NokScoot gets first Real Cloud ERP in Asia's aviation market

A Cloud-based business administration software piloted for NokScoot prior to an industry roll-out, it  transforms the aviation business software catering to changes in the digital age, supporting efficient and accurate data management incorporating all dimensions of business process and connecting complete operations of every related party with highest security standard on Real-Time information display, in line with NokScoot's goal to become one of Asia’s leading airlines.
Kridsada Satukijchai, Chief Executive Officer of Netizen Co Ltd, said: “As a consultant in Enterprise Resource Planning software (ERP), Netizen cooperates with SAP in developing SAP ERP for NokScoot Airlines presenting Netizen SAP ByDesign Arabica, fabricating system with Real Cloud ERP specifically developed to target the aviation industry. The goal is to enhance competitiveness for efficient business administration amid intense competition. This cooperation pioneers system architecture featuring Real Cloud ERP for the first time in the aviation industry in Thailand with the official pilot service for NokScoot Airlines to deliver solutions for enterprise resource management, aiming to manage cost, focus on accuracy, increase speed and enhance efficiency in the highly competitive aviation industry towards the digitalisation period".
Highlight of Netizen SAP ByDesign Arabica is the integration of 3 business cultures, offering SAP ERP from Germany combining knowledge base in work process from Japan and user format developed with Thai Localization by Netizen to meet working style and business operation suitable for the country. Tax calculation complies with Thai tax codes and formulates accurate and complete tax payment to  the Revenue Department. Business administration is therefore agile and accommodates NokScoot to expand operating routes throughout Asia, enlarge airplane fleet, enhance airlines capabilities and engage more flight connections in the future.
Arabica or Netizen Arabica is the Real Cloud ERP in the extended version of core SAP Business ByDesign developed to add work processes to cover all work administrations, tailored to business format and process in Thailand from medium to large enterprises integrating 5 key solutions:
   1. Thai Localisation: Adjust operating system to suit each industry in Thailand, supporting Thai language work. For returns on investment, the Software Package offers Best Practice Standard.
   2. Easy Implementation Template: Easily transfer data of existing version to new system partnering with Ecosystem, ready to service customers in every step and understand business requirements from every department, fueling business growth in the digital age with smart and international work process standard and ongoing New Upgrade Version to add new features.
  3. Business Process Scenario: Simulate over 200 Scenarios of Business Cases from SAP Business ByDesign, compared with previously 36 Scenarios, finding functionalities relevant to business requirements ranging every process from production management, finance and accounting to sales under the same platform with automatic system of main functions to serve workflows in various industries.
  4. Integration Software: Support work integration with other systems including fast and convenient connect via Mobility using mobile phones and handheld devices operated by Fiori technology linking UI/UX with Netizen Arabica to enable uses from every type of equipment with advanced screen and easy functions. The Logistics & Warehouse Management system handles logistics related matters with Netizen Robusta and warehouse management to help improve production capacity, reduce cost and eliminate duplicated works and delay. Verify amounts, track goods receipt and invoice (GR/IR) on a real time basis. Validate in-depth purchasing data from central database on purchasing order.
   5. Origami Platform: Establish Collaboration Platform in the organization to manage personnel and activities such as Training Academy, testing model, project management, E-document for work information and files storage and Helpdesk management.
In addition, the Netizen Arabica fully integrates function accesses and works from related departments with highest security and real-time information display. The ERP system including sales and marketing (CRM), supply chain management (SCM), finance (FI), human resource management (HRM), supplier relationship management (SRM) and production plan enables employees to work aggregately with efficiency by organising work format based on Enterprise requirements with convenience and speed. Generate accurate deep data analysis and report with Dashboards. Work on Mobility every time and place. Support business expansion with capabilities. System installation requires only a few months to complete, timely to competition in the digital age.
   Yodchai Sudhidhanakul, Chief Executive Officer of NokScoot Airlines, disclosed “ Amis intense  competition for share in the aviation industry, business needs to expand operating routes for survival and serve accelerating growth of passengers. Technological shift in the age of digital disruption also impacts business and challenges  airlines operators to adjust to the digital transformation process.
  The cooperation marked a significant step of NokScoot supported by Netizen and SAP to turn business operations to international standard. The application of Netizen SAP ByDesign Arabica will help us receive and manage all data at fast speed, reduce administration cost, evaluate work results with efficiency, coping with changes and align with technology driven competition at present, Yodchai added.