HBIS Tangshan Iron and Steel

HBIS Tangshan Iron and Steel:
Gaining a Competitive Edge with
the SAP® Enterprise Asset
Management Solution
The iron and steel industry is facing tough times in today’s
marketplace. In order to meet quality demands, management
needs tools to better monitor equipment, materials, and budgets.
HBIS Tangshan Iron and Steel deployed the SAP® Enterprise
Asset Management solution with its existing SAP ERP application,
resulting in fewer spare parts and lower maintenance and
overhaul costs.
Picture Credit | HBIS Tangshan Iron and Steel, Tangshan, China. Used with permission.
SAP Business Transformation Study | Mill Products | HBIS Tangshan Iron and Steel Group
SAP Business Transformation Study | Mill Products | HBIS Tangshan Iron and Steel Group
Executive overview
Company
HBIS Tangshan Iron and Steel
Group Co. Ltd.
Headquarters
Tangshan, China
Industry
Mill products
Products and Services
High-quality iron and steel plate
Employees
37,000
Revenue
Yuan 64.34 billion (US$10.33
billion) (2010)
Web Site
www.tangsteel.com.cn
Partner
China Hewlett-Packard Co. Ltd.
www8.hp.com/hk
BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION
TOP BENEFITS ACHIEVED
The company's top objectives
• Maintain an equipment system that runs efficiently and without defects
• Streamline equipment management processes
• Improve safety by eliminating equipment malfunctions
• Achieve visibility and improve management control over spare parts and
materials to improve efficiency
425 million
The resolution
• Implemented a single, standardized equipment management system using
multiple functionalities of the SAP® ERP application, including plant
maintenance and procurement
• Consolidated data on 57,000 pieces of equipment and 2 million bills of
materials over 2,087 locations
• Centralized management of spare parts to optimize inventory levels and
minimize cost
The key benefits
• Automated, standardized, and transparent equipment management
• Better management of spare parts resulting in lower inventory levels
• More efficient budget control for easier monitoring and faster distribution
“The new plant maintenance solution has helped us improve the
condition of our equipment, which means fewer malfunctions and
accidents. Not only does this increase safety for our workers, it saves
us money as well.”
23666 (12/11)
Wang Lanyu, Executive Deputy General Manager, HBIS Tangshan Iron and Steel Group Co. Ltd.
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Yuan saved in
maintenance costs
compared with the
previous year
21 %
Fewer spare parts
consumed per ton of
steel within one year
59%
Reduction in overhaul
costs within six months