Why SAP?
ACA
• Smart agriculture management offering in the cloud by partner BIT S.A. called Agrobit, an industry cloud solution built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) and available on the SAP store site • Intelligent tools for crop cycle planning and management, with predictive monitoring and alerts as well as agriculture best practices to improve traceability and sustainability • Access to real-time advice and recommendations, thanks to machine learning, geospatial data analysis, and cloud computing • Native integration with the SAP ERP application and the SAP Analytics Cloud solution for powerful operational analytics and business intelligence
Wholesale Distribution | Argentina Industry Cloud Solution
Digitalizing Agriculture Management to Grow More Efficient, Profitable, and Sustainable Crops Asociación de Cooperativas Argentinas (ACA) is a leading agricultural cooperative in Argentina, offering many services from sourcing agricultural inputs to functioning as a broker in the sale of members’ grains in domestic and international markets. As one of the nation’s leading grain operators, it accounts for almost 20% of the grains produced in the country. Committed to meeting the significant challenges of transforming agriculture for more sustainable and resilient production, the cooperative was certain cloud technology held the key. With a goal to help its members improve sustainability, increase profitability, reduce risks, and become more environmentally friendly, ACA sought an innovative solution in the cloud.
20% Improvement expected in the profitability of agricultural activities in the first year of use 15% Improvement expected in return on investment
30% Reduction expected in environmental impact in the first year of use
Reduced Risk through automatic alerts that report anomalies
Challenges
• Lack of standardization & automation • Complex system landscape & integration. No Single source of truth • Lack of collaboration & capability to scale
Chief Information Officer, Asociación de Cooperativas Argentinas -Pedro Latini “Using Agrobit, an industry cloud solution built on SAP BTP, we can alert farmers that certain crops may require less fertilizer or water than used previously. With that insight, producers can minimize the cost of fertilizer, the use of natural resources, and the environmental impact of Argentina’s agricultural sector.”
Outcomes
• Reduced Time To Market • Improved sustainability and innovation • Expand business networks and collaborations • Optimized operations, inventory and supply chain management
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