EDF RENEWABLES
approach , but what sets them apart from the rest is that EDF Renewables extends the same benefits to third party owned projects .
Partners ensure EDF Renewables delivers secure and responsible energy generation EDF Renewables is also implementing reverse logistics to its operations , something Ruitenberg admits is ‘ finicky ’ when it comes to use in the renewable energy industry . As parts fail or become ineffective from continued use , said parts are sent back to the supplier to be replaced .
“ Historically , this process has been heavily relying on inputs and decisions of the corresponding operating sites with manual tracking and often decentralised sourcing of repair solutions ,” Ruitenberg admits . “ It ’ s a remote setup rather than being on a factory floor . But there are wind farms and solar projects across North America in remote areas , and without having systemic tracking solutions in SAP for failed components , you are relying on the technicians to actually let you know that they have a bunch of failed components sitting on the shop floor that need to be dealt with .”
To overcome this nuisance , EDF Renewables has partnered with business and technology consulting company Capgemini , which implements a robust and efficient reverse logistics process within SAP supporting EDF Renewables ’ business needs around tracking failed components . A longstanding partner to EDF , Capgemini has a deep understanding of the energy industry — specifically renewables — and shares common values .
“ Capgemini was selected in 2023 as implementation partner to design and build the reverse logistics processes . They have mapped our requirements and now they ’ re building the solution in SAP ,” he shares .
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