
that advises on how to meet demand via effective use of newly developed technologies, such as hybrid generators and temperature and humidity control products, which can run off alternative fuel sources. The Greener Manufacturing guide highlights how the current equipment necessary for cold storage and back-up power emits heavy pollutants such as carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide and other harmful particulates. However, Aggreko showcases some of the changes the industry can make via a Greener Upgrade, such as replacing diesel fuel with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 90% and particulate matter by 86% respectively. Matt Watson, Sector Sales Manager for Manufacturing at Aggreko says: “In light of the
problems the manufacturing industry are facing today, there’s a clamour for more environmentally-friendly solutions. The majority of our customers are now demanding more flexible energy solutions which meet their needs without eating into capex budgets. Greener Upgrades in Manufacturing provides a pragmatic answer to this.
“Aggreko has invested significantly into its fleet technology and product range meaning that greener hired power is one way the industry can navigate the transition to sustainable energy while protecting all- important bottom lines. We believe all suppliers need to be setting an example to industry.” Aggreko
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SAUDI DIESEL EMBRACES CLOUD-BASED ERP TO SUPPORT EQUIPMENT AND POWER GENERATION MARKET
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nfor®, the industry cloud company, today announced that Saudi Diesel Equipment Co. (SDEC), the Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia-based leader in diesel power generation, transportation and support equipment manufacturing, is migrating its existing deployment of Infor M3 on-premises to Infor CloudSuite Equipment, enabling it to improve and automate business processes — particularly for its remote field service workforce — raise efficiency, and boost its ability to innovate. The move to the cloud forms part of SDEC’s wider digital transformation project, Digi-Step, and will be invaluable as the company scales its operations to support strong demand for equipment, machinery, and power generators across a range of sectors in Saudi Arabia.
Mega-projects such as the new city of Neom, Medina Metro project, and Qiddiya, an entertainment zone in Riyadh, are driving demand for all types of construction solutions and accessories. Saudi Arabia’s diesel generator market is expected to register a compound annual growth rate of more than 5% from 2021 to 2026, driven by demand for uninterrupted power from a range of sectors including construction, transport, oil & gas, and retail, according to research from MarkNtel Advisors.
“To keep expanding to support our customers and Saudi Vision 2030, SDEC needed to transform its ability to manage sales, business processes and supply chain management,” said Ahmed AlKooheji, director of corporate services at SDEC. “By migrating to the cloud with Infor, we will gain agility and improve visibility across the business, enabling us to seamlessly manage multiple complex projects. This will improve outcomes for customers while enhancing the way we allocate resources. The
solution also will create a solid foundation for our growth by streamlining vital business processes and allowing us to transform into a truly smart business.” SDEC was established in 1978 and employs some 750 people. It plays a key role in supporting Saudi Arabia’s industrial and economic diversification. The company manufactures and provides general and bespoke diesel power generators, in addition to other accessories and solutions for construction, lifting, and concrete production.
SDEC had been using an on-premises version of Infor M3 as its ERP (enterprise resource planning) solution for more than 12 years, but wanted to migrate to Infor CloudSuite Equipment powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and expand its use of Infor solutions to reduce complexity, and increase efficiency, visibility and its ability to innovate and help future proof its business. The company will benefit from using Infor’s OS cloud operating platform while also consolidating its processes around a more comprehensive CloudSuite solution, which includes the Infor Birst business intelligence data analytics solution.
By moving to the cloud and replacing various legacy systems from other vendors with Infor solutions, SDEC is set to simplify, automate, and gain visibility of business processes including supply chain management, production, financial management, stock taking, and after-sales service. This will transform the company’s ability to work efficiently and integrate with partners including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to deliver the specific solutions customers want. This is particularly important given that SDEC has service centers and showrooms across Saudi Arabia and deals with hundreds of partners and customers.
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Moreover, it handles thousands of components and parts, enabling it to design, configure, build, and provide equipment tailored for the specific needs of companies operating in diverse sectors. SDEC also acts as an agent for heavy machinery and engine manufacturers, including Doosan, Everdigm, Mitsubishi and Daewoo. By automating its systems, including the way it integrates ordering systems with OEMs, SDEC will save thousands of man-hours, allowing it to allocate more resources where they are needed, such as product design and innovation. The move to a multi-tenant cloud environment also will allow SDEC to benefit from integrating with other Infor products and continuous innovation from Infor, with software updates and upgrades taking place automatically as soon as Infor implements them, without the need to perform manual updates at set intervals.
“SDEC is also looking at future Infor innovations such as business process management and RPAs, which we believe can automate non-ERP-related systems and manual repetitive tasks, which is expected to yield more than 10% savings to our bottom line,” concludes AlKooheji. Kerry Koutsikos, Infor VP and GM for Middle East and Africa, said: “By migrating to the cloud and replacing legacy systems with Infor, SDEC is demonstrating the power of industry-specific solutions to help organizations raise their efficiency, agility, and overall ability to serve customers and support national diversification and development plans. We look forward to continuing to support SDEC on its digital transformation journey.”
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