Ethiopian Airports Enterprise
Where Airport Efficiency Takes Flight
- Client: Ethiopian Airports Enterprise
- Industry: Aviation / Airport Operations
- Region: Ethiopia
Summary
Bole International Airport, the primary hub of Ethiopian Airlines and the largest airport in Ethiopia, needed a robust ERP platform to manage growing passenger and cargo volumes. Orane Consulting implemented SAP ECC to centralize operations across finance, materials management, sales & distribution, and HR, replacing fragmented legacy systems with an integrated, automated, and compliant digital core.
Key Results
- Centralized ERP platform across finance, procurement, inventory & HR
- Automation of critical operational processes, reducing manual effort
- Real-time, integrated reporting across all airport departments
- Improved cost control via optimized procurement & supply chain
- Scalable platform to support future airport growth and traffic increase
Client Snapshot
Employees: Large airport workforce across operations, ground handling, administration & support
Branches / Sites: Bole International Airport and associated airport entities
Solutions Delivered (Features):
- SAP ECC implementation (FICO, MM, SD, HR)
- Centralized financial accounting & controlling
- Automated procurement & inventory management
- Integrated logistics and airport supply chain workflows
- HR & payroll process automation
- Real-time data integration & reporting
- User training & change management program
Engagement Type: SAP ECC Greenfield Implementation
Implementation Duration: Multi-phase rollout with training & stabilization
The Challenge
- Multiple airport departments (finance, HR, logistics, procurement) operated on disconnected, manual legacy systems, causing delays and high error rates.
- Lack of integration made it difficult to coordinate airport-wide operations and maintain accurate, timely reporting.
- Rising passenger and cargo volumes increased operational complexity without supporting digital systems.
- Data inconsistencies across systems affected financial accuracy and decision-making.
- Difficulty meeting regulatory and audit requirements due to manual processes and fragmented data.
The Solution
- Implemented a centralized SAP ECC platform (FICO, MM, SD, HR) to unify all airport operations.
- Automated procurement, inventory, financial postings, HR, and supply chain workflows to reduce manual effort.
- Enabled real-time data integration, eliminating silos and improving operational visibility.
- Supported airport-specific needs such as equipment procurement, fuel logistics, and passenger service workflows.
- Conducted comprehensive training and change management for smooth adoption across airport teams.
Business Benefits
- Significant improvement in operational efficiency through automation and standardized workflows.
- Real-time visibility across finance, logistics, HR, and operations for faster decision-making.
- Reduced operational costs through optimized procurement and better inventory control.
- Improved regulatory compliance with accurate, timely reporting.
- A scalable digital ERP backbone supporting future airport growth and increased traffic.
- Eliminated duplicate and inconsistent data by centralizing master and transactional information.
- Elimination of data duplication and inconsistency by centralizing master and transactional data on a single ERP system.
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